At Metro Philly’s Best, we believe that our readers deserve the best. That’s why we ask them to nominate their favorite local businesses and institutions in Philadelphia. After counting the votes, we are proud to announce the winner of the Best Radio Station in Philadelphia. Get ready to discover the station that offers the most entertaining programs, engaging hosts, and informative news coverage. In this ultimate guide, we will unveil the top-ranked station that will keep you entertained and informed all day long.
2024: Philadelphia Voted WXPN Best Radio Station!
WXPN
3025 Walnut Street
(215) 898-6677
xpn.org
Located on the campus at the University of Pennsylvania, WXPN (88.5 FM) provides Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey with premium rock, blues, roots and folk content. The non-commercial, member-supported radio station provides an incredible resource for students looking to evaluate career opportunities while providing exceptional entertainment content to an increasingly diverse Philly community. Often shortened to just “XPN”, the “Experimental Pennsylvania Network” should be a radio station saved on your radio dial for true Philadelphia-based broadcasting content ranging from up-and-coming musical artists to University of Pennsylvania sporting events coverage.
2023: Philadelphia Voted Real Recognize Real Talk Radio Show – Lynnette Clement Best Radio Station!
Real Recognize Real Talk Radio Show – Lynnette Clement
6416 Algon Avenue
(215) 873-5621 – rrrtalkradio.com
Art and radio go hand and hand and there’s no better place for it than Real Recognizes Real Talk Radio Show. It provides a platform for artists to showcase their creative artistic talents. Guests on the show have included everyone from directors to musicians to poets. Recorded in Philadelphia, the show is live streamed globally every second Tuesday of the month from 7-8pm EST or you can catch new episodes on their YouTube channel.
2022: Philadelphia Voted WXPN Best Radio Station!
WXPN
3025 Walnut Street
(215) 898-6677 – xpn.org
Serving as the member-supported, non-commercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, WXPN is known for discovering new top artists in rock, blues, roots and folk music. The station’s mission is to connect artists and audiences, and build, serve and engage the community. It also offers a great starting point for students looking to break into broadcast and digital programming, events and local music journalism. The station carries primarily locally originated programs, supplemented by a few nationally syndicated shows.
2021: Philadelphia Voted 92.5 XTU Philadelphia’s Country Station Best Radio Station!
92.5 XTU Philadelphia’s Country Station
1 Bala Plaza #424
(215) 263-6700 – 925xtu.com
When it comes to music, Philadelphia may be best-known for its contributions in categories such as jazz, R&B and soul. But when readers were asked to name their favorite radio station, 92.5 XTU Philadelphia’s Country Station came out on top. Philadelphia music fans who want to hear modern country songs from artists including Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, and Blake Shelton know exactly where to find it. Along with the music, listeners also tune in for the popular DJs, including Andie Summers, who hosts the Beasley Broadcast Group-owned station’s morning show weekdays from 5:30 am-10 am. So when you want to hear the latest hit country tunes, all you have to do is turn your radio dial to 92.5!
