Station Announcements

Spring Member Drive Contest Winners!

WRTI Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:44:18 +0000

And here they are...Be Our Guest Contest winner is: Ellarose Steinverg, Elkins Park, PA. Fabulous Philadelphians Friday Contest winners are: Marion Steltz, Wallingford, PA and Bernard Hohlfeld, Doylestown, PA. AVA Contest winners are: Natalie Weiss, Blue Bell, PA and John Fulginiti, Springfield, PA.

Congratulations!

WRTI Receives Coveted Knight Foundation Arts Challenge Grant

WRTI Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:56:29 +0000

Great news! We’ve been awarded a $50,000 challenge grant from the Knight Foundation to fund our new WRTI Music Makers series. WRTI is one of only 43 recipients to be chosen out of several thousand applicants.

Your Support Is Greatly Appreciated!

WRTI Staff — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:52:47 +0000

The WRTI Spring Member Drive is over, and we're happy to report that: it ended early, we raised over $350,000, AND we had one of the best drives in the history of the station. How? Because of you, and over 3,000 dedicated members who believe in what we do and care deeply about keeping classical music and jazz on the radio in our community. If you haven't pledged yet, there's still time. Your support keeps WRTI accessible to SO many people. Pledge Here or call 866-809-9784. Please remember that over 50% of WRTI's funding comes from people just like you - listeners who become members.

Get Your WRTI Swag Today!

WRTI Staff — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:30:35 +0000

Show everyone you know that you're a member of WRTI! Pledge today and choose one of our thank-you gifts that feature the WRTI 60th anniversary award-winning design.

We have a variety of limited-edition items to choose from, including a beautiful ceramic mug ($120 pledge), and a stylish T-shirt available in sizes Small to XX-Large ($150 pledge). Get them while you can! Pledge online now or call 1-866-809-9784. Thanks!

Wine & Jazz & Beauty & Fun on June 1st: Need We Say More?

WRTI Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:18:09 +0000

WRTI is thrilled to partner, once again, with Longwood Gardens for this year's Wine and Jazz Festival. The date is Saturday, June 1st from 12 noon to 5:30 pm. The Branford Marsalis Quartet will headline this year's festival as part of a superb lineup that will make for a full afternoon of first-class music. Other performers include the Anat Cohen Quartet, the Alfredo Rodriguez Trio, and jazz vocalist Joanna Pascale.

Where Music Lives: WRTI Finds Out!

WRTI Staff — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:40:05 +0000

WRTI is celebrating 60 years on the air this year with a special, ongoing 60-part series: Where Music Lives. Each week, explore stories from across the entire WRTI broadcast area of musicians, students, teachers, presenters and others that highlight the profound impact music has in our communities every day.

Looking For A Great Tax Deduction? Donate Your Vehicle to WRTI

WRTI Staff — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:47:51 +0000

Here's a super idea for a tax deduction! Donate a vehicle to the WRTI Vehicle Donation Program. It's very easy! Just call 1-877-308-2408 or Donate Securely Online Here. We’ll have your vehicle picked up for free. And after it's sold, we’ll send the paperwork you'll need for your tax deduction.

WRTI's vehicle donation program accepts a variety of vehicles including cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles and scooters. Donate today and support the music you love at the same time.

Dave Conant Remembers Ralph Collier

Dave Conant — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 09:37:49 +0000

I came to Philadelphia in the autumn of 1964 and soon found WFLN. The classical music format reminded me of WQXR, the station I had enjoyed in North Jersey growing up. But at 12:30 pm weekdays they broadcast a really interesting interview program hosted by this sophisticated, well-spoken and often humorous host named Ralph Collier. Seven years later after college, and a brief career as a high school teacher, I found myself with a job at that station where I met that same broadcaster.

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday (to us)

Dave Conant — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:55:09 +0000

Welcome to 2013. Besides being the year of the snake and the UN's International Year of Water Cooperation (who knew!), it bears mentioning that WRTI turns 60! On July 9, 1953, WRTI became a licensed FM radio station operating at 10 watts from Temple University's main campus in Philadelphia. Thanks to you, over the years we've grown into the largest classical music and jazz media outlet in the tri-state area.

Take It From Einstein!

WRTI Staff — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:27:52 +0000

"I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music. I get most joy in life out of music." --Albert Einstein

You don't have to be a genius to see the value of classical music and jazz in your life...but it's smart to support something that fills you with joy.

Please make a tax-deductible, year-end pledge to WRTI today.