More Than TV: Magic At WPAA-TV, we often say that community media is a stage, but the true magic lies in the storytellers who step onto it. Since our inception … Continue reading Community Media Excellence—2026 Festival & Uplifiting Creators
Opening Shared Space in USA
“Community isn’t just a place with people; it’s a creative practice. While Wallingford folks may know the Ubuntu Storytellers from the series produced at WPAA-TV, their latest evolution—USA (Ubuntu Storytellers … Continue reading Opening Shared Space in USA
WPAA-TV: A Decade of Impact & A Regional Sweep!
The bar has been set for 2026 While we didn’t think we could top our record-breaking 2024, the 2025 results are in: 9 awards, including two national honors and the … Continue reading WPAA-TV: A Decade of Impact & A Regional Sweep!
Your Vision, Our Community: The Power of Contributed Media
The cell phone, camera, or drone in your hand makes you our crew. #TeenTigerTV youth are the video producers and editors. No technical skills required – Just Love of Wallingford! … Continue reading Your Vision, Our Community: The Power of Contributed Media
TeenTigerTV Nominated
Rika Welsh Community Impact Award About the award: It recognizes an individual or group—who has generated a project that speaks directly to a clearer understanding of the cause being championed. The … Continue reading TeenTigerTV Nominated
The Road Taken: Community Media ‘Story vs. News’
Since reorganizing after the end of WPL-TV in 1993, community media in Wallingford has been part of something larger than itself: the democracy movement that has embraced storytelling, conversation & … Continue reading The Road Taken: Community Media ‘Story vs. News’
All That Is Missing is U
Community Media Day Open House On Oct 18th, we are celebrating 50 years of #CommunityMedia in Wallingford with traditions, storytelling, and the intersection of art & technology. Free. Family-friendly. Come prepared with … Continue reading All That Is Missing is U
CT250: A Truth-Telling Initiative in Wallingford
History is not our past; it is our foundation. We are still moving toward the full promise of “all” people—from indigenous nations to those seeking and being granted citizenship today. … Continue reading CT250: A Truth-Telling Initiative in Wallingford
Religion Trumps Truth
The Federal Office of Personnel Management issues a memo (7.28.25) allowing federal employees to pray publicly at work, as well as to try to “persuade others of the correctness of … Continue reading Religion Trumps Truth
The Double-Edged Gift: Managing Volunteers in Tech-Based Community Media
Trusting Serendipity & Instinct in Nonprofit Leadership Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofits, yet managing them represents one of the most complex challenges in nonprofit administration. This paradox becomes even … Continue reading The Double-Edged Gift: Managing Volunteers in Tech-Based Community Media