Lehigh Valley Public Media, a state-owned organization founded in 1967, operates broadcast television and radio services in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Employing approximately 70 people, the organization, which includes PBS39/WLVT and 91.3 WLVR NPR, generated less than $50 million in revenue in 2023. PBS39 is licensed to the Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation in Allentown.
On June 5, 2025, Lehigh Valley Public Media announced the appointment of Hasanna Birdsong as its new chief executive officer, effective June 30, 2025. Birdsong, a Lehigh Valley native, previously served as managing director of the Allentown-based Adept Group and as vice president of advertising at The Express-Times. The appointment followed a year-long search. In 2025, Lehigh Valley Public Media staff received recognition in several categories at the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association's Keystone Media Awards. Separately, the U.S. Senate approved spending cuts that include a $1.1 billion reduction to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, impacting public media outlets in the Lehigh Valley. Lehigh Valley Public Media is preparing for potential budget shortfalls resulting from these federal funding cuts, given that approximately 20% of its budget comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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