Blog - Media & Press

New Toledo Stories "Magic of the Old West End"

“Magic of the Old West End” explores the remarkable history of Toledo’s Old West End TOLEDO, OHIO – June 26, 2024 – Join WGTE Public Media as it presents Toledo Stories: Magic of the Old West End, a documentary that delves into the remarkable history of Toledo’s Old West End. It will premiere on WGTE HD on Thursday, June 27 at 8 p.m. Read More

New Documentary "Sister Eileen and Her Boyz"

This documentary is directed and produced by Holly Hey and chronicles the grassroots efforts to support Toledoans with HIV/AIDS during the AIDS epidemic TOLEDO, OHIO – June 14, 2024 – Join WGTE Public Media as it presents “Sister Eileen and Her Boyz,” a 30-minute documentary about the grassroots efforts to support Toledoans during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This documentary is produced and directed by independent producer Holly Hey and will premiere on WGTE HD at 3 p.m. Read More

Rethinking Jails + Justice Radio Program

The “Rethinking Jails + Justice” project is in collaboration with The Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety + Justice ChallengeTOLEDO, OHIO – April 26, 2024 – WGTE Public Media’s “Rethinking Jails + Justice”, in collaboration with The Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety + Justice Challenge, is set to launch the latest phase of the project on Tuesday, April 30th at 7 p.m. Read More

‘Finding Festivals’ Accepted by The National Educational Telecommunications Association for National Distribution

Local producer and show host Haylie Robinson’s Finding Festivals airing again on WGTE Public MediaWGTE Public Media is proud to re-air the full 13-episode season of Finding Festivals, created by local producer and show host Haylie Robinson. The program is now available through The National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA), a nationwide program distribution service to members, public television stations and independent producers. Read More

“Rethinking Jails + Justice” Press Release

WGTE PUBLIC MEDIA TO HOST FREE COMMUNITY TOWN HALL EVENT TO DISCUSS CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMThe “Rethinking Jails + Justice” project is in collaboration with The Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety + Justice ChallengeTOLEDO, OHIO – January 8, 2024 – Beginning in January 2024, WGTE Public Media, in collaboration with The Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the John D. and Catherine T. Read More

New Episodes of Finding Festivals

WGTE Public Media is proud to present the full 13-episode season of Finding Festivals, created by local producer and show host Haylie Robinson. The series aims to unite communities through education and entertainment as Robinson travels throughout Ohio and Michigan, experiencing and sharing the story of many well-known festivals and events. The series' first episode will air on WGTE HD on Saturday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. and new episodes air beginning on October 14 at 10:30 a.m. on WGTE HD. Read More

New Toledo Stories: Freedom Means Never Surrender

Join WGTE Public Media along with The Anastasia Fund and the Northwest Ohio Polish Cultural Center as it presents Toledo Stories: Freedom Means Never Surrender, a documentary that traces the exceptionally heroic lives of Colonel Marian Wojciechowski and Wladyslawa Poniecka-Wojciechowski. A live in-person premiere event is being held Friday, September 8 at 6 p.m. at the Franciscan Center building at Lourdes University. It will premiere on WGTE HD on Thursday, September 14 at 8 p.m. Read More

New FM 91 Special “Late Night Klezmer with the Berlin Philharmonic”

“Late Night Klezmer with the Berlin Philharmonic” celebrates the eminent composer Samuel Adler.TOLEDO, OHIO – August 16, 2022 – Join WGTE Public Media as it presents the one-night special, “Late Night Klezmer with the Berlin Philharmonic” on Thursday, September 7 at 8 p.m. on FM 91. Read More

Toledo Library Partners with WGTE for Toledo Stories

Release from the Toledo Lucas County Public LibraryThe Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) and WGTE Public Media proudly announce an exciting new partnership to bring the local community a captivating video series, "Toledo Stories." This collaborative effort seeks to preserve and share the rich history, culture, and stori Read More