Stories / News, Events and Issues from Central Pennsylvania

There’s a World Premiere this weekend at the State Theatre in State College. It’s an unorthodox way of presenting favorite songs by Gilbert & Sullivan. WPSU’s Kristine Allen reports on the Nittany Theatre Company’s new musical comedy.

Since 1938, the American Library Association has awarded a Caldecott Medal to the year’s best American picture book for children. This year, Penn State’s Steven Herb chaired the committee that reviewed more than 1,200 books to select this year’s winner, a wordless picture book titled “A Ball for Daisy.” WPSU’s Patty Satalia picks up the story…

WPSU’s Patty Satalia CONTINUES her conversation with Penn State alum, Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, the interim executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania. Her new book is The Sex-Wise Parent: The Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Child, Strengthening Your Family, and Talking to Kids about Sex, Abuse and Bullying.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Having the “sex talk” with your kids doesn’t have to be a scary or awkward event and could save them from serious harm. WPSU’s Patty Satalia talks with Penn State alum, Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, the interim executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania. Her new book is The Sex-Wise Parent:…

Since January, Penn State students have worked with members of the State College community to complete the town’s newest mural. The Colors of Music community mural will be installed on the side of Jezebel’s Boutique, near the intersection of Garner Street and College Avenue. Student intern Rosemary Santarelli reports.

The winner of WPSU’s annual “Art for the Airwaves” contest this spring is Alyson Leach of Galeton, Pennsylvania. WPSU’s Kristine Allen paid a visit to the town where Leach has a home, gallery and studio – and plenty of local great scenery to paint.

Tuesday, April 24th is primary day in Pennsylvania. In Rush Township, Centre County, voters will decide whether a commission should be formed to study the question of adopting a home rule charter in the township. WPSU’s Kristine Allen explains the effort began with concerns over Marcellus Shale gas wells.

Welcome to Joe Paterno in his own words. I’m Steve Jones. For 32 years I covered and worked around Joe Paterno including 20 seasons on the Penn State Sports Network…the last 12 seasons as the play-by-play announcer. What you are about hear are personal interviews and press conferences I saved over the years as well as…