What are we solving? A financial band-aide on an ineffective, broken system on behalf of the communities we serve is not a solution that serves all stakeholders… more dollars for CAPS does not directly address disparities in capacity, service, representation, competencies, complexity, accountability, or outdated language.
Youth Media Transforms to #TeenTigerTV
Who will join us on Sept. 21st in the WPAA-TV Community Room for pizza, kettle corn, and inspiration? Our local celebration is open to young people ages 11 to 25. No … Continue reading Youth Media Transforms to #TeenTigerTV
Open Letter | Fees & Public Rights Of Way
Feb 22, 2022 Open Letter to Members of the Energy and Technology Committee regarding Fees & Public Rights of Way Re: AN ACT REQUIRING …COMMUNITY ACCESS … TO BE TRUE … Continue reading Open Letter | Fees & Public Rights Of Way
‘What if’ Community TV was embraced by Cable TV?
For over five decades, cable companies have not embraced Community TV a.k.a. Public Education Government Access TV (P.E.G.) In the 1960s, Cable Cowboys envisioned that an alternative to broadcast TV … Continue reading ‘What if’ Community TV was embraced by Cable TV?
Success in U.S. | SCOW Turns 50
The Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) has a track record of providing basic services for the diverse Spanish speaking immigrants in the Wallingford/Meriden area that spans five decades. Its mission, … Continue reading Success in U.S. | SCOW Turns 50
You Recorded A Community Event. Now What?
You recorded a community experience on Zoom or a similar application. Now what? Consider how video reproduction and redistribution on community TV can be a vital service to your community … Continue reading You Recorded A Community Event. Now What?
Spanish Language TV | nuestra misión for More Than a Decade
For a decade, providing the community with Spanish Language TV has been part of WPAA-TV’s core mission. Often people are unaware of what can be seen on community TV or … Continue reading Spanish Language TV | nuestra misión for More Than a Decade
Community Awards
One measure of success is community awards; especially, from peers. Another is to enable enough community engagement for ‘community produced’ television to happen regularly. We strive daily for a moment … Continue reading Community Awards
Team Hercules 2021, Youth and Our Mission
Program | Team Hercules Deploying volunteers successfully requires matching skills and interests with opportunities. Volunteers initially need one-on-one time. Our goal is to have as many as possible achieve some … Continue reading Team Hercules 2021, Youth and Our Mission
Awards, Tech Reboot, Reaffirmation of Hyper-local Mission
It is an honor to be recognized for the work we do with our community. Especially in a year of unprecedented challenges. Later this month, WPAA-TV will receive the Hometown … Continue reading Awards, Tech Reboot, Reaffirmation of Hyper-local Mission