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New Kids on the Block (Part 2)

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block as tickets go on sale to the Big Summer Tour at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on August 16. They discuss the band’s formation and biggest hits from “Hangin’ Tough” to “Step By Step,” as well as what each member…

INN helps newsrooms focus on their communities to grow revenue

Karen Rundlet became the new executive director and CEO of the Institute for Nonprofit News in January. She discusses how INN’s network of more than 450 independent news organizations across North America are connecting with their communities to identify and generate a sustainable revenue stream. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe…

New Kids on the Block (Part 2)

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block as tickets go on sale to the Big Summer Tour at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on August 16. They discuss the band’s formation and biggest hits from “Hangin’ Tough” to “Step By Step,” as well as what each member…

Terence Blanchard (Part 2)

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer Terence Blanchard, who brings his acclaimed opera concert “Fire Shut Up In My Bones” to Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland this Friday night. They also reflect on his iconic film scores, from Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” and “BlackKlansman” to Kasi Lemmons’ “Eve’s Bayou” and “Harriet”…

Better News: How the Henrico Citizen grew its email list and reader revenue

By focusing on the audience funnel, owner and publisher Tom Lappas was able to generate 9,000 email subscribers and generated $34,000 at the Henrico Citizen. Lappas recently wrote a piece for Better News on how other news organizations can grow reader revenue and expand their email subscribers by focusing on the audience funnel. Lappas discusses…

Terence Blanchard (Part 2)

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer Terence Blanchard, who brings his acclaimed opera concert “Fire Shut Up In My Bones” to Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland this Friday night. They also reflect on his iconic film scores, from Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” and “BlackKlansman” to Kasi Lemmons’ “Eve’s Bayou” and “Harriet”…

The Commanders’ ideal NFL draft and the potential for another Cup for the Caps

After months of speculation, the Washington Commanders will finally decide what to do with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The WTOP Sports team offers their choice with Washington’s top selection, the absolute must-have positions and/or players from this draft and whether the Burgundy and Gold should trade back into the…

4/22 Isra Hirsi, daughter of Ilhan Omar, now homeless and stricken with hunger

Isra Hirsi, daughter of Ilhan Omar, now homeless and stricken with hunger. Save girls sports. Ivy league schools acting like it’s 1938 in Germany. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Walz appoints Gaïtas, Hennesy as associate justices for Minnesota Supreme Court New hotel approval has St. Paul Midway businesses ‘excited’ around Allianz…