WTTF-TV

WTTF-TV (channel 3) is an ABC affiliate serving St. Mary's City, MD, and most of Southern Maryland. Broadcasting on channel 3, WTTF-TV was founded on February 25, 2024 and is owned and operated by RavCom East. 
After the switch from independent to ABC, WTTF became successful almost immediately (most likely due to the station now carrying its own newscasts, as well as ABC programming.) It is currently the leading news outlet in Southern Maryland. Only months after WTTF began newsroom operations, they were awarded with a 2024 Regional Emmy Award. This is proudly proclaimed by the station as during the 15-minute mark in their evening and nightly newscasts, they have a 10 second clip announcing "ABC 3 is the proud winner of one prestigious Emmy Award." WTTF staff works their hardest to make sure they win yet another award in 2025.
==Rebranding==
WTTF is no longer a satellite station of WBMY-TV. The station now airs their own newscasts, ABC programming and some of the same syndicated programming. WTTF is now branded as ABC 3 DMV due to it serving parts of Washington, D.C., Southern Maryland, and parts of Virginia. A new logo and slogan was released at the time of switch in affiliation.
==Switch to ABC==
On March 10, 2024, RavCom East signed an affiliation deal to affiliate WTTF-TV with ABC. This means that WTTF switched branding as well as a major switch in programming, as ABC programming now airs between newscasts and other syndicated programming.
==Schedule==
WTTF runs a morning newscast from 4:30 am to 7:00am, an evening newscast from 4pm to 6:30pm, and a nightly newscast from 11:00pm to 11:35pm. Otherwise, ABC & syndicated programming runs between news broadcasts on the channel. On subchannel 3.2, The Source 24/7 is aired. WTTF is a participant in the Emergency Alert System program.
==Source News==
RC Television Holdings, LLC is currently in the works of relaunching their old (failed) regional news service, Barrett Broadcasting Network (BBN.) The plans include a major switch in their coverage, complete rebranding, as well as brand new on-air staff. A majority of the staff that will be on air will be from the news teams of stations owned by Burns Communications and Mid-Atlantic Television Group. The service will be aired from 6:30am to 7:00am, and 6:30pm to 7:00pm during the week, and will be available on all stations owned by BurnCom or MATV.
==SFX==
Aerial - Stephen Arnold Music (2024-present)
Heart of the City - In The Groove Music (secondary, 2024-present)
==GFX==
WTTF is currently using an experimental package from RavCom East known as "Folds". This specific package is much more modern and sleeker than the previous "Coast" package, and is still being actively developed. The full rollout for the graphics package is scheduled for December 2025. As of right now, it is unknown if a new music package will be used for the new GFX. WTTF is the only station using the Folds package.
== Gallery ==
File:Thesource-baltimore-1.png|Logo as a satellite station of WBMY-TV.
File:Placeholderwttf.png|Placeholder logo prior to ABC affiliation.
File:Wttftv-2.png|Alternative logo.
File:Wttf-screengrab-testpackage.png|Segment screengrab (Test graphics)
Category:St. Mary's City
Category:St. Mary City, MD
Category:Maryland
Category:ABC network affiliates
Category:Channel 3