Ricky Bottalico Signs Multiyear Extension with 97.5 FM
Former MLB pitcher Ricky Bottalico signs multiyear extension as co-host of The Best Show Ever on 97.5 The FANATIC Philadelphia radio station....
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Honoring Mary Mason: Radio Legend’s Final Story (video)
Mary Mason, pioneering Philadelphia radio host who started in 1958, passed away at 94 after battling Alzheimer's. Her show featured interviews with MLK Jr., Muhammad...
Radio One Philadelphia Welcome�s Shaila Scott
Radio veteran Shaila Scott joins Classix 107.9 WPPZ-FM in Philadelphia as midday personality. The 30-year broadcasting veteran previously hosted shows at WBLS New York....
Marie Tolson-Overton Named Sales Manager for WDAS and Power 99
Marie Tolson-Overton has been promoted to Sales Manager for Philadelphia's WDAS FM and Power 99 after 31 years with iHeartMedia Philadelphia....
Smooth Jazz Host’s Breast Cancer Battle
Former WJJZ Smooth Jazz radio host Deserie McRay-Berry shares her inspiring battle with stage one breast cancer, emphasizing the power of positivity in her recovery...
WPHT TO LAUNCH NEW LINEUP WITH CHRIS STIGALL HOSTING
WPHT announces new lineup with Chris Stigall hosting morning drive starting January 2011. Michael Smerconish moves to afternoons as station reshuffles talent....
Andie Summers Signs Deal with Beasley Medias WXTU-FM
Radio personality Andie Summers signs multi-year extension with Beasley Media's WXTU-FM in Philadelphia. The award-winning host has led the morning show since 1999....
Beasley Media Groups Joe Bell Marks 50 Years in Broadcasting
Beasley Media Group Philadelphia celebrated Vice President Joe Bell's 50th anniversary in broadcasting with a special ceremony featuring remarks from CEO Caroline Beasley and city...
WXTU Names New Co-host of Andie Summers Show
92.5 WXTU-FM in Philadelphia announces Jeff Kurkjian as new co-host of The Andie Summers Morning Show, starting July 1, 2022....
Audacy Names News Director for KYW Newsradio?
Audacy appoints Kevin McCorry as News Director of KYW Newsradio, effective February 28. The Philadelphia native brings multimedia journalism expertise from WHYY....
Rod Lakin Named Brand Manager of SportsRadio 94WIP
Audacy hires Rod Lakin as Brand Manager of SportsRadio 94WIP Philadelphia, effective October 4. Lakin brings nearly two decades of sports radio experience from Arizona...
Diggy and Other Artists visit Philly’s Power 99!
Hip-hop artists including Diggy, The Dream, Ashanti, Jeezy, and Trey Songz visit Philadelphia's Power 99 radio station for interviews and promotional appearances....
Legend vs. Icon: Understanding the Difference
Dyana Williams receives Industry Icon honor after 46 years in radio. The Philadelphia legend joins Radio One for new show 'Afternoon Delight' on Classix 107.9....
WMMR-FM Renews Deal with Pierre Robert
WMMR-FM legendary radio host Pierre Robert signs multiyear extension with Beasley Media Group, securing his 40th year at the Philadelphia rock station....
Broadcast Vet, WDAS Pioneer, Cody Anderson Dies
WDAS Philadelphia radio pioneer Cody Anderson has died from COVID-19. The broadcast veteran inspired a generation of radio personalities during his career....
Maurette Brown Clark becomes Midday DJ in Philly
Stellar Award winner Maurette Brown Clark joins Philadelphia's Philly's Flavor 100.7 FM as new midday radio host. The gospel artist previously hosted shows on Praise...
PHILLY�S FAVOR 100.7 FEEDS FIVE HUNDRED
Philadelphia's new gospel radio station Philly's Favor 100.7 launches June 8, 2020, hosting a food giveaway for 500 families featuring Bobby Jones and Bishop Hezekiah...
Classix 107.9: Lady B Returns Afternoons
Philadelphia radio legend Lady B returns to afternoon drive time on Classix 107.9, hosting weekdays 2-7pm starting April 27, 2020....
Lady Antebellum Kicks Off Beasley Tour
Lady Antebellum kicks off 92.5 XTU's Superstar Mini Concert Series on April 21. The virtual concert series features top country artists performing exclusively on air....
WDAS Patty Jackson Undergoes Dental Surgery to Fix Teeth
WDAS radio veteran Patty Jackson underwent reconstructive dental surgery after ignoring gum disease led to severe infection and tooth loss....
100.3 RNB Welcomes Rickey Smiley Morning Show
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show debuts on 100.3 RNB Philadelphia February 17, 2020, replacing Tom Joyner with comedy and urban entertainment weekdays 6-9am....
WPHI/Philadelphia Rebrands To �Hip Hop 103.9′
WPHI Philadelphia has rebranded from BOOM 103.9 to Hip Hop 103.9, featuring The Morning Hustle morning show with HeadKrack and Angie Ange....
DJ Mary Masons Grandson Pleads Guilty to Theft from Her Will
DJ Mary Mason's grandson Calvin Turner IV pleaded guilty to stealing $331,000 from her will, forcing the legendary Philadelphia radio host into a cheaper nursing...
CBS Radio Philadelphia Relaunches WZMP-FM as “Today’s 96.5”
CBS Radio Philadelphia relaunches WZMP-FM as Today's 96.5, featuring adult contemporary format with hits from Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, and more....
Radio Legend with Alzheimers Facing Nursing Home Eviction
Philadelphia radio legend Mary Mason, who worked 40+ years in black talk radio, faces nursing home eviction despite saving $1.5 million for retirement before Alzheimer's...
