Shamus McGroggan
Membership and Development DirectorShamus is a Pennsylvania native who was raised in the Lehigh Valley. He first became involved with radio in 2002 while attending York College of Pennsylvania where he worked at the school's student-run radio station, WVYC, for college credit.
Since earning a B.A. in mass communication, Shamus has gone on to host shows for WXPN in Philadelphia (Y-Rock on XPN) and WMUH in Allentown. He began his WDIY tenure as an on-air volunteer in 2007 and became part of the station's staff in 2014.
As WDIY's Membership and Development Director, his duties include overseeing the station's membership activities, grant writing, public relations, and online activities. In his spare time, Shamus currently produces and hosts Tape Swap Radio.
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Everyone who donates to WDIY's 2022 Year-End Membership Drive will be eligible for exclusive giveaways to win tickets to the Lehigh Valley Zoo's Winter Lights Spectacular, passes to the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, and an ArtsQuest Gift Card.
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ArtsQuest held the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Ice Rink at SteelStacks on Tuesday. See photos of the event and check out the full schedule of upcoming themed nights.
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After a successful inaugural season, Easton’s West Ward Market is planning to make its return next year. WDIY’s Shamus McGroggan has more.
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Last month, WDIY swept the Keystone Media Awards' Radio II category for small market stations across the Commonwealth, capturing all available awards including Outstanding News Operation and Best Digital Presence.
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Just days before Election Day, the highest court in Pennsylvania says that undated ballots should not be counted. WDIY’s Shamus McGroggan has more.
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Lehigh Valley International Airport has received another significant amount of state funding to improve passenger travel. WDIY’s Shamus McGroggan has more.
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Contributors to this year's Fall Membership Drive will be entered into drawings for two grand prizes: a VIP weekend including hotel stay at the 2022 Reading Blues Fest, a pair of tickets to see classical fusion trio TAKE3 at Miller Symphony Hall, and many performances at the Keswick Theatre.
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Every dollar donated to WDIY during this year's Fall Membership Drive will help provide meals to those in need in the Lehigh Valley.
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The annual Member Representative election and membership meeting will take place on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 7 PM in Bethlehem.
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Allentown has announced a new interpreter pilot program to improve communication between health workers and residents. WDIY’s Shamus McGroggan has more.