WQED was the nation’s first community-supported television station and went on the air on April 1, 1954. In 1973, Classical WQED-FM 89.3 was founded as the region’s only 24-hour classical radio station.

WQED changes lives by creating and sharing outstanding public media that educates, entertains and inspires.

Donate a car to WQED and help keep quality programming on-air. Each vehicle donation helps us to provide creative, informative, and engaging programming to viewers locally. Keep quality programming on-air by donating today.