About WLCH Radio Centro

Serving the Community since 1987

Lancaster and York’s only bilingual educational and public radio station!

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WLCH Radio is Lancaster and York’s only bilingual educational and public radio station. We are one of just 33 owned and operated Latino Public Radio stations nationwide. We broadcast 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

WLCH began broadcasting on September 14, 1987 and has provided consistent programming for nearly 4 decades. On August 2, 2005, we began broadcasting in the city of York on the 100.3 FM frequency.

WLCH has become an important vehicle for bridging communities across ethnic, social, economic, cultural, and language barriers. We are pleased to bridge the gap that exists between the Latino community and government, the human service community, the health system, schools, and employers.

SACA

WLCH’s parent agency, SACA, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Being a non-commercial radio station, we rely on sponsorships and the underwriting of programs, fundraising, and support from the community. WLCH receives grant funding from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB) to assist in providing programming.

Bilingual Programming

WLCH offers listeners a wide variety of bilingual programs that educate, inform and entertain. Our cultural programs provide diverse music, poetry, history, heritage, and artist profiles, while our public affairs presentations offer discussions about the issues affecting the community. WLCH’s news programs keep listeners informed of local, national, and international developments, as well as sports and weather. Our educational programs cover topics ranging from legal and financial issues to parenting. We also cover everything from general health issues to behavioral health concerns, drugs and alcohol, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C.

Meet the team

Our staff consists of both full-time employees and the contributions of many talented volunteers. Most of our programs are proudly produced in-house using local professional producer hosts.

Claudia Galdamez ​

Claudia Galdamez

Vice President, Broadcasting

Claudia Galdamez, originally from El Salvador, earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences from Dr. Jose Matias Delgado University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

Claudia began her career in EL Salvador, serving as Creative Director at Foote, Cone & Belding (FCB Advertising Agency) and as Account Executive Director at IDEAS Advertising. In 1988, she became General Manager of Grupo MEGAVISION, a Salvadoran broadcasting group operating three television channels.

She moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 2000 and joined SACA Broadcasting/WLCH FM in 2005 as Development Coordinator. Since then, Claudia has played a pivotal role in the station’s growth and community impact. She has overseen educational and cultural programming, expanded marketing and fundraising efforts, and strengthened WLCH’s connection with the local Latino community. In 2023, she was appointed Vice President of Broadcasting, leading editorial and music programming, managing marketing and sales strategies, and spearheading initiatives that promote community engagement and public service.

Under her leadership, WLCH has become a trusted source of news, education, and cultural programming for its audience.

Outside of work, Claudia enjoys spending time with her family. She is the proud mother of two children, Mariana and Diego.

Lazaro Delgado​

Lazaro Delgado

Radio Producer

Lazaro Delgado is a Cuban radio producer, host, and storyteller with over 18 years of experience creating meaningful audio content for Latino audiences. He studied Sound Production for
Film, Radio, and Television at the University of the Arts in Cuba, and also worked as a news presenter on a regional television channel in Cuba. His career began as a teenager at Radio Victoria in Las Tunas, Cuba, and today he works at WLCH Radio Centro in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He produces and hosts De Mañana, the station’s daily morning show, and also hosts Arte, Trova y Más, a program that celebrates Cuban music and cultural heritage.

His passion lies in telling stories that educate, inspire, and bring the community closer. Whether interviewing local leaders or
exploring the roots of a canción, he aims to create audio that feels personal and authentic. As a Spanish-language communicator, he believes in the power of public radio to preserve identity, uplift voices, and build bridges across generations.

If you would like to share stories or topics email Lazaro.

Juan Carlos Romero​

Juan Carlos Romero

Production Assistant

A radio broadcaster passionate about connecting with the audience through dynamic communication and creative content. He is driven to apply an innovative approach to broadcasting, aiming to foster listener engagement and expand the station’s reach. He brings over two decades of volunteer experience at Radio Centro, where he hosted an engaging two-hour weekly program that successfully boosted both audience reach and listener interaction; he currently serves as a production assistant at the station.

Originally from Cuba, he moved to the United States at the turn of the century but never lost his love for his country, its culture, and his roots. Feeling a need to maintain a connection to what
he had left behind across the sea, he found in radio the perfect medium to preserve those ties. Radio Centro welcomed him, giving voice and melody to his nostalgia through Cuban music;
since then, radio has been a fundamental part of his life.

Benjamin Ortiz

Benjamin Ortiz

Benjamin Ortiz is a Chilean communications professional and journalist with experience in media, content creation, and community engagement. He began his journalism studies at Universidad Mayor in Chile and later continued his education at Elizabethtown College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications.

Throughout his professional career, he has developed expertise in journalism, strategic communications, multimedia storytelling, and community outreach, combining his passion for informing others with a commitment to creating meaningful impact through communication.

In addition to his communications career, Benjamin has dedicated more than a decade to high-performance sport as a modern pentathlon athlete, representing Chile in South American, Pan American, and World Championship competitions.

If you would like to share with Benjamin any topic or issue affecting our community, you can email him at bortiz@sacapa.org.

Learn more about SACA and the current board members

Governor's Commission on Latino Affairs

WLCH received the Latino Pride Award in 2004 from the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs in Communications and Media.

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