Delaware is the smallest state in the continental US, but it punches well above its weight in radio history — WDEL 1150 AM has been on the air since 1922, making it one of the oldest stations on the East Coast. Wedged between Philadelphia and Baltimore, Delaware's radio market blends big-city signals from both metros with distinctly local programming rooted in Wilmington, Dover, and the Rehoboth Beach resort corridor.
Wilmington Radio Stations
WDEL 1150 AM — Delaware's News-Talk Heritage Station
WDEL 1150 AM has served Wilmington and the Delaware Valley since 1922, making it one of the oldest continuously operating radio stations in America. Its news-talk format covers Delaware state politics, courts (Delaware is home to more than half of Fortune 500 companies due to its corporate laws), weather, and traffic. For Delaware residents navigating the I-95 corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore, WDEL is the essential commuter companion.
WSTW 93.7 FM — Wilmington's Classic Hits Station
WSTW 93.7 FM plays classic hits from the 1970s through the 1990s for the Wilmington metro and surrounding Delaware Valley. As Delaware's most commercially significant FM station, WSTW covers a metro area that overlaps with Philadelphia's suburban market. The station has deep roots in the local community and has been a soundtrack for generations of Delaware residents growing up along the Christina River corridor.
Dover Radio Stations
WDOV 1410 AM — News & Talk for Delaware's Capital
WDOV 1410 AM serves Dover — Delaware's state capital and home of Dover Air Force Base — with news and talk programming. Delaware's General Assembly, the governor's office, and the state judiciary are all headquartered in Dover, making local political coverage essential. WDOV also covers NASCAR events at Dover Motor Speedway, which draws some of the largest crowds in the state twice each year.
Listen to Delaware Radio Stations Online
All Delaware stations above stream free at RadioStationsUSA.com. The First State may be small, but its radio legacy stretches back over a century. Browse all Delaware radio stations in our directory.
