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System/Policy

How changes to the Emergency Alert System could affect community media

By Lisa Kettyle, Program Director (National Federation of Community Broadcasters) | December 6, 2022

New requirements approved by the FCC could create an undue burden for small community radio stations.

Engagement

How a community radio station got help from listeners in covering what matters to Mainers

By Diane Reinhardt, Contributor (Pacifica Network) | November 8, 2022

WERU’s “Maine: The Way Life Could Be” built on a Zoom conversation to explore climate change, affordable housing and other topics.

System/Policy

For leaders of small radio stations, the job is varied and so are the challenges

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | August 30, 2022

Running a small station requires broad knowledge, a knack for learning and a willingness to be a public figure in the community.

System/Policy

How a Phoenix low-power community radio station provides ‘an institution for the institution-less’

By Ian Derk, Lecturer (Arizona State University) | November 19, 2021

“Hearing people like us on the radio when you walk into a restaurant or an auto shop makes you feel like South Phoenix is yours, too.”

System/Policy

Rare donation of license awards freedom to Vermont community station

By Kayla Benjamin, Editorial Intern | June 15, 2021

Goddard College has transferred operation of WGDR/WGDH to a new independent nonprofit.

System/Policy

Why the survival of community stations depends on staying live and local

By JoAnn Mar, Host and Producer (KALW) | February 17, 2021

“Success can be defined in so many ways and is not limited just to ratings and weekly cumes.”

System/Policy

Solar panels in parking lot power studios of Maine’s WERU-FM

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | September 21, 2020

The community radio station in East Orland has entered into a power-purchase agreement to convert to sustainable energy.

Development

Rock station documentary provides support for community radio stations during pandemic

By Grace Vitaglione, Former Editorial Intern | June 18, 2020

The film “WBCN and the American Revolution” is available for listeners to rent online, giving them a way to support local community radio stations while learning about their role in history.

System/Policy

Staff and volunteers at Twin Cities community station protect studios, valuable archive amid protests

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | June 3, 2020

Though no one knew exactly what a “block watch” was, “we knew it would be necessary.”

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