the sale consummating on December 7, 1989. Group W. Radio modified the construction permit on February 12, 1992, by decreasing the HAAT to and changing the ERP to 18,000 watts. 1990s The FCC granted the change on March 9, 1992. The FCC granted a new license with the new facilities on January 6, 1997. Greater Los Angeles Radio, Inc. (a division of Greater Media) purchased WMMR, with the sale consummating on August 22, 1997. 2000s In May 2005, the station began airing the Preston & Steve show in morning drive, which was previously heard on WPLY. In early 2006, WMMR launched its digital HD2 subchannel with the "WMMaRchives" format, airing the station's archive of live and studio performances. 2010s On July 19, 2016, Beasley Media Group announced it would acquire Greater Media and its 21 stations (including WMMR) for $240 million. The FCC approved the sale on October 6, and the sale closed on November 1. 2020s In 2021, midday DJ Pierre Robert celebrated his 40th year on the air at WMMR. The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to declare November 24 as Pierre Robert Day. For many years, WMMR prided itself on having live and local DJs 24/7/365, a rarity in modern radio. This run would end in October 2022, when owners Beasley Media made major cuts to the staff of WMMR and other stations, resulting in the elimination of the live overnight block. Among those laid off were 18-year WMMR afternoon host Paul Jaxon. Schedule WMMR's programming schedule as of February 2023 is: Weekdays 6am to 10:30am: Preston & Steve 10:30am to 3pm: Pierre Robert 3pm to 7pm: Brent Proche 7pm to midnight: Jacky Bam Bam Saturdays 6am to 10am: Jason Fehon 10am to 3pm: Ray Koob 3pm to 7pm: Ryan Shuttleworth 7pm to midnight: Markus Goldman Sundays 6am to 10am: Ray Koob 10am to 3pm: Blake Dannen 3pm to 7pm: Sara 7pm to midnight: Markus Goldman Awards In 2007, WMMR was nominated for the Radio & Records magazine award for "Active Rock Station of the Year" in a top 25 market. Other nominees included WIYY in Baltimore, WAAF in Boston, KBPI in Denver, WRIF in Detroit, and KISW in Seattle. In 2010, the station was honored by the National Association of Broadcasters with the Marconi Award for "Rock Station of the Year." WMMR has also been honored as the Major Market Radio Station of the Year