97.5 The Fanatic

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WPEN (97.5 FM), widely recognized as '97.5 The Fanatic', is a prominent commercial sports radio station serving the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Licensed to Burlington, New Jersey, the station traces its roots back to its initial broadcast license granted on September 27, 1949, under the call sign WTOA. Over the decades, the frequency underwent multiple format evolutions—transitioning through middle-of-the-road music, smooth jazz, and adult contemporary formats—before ultimately adopting its dedicated all-sports format in October 2008 as WPEN-FM to heavily compete in the passionate Philadelphia sports media market. The station features a lineup of hard-hitting local sports commentary, daily talk programs, and official game-day coverage. As the flagship station for major professional sports franchises, 97.5 The Fanatic broadcasts live game action and extensive analysis for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, alongside local programming covering collegiate athletics like Temple University football and professional soccer via the Philadelphia Union. Key daily segments feature prominent local sports personalities and engaging commentary discussing the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, 76ers, and broader national sports headlines via its affiliation with ESPN Radio. Owned and operated by the Beasley Broadcast Group (Beasley Media Group Licenses, LLC), 97.5 The Fanatic operates from studios located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Utilizing a powerful Class B analog and digital HD Radio signal, the station engages sports fans across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Through its traditional terrestrial dial position, official web streaming portal, and dedicated mobile applications, the station continues to be an essential daily audio destination for passionate sports followers across the Delaware Valley.

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