WHUR 96.3
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Sounds Like Washington #WHURFM WHUR-FM 96.3 is a 24-hour, 16,500 watt HD radio station located in Washington, D.C.
Owned by Howard University since its inception, WHUR has a competitive signal that reaches north of Baltimore, MD to the outskirts of Richmond, VA. As one of the few University-owned commercial radio stations in America, WHUR serves both Washington’s business and public communities. History of WHUR
WHUR 96.3 FM – Howard University is Washington’s only stand-alone radio station and one of the few university-owned commercial radio stations in America, broadcasting since 1971 to nearly a half million listeners daily in five states and can now be heard around the globe on the web at whur.com. The first radio station in the Washington area to broadcast in HD, WHUR is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious NAB Marconi for Best Urban Station of the Year and NAB Crystal Radio Award for Excellence in Community Service. Howard University’s WHUR-FM Radio officially converted to digital broadcasting on Wednesday, January 21, 2004, becoming the first commercial radio station in the metropolitan Washington area to use a digital signal or HD RadioTM technology. A little more than two-and-a-half years later, on November 16, 2006, WHUR-WORLD, 96.3 HD-2 was launched, offering new programming options of a progressive mix of music and information and the same high-quality sound as our parent station WHUR. Musical programming on WHUR-WORLD is jazz-intensive and also features blues, soul, hip-hop, African-American folk, and world music. Other periodic short- and long-form programming elements include “Black History Moments,” fitness tips, and social and cultural specials, as well as provocative weekly talk shows shedding light on issues ranging from money matters to domestic abuse. Called “the other side of WHUR,” the WHUR-WORLD signal is also streamed on www.whurworld.com. WHUR WORLD was the distinguished recipient of the 2008 NAB HD Radio Multicast award for its innovative work in programming on a multicast channel.
10/12/2026
🧡Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by celebrating the rich cultures, enduring resilience, and lasting contributions of Indigenous communities.
It’s a day to reflect, recognize the history, honor the traditions, and uplift the voices of Indigenous peoples. May we continue to learn, listen, and show respect not just today, but every day.
WHUR 96.3 celebrates the strength, heritage, and stories that continue to shape our world. 🌎
10/10/2026
Thank you…Thank you…THANK YOU DMV! Because of your generosity, many kids will stay warm this winter. Every coat, hat, glove and scarf donated matters more than you know.
Special thanks to The Shops at Iverson, Andrews Federal Credit Union, Angel’s Wing Inc., FedEx, The Fort Washington Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Mission of Love Charities, The Prince George’s County Family Justice Center, Howard University, The Good Projects, Voices for a Second Chance, The Staff and Management of WHUR and WHUT-TV, and to YOU, our WHUR listeners for our generous donations to THE 24TH ANNUAL WHUR CHILDREN’S COAT DRIVE.
BECAUSE OF YOU, HUNDREDS OF YOUTH IN THE DMV WILL HAVE A WARM WINTER!
24th Annual Children’s Coat Drive…You have until 4pm to make a donation!!!
10/10/2026
Thank you to the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. for once again answering the call to action for WHUR’s 24th Annual Coat Drive. The Fort Washington Alumni Chapter once again showed up with bags of coats to donate.
10/06/2026
🧥❤️ DMV, LET’S KEEP OUR KIDS WARM!
WHUR is getting ready for our 24th Annual Children’s Coat Drive, and we need YOU to help make sure local children have what they need when the temperatures drop. 🧤🧣
Join us THIS Saturday, October 10 from 12–4 PM at the Shops at Iverson in Hillcrest Heights.
We’re collecting brand-new coats, hats, gloves and scarves for children in need.
Because it’s more than a coat. It’s warmth. It’s comfort. It’s letting a child know their community cares. ❤️
📍 Shops at Iverson
3737 Branch Avenue
Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748
🗓️ Saturday, October 10 | 12–4 PM
Bring a new winter item and help WHUR warm up the DMV, one child at a time! 🧥❤️
CommunitySupport GiveBack KeepKidsWarm
10/02/2026
🎰✨ VEGAS, BABY! ✨🎰
WHUR 96.3 is sending TWO lucky winners to Las Vegas for an unforgettable experience featuring Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM! 🎤🔥
Mary just added MORE shows due to incredible demand!
👀✈️ Enter now for your chance to WIN an exclusive WHUR flyaway for two to Vegas! https://ow.ly/rE7S50ZTMgu
09/29/2026
🧥❤️ DMV, LET’S KEEP OUR KIDS WARM!
WHUR is getting ready for our 24th Annual Children’s Coat Drive, and we need YOU to help make sure local children have what they need when the temperatures drop. 🧤🧣
Join us Saturday, October 10 from 12–4 PM at the Shops at Iverson in Hillcrest Heights.
We’re collecting brand-new coats, hats, gloves and scarves for children in need.
Because it’s more than a coat. It’s warmth. It’s comfort. It’s letting a child know their community cares. ❤️
📍 Shops at Iverson
3737 Branch Avenue
Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748
🗓️ Saturday, October 10 | 12–4 PM
Bring a new winter item and help WHUR warm up the DMV, one child at a time! 🧥❤️
09/27/2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sunday, September 27, 2026) — WHUR 96.3 FM is mourning the loss of longtime broadcaster, singer, television host and beloved member of the WHUR family, Angela Stribling, whose warm, soothing voice became part of the soundtrack of Washington-area radio for decades.
This statement was released this morning from her husband Ken Washington, Ph.D. “It is with broken heart that I share that my beloved wife, Angela Marie Stribling passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 26, after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer. Her sister Darlene and I were by her side.” Dr. Washington went on to say “A Celebration of Life” for Angela will be held in Washington, D.C. A date and venue will be announced.
For generations of WHUR listeners, Angela Stribling was more than a radio personality. She was a familiar voice, a trusted presence and a gentle spirit whose warmth came through whether she was behind a microphone, on television or performing on stage.
Angela became an important part of the legacy of WHUR’s Original Quiet Storm, the groundbreaking format that began at Howard University in 1976 with the late Melvin Lindsey. Stribling became the first woman to host the Original Quiet Storm, carrying forward a tradition that has become an enduring part of Black radio and Washington’s cultural history.
For more visit:
https://whur.com/features/whur-mourns-the-loss-of-our-beloved-angela-stribling/
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