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| 98 Rock's Amelia |
Amelia, one of Baltimore radio’s most recognizable and enduring personalities, announced Monday that she will retire from 98 Rock (WIYY) at the end of 2026.
A fixture at the station since returning full-time in 2003, Amelia has entertained listeners across multiple dayparts, including the popular “Mickey, Amelia and Spiegel” morning show, afternoon drive, and her longtime midday shift.
“For over two decades, Amelia has been synonymous with 98 Rock,” said Dan Joerres, President and General Manager of WBAL-TV 11, 98 Rock and WBAL NewsRadio. “Her dedication to our on-air product as well as our community service efforts is truly unmatched. This is a retirement that is well deserved.”
Program Director Justin Johnson added: “Radio stations go through different eras, different lineups and different trends, but Amelia has always been one of the constants listeners could count on. She brought heart, personality and credibility to every shift she worked, and 98 Rock simply wouldn’t have been the same without her.”
Amelia’s deep community ties include decades of charitable work and hosting the station’s Sunday public-affairs program “Maryland Perspectives,” which spotlighted local organizations and causes.
“98 Rock has changed my life on so many levels, not just professionally but personally,” Amelia said in her announcement. “I leave with so many great memories and life lessons that I will take with me for the rest of my life.”
The station plans to honor her career throughout 2026 with special programming, guest appearances, and listener tributes leading up to her final broadcast.
Amelia’s retirement marks the end of an era for the longtime rock station, where she became a trusted voice for multiple generations of Baltimore listeners.