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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We had WDIY's summer intern Lewis Gentile from Kutztown University pick three albums from the WDIY music library that have had an impact on him. Read his thoughts on classic releases from Sonic Youth, The Beatles, and Alice in Chains. -
Check out photos and videos from WDIY's 28th anniversary party at South Mountain Grove in Allentown.
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The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters has announced that WDIY has won two 2023 Excellence in Broadcasting awards — 'Teen Scientist' won for 'Outstanding Radio Public Affairs Program/Program Series' and WDIY's app and digital strategy picked up a win for 'Outstanding Use of Digital Media.'
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Submissions are now being accepted for the 18th Annual Lehigh Valley Press Student Poetry Project. The top winner in each category will have the opportunity to read their poem on an episode of WDIY's Lehigh Valley Arts Salon.
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WDIY's annual party returns this year on Saturday, May 20th for an afternoon of outdoor family fun at South Mountain Grove in Allentown, featuring live music from the Large Flower Heads.
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The Community Support Program of Northampton County presented WDIY on-air host John Pearce with an Award of Appreciation on Monday for his advocacy for those with mental illness.
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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.
