WPFW’s 2023 Local Station Elections

WPFW’s 2023 local election is underway and the nominations phase just closed. To view a list of candidates that you will have the opportunity to vote for starting August 15, 2023, visit the Candidate List 2023 (link to:https://elections.pacifica.org/candstmt/cand_list.php).

We are making this election as sustainable and low-cost as possible through the use of electronic ballots sent via email. You may receive a text message or phone call asking for the best email address to use for your e-ballot. You will receive your e-ballot on August 15th and weekly reminders until you vote. Make sure to safe-list This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in order to receive your ballot. The voting period closes on September 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST/10:59 PM CST / 8:59 PM PST.

Read more: WPFW’s 2023 Local Station Elections

Fall FUNdraiser Happy Hour - 10/4

What:  WPFW Fall FUNdraiser Happy Hour
When:  October 4, 2023 6-9 PM
Where:  18th Street Lounge(ESL) now at 1230 9th St., NW
Who:  YOU & your favorite WPFW Programmers

DJ Kamau Harris (Beats Bars & Bangers), DJ Divine (Soulful House Sessions), DJ Rahsaan (Music Relief), DJ Abby & DJ Housecat (Meeting in the Ladies Room), DJ Byron B-Note & D Train (Back 2 Paradise), and other WPFW programmers invite you to join WPFW for a Happy Hour of Soulful House Music, Old School Music and Golden Era Hip Hop Music.

The lounge will open its doors for our WPFW community to come and gather around good music, great people and 3 full hours of dancing to Soulful House Music.

Lite Fare provided by Executive Chef Jarobi Murray of Flavorful Influences

TICKETS are available by CLICKING HERE for a donation $25
Get your tickets early, this event will sell out!

WPFW building a Better World one Broadcast at a Time. See you Wednesday October 4!                                                             

Thanks To You!

Greetings WPFW family!  Thanks to YOU, we walked, ran, jumped, danced and MORE  at the WPFW 5k Walk For Total Fitness! Special thanks to our expert instructors who donated their time and expertise:

Ayo Handy-Kendi, breathologist at positiveenergyworks.com);

Pastor Gerald Lendow, Tai Chi instructor at Manifest Sons of God Ministries;

Edye Lewis, Certified Fitness Trainer and Yoga instructor;

CeeCee Prince, Francine Wlliams and Robin Ebb, Double dutch jumpers of DC Retro Jumpers;

Valerie Brooks, Line Dance Instructor;

Danita Moses, Line Dance Instructor with Seniors on Step;

Natale'ge' Oure ,Certified Fitness Trainer and Ama Lee, founder of Bones - n - Balance.

Music and commentary was provided by our very own Scooter McGruder, host of the Thursday edition of Don't Forget the Blues and DJ Slow Roll.

Thanks to Trader Joe's and Safeway for healthy snacks and water. And thanks to Charlene Muhammad and urbanherbalist.org for a  generous donation sponsorship. We look forward to once again supporting the health of our community next year! Until then, keep moving!

Runners and walkers can access their times, a video and 5K certificate on the website-- CLICK HERE.