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Philadelphia News: Local TV, Radio and Newspapers

The latest headlines from Philadelphia's own TV stations, newspapers and radio newsrooms, updated through the day. Further down: which channel each network is on and every station licensed in the Philadelphia, PA market.

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Headlines and links come from each outlet's own news feed; the story opens on the outlet's website. Updated Oct 21, 11:46 am EDT.

The Philadelphia, PA TV market has 23 full-power stations in FCC records, licensed to communities in Pennsylvania and Delaware and New Jersey. Here is which channel each network is on, who holds each license, and what viewers say about them.

What channel is ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS in Philadelphia?

  • ABC: WPVI-TV on channel 6 (Philadelphia)
  • CBS: KYW-TV on channel 3 (Philadelphia)
  • NBC: WCAU on channel 10 (Philadelphia)
  • FOX: WTXF-TV on channel 29 (Philadelphia)
  • PBS: WHYY-TV on channel 12 (Wilmington); WNJS on channel 23 (Camden); WPPT on channel 35 (Philadelphia); WLVT-TV on channel 39 (Allentown); WNJT on channel 52 (Trenton); WDPB on channel 64 (Seaford)
  • The CW: WPHL-TV on channel 17 (Philadelphia)

All full-power stations in the Philadelphia market

NetworkStationChannelRFCity of license
ABCWPVI-TV66Philadelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TV330Philadelphia, PA
NBCWCAU1028Philadelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TV2931Philadelphia, PA
PBSWHYY-TV1213Wilmington, DE
PBSWNJS2323Camden, NJ
PBSWPPT359Philadelphia, PA
PBSWLVT-TV399Allentown, PA
PBSWNJT5223Trenton, NJ
PBSWDPB6424Seaford, DE
The CWWPHL-TV1717Philadelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TV6134Wilmington, DE
UnivisionWUVP-DT6517Vineland, NJ
TelemundoWWSI6228Mount Laurel, NJ
IndependentWDPN-TV22Wilmington, DE
IndependentWACP44Atlantic City, NJ
True Crime NetworkWMGM-TV4036Wildwood, NJ
Shop LCWMCN-TV4413Princeton, NJ
TBNWGTW-TV4836Millville, NJ
Shop LCWTVE5122Willow Grove, PA
IndependentWPSG5733Philadelphia, PA
IndependentWBPH-TV609Bethlehem, PA
IndependentWFMZ-TV699Allentown, PA

Channel is the virtual channel your TV shows; RF is the frequency the station transmits on. A channel scan on your TV picks up changes after a station moves frequency.

Where to find MeTV, Antenna TV and other networks in Philadelphia

Digital subchannels carry 45 more networks over the air in this market, free with an antenna:

NetworkChannel
Catchy Comedy2.6 (WDPN-TV), 50.3 (WTOO-CD)
Defy61.4 (WPPX-TV), 8.4 (WPSJ-CD)
GETV28.2 (WFPA-CD), 40.2 (WMGM-TV)
Heroes & Icons2.4 (WDPN-TV), 50.1 (WTOO-CD)
Jewelry TV4.5 (WACP), 25.3 (WPHY-CD)
MeTV Toons2.10 (WDPN-TV), 50.6 (WTOO-CD)
Movies!50.4 (WTOO-CD), 29.2 (WTXF-TV)
PBS Kids64.3 (WDPB), 12.3 (WHYY-TV)
QVC61.7 (WPPX-TV), 6.4 (WPVI-TV)
SonLife4.2 (WACP), 25.2 (WPHY-CD)
Start TV3.2 (KYW-TV), 50.2 (WTOO-CD)
Story Television2.7 (WDPN-TV), 50.5 (WTOO-CD)
World Channel64.2 (WDPB), 12.2 (WHYY-TV)
365BLK57.5 (WPSG)
Antenna TV17.2 (WPHL-TV)
Busted61.5 (WPPX-TV)
Buzzr29.4 (WTXF-TV)
Charge!6.3 (WPVI-TV)
Comet17.4 (WPHL-TV)
Court TV2.2 (WDPN-TV)
Cozi TV10.2 (WCAU)
Dabl3.3 (KYW-TV)
Fox Weather29.5 (WTXF-TV)
Game Show Central61.6 (WPPX-TV)
Grit17.3 (WPHL-TV)
HSN61.8 (WPPX-TV)
Ion Mystery2.3 (WDPN-TV)
Ion Plus61.2 (WPPX-TV)
LATV8.2 (WPSJ-CD)
Laff61.3 (WPPX-TV)
MeTV2.1 (WDPN-TV)
MovieSphere Gold28.4 (WFPA-CD)
NBC True CRMZ10.3 (WCAU)
Newsmax22.9 (WDPN-TV)
Nosey57.4 (WPSG)
Oxygen10.4 (WCAU)
QVC229.3 (WTXF-TV)
Quest28.3 (WFPA-CD)
Real America's Voice8.3 (WPSJ-CD)
Roar3.4 (KYW-TV)
TBN23.2 (WDVB-CD)
TBN Inspire23.1 (WDVB-CD)
TCT4.1 (WACP)
The Nest57.2 (WPSG)
True Crime Network40.1 (WMGM-TV)

Low-power and Class A stations in the Philadelphia market

NetworkStationChannelCity of license
—WEFG-LD7Philadelphia, PA
Timeless TVWPSJ-CD8Hammonton, NJ
TBNWDVB-CD23Edison, NJ
—WPHY-CD25Trenton, NJ
UniMásWFPA-CD28Philadelphia, PA
Heroes & IconsWTOO-CD50Johnstown, PA

News, talk and public radio in the Philadelphia area

FrequencyStationFormatCity of license
88.1 FMWDIYCommunity/Public Radio (Program Schedule)Allentown, PA
89.7 FMWNJN-FMPublic radioAtlantic City, NJ
90.1 FMWRTIClassical (days); Jazz (nights)Philadelphia, PA
90.9 FMWHYY-FMPublic radioPhiladelphia, PA
91.3 FMWLVR-FMNews/talkBethlehem, PA
98.5 FMWUSXTalkSeaford, DE
101.5 FMWKXWNews/talk (weekdays); Classic hits (weekends)Trenton, NJ
103.9 FMWPHI-FMAll-news radioJenkintown, PA
610 AMWTELAll-news radio for the Black communityPhiladelphia, PA
790 AMWAEBTalk radioAllentown, PA
900 AMWURDUrban talkPhiladelphia, PA
990 AMWNTPConservative talk radioPhiladelphia, PA
1060 AMKYWAll-news radioPhiladelphia, PA
1150 AMWDELNews/talkWilmington, DE
1210 AMWPHTTalk radioPhiladelphia, PA
1450 AMWILMNews/TalkWilmington, DE
1450 AMWPGGTalk radioAtlantic City, NJ
1490 AMWBCBTalk/SportsLevittown, PA
1680 AMWTTMLatin music–Spanish talk radioLindenwold, NJ

Music, sports and other radio in the Philadelphia area

See all 67 stations
FrequencyStationFormatCity of license
88.1 FMWPEBVarietyPhiladelphia, PA
88.5 FMWXPNAdult album alternativePhiladelphia, PA
89.1 FMWWFMClassical musicTrenton, NJ
89.3 FMWJCSChristian radioAllentown, PA
89.5 FMWYPAChristian worshipCherry Hill, NJ
91.3 FMWTSRCollege radioTrenton, NJ
91.5 FMWDBKCollege RadioBlackwood, NJ
91.7 FMWKDUCollege radioPhiladelphia, PA
91.7 FMWLBSBig band; doo wop; oldiesBristol, PA
91.7 FMWMPHClassic/Contemporary/Alternative Rock, Jazz, Community, and School District based programmingWilmington, DE
91.7 FMWMUHFreeform college radioAllentown, PA
92.1 FMWVLTOldiesVineland, NJ
92.5 FMWXTUCountry musicPhiladelphia, PA
93.3 FMWMMRActive rockPhiladelphia, PA
93.7 FMWSTWContemporary hit radioWilmington, DE
94.1 FMWIP-FMSports radioPhiladelphia, PA
94.5 FMWPSTContemporary hit radioTrenton, NJ
95.1 FMWAYVContemporary hit radioAtlantic City, NJ
95.1 FMWZZOActive rockBethlehem, PA
95.7 FMWBEN-FMAdult hitsPhiladelphia, PA
96.5 FMWTDY-FMCountryPhiladelphia, PA
96.9 FMWFPGAdult contemporaryAtlantic City, NJ
97.3 FMWENJSportsMillville, NJ
97.5 FMWPENSports radioBurlington, NJ
98.1 FMWOGLClassic hitsPhiladelphia, PA
98.9 FMWUSLMainstream urbanPhiladelphia, PA
99.5 FMWVCWChristian radioWilmington, DE
99.9 FMWHHSVarietyHavertown, PA
100.3 FMWRNBUrban adult contemporaryMedia, PA
100.7 FMWLEVAdult contemporary musicAllentown, PA
100.7 FMWZXLMainstream rockWildwood, NJ
101.1 FMWBEBAdult contemporaryPhiladelphia, PA
102.1 FMWIOQContemporary hit radioPhiladelphia, PA
102.9 FMWMGKClassic rockPhiladelphia, PA
103.3 FMWPRBFreeformPrinceton, NJ
103.7 FMWMGMActive rockAtlantic City, NJ
104.1 FMWAEB-FMContemporary hit radioAllentown, PA
104.5 FMWRFFAlternative rockPhiladelphia, PA
105.3 FMWDAS-FMUrban adult contemporaryPhiladelphia, PA
106.1 FMWUMRContemporary hit radioPhiladelphia, PA
106.9 FMWKVPChristian adult contemporaryCamden, NJ
107.3 FMWPURCountryAtlantic City, NJ
107.7 FMWRRCFreeformLawrenceville, NJ
107.9 FMWPPZ-FMUrban oldiesPennsauken, NJ
560 AMWFILChristian radioPhiladelphia, PA
640 AMWWJZCatholic radioMount Holly, NJ
800 AMWTMRBrokered and religious programmingCamden, NJ
860 AMWWDBBrokered programmingPhiladelphia, PA
950 AMWKDNChristian radioPhiladelphia, PA
1100 AMWGPAAmeripolitan, oldiesBethlehem, PA
1180 AMWFYLChristian talk and teachingKing of Prussia, PA
1230 AMWCMCOldiesWildwood, NJ
1260 AMWFJSReligious (Catholic)Trenton, NJ
1270 AMWMIZSpanish tropicalVineland, NJ
1290 AMWWTXSportsWilmington, DE
1310 AMWEMGContemporary hit radioCamden, NJ
1320 AMWTKZSpanish CHRAllentown, PA
1340 AMWHATContemporary hit radioPhiladelphia, PA
1340 AMWMIDOldiesAtlantic City, NJ
1350 AMWHWHChristian musicPrinceton, NJ
1440 AMWNPVClassic hitsLansdale, PA
1460 AMWIFIContemporary hit radioFlorence, NJ
1470 AMWSANOldiesAllentown, PA
1480 AMWDASSports radioPhiladelphia, PA
1540 AMWNWRChristian talk and teachingPhiladelphia, PA
1570 AMWISPReligiousDoylestown, PA
1600 AMWHOLRhythmic contemporaryAllentown, PA

NOAA Weather Radio in the Philadelphia area

FrequencyCall signTransmitterNWS office
162.400 MHzKHB38Atlantic City, NJPhiladelphia/Mt Holly, NJ
162.400 MHzWXL39Allentown, PAPhiladelphia/Mt Holly, NJ
162.475 MHzKIH28Philadelphia, PAPhiladelphia/Mt Holly, NJ

Local newspapers in the Philadelphia area

26 newspapers are based in communities in this TV market.

NewspaperBased inTypeFounded
The Morning CallAllentown, PALocal newspaper1939
The ReporterLansdale, PADaily newspaper1870
Bucks County Courier TimesLevittown, PADaily newspaper1954
LevittownNow.comLevittown, PAIndependent local newsroom
Billy Penn at WHYYPhiladelphia, PANonprofit newsroom2014
GenerocityPhiladelphia, PAIndependent local newsroom2009
Hidden City PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PANonprofit newsroom
Inti MediaPhiladelphia, PAIndependent local newsroom2024
Northeast TimesPhiladelphia, PALocal newspaper1971
Philadelphia Gay NewsPhiladelphia, PAWeekly newspaper1976
Philadelphia WeeklyPhiladelphia, PAAlternative weekly newspaper1971
Resolve PhillyPhiladelphia, PANonprofit newsroom
The Daily PennsylvanianPhiladelphia, PAStudent newspaper1885
The Jewish ExponentPhiladelphia, PAWeekly newspaper1887
The Philadelphia CitizenPhiladelphia, PANonprofit newsroom
The Philadelphia Hall MonitorPhiladelphia, PAIndependent local newsroom
The Philadelphia IndependentPhiladelphia, PABi-monthly newspaper2002
The Philadelphia InquirerPhiladelphia, PADaily newspaper1829
The Philadelphia TribunePhiladelphia, PAAfrican American newspaper1884
The TrianglePhiladelphia, PAStudent newspaper1926
Voces Diversas (Madre Tierra)Philadelphia, PAIndependent local newsroom
Planet PrincetonPrinceton, NJIndependent local newsroom
Princeton PacketPrinceton, NJWeekly newspaper1786
Town TopicsPrinceton, NJWeekly newspaper1946
Trenton JournalTrenton, NJIndependent local newsroom
Burlington County TimesWillingboro, NJDaily newspaper1958

Philadelphia TV anchors and meteorologists

The on-air teams of 3 Philadelphia newsrooms, as each station lists them.

WPVI-TV · ABC33 on air: Adam Joseph, Alicia Vitarelli, Alyana Gomez, Brian Taff, Gray Hall, John Paul and more
KYW-TV · CBS24 on air: Bill Kelly, Janelle Burrell, Joe Holden, Alicia Roberts, Andrew Kozak, Grant Gilmore and more
WTXF-TV · FOX27 on air: Chris O'Connell, Dawn Timmeney, Jason Martinez, Karen Hepp, Shiba Russell, Thomas Drayton and more

Obituaries in the Philadelphia area

Death notices and obituaries from 20 local newspapers; each link opens the paper's own obituaries page.