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WXPN, the nationally recognized leader in Triple A radio and the premier guide for discovering new and significant artists in rock, blues, roots and folk, is the non-commercial, member-supported radio service of the University of Pennsylvania. WXPN produces World Cafe®, public radio’s most popular program of popular music hosted by David Dye and syndicated by NPR, and the Peabody Award winning Kids Corner hosted by Kathy O’Connell. WXPN also produces the XPN2 Singer-Songwriter Radio stream as its secondary radio channel in HD that is also available online. WXPN serves the greater Philadelphia area at 88.5 FM, the Lehigh Valley at 104.9, Worton/Baltimore at 90.5 FM, Lancaster/York at 88.7 FM, Harrisburg at 99.7 FM and the world via online streaming at XPN.org.


WXPN Features Passion Pit as the XPN Artist To Watch for June

PHILADELPHIA, PA – WXPN, the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A music and non-commercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, names Passion Pit as its June Artist To Watch. WXPN Music Director and Host Dan Reed will present the first of the month’s on-air segments on Monday, June 1 in the 4 p.m. hour.

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Tickets for the XPoNential Music Festival Now on Sale to the General Public

The Hold Steady, The Bacon Brothers, Guster, Robert Cray and They Might Be Giants slated to perform

Philadelphia, Pa. WXPN, the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A (Adult Album Alternative) music and a noncommercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, today announced that tickets for the XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru are now on sale to the general public.

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WXPN Features Grizzly Bear as the XPN Artist To Watch for May

PHILADELPHIA, PA – WXPN, the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A music and non-commercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, names Grizzly Bear as its May Artist To Watch. WXPN On-Air Host David Dye will present the first of the month’s on-air segments on Friday, May 1 in the 4 p.m. hour.

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WXPN Launches Sustainability Series on Earth Day

PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 20, 2009 - WXPN, the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A (Adult Album Alternative) music and a noncommercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania today announced that Sustainability – The New Frontier, a new, seven-week series of features that addresses sustainable agriculture, business, transportation and lifestyle will begin airing on Earth Day, April 22nd.

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WXPN Features Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears as the XPN Artist To Watch for April

PHILADELPHIA, PA - WXPN, the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A music and non-commercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, names Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears as its April Artist To Watch. WXPN Assistant Music Director and On-Air Host Mike Vasilikos will present the first of the month's on-air segments on Wednesday, April 1 in the 4 p.m. hour.

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WXPN Features Bell X1 as the XPN Artist To Watch for March

PHILADELPHIA, PA WXPN, the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A music and non-commercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, names Bell X1 as its March Artist To Watch. WXPN Music Director and Host Dan Reed will present the first of the month’s on-air segments on Monday, March 2 in the 4 p.m. hour.

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WXPN Hosts Member Appreciation Day Radio station to play requests from XPN members all day long

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. WXPN, the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A (Adult Album Alternative) music and noncommercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, today announced a Member Appreciation Day to be held on Monday March 2. XPN members can call in to request their favorite songs from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Requested songs will be played back all day long until 7 p.m. Calls will be taken at 1-800-565-WXPN (9976).

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NON-COMMvention To Be Held May 28-30 At World Cafe Live Registration Open Now, Fees Kept at 2008’s Reduced Rates

PHILADELPHIA, PA., - WXPN, the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A (Album Adult Alternative) music and a non-commercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania today announced that the NON-COMMvention will be held at WXPN and World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, PA from May 28-30, 2009. Early Bird Registration for the conference is open now with special savings through April 30. Visit www.FMQB.com/TripleA for details.

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“The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn” Radio Show To Air Saturdays On WXPN Composer, Producer Plays an Inspired Mix of Artists Each Week Beginning February 14

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. WXPN, the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A (Adult Album Alternative) music and a noncommercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania today announced that it will begin airing “The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn” radio show every Saturday from 5-6 p.m. beginning Saturday, February 14.

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WXPN Features Animal Collective as the XPN Artist To Watch for February

PHILADELPHIA, PA WXPN, the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A music and noncommercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, names Animal Collective as its February Artist To Watch. WXPN Music Director and Host Dan Reed will present the first of the month’s on-air segments on Monday, February 2 in the 4 p.m. hour.

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