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America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Death of President Carter
12/29/24
President Jimmy Carter's support for public broadcasting in our early years was instrumental in our development as an important national educational and cultural institution. -
America’s Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of José A. Fajardo
12/20/24
We are proud to have worked with José, both as a Board Member of APTS and as President and CEO of WMFE in Orlando, Florida. -
Nashville PBS and Sinclair Launch WNPT-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel 8-11
12/17/24
This innovative launch offers Nashville PBS’ viewers a state-of-the-art experience through NEXTGEN TV. -
Sinclair and Nebraska Public Media Announce Launch of First Station Offering Free Virtual Channel Hosting in ATSC 3.0
10/16/24
This partnership is an excellent example of commercial and public broadcasters cooperating to bring the remarkable NEXTGEN Broadcast Service to more public television viewers and to enhance public television stations' services to their local communities.
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