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top 88 voting 2022 - WERS 88.9FM
Discover WERS :: December 1, 2022

Cast Your Vote for the Top 88 of 2022

"It's time for you to vote for the best new songs discovered on 889 this year! We've seen..."
Maurice Wilkey
Discover WERS :: May 24, 2022

Introducing Our New Operations Manager, Maurice Wilkey

Photo courtesy of Maurice Wilkey WERS is pleased to welcome Maurice Wilkey as our new operations manager. Maurice is an Emerson and 88.9 alum, class... Read More
Salute to graduating seniors
Discover WERS :: May 13, 2022

A Salute to Send Off WERS’ Graduating Seniors

Graphics by Grace Liriano Every student that passes through WERS plays a huge role in shaping the station into what it is, whether they are... Read More
Live Music Week, Spring 2022, Rocking Forward
Discover WERS :: May 5, 2022

Live Music Week Spring 2022: Rocking Forward

WE'RE HEADED TOWARDS A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER AT WERS THANKS TO LISTENER SUPPORT! Listener support is what drives everything at 88.9, and we're so grateful for... Read More
Earth Day, Green Playlist
Discover WERS :: April 19, 2022

Join WERS In Going “Green” This Earth Day

Graphics by Ainsley Basic All day on Friday, April 22nd, WERS is celebrating the spirit of Earth Day! We hope you’ll join us to hear... Read More
A Tribute to Taylor Hawkins, Legendary Foo Fighters Drummer
Discover WERS :: March 29, 2022

A Tribute to Taylor Hawkins

Photo by Andreas Neumann We were extremely saddened to hear the news of Taylor Hawkins’ passing late Friday night. Hawkins was a longtime member of... Read More
Standing Room Only, Spotlight On Female Composers
Discover WERS :: March 23, 2022

Women’s History Month: Spotlight On Women Composers

Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Cory Mack, Standing Room Only Host In celebration of Women’s History Month, WERS is honoring the marvelous women who have... Read More
International Women's Day
Discover WERS :: March 4, 2022

Help WERS Celebrate International Women’s Day!

Graphics by Ainsley Basic In honor of International Women's Day this Tuesday, March 8th, WERS will be playing all women artists, all day. Whether it’s... Read More
Spoon Day Tuesday
Discover WERS :: February 11, 2022

Spoon Day, Tuesday!

Graphics by Ainsley Basic Spoon has a new album out, Lucifer on the Sofa, and we're celebrating with a day that is all about this... Read More
Stephen Sondheim
Discover WERS :: December 4, 2021

Stephen Sondheim’s Boston

Graphics by Ainsley Basic Stephen Sondheim, composer of legendary Broadway shows, passed away this week at 91. By Phil Jones, Standing Room Only Host When... Read More
WERS Thanksgiving Alice's Restaurant
Discover WERS :: November 23, 2021

A Boston Thanksgiving Tradition

Join Jersey Hal on Thanksgiving Day as he continues the WERS tradition of playing “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” at 9 a.m. and again at 5 p.m.... Read More
Labor Day Live 2022
Discover WERS :: September 3, 2021

Labor Day Live

Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia We're leaving summer on a high note! As you fire up the grill, or drive back from the Cape, we'll provide... Read More

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