WHRO Public Media

Awards are nothing new for the producers of Curate, WHRO Public Media's weekly arts series, but after spending months finding innovative ways to continue creating television during a pandemic—we're especially proud of this award-winning season and our team of producers.

Even though our offices and hallways have been quieter than usual with many staff members working from home, our membership team has been working hard to stay connected with members throughout the pandemic.

WHRO Public Media has filed a license transfer agreement with the FCC to own and operate WFOS FM, previously owned and operated by Chesapeake Public Schools. The license transfer agreement is pending approval.

For 25 years Cathy Lewis has hosted the popular public affairs program HearSay on WHRV FM. In that time, she has interviewed political candidates, governors, civic leaders, business owners and even former President Barack Obama. The beloved radio host recently announced she will be leaving the program at the end of this month to pursue other endeavors.

In April, we brought you the story of Tracie Thomas who had spent a decade searching for options to help her son Caleb become seizure free. In this update, we check in with Tracie about her journey now that cannabis has been legalized in Virginia.

For 25 years Cathy Lewis has hosted the popular public affairs program HearSay on WHRV FM. On Wednesday, the popular radio personality announced she will be leaving the show near the end of May.

WHRO Public Media recently won four American Advertising Awards—formerly the ADDYs—including one gold award and three silver awards.

WHRO Public Media members recently helped the station provide more than 13,000 meals to people in need in the community after donating to our last membership drive.

WHRV host Jae Sinnett visits Another View this week to help celebrate the program's 10th anniversary. Join us to hear our new theme song—composed by Jae—and hear what he is up to these days. It all happens Thursday at noon on WHRV FM.

As we head into 2021, we've updated our WHRO smartphone app to move at the speed of your life and interests. Take our programs from WHRO and WHRV FM with you wherever you go!