THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new eight-part television competition and nationwide campaign created in partnership with the production company Nutopia, explores the power of books and the joy of reading through the lens of America’s 100 best-loved novels, as voted on by the public.
Series premieres Tuesday, May 22, at 8:00 p.m.
Student entrepreneurs present their business ideas to a panel of judges, Shark Tank–style. The team or teams with the strongest ideas and best pitches will leave with the seed money necessary to jump-start their companies.
Thursday, May 24, at 8:00 p.m.
The 29th annual broadcast of this night of remembrance, co-hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise, honors the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country.
Sunday, May 27, at 8:00 p.m.
Going to war brings terror, pain and grief, but also exhilaration and a sense of purpose. Authors Karl Marlantes and Sebastian Junger help make sense of this paradox, while military veterans reveal the truths of combat with unflinching candor.
Monday, May 28, at 9:00 p.m.
The Summer of Adventure is back with screenings of your favorite PBS Kids shows. Join WPSU at The State Theatre, The Ritz Theater, and The Rowland Theatre for special screenings featuring Wild Kratts, Nature Cat, and Splash & Bubbles. These events are free, but registration is required. Continue »
WPSU invites you to share photos on social media of what books (or e-books) you are exploring in the summer. Continue »
Finding Your Roots campers dig deeper into their roots as they learn the basics of genealogical research. Guest expert and New England Historic Genealogical Society genealogist Lindsay Fulton helps them begin their journey. Continue »
The Pennsylvania Primary is May 15th. Take our Candidate Quiz to find out which candidates most closely match your positions on key issues. Continue »
Come join us for WPSU Kids’ Day at DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash! Spend a weekend with the family and come on over to the WPSU tent to meet Daniel Tiger! Continue »
Thank a teacher for their brilliance by sharing your appreciation through your creative writings, poems, illustrations, or photos, and share on social media. Continue »
What is America's best-loved novel? Join the conversation on May 22 with this eight-part PBS series and nationwide competition that explores the joy of books and the power of reading through the lens of America’s 100 best-loved books. Continue »
WPSU will be at Schlow Library on Saturday, June 2 to kick off a Summer of Adventure. Meet the Cat in the Hat and get information about WPSU and Schlow Library’s summer reading program other upcoming family activities. Continue »
What does it mean to age in place? What care options are available? How do you make a home elder-friendly? Our guests provide answers to these questions and more. Continue »
On Sunday, April 22, Daniel Tiger visited Altoona Curve to meet with the neighborhood! Visit our Flickr gallery to view photos from the event. Continue »
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