WJLA-TV

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WJLA-TV
File:WJLA-TV logo.png
  • United States
CityWashington, D.C.
Channels
BrandingABC 7
Programming
AffiliationsABC
Ownership
OwnerSinclair Broadcast Group
History
FoundedOctober 3, 1947
First air date
October 3, 1947
Former call signs
WTVW (1947–1953)
Call sign meaning
John L. Alberts (former owner)
Links
Websitewww.wjla.com

WJLA-TV is a television station in Washington, D.C., affiliated with the ABC network. It is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, a major telecommunications conglomerate in the United States. The station broadcasts on digital channel 7 and virtual channel 7.

History[edit | edit source]

WJLA-TV first signed on the air on October 3, 1947, as WTVW. It was the first television station in Washington, D.C., to broadcast in color. In 1953, the station changed its call letters to WJLA-TV to reflect the initials of its then-owner, John L. Alberts.

In 1977, the station was acquired by Allbritton Communications, which owned it until 2014 when it was sold to the Sinclair Broadcast Group. Under Sinclair's ownership, WJLA-TV has expanded its news programming and digital presence.

Programming[edit | edit source]

WJLA-TV broadcasts a variety of programming, including local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. As an ABC affiliate, it airs the network's full schedule of programming, including popular shows such as Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and Grey's Anatomy.

The station is known for its comprehensive local news coverage, with several hours of news programming each day. It also produces special reports and investigative journalism pieces.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

WJLA-TV's studios are located in the Rosslyn section of Arlington, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The station's transmitter is located in the Tenleytown neighborhood of northwest Washington.

Digital Television[edit | edit source]

WJLA-TV broadcasts its digital signal on VHF channel 7. The station offers multiple digital subchannels, including:

Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]

Several notable journalists and television personalities have worked at WJLA-TV, including:

Also see[edit | edit source]

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