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WPFW’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
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May 2, 2027
On May 2, 2027 — WPFW celebrates 50 years at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD. Join us for an evening honoring five decades of community-powered radio with music, guest speakers, special tributes, and opportunities to reconnect with fellow listeners, volunteers, and staff.
Mark your calendar now for a milestone celebration that reflects our past, amplifies our present, and helps sustain the independent voice of WPFW for the next 50 years. More details and ticket information to follow.
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THE SOUL OF
THE SOUND
WPFW 89.3 has been broadcasting from the heart of Washington, DC since 1977. We emerged alongside the District's go-go revolution — a community station built by the people, for the people.
We don't chase algorithms. We chase the groove. Every frequency we transmit carries the weight of DC's musical heritage — from the jazz corridors of Shaw to the funk cellars of Adams Morgan. This is community radio in its purest form.
Volunteer-powered. Listener-supported.
EST. WASHINGTON, DC - 1977
Building a Better World, One Broadcast at a Time
YEARS ON AIR
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120+
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