GRTV, a program under the stewardship of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC), has been entrusted by the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, to manage its public access television network. This partnership between GRCMC and the city has been a cornerstone of community engagement, empowerment, and storytelling since its inception. With a rich history dating back to 1981, GRTV has served as a vital platform for residents and organizations to share their stories, ideas, and voices with the broader community.
This enduring commitment to public access television underscores the significance of GRTV as a beacon of free expression and community interaction, ensuring that the diverse narratives and perspectives of Grand Rapids residents continue to thrive and enrich the city's vibrant tapestry.
Public access television is a community TV channel where regular people and local groups can make their own shows and share them with their neighbors. It's like a DIY TV station that helps folks express themselves, share ideas, and discuss local matters, making it a place for everyone's voices and stories.
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Since 1981, the GRTV has overseen the City's two channels dedicated to community access: GRTV and Livewire.
GRTV provides a televised forum for legal, non-commercial speech; a place where you can express yourself creatively at little or no cost.
You can catch GRTV on Comcast Cable Channel 25 or streaming online!
GRTV broadcasts to the following communities:
LiveWire Channel 24 is a public service, access channel that features LIVE specials and long-form programming, including commercial-free satellite downlinks.
LiveWire does not accept program submissions from individuals. All of the programming is requested by local groups and non-profit organizations. Any Application for Cablecast must come from a local group or non-profit organization.
Some examples of programming you will see on LiveWire are:
...to connect local communities through media. Serve diverse creators and audiences. Provide tools, training, and transmission.