Stories / News, Events and Issues from Central Pennsylvania
WPSU reports on the happenings across central Pennsylvania.
Tune in during “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered” for in-depth stories about the events and issues across our region that affect you and your neighbors.
03-01-2012
The Acoustic Brew concert series in State College is celebrating 20 years of bringing folk artists from around the country to perform in Central Pennsylvania. WPSU’s Kristine Allen has the story of a community of volunteers who keep the concert series thriving
02-24-2012
In 2009, Michael Mann was accused of manipulating research findings to strengthen the case that human activity is causing global warming. Mann, and other researchers, were subsequently cleared of all charges. WPSU’s Patty Satalia talks with the Penn State Professor about his new book, The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars. It’s a personal account of…
02-23-2012
Penn State’s annual theatre festival, “Cultural Conversations”, presents a theatre piece by high school and college students titled Body Language 2012: LGBT Citizens & Allies Asking & Telling. WPSU’s Kristine Allen reports that the show uses video, dance, music and monolouges to foster understanding of the gay community.
02-17-2012
WPSU is traveling to towns across central and northern Pennsylvania to collect oral history recordings. The first stop was in Bradford, in McKean County. Cliff Hastings talks about some of his childhood memories, including a visit to Bradford by the circus.
02-16-2012
Themes of war and peace are at the heart of an exhibit this month at the Bellefonte Art Museum. WPSU’s Kristine Allen reports it’s an exhibit that combines art and poetry to help us heal from the wounds of war.
02-14-2012
Today, a State College Area High School teacher arrives in Antarctica to begin a five-week research project with the environmental outreach program, PolarTREC. Nell Herrmann was one of only 12 U.S. teachers to earn a spot on the research team. WPSU’s Patty Satalia visited with Herrmann and her students last week and files this report.
02-10-2012
The Obama re-election campaign opened a new office this week in State College. WPSU’s Kristine Allen visits the opening and speaks with the campaign’s National Press Secretary, Ben LeBolt.
02-07-2012
For the second year in a row, Governor Tom Corbett has proposed deep cuts to higher education. WPSU’s Emily Reddy reports.
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