It's a pretty amazing spread of audience.

“I thought there had to be something that could be done. You've probably heard him between tracks, addressing the "good citizens" of Philadelphia or giving updates on our "boys in blue" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. The main reason I like WMMR is Markus though. Romano said the support from the cast of the “Preston and Steve Show” has provided a major boost for the charitable event. We're not like a classic-rock station — we play new stuff. */. Robert recently spoke with us about his 35th anniversary, what made him stick around so long, and whether there is any end in sight. Ever the optimist, Robert hoped to get right into radio when he arrived here with a friend who was relocating to Philadelphia. I like mosh pits in general. He celebrated 35 years with WMMR late last month, complete with a cake version of the Microbus that brought him here. Romano will host "Her Story" on 95.7 BEN FM on Sundays at 7:30 a.m. starting Feb. 19.

I wish I could take a giant spray bottle of self-esteem and fly, like a wizard, over the city, spraying so the self-esteem droplets would drop all over the city and it would stand up to gather its full potential. It's that reflection of music, old and fresh, that has kept the station together. Romano, who joined in 2003 after working as a fill-in traffic reporter on NBC 10, noted how rare it is for a group of radio personalities to stay on the air together at one station for more than a few years. Romano will be on hand broadcasting from the salon for the show. There's almost nothing like 'MMR left in the country. They also rounded up a few friends and listeners and held the first Kathy’s Cuts in a vacant office in the same building as their studio. “We all genuinely like each other, and we have this group text outside of work where we’re constantly laughing.”. How has Philly changed since you arrived?

“I know its filled in, but I’m still a LPRA girl,” Romano said with a laugh, recalling the community pools that were spread throughout Levittown. So far, it's paid off, but it didn't always seem it would. Preston & Steve show is a morning radio, comedy and variety broadcast on Philadelphia Active Rock station 93.3 FM WMMR featuring DJs Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison. That'll be her Christmas present for the next 10 years, or I'll make her my indentured servant.". Preston Elliot's annual salary is $500,000. It's nice to acknowledge markers, but you don't want to live in that marker — you want to keep going in present time. Now, as the train has stopped at different stations, some have gotten off, but many have gotten on — of all different age groups. I'm actually having more fun than ever. Kathy Romano of 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia. Over the years, Romano has used her platform to give back.
Since then, he's grown into a local rock-radio fixture who's been part of virtually every major popular music happening in Philadelphia, from Live Aid in … "This is giving me the opportunity for some girl talk that just doesn’t make sense on WMMR's Preston & Steve® Show!” Romano said. After the party, Magnatta says she and the show's Kathy Romano cabbed it to another nightspot, Cactus. © 2020 The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC Terms of Use/Privacy Policy. While Romano has moved from defunct alternative station Y-100 to rocker WMMR in 2005 with the team, she said one of the show’s greatest strengths is its ability to interact with listeners.

Marisa Magnatta does not hate Steven Singer, to play off the jeweler's tagline. Preston Elliot Salary Preston Elliot's annual salary is $500,000. When I worked on the magazine with him I had plenty of chances to talk music with him. You might have a terrible show, but it's gone. The thing about radio is that it's very present time. 'Preston and Steve' celebrates 20 years on the air, hosts share the On Friday morning, Romano and a number of the region’s top hair stylists will descend on TruBeauty Concepts Beauty Center on Street Road in Upper Southampton for the 11th annual Kathy’s Cuts event. It's embodied the best in the Foo Fighters. Like Sid Mark likes to say at the end of his Sinatra show, "God willing and all things being equal, I'll see you back here next week." Like the Rolling Stones, the station is better than it's ever been. I like that phrase, so God willing and all things being equal, 'MMR will hit our 50th anniversary in a year and a half, and I might make it to 40, maybe. Age: 32 Education: West Chester University, BA in communications studies, magna cum laude (2000). The show, which originated at WDRE and then on Y100, both in Philadelphia, features daily telephone interviews, in-studio guests, celebrity impersonations, unusual news stories, and numerous sound clips and running gags. 41.3k Followers, 1,240 Following, 390 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Kathy Romano (@kathyromano11) It’s still home.”. How to eat well right now, with the latest news on dining restrictions and advice on cooking and eating at home in your inbox every Wednesday. Singer, though, is not too happy with the WMMR Preston & Steve show producer. © 2020 WWB Holdings, LLC. It's almost like its own life force. WMMR 93.3 FM is a rock station owned by Greater Media Inc. in Bala Cynwyd. The California native arrived in Philly 35 years ago with little more than "Minerva," his 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, and a $500 loan from his father, having wrapped a run at San Francisco's KSAN-FM. /* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. The weekly show, according to Romano, gives her the opportunity to sit down with dynamic women and have a conversation. The genesis for the event came 11 years ago when Romano was planning to cut her long hair and had an idea.

"Kathy’s going to make ‘Her Story’ a unique show and do a wonderful job," BEN FM program director Chuck Damico said. When it comes to your days on WMMR, is there any end in sight? Romano has been with Preston and Steve since 2003 when the show was on now-defunct Y100. I don't hit every base, newer or older, but I do the best I can at sampling dishes from all over. But I'm completely honored that people like me enough here that I've been allowed to stay. I really like living in the now.

After the party, Magnatta says she and the show's Kathy Romano cabbed it to another nightspot, Cactus. Sixers Beat Podcast: Who impressed at training camp? I just stood up out of my chair as I said that. I don't feel old and I don't feel tired. that provides real-hair replacements for kids suffering from cancer, burns, alopecia, and a number of other medical conditions. But within a year, Joe Bonnadonna, WMMR station manager at the time, hired him for the overnight shift. “We have a chemistry on the air that just works well together,” she said. You go to see them, and here's the drummer from Nirvana who formed his own band, and the songs are incredible. Music, with the possible exception of love, is the most powerful and positive force on this earth.

She added the minimum length of the hair donated is 12 inches. I want it to climb the mountain. Shows she should be voted Philly's hottest TOPPER BOOB Frederico has worked in the fashion industry for nearly two decades and is creator of Dressing Jane, a styling consulting business.

They'll break into Queen songs and Tom Petty songs. It's funny because people say — they started saying this about 15 years ago — "You're an icon." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} But you won't find him dwelling on the past. April 12, 2018. 'Preston and Steve' celebrates 20 years on the air, hosts share the For five hours on WMMR 93.3 FM, Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison that everyone who listens is our boss and is paying our salary. Preston Elliot is American radio personality, DJ and host who has a net worth of $4 million. What do you think is the source of the station's staying power? You might have a great show, but it's gone. On Friday morning, Romano and a number of the region’s top hair stylists will descend on TruBeauty Concepts Beauty Center on Street Road in Upper Southampton for the 11th annual Kathy’s Cuts event. I loved high school and still have plenty of friends in Bucks County. 16 reviews of WMMR 93.3 FM "I'm rarely one for listening to radio.

She lost the diamond tennis bracelet that Singer staff had lent her to wear to Friday's launch party for the Preston & Steve 2009 calendar at the new Mad River in Manayunk.

The flotsam and jetsam, it's all flowing down, and you get ready for it, and it hits you, and it keeps going on. © 2020 The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC Terms of Use/Privacy Policy. "While standing at the bar, I looked down and it was gone," says a mortified Magnatta, who still had the matching loaner earrings, necklace and ring. Every Thursday, we'll send you ways to help you live better and stay connected while we’re social distancing. “The wigs [that Wigs For Kids makes] look real and are beautiful.
“I had a great childhood there. Her first guest will be Philadelphia-based fashion designer Alisa Frederico. The on air team of Elliot, Morrison, Casey Foster, Nick McIlwain, and Marisa Magnatta are the same in-person as they are on the air, Romano told, Country Singer Jimmie Allen Performing Drive-Up Concert Outside Mall, Bristol Coalition Hosting Conversation On Race, Equity, Neighbors: Bristol Twp. WMMR overnight host Jacky Bam Bam took over Cord's evening duties. The longer I stayed here at this station, the more I realized how special it was. Most women would love a good fashion tip or two.

It's all good news in that department, but it's certainly not perfect. Levittown native Kathy Romano made a name for herself through her part of the “Preston and Steve Show” every morning on rock station 93.3 WMMR. Apr 25, 2020 In the Philadelphia area, "Preston and Steve" on WMMR has become a morning staple. Do you ever miss the good old days of radio? WMMR celebrated 48 years running this year. but I can't help but have a soft spot for WMMR. “This – us being together – usually doesn’t happen,” she said. Over the years as Romano has been part of collecting hair to donate to Wigs For Kids, there have been numerous people who have returned when they get their hand long enough. Since then, he's grown into a local rock-radio fixture who's been part of virtually every major popular music happening in Philadelphia, from Live Aid in 1985 to Live 8 in 2005 and beyond. I want it to rise higher. After 35 years, why is music still important to you? "Since we were kids, she's not only been dressing herself, but me, too," said Romano. A plumber is an icon if they've been plumbing for 15 years at Joe's Plumbing Supply or whatever.

Romano said she still dances salsa at La Luna Dance Studio, visits Sesame Place and Shady Brook Farm, grabs a bite at Carlucci’s Grill on Big Oak Road, and even returns to get her nails done in Levittown.