WHUR-FM (Washington, DC)

WHUR-FM, broadcasting at 96.3 FM, is a radio station focused on urban adult contemporary music. It is licensed in Washington D.C. and caters to the Metro D.C. region. Owned and run by Howard University, it stands out as one of the few commercial radio stations in the U.S. that is managed by a college or university. Additionally, it is the only independent, locally-owned radio station in Washington, D.C. The station’s staff also provides guidance and mentorship to students from the university's school of communications. Its studios are situated on the university's campus in the Lower Quad area, while the transmitter tower is located in Tenleytown. WHUR-FM is co-owned with WHUT-TV, which is one of the PBS affiliates in D.C.

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English

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#502356

United States

#106507

Arts and Entertainment/Music

#1340

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HELP FOR WOMEN RETURNING CITIZENS

1 week ago | whur.com | Harold Fisher

REGISTER HERE FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS: https://www.pgsao.org/event
WHUR and FedEx Delivering Smiles to Moms at 13th Annual Moms Who Serve Luncheon

1 week ago | whur.com | Renee Nash

WHUR and FedEx Delivering Smiles to Moms at 13th Annual Moms Who Serve Luncheon COMMUNITY, WHUR, WHUR Exclusives Washington, D.C. (Thursday, May 8, 2025) – WHUR and FedEx proudly hosted the 13th Annual Moms Who Serve Luncheon yesterday at Copper Canyon Grill in Woodmore, a heartfelt event dedicated to honoring the incredible contributions of mothers who serve in our community. This year, 65 remarkable mothers were celebrated for their dedication to their families and careers, representing...
HELP FOR DC SMALL BUSINESSES

1 week ago | whur.com | Harold Fisher

Taking Your Business To The Next Level
BLACK AMERICA AND THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

2 weeks ago | whur.com | Harold Fisher

BLACK AMERICA AND THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
MEDICAL MONDAY: CULTURALLY COMPETENT HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY

2 weeks ago | whur.com | Harold Fisher

MEDICAL MONDAY: CULTURALLY COMPETENT HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY April 28, 2025 at 6:50 pm RESOURCES: https://nupathwayhealth.com/VIDEO
SPRING STYLE TIPS FROM FASHION EXPERTS

3 weeks ago | whur.com | Harold Fisher

SPRING STYLE TIPS FROM FASHION EXPERTS April 25, 2025 at 6:54 pm TICKET INFORMATION: CALL PAULA MASON 240-501-4096VIDEO
POWERFUL STORIES OF DRUG ADDICTION AND RECOVERY

3 weeks ago | whur.com | Harold Fisher

WHUR Special Edition of The Daily Drum: Opioids… The Enemy Within
REPORTERS’ ROUNDTABLE: TARGET BOYCOTT, POPE FRANCIS, ELON MUSK

3 weeks ago | whur.com | Harold Fisher

Reporters’ Roundtable: And Pizza Controversy and Other Top StoriesTop Social Security Official Exits After Clash With Musk’s DOGE Over Data
DC BUDGET CUTS AND SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH

3 weeks ago | whur.com | Harold Fisher

A Conversation with 13-Year Old Author and Filmmaker, Miguel Coppedge
Saving A Community Institution

3 weeks ago | whur.com | Bobby Gailes

Saving A Community Institution A call to action this morning to help save Prince George’s Community Television (CTV). The station is on the budget chopping block and efforts are underway to keep the 40-year-old television station afloat.