Following almost 60 years of providing award-winning local news, talk and sports for Montgomery and Bucks counties, radio station WNPV will air its final programming and go off the air on April 30, 2020.
“Our mission has always been to serve the public interest by providing top-quality local news, and we have never been willing to compromise on that promise,” said WNPV General Manager Phil Hunt. “In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult to compete for both audience and advertising dollars, and unfortunately it is no longer sustainable to continue to run the business in a way that delivers the service our community expects and deserves.”
WNPV first took to the airwaves on October 17, 1960, and less than a month later aired its first high school football game—a key component of the station's programming that continued through 60 seasons. The station has also always aired live local programs, including the acclaimed telephone talk show, “Comment Please,” an opportunity for leaders, lawmakers, entertainers and community voices to express their views on current issues.
Over the years, WNPV and its staff have won dozens of awards from the Associated Press and the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters.
“The people of Montgomery and Bucks counties have trusted WNPV for fast, honest and reliable news from their neighborhoods for the last six decades, and it’s a responsibility we’ve never taken lightly,” said Hunt. “We are grateful for the support of our loyal listeners, the belief of our advertisers and the commitment from our talented team. It has been an honor to serve this community.”
WNPV will continue to air regular programming through April 30. The future of the AM 1440 and FM 98.5 frequencies, as well as the station’s license, is not yet known.
To learn more about the history of WNPV, listen to the 50th anniversary edition of “Comment Please,” which originally aired on October 11, 2010.
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