From the Boston Globe – 12/18/2009 A new WCRB, and a shrinking classical dial In a city passionate about classical music, a lot of listeners get their fill by catching the Boston Symphony Orchestra and other programming on the radio… WGBH purchased WCRB this fall, and there is now significantly less classical music on the … | Read more.
From the Boston Globe WGBH said it plans to air more of its popular TV programs on the radio starting Tuesday as part of its effort to reinvent 89.7 FM as Boston’s next full-time news and information radio station – and set it apart from competitors that dominate the market. WGBH officials said the station … | Read more.
From the Boston Globe Classical station has new business model: support of donors Boston is following a trend in radio that’s taking place in other cities across the nation: Its only 24-hour classical music station now depends on listeners — not advertisers — to keep it afloat. … Boston is following a trend in radio … | Read more.
From the Boston Globe The Federal Communications Commission yesterday approved WGBH’s purchase of classical station WCRB 99.5 FM from Nassau Broadcasting Partners, station officials said. The move comes after WGBH said in September it was bidding to buy the Waltham-based classical music station so it could convert 89.7 FM, which currently airs a mix of … | Read more.
From the Boston Globe ‘This Old House’ marks 30th season by fighting back against housing crisis Messiah Franklin walks to work along Woodbine Street in Roxbury, past foreclosed and boarded up homes, and by signs that read “private property” and “beware of dog.” But as he reaches the end of the street, he is overwhelmed … | Read more.
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From the Boston Globe – 12/18/2009 A new WCRB, and a shrinking classical dial In a city passionate about classical music, a lot of listeners get their fill by catching the Boston Symphony Orchestra and other programming on the radio… WGBH purchased WCRB this fall, and there is now significantly less classical music on the … | Read more.