92.9 FM WGGT-LP
Welcome to the G-Town Radio Newsletter
November 2024 Edition!
Germantown Community Radio serves the Northwest neighborhoods of Philly. Radiating from the center of Germantown to Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy to Nicetown, East Falls to West Oak Lane, and beyond.
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ITS’ THAT TIME OF THE YEAR
OUR ANNUAL FUND DRIVE IS HERE!
A NOTE FROM STATION MANAGER TOM CASETTA
Community, in general, will be of the utmost importance in the coming years and G-Town Radio is here for you. Community is part of our name and a vital part of our mission. We believe that people have a voice and they need a place to share their concerns, tell their stories, fuel their passions and offer comfort and build community to make this world a better, kinder, safer and more equitable place for all.
If you value independent media and voices, anywhere, then this is your chance to not only be counted, but to make your voice count by adding it to the many that already rightfully see G-Town Radio/WGGT-LP as a NW Philadelphia institution and leader in community radio. We need your support and participation now more than ever, so we kindly ask that you become a supporting member of YOUR community radio station.
We are not associated with a public radio network or an educational institution like many other public radio stations. We are an all volunteer 501(c)3 community organization. We are funded by support from our listeners.
When you become a supporting member of G-Town Radio, you:
- Show love to your amazing neighbors who have responded in meaningful ways—leading conversations about your concerns and passion, providing comfort or escape with their music and musings, or offering critical information during times of need.
- Cover the growing costs of music licensing fees, rent on the antenna site, insurance policies, studio rent, and equipment replacement that keep us operating along with daily operation costs.
- Protect our airwaves and media from commercial, capitalistic powers.
- Sustain and develop great, original programming that you won’t find anywhere else.
- Keep local news and community discussion alive.
- Help us continue documenting the many stories of our amazing neighbors.
- Bring our community together for more in-person events and celebrations.
- And much, much more!
Become a member today by making a donation, of any size.
Go to gtownradio.com/donate
Thank you for supporting your local radio makers and bringing us into your homes. We are here for you.
With deep gratitude,
Tom Casetta, Station Manager
G-TOWN RADIO BENEFIT SHOW FEATURING PHILLY GUMBO AND SPECIAL GUESTS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
THE FALLSER CLUB, 3721 MIDVALE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129
Join us for an afternoon of music to benefit Germantown Community Radio 92.9FM, featuring northwest Philadelphia’s own Philly Gumbo, with additional special guests and all your favorite DJs and hosts from the station.
Philly Gumbo has been creating its eclectic mix of musical genres for more than four decades, and the Fallser Club is delighted to bring the band’s blend of New Orleans R&B, reggae, blues, and Afrobeat to East Falls to benefit G-town Radio, the voice of northwest Philly!
And there will be opportunities to learn how you can get involved with your community radio station!
FROM THE ARCHIVE
Grief Journeys: “The Sad Citizen”
Grief Journeys explores and acknowledges the reality of grief and validates the experiences of grievers. The program celebrates love, life, and the people who live on in the hearts of grievers.
On the Friday, October 25th episode of “Grief Journeys” heard on G-Town Radio, host Janice Tosto spoke with Dr. Christopher Ojeda, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of California at Merced. Dr. Ojeda discussed his research on the connections between depression and politics.
He is the author of the forthcoming book “The Sad Citizen: How Politics is Depressing and Why It Matters.”
Grief Journeys airs the last Friday of the month at 7am on G-Town Radio 92.9 FM and online at gtownradio.com.
CONGRATULATIONS PLANET PHILADELPHIA!
On October 10, 2024, Planet Philadelphia won the SustainPHL award for Sustainable Storyteller. These nominees use storytelling through various media to inspire positive change and highlight environmental actions.
You can listen to Planet Philadelphia every 1st and 3rd Friday at 4:00 PM on G-Town Radio 92.9 FM and online at gtownradio.com. You can find archived episodes at planetphiladelphia.com.