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Hundreds urge Prince George's County Council to fully restore funding for community TV
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Dozens of residents, former and current staff, and public officials testified at a county budget hearing urging the Prince George's County Council to restore full funding for Prince George's Community Television (CTV), citing its role in local news, training and community outreach. Speakers described CTV as a workforce pipeline and a platform for
Dozens of residents, current and former staff and public officials told the Prince George's County Council on April 28 that the county should restore full funding for Prince George's Community Television (CTV), a public access station based in the county.
At a public hearing on the proposed fiscal 2026 operating budget, speakers described CTV as a training ground for broadcast careers, a source of local news and public information, and “a platform for local voices” that is not duplicated by commercial media. The sheriff, several long-time producers and former employees, and dozens of volunteers and interns spoke during two hours of public comment.
Supporters said CTV provides hands-on training and pipeline opportunities for local students and early-career journalists. Curtis Crutchfield, former news director and longtime CTV staffer, listed former interns who went on to television careers:…
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