Who is Detroit PBS?
Educating, Entertaining, and Enriching the Community
As a non-commercial, educational public television station serving the Detroit metropolitan area, Detroit PBS, licensed to Detroit Public Media, offers a diverse range of programming aimed at educating, informing, and entertaining audiences of all ages.
As a member station of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), we provide locally produced content and national PBS programs covering news, arts and culture, science, history, and children's education.
Additionally, we operate 90.9 WRCJ FM, Detroit's classical and jazz radio station, enhancing the community's access to cultural and artistic programming. Dedicated to serving diverse interests, we are committed to our role as a valuable community resource.
CHANNEL 56.1
The primary schedule of Detroit PBS, with the full variety of our programs.
CHANNEL 56.2
Quality, educational children’s programming with your favorite Detroit PBS KIDS characters.
CHANNEL 56.3
Popular how-to shows from cooking to crafting, to home improvement to travel shows.
CHANNEL 56.4
Signature documentary, science and news programming and original content.
CHANNEL 56.5
A statewide partnership providing educational content to support students, families and teachers.
90.9FM
Every day, 90.9 WRCJ broadcasts classical music and jazz through well-curated playlists and programs.
Trustworthiness
Our commitment to transparency and quality has earned us the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency for non-profits.
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Our Service to Canada
Our Service to Canada
Detroit PBS proudly extends its service to our neighbors in Canada, offering a rich array of programming that reflects shared values and interests. Please note that due to online geo-restrictions, access to some programming may vary for our Canadian audience. Through our initiatives, we strive to contribute to the cultural enrichment and knowledge exchange between communities on both sides of the border.
