Pride In The Name Of Philly

 iHeartMedia Philadelphia yesterday launched Pride Radio Philly, The Beat of LGBTQ Philly. Now playing on 102.1 HD2, Pride Radio Philly is the area’s first radio station featuring programming devoted to local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) listeners and allies.

Pride Radio Philly will play the hottest dance remixes and pop hits, accompanied by a slate of veteran personalities: Ricky (6-10am); Delana (10am-2pm); Houston (2-6pm); Pacey (6-10pm) and Christie (10pm-2am). Other voices of Pride Radio Philly will include Loraine Ballard-Morrill, Director of News and Community Affairs, as well as WIOQ (Q102) personality Casey and WUSL (Power 99) personality Mutha Knows.

“Philadelphia has an exciting, passionate and growing LGBTQ community and we hope to amplify their voice on Pride Radio Philly,” said Brian Check, SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Philadelphia. Morrill added, “iHeartMedia Philadelphia has supported and worked closely with the LGTBQ community for many years. I’m thrilled that we now have a digital station that will serve our local LGBTQ community and allies.”