The Smooth Jazz Sounds of ‘JJZ Returns to the Airwaves in Philadelphia

Smooth Jazz Will Air on 1480 AM and 106.1 HD2 Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Philadelphia announced today the return of Smooth Jazz sounds on ‘JJZ. Beginning Monday, June 10 at 12:00 p.m. EST, the Smooth Jazz format returns to the airwaves on 1480-AM and 106.1 HD2. The station will feature long-time WJJZ personality, Michael […]

Morning Radio Host Bill Anderson Leaving 900 AM WURD

After 10 years at the station, His Final Show will be Friday Bill Anderson, the morning host of Philadelphia African American Talk Station 900 AM WURD is leaving radio to pursue an opportunity to host on an unnamed local television program. Friday will be the last day for the “Wake Up With Bill” show. Anderson, […]

A tribute to Joe "Butterball" Tamburro and a legendary Black Radio Station WDAS

For a generation of radio listeners in Philadelphia, Joe Tamburro was known as “Butterball” on Radio 148 WDAS as part of a radio station that made a commitment to be a full service radio station for the Black community. A station with an award winning full functioning news staff that at one time featured the late […]

1480 WDAS AM Launches its Rebirth as the "Soul of Philadelphia"

1480 WDAS AM “The Soul of Philadelphia” has dropped the sounds of the season and has launched the Soul music format of the ’60’s and early ’70’s as of today. The station is offering up the music of James Brown, the Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Delphonics, Jerry Butler, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, […]