The Home of
Music Discovery.
WXPN is a nationally recognized leader in Triple A programming and the premier guide for discovering new and significant artists in rock, blues, roots, and folk.
As the non-commercial, member-supported radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, WXPN offers handcrafted curation of broadcast and digital programming, events, and local music journalism.
Our Mission
WXPN’s mission is to connect artists and audiences, and build, serve, and engage community.
As part of its mission, WXPN will:
- Connect artists and audiences with a particular emphasis on new and significant artists and music.
- Present a program service of the highest quality and value to its listeners.
- Establish the station as one of the region’s significant cultural institutions.
- Play a national leadership role in public radio and digital media.
- Expand the capacity, reach and value of its services to an increasingly diverse community.
- Provide significant opportunities for students throughout the station enabling them to evaluate potential careers in media, the music industry, and other related occupations, and enhancing their prospects for success in these fields.
In carrying out its mission, WXPN will:
- Maintain its financial independence, attracting necessary financial resources from the listeners and organizations that value the station’s programming.
- Provide service beyond the local region by distributing programming through traditional station networks and digital media. WXPN will reflect the broadest educational goals of the University by serving listeners interested in contemporary music, art, culture, and society, and the traditions which inform them.
Celebrate the Impact We Make
Thanks to our passionate members, staff, volunteers, and partners, WXPN is fulfilling its mission to connect artists and audiences. Explore our Impact Reports and the inspiring stories of WXPN members making a difference.
WXPN Broadcast Area
WXPN programming is produced in Philadelphia and broadcast to audiences in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and portions of Delaware and Maryland.
88.5 FM
Philadelphia/South Jersey/Wilmington
88.7 FM
Lancaster/York
90.5 FM
Worton/Baltimore
91.9 FM
North Jersey/Poconos
99.7 FM
Harrisburg
104.9 FM
Lehigh Valley
Music Heals
Since 2004, WXPN Musicians On Call has brought music to more than 163,000 patients in the Delaware Valley. Locally funded programs serve patients in 10 area healthcare facilities, bringing comfort and connection to patients, families, and caregivers.
WXPN Policy Board
View the complete list of WXPN Policy Board members.
Governing Board
WXPN’s governing board is the University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees. View the list of Trustees and the Board of Trustees meeting schedule.
Management Team
General Manager
Associate General Manager
Program Director
Director of Development
Director, Finance & Accounting
Digital Content Manager
Alex Kime
Director of Engineering
Director of Marketing
Director of Underwriting Partnerships
Audited Financial Statements
WXPN-FM Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 and 2024.
Public File Reports
See below for links to the online FCC public files for WXPN, WXPH, and WXPJ.
Community Representation Statement
WXPN has prepared a Community Representation Statement for 2024/2025.
EEO Reports
The Federal Communications Commission established new equal employment opportunity regulations for broadcasters effective in 2003. In order to comply with the regulations, broadcasters are required to display their Public File Report on their website.
If you need help accessing files due to a disability, please contact quyen@xpn.org.