WYPR & WTMD Officially Related
• Baltimore Public Media (BPM) proudly announced its official launch on Monday, formally uniting NPR affiliate 88.1 WYPR/Baltimore and Triple A 89.7 WTMD/Towson-Baltimore under a single, dynamic umbrella. This transformative collaboration heralds a new era in community-centered media, marked by an innovative slogan: “Community Amplified.”
The journey to Baltimore Public Media began in November 2021 when WYPR acquired WTMD from Towson University for $3 million, bringing both listener-supported stations under the Your Public Radio umbrella, and preserving WTMD’s distinctive music discovery format and commitment to community-driven programming.
“Welcoming WTMD reinforced the organization’s commitment to community-first, public media, while ensuring the preservation of WTMD’s cherished format,” said Craig N. Swagler, who in August 2023 took on the role of President & GM overseeing both stations. “The goal has always been to honor the distinct identity of each station while uniting the diverse stories and voices within the communities we serve. As Baltimore Public Media, we remain dedicated to fulfilling our brand promise: providing rich, vibrant programming in news, music, arts, and culture across expanding radio, digital and live events formats, connecting, enriching, and elevating the residents and communities of Baltimore and the region.”
