News

January 2012

With participation from more than 1200 donors to date, WPN’s Campaign for the Music has raised over $4 million to date. Read on to find out more about our campaign priorities, and visit Campaign for the Music to learn how you can be permanently recognized in one of our donor recognition jukeboxes.

June 2011

WXPN is one of 36 Philadelphia organizations to receive support as part of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge. The grant will enable WXPN to extend its coverage of local artists with video recordings, live concerts and more.

Our new studio at World Cafe Live at The Queen in Wilmington opened in April.

January 2011

We are pleased to announce that the WPN’s Campaign for the Music has reached the $3 million mark. Individual donors, foundations and corporations - more than 65 to date - have contributed to each of the Campaign's three funds. Read on to find out more about how you can help us reach our goal, and check back often for more news as our thermometer climbs!

Campaign for the Music At Work: Program News

WXPN Debuts Latin Roots Series on World Cafe - January 2012

WXPN Debuts Sense of Place Series on World Cafe - November 2011

World Cafe 20th Anniversary Tribute Archives - October 2011

WXPN’s The Key Launches Monthly Video Series - August 2011

WXPN Launches Musicians On Call Program at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children with Special Visit from John Flynn Program brings live music to the bedsides of patients. January 20, 2011.

WXPN's 'The Key' Launches Audio Music Stream 'Songs In The Key Of Philly' Highlights Music from the 50s to Today. November 17, 2010.

WXPN and Weathervane Music Organization Announce Collaborative Project to Showcase Independent Musicians Two-year partnership will help artists develop craft and connect with new audiences.
January 26, 2010.

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