The Washington Post today announced the expansion of Washington Post TV on Allen Media Group’s Local Now – the leading free streaming service for local news and entertainment in America. Washington Post Television provides an additional destination for viewers to watch breaking news as it happens, exclusive interviews with newsmakers, and in-depth reporting from the front lines adding to Local Now’s expanded offerings of news and entertainment.
“The Washington Post creates incredibly powerful visual journalism and I’m very excited about introducing it to new audiences on streaming platforms like Local Now, where viewers can dive deep into our storytelling,” said Micah Gelman, Director of Video at The Washington Post.
The Washington Post launched the Washington Post Television in May 2023 to reach audiences in a completely new way. The channel broadcasts breaking news, with their reporting team helmed by Libby Casey, senior news anchor of The Washington Post’s Live Moments team. Washington Post Television brings Local Now viewers reliable journalism, providing an additional source for breaking news, political stories and major events.
“We at Allen Media Group are excited to add The Washington Post’s FAST channel to Local Now’s line-up,” said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. “As a leading free-streaming service, Local Now is dedicated to providing people the very best of local, national, and international news from trusted media sources, and our new partnership with The Washington Post is another example of our dedication to keeping our viewers fully informed at all times.”
