WHDC-TV

WHDC-TV (channel 35) is a television station owned and operated by Horizon Television licensed in Washington, DC, United States. The station has a studio located at Arlington, Virginia. 
== History ==
WHDC-TV was launched on January 1, 2020, as one of the flagship stations of the newly formed Horizon Television Network, a national network that aimed to cater to Gen-Z and millennial audiences with a mix of entertainment and news programming. It is licensed to and based in Washington, DC, serving the greater DMV metropolitan area.
The station was founded by a group of investors who saw an opportunity to create a new kind of television station that would cater to the changing tastes and habits of modern audiences. WHDC was designed from the ground up to be a cutting-edge television station that combines the best of with the entertainment e latest in digital media and interactivity.
WHDC-TV not only airs on OTA and cable/satellite but, together along with Horizon Streaming, has also aired on streaming via the company's subscription service, Horizon (streaming).
== Programming ==
=== News operation ===
Branded as Horizon News DC, the local news organization shares resources with the national Horizon News outlet, allowing it to cover major political events at the heart of the nation's capital, breaking news and events with a wider perspective. The station takes a modernized approach to news, using simple and clean graphics to present the stories in a way that is easy to understand for viewers.
On air, the newscasts take a different approach to news anchors. Instead of relying on traditional news anchors, reporters who cover news stories also introduce them on-air. This approach provides a more personal touch and allows the reporters to connect more directly with the audience.
In addition to traditional broadcast news, they also have a strong digital presence, with a website and social media accounts that provide up-to-date news and information to its audience, as well as a free 24/7 streaming channel available on horizon.tv/la, Pluto TV, and mobile and internet-TV apps which allows viewers to stay updated on the latest news at any time of the day. The streaming channel has become a popular alternative for viewers who prefer to consume local news digitally.
WHDC airs Horizon News DC for a combined 12.58 hours every week. They air from 4:00am to 7:00am, 9am, Noon, 4:00pm to 6:30pm, and 11:00pm to 11:35pm weekdays. Horizon News DC also airs weekends at 5:00am to 7:00am, Noon, 6:00pm to 6:30pm, and 11:00pm to midnight.
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Category:Television channels and stations established in 2020
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