“You're listening to WOWD-LP Takoma Park” 94.3FM

In November 2013, Historic Takoma Inc applied to the FCC for a broadcast license. In 2015, they gave us permission to build, and on July 16, 2016, we went live as WOWD-LP on 94.3fm, streaming globally on TakomaRadio.org. 

In 2024, we became our own independent 501(c)(3): Takoma Radio Inc, and acquired WOWD-LP’s broadcast license.

LPFM, or Low Power FM,  is regular FM radio that operates at 100 watts or less. Our signal is 20 watts, reaching a 5+ mile radius from our antenna in downtown Takoma Park. We have a potential local listenership of 250,000.  We provide a radio alternative to an international crossroads, including neighborhoods in NE and NW DC, MoCo, PG; and even pockets of NoVa. 

STAFF

Founder Marika Partridge / marika@takomaradio.org

Station Manager Olivia Ellis Randolph / olivia@takomaradio.org

Program Director Bob Boilen / bob@takomaradio.org

WOWD's programming is by, for, and about people of all ages, types and backgrounds, representing the diverse population of our listening area. Live local people share stories, music and more. 

MISSION

Takoma Radio Inc.’s mission is to build community and promote understanding using non-commercial radio.  We include individuals, groups, issues, stories, music and history overlooked or under-represented in mainstream media. We promote cooperation, tolerance, and dialogue.

Takoma Radio thanks hundreds of individuals and dozens of local businesses for continuing to support independent community-based radio.