WMGK-FM (Philadelphia, PA)

WMGK, also known as "102-9 MGK," is a commercial FM radio station that operates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Owned by Beasley Broadcast Group, it specializes in classic rock music. The station's broadcast tower is situated in the Roxborough area of Philadelphia at coordinates 40°02′19.7″N 75°14′12.8″W, while its studios are located in Bala Cynwyd. Listeners can enjoy shows hosted by well-known Philadelphia radio figures such as Andre Gardner, Matt Cord, Steve Vassalotti, Eric Johnson, and Tony Harris.

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#407715

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#159213

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#2096

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Critters as Haute Cuisine? University of Delaware Course Looks at Insects as Sustainable Food

1 week ago | wmgk.com | Michael Vyskocil

What's full of proteins and vitamins and eaten by approximately more than 2 billion people worldwide? You might be surprised by the answer: insects. At the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), Michael Crossley, assistant professor and agricultural entomologist, has created a new course, Insects as Food, designed to introduce students to entomophagy, the practice of eating insects.
New Ford Maverick Hybrid to Replace Wildwood Tramcars

1 week ago | wmgk.com | Michael Vyskocil

The famous Wildwood tramcars are making way for new-generation vehicles. Unveiled on Sunday, May 4, the next iteration of the tramcar legacy will take the form of Ford Maverick hybrids. According to the website Wildwood Video Archive.com, it is the first time that the tramcar fleet will be getting an upgrade since the introduction of the "Gig" tramcar.
Frontier to Add Nonstop Flights from Trenton to Myrtle Beach

1 week ago | wmgk.com | Michael Vyskocil

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 16: A Frontier airlines plane lands at the Miami International Airport on June 16, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Miami International Airport, founded in 1928, offers more…Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesFrontier Airlines has announced a new nonstop service from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (MYR) beginning July 10. The service will operate twice a week. To celebrate the launch of the new service, Frontier will offer fares as low as $49.
Bruce Springsteen Opens Up About Stage Fright at 74, Denies Retirement Rumors

1 week ago | wmgk.com | Laura Adkins

After five decades on stage and over 140 million records sold, Bruce Springsteen admits he still gets jittery before performances. "[It's] what I call anticipatory anxiety. You're about to test yourself physically, emotionally, spiritually," he said in a May 1 interview.
Traffic Alert: Philadelphia's 2025 Broad Street Run

2 weeks ago | wmgk.com | Rachel Pitts

Philadelphia's biggest road race returns May 4, 2025, as the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run makes its way 10 miles from North Philly to the Navy Yard, with 40,000 runners taking to the streets. The route slopes downhill heading south, making it one of America's fastest 10-mile courses according to Runner's World. Runners gather between Fisher and Somerville Avenues before starting.
Philly 500 2025: Voting

2 weeks ago | wmgk.com | Gina Cosenza

MGK’s Philly 500 2025. It's going to be our BIGGEST music weekend of the year. A classic rock countdown that remains totally crowd-sourced: meaning YOU, the PASSIONATE and knowledgeable MGK listener, determine the order of the finish this year. MGK’s listeners will decide the entire Philly 500 2025 countdown order. The list is now in the hands of the passionate and knowledgeable who vote on our website.
Dick's House of Sport to Bring Expanded Amenities to Cherry Hill Mall

2 weeks ago | wmgk.com | Michael Vyskocil

Dick's House of Sport, an enhanced version of the popular sporting goods store that features a rock climbing wall and other athletic facilities, will open in 2026 at the Cherry Hill Mall. The 120,000-square-foot Dick's House of Sport store will be constructed at the site of the One Cherry Hill office building that is pending demolition during the next several months. PREIT, which owns the Cherry Hill Mall, said the new Dick's superstore will bookmark a new mall entrance.
PA State Lawmakers Square Off Over PEEPS, Hershey's Kisses for Official State Candy Title

3 weeks ago | wmgk.com | Rachel Pitts

A candy war is heating up in Pennsylvania's legislature. Senator Lisa Boscola's upcoming bill wants to make PEEPS the state's official candy, putting it head-to-head with supporters of Hershey's Kisses. These squishy marshmallow treats have been made in Bethlehem's Just Born factory since 1953, providing jobs to workers across the Lehigh Valley. "Given Pennsylvania's rich confectionery history, it is fitting that we finally honor one of our own with this unique designation," said Boscola to WPXI.
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' to Tease 'Abbott Elementary' Crossover Episode

4 weeks ago | wmgk.com | Michael Vyskocil

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" will return to FXX for its 17th season on July 9. The second and final crossover episode of ABC's “Abbott Elementary” will air along with the series' season premiere. The crew from Paddy's Pub appeared in season four of "Abbott" in episode nine titled “Volunteers.” During that episode, the characters spent a day trying to help around the elementary school to earn credit toward their court-ordered community service requirement.
Ocean City Council OKs Restrictions on Sale of Explicit Merchandise on Boardwalk

1 month ago | wmgk.com | Gina Cosenza

Although it's still early in the season for throngs of beachgoers to descend on Ocean City, New Jersey's Boardwalk, the Town Council is now taking measures to clean up profane, explicit merchandise displayed at some Ocean City Boardwalk storefronts in the past. On Monday, April 7, the Council unanimously approved a new regulation. It requires explicit merchandise to be removed from storefront displays.