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WITF
Приєднався 8 гру 2006
WITF is a valued source of educational, inspiring and creative content for adults and children in every community in the Central Pennsylvania region. WITF's programs and services reach nearly two million citizens in more than 17 counties in Central Pennsylvania. WITF comprises public broadcasting stations WITF TV, WITF 89.5 and 93.3, , website witf.org, Educational Services, and Media Solutions.
The Spark Weekly 9.8.2024: Votebeat PA and Braver Angels American Hope Campaign
Coming up on this week's edition of The Spark Weekly:
Asia Tabb Speaks with Dave Wagner, the Red PA State Coordinator and Gabbi Timmins, The National Coordinator for the American Hope Project.
She also speaks with PA reporter Carter Walker and Editor and Chief Chad Lorenz of Votebeat about their reporting on election and voting related issues.
Support WITF: www.witf.org/support/give-now/
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Asia Tabb Speaks with Dave Wagner, the Red PA State Coordinator and Gabbi Timmins, The National Coordinator for the American Hope Project.
She also speaks with PA reporter Carter Walker and Editor and Chief Chad Lorenz of Votebeat about their reporting on election and voting related issues.
Support WITF: www.witf.org/support/give-now/
See omnystudio.com/listener (omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
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Braver Angels and the American Hope Campaign
Переглядів 136 годин тому
Host Asia Tabb speaks with Dave Wagner, the Red PA State Coordinator of Braver Angels, and Gabbi Timmins, who is the national coordinator for the American Hope Campaign. Support WITF: www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener (omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
Pa. Christian, Jewish and Islamic leaders call for peaceful elections
Переглядів 48 годин тому
More than 330 religious leaders representing more than 3 million Pennsylvanians are calling for peace during the election cycle. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a coalition of Christian, Jewish and Islamic leaders are working with a peacebuilding organization. Support WITF: www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener (omnystudio.com/lis...
Journalist Roundtable: Votebeat
Переглядів 28 годин тому
Our weekly journalist roundtable segment featured Carter Walker (www.votebeat.org/authors/carter-walker/) , Votebeat Pennsylvania Reporter, and Chad Lorenz, Votebeat Editor-in-Chief. Votebeat operates in five states, with reporters on the ground producing coverage of election administration. Both joined The Spark to update us on their election coverage. Support WITF: www.witf.org/support/give-n...
Donald Trump appeals to base using anti-immigrant messaging in Harrisburg visit
Переглядів 108 годин тому
Donald Trump remains devoted to targeting his messaging to the Republican base in his third campaign for president. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports Trump is doubling down on language that experts say is both highly partisan and dangerous for U.S. democracy. Support WITF: www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener (omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
Duncannon Fire Company No. 1 receives grant through Norfolk Southern
Переглядів 228 годин тому
The Duncannon Fire Company (duncannonfire2.com/) No. 1 has earned a $15,000 Safety First grant from Norfolk Southern. Byron Worner, Fire Chief of the Duncannon Fire Company, has been volunteering for over 40 years. The funds will be used to purchase new gear so the fire team will have essential protective gear needed when responding to emergencies. Maintaining a volunteer fire company is not ea...
Court: Pa. voters can cast provisional ballot if mail ballot is rejected; Trump's dangerous rheto...
Переглядів 178 годин тому
A court decision means Pennsylvania voters can cast a provisional ballot in place of a mail-in ballot that is rejected for a garden-variety mistake they made when they returned it. Former President Donald Trump remains devoted to targeting his messaging to the Republican base in his third campaign for president. He's doubling down on language that experts say is both highly partisan and dangero...
Penn State Dickinson Law professor weighs in on U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Переглядів 3011 годин тому
This past June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a president is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts conducted while in office. Former President Donald Trump is facing several charges for his actions in connection to the January 6 attack at the capitol. Emily Spottswood, Professor from Penn State Dickinson School of Law says the news came as a partial surprise. “I wasn't shocked ...
Pennsylvania’s law on testing school drinking water for lead allows districts to avoid protecting...
Переглядів 1111 годин тому
Pennsylvania’s law on testing school drinking water for lead allows districts to avoid protecting students. That’s the conclusion of a new analysis, as StateImpact Pennsylvania’s Rachel McDevitt reports. Support WITF: www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener (omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
6th Annual Peace Kids to the Rescue Art Show takes place Friday
Переглядів 2311 годин тому
12-year-old Lancaster resident Lucus Kreider is on a mission to better the community he lives in. Lucus along with his mother, Sophia Kreider, created Peace Kids to the Rescue Art Show and Silent Auction. “So, at a young age, I was involved with people who are experiencing homelessness and people who are less fortunate than we are. So that just kind of inspired me, to try to do whatever I can t...
Battleground: Trump, Walz campaign in Central Pa.; Pirates no-hit
Переглядів 6811 годин тому
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s base wants to hear about immigration and the economy. That’s what he delivered at his latest Harrisburg event. The former president stuck to topics that appeal to his already committed voters in his live-to-tape interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity last night. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is campaigning in Republican-dominated parts of the st...
Dan Tomaso's Weekly Weather Report: What We Can Expect This Fall and Winter
Переглядів 2713 годин тому
ABC27's Dan Tomaso spoke with Asia Tabb for our weekly weather report about what we can expect this fall and winter, and why we are experiencing lower temperatures this week. Support WITF: www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener (omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
Anti-nuclear activists call for Pa. legislature to halt any plans to restart Three Mile Island
Переглядів 813 годин тому
Anti-nuclear activists call for Pa. legislature to halt any plans to restart Three Mile Island
Potential restart of Three Mile Island draws criticism; Nearly 50 years later, the body of the Pi...
Переглядів 1213 годин тому
Potential restart of Three Mile Island draws criticism; Nearly 50 years later, the body of the Pi...
Kamala Harris tells Pittsburgh crowd she opposes sale of U.S. Steel; Some Pa. researchers look t...
Переглядів 29115 годин тому
Kamala Harris tells Pittsburgh crowd she opposes sale of U.S. Steel; Some Pa. researchers look t...
Ruling: Pa. mail-in voters will have easier time getting ballots accepted
Переглядів 1818 годин тому
Ruling: Pa. mail-in voters will have easier time getting ballots accepted
The Spark Weekly 9.1.2024: Unpacking the Vote: A Public Q&A with Election Experts and Artificial ...
Переглядів 2020 годин тому
The Spark Weekly 9.1.2024: Unpacking the Vote: A Public Q&A with Election Experts and Artificial ...
Pa. court strikes down date requirement for mail voting, appeal expected
Переглядів 115День тому
Pa. court strikes down date requirement for mail voting, appeal expected
Gas prices down heading into Labor Day weekend; Pa. boasts a mullet champion
Переглядів 54День тому
Gas prices down heading into Labor Day weekend; Pa. boasts a mullet champion
Auditor faults Pennsylvania agency over fees from Medicaid-funded prescriptions
Переглядів 18День тому
Auditor faults Pennsylvania agency over fees from Medicaid-funded prescriptions
Between Hevan and Eartha: A Not-So-Tall Tale About Climate Change.
Переглядів 19День тому
Between Hevan and Eartha: A Not-So-Tall Tale About Climate Change.
Unpacking the Vote: A Public Q&A with Election Experts and What to Know About The Event
Переглядів 23День тому
Unpacking the Vote: A Public Q&A with Election Experts and What to Know About The Event
FBI confronts conspiracy theories around Trump assassination attempt; Pa. county settles suit ove...
Переглядів 67День тому
FBI confronts conspiracy theories around Trump assassination attempt; Pa. county settles suit ove...
What do I need to know about voting in Pennsylvania?
Переглядів 51День тому
What do I need to know about voting in Pennsylvania?
70 artists encourages young people to vote through art
Переглядів 23День тому
70 artists encourages young people to vote through art
Condemning neo-Nazi group that marched in Harrisburg; Pa. plant supplying ammo to Ukraine plant u...
Переглядів 21День тому
Condemning neo-Nazi group that marched in Harrisburg; Pa. plant supplying ammo to Ukraine plant u...
The Career Studies Program at Penn State Harrisburg
Переглядів 11День тому
The Career Studies Program at Penn State Harrisburg
Harrisburg residents, elected officials condemn hate after a self-identified neo-Nazi group's mar...
Переглядів 11День тому
Harrisburg residents, elected officials condemn hate after a self-identified neo-Nazi group's mar...
Artificial Sweeteners vs Natural Sugars: Which is Better?
Переглядів 89День тому
Artificial Sweeteners vs Natural Sugars: Which is Better?