WHUR 96.3

WHUR 96.3 Sounds Like Washington 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.

10/15/2025

Tonight, we honor the life, legacy, and unforgettable sound of D’Angelo. 🎶💜
Join for a special tribute edition of The Original Quiet Storm, celebrating the voice that redefined soul.
⏰7:30PM on WHUR 96.3
📱Stream live at WHUR.com

🚨 Product Recall Alert 🚨Ben’s Original is recalling select Ready Rice products after reports of possible stone contamina...
10/15/2025

🚨 Product Recall Alert 🚨
Ben’s Original is recalling select Ready Rice products after reports of possible stone contamination. 😬

Check your pantry for:
🍚 Long Grain White (533ELGRV22, 534ALGRV22 – HEB)
🍚 Whole Grain Brown (534AMGRV22, 534BMGRV22, 534DMGRV22 – Target & HEB)
🍚 Long Grain & Wild (533BMGRV22, 533CLGRV22, 533CMGRV22 – United Markets, HEB, Amazon & Piggly Wiggly)

✅ Return affected products for a full refund.
⚠️ No injuries reported, but consumers are urged to double-check batch codes and best-by dates.

More info at FDA.gov 🧾

💔 R&B and soul legend D’Angelo has passed away at 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.Born Michael Eugene A...
10/14/2025

💔 R&B and soul legend D’Angelo has passed away at 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born Michael Eugene Archer in Richmond, Virginia, D’Angelo was a musical visionary.

His 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, helped define the neo-soul movement alongside Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, and Maxwell, delivering timeless tracks like “Brown Sugar,” “Cruisin’,” and “Lady.” His 2000 follow-up, Voodoo, was a cultural milestone, earning him Grammys and leaving an enduring mark on R&B.

D’Angelo’s influence lives on through today’s R&B and hip-hop artists, and his legacy will forever echo in the soul of modern music. ✨

Read more at 👉 whur.com

Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day,  a time to recognize the original stewards of this land, including the Piscatawa...
10/13/2025

Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a time to recognize the original stewards of this land, including the Piscataway and Anacostan peoples of the D.C. region. 🌿 Their history, culture, and resilience continue to inspire and shape our communities. ✊🏾

10/11/2025

We can’t thank you enough, DMV! ❤️ Because of your generosity, countless kids will stay warm this winter. Every coat, hat, and glove you donated matters more than you know. 🧥🧤🧣

A special shoutout to the Upper Marlboro/Waldorf Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for your partnership and dedication to serving our community, you helped make this year’s drive a success!

Thank you to everyone who came out for the 23rd Annual WHUR Children’s Coat Drive at the Shops at Iverson. Together, we’re keeping the DMV covered in warmth and love.

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10/11/2025

Thank you, DMV! ❤️ Because of your generosity, more kids will stay warm this winter. Your donations, big and small, truly make a difference. 🧥🧤🧣

We appreciate everyone who came out and supported the 23rd Annual WHUR Children’s Coat Drive at the Shops at Iverson. Together, we’re keeping our community covered in love and warmth.

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10/11/2025

The temps are dropping, and too many kids in the DMV don’t have what they need to stay warm. You can change that. 🧥❤️

Join WHUR for the 23rd Annual Children’s Coat Drive TODAY until 4 p.m. at the Shops at Iverson (3737 Branch Ave, Hillcrest Heights, MD).

Bring new coats, hats, and gloves and help us wrap our community’s kids in warmth this winter. Every donation counts.

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10/08/2025

🧥💜 DMV, let’s keep kids warm this winter! Join us for WHUR for the 23rd Annual Children’s Coat Drive this Saturday, Oct 11 from 12–4 PM at The Shops at Iverson.
Bring new coats, hats & gloves and make a difference! ❄️💪🏾
➡️ Full details at WHUR.com

  - Good news out of Fairfax County in the search of  missing 10-year-old Jeremiah Pombor.  Police say the boy has been ...
10/08/2025

- Good news out of Fairfax County in the search of missing 10-year-old Jeremiah Pombor. Police say the boy has been found and is safe.

Fairfax County police are asking for the public’s help in the search for missing 10-year-old Jeremiah Pombor. He was las...
10/08/2025

Fairfax County police are asking for the public’s help in the search for missing 10-year-old Jeremiah Pombor. He was last seen Tuesday around 5 PM in the 6700 block of Tower Dr. Police say the boy is considered endangered due to his age.

In the community supporting survivors of domestic violence at the DV Car Show.  Here til 4pm at the Regency Furniture St...
10/04/2025

In the community supporting survivors of domestic violence at the DV Car Show. Here til 4pm at the Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. Cars, trucks, bikes, food, music, family fun and more.

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