Award-winning stories
At PA Firefly Festival in Forest County, visitors and researchers experience synchronous fireflies
Every year, fireflies — including synchronous ones — are the stars of the Pennsylvania Firefly Festival in Forest County, Pennsylvania, drawing both firefly fans and researchers looking to learn more about lightning bugs.
This story was published July 10, 2024
Award-winning interview: Amie Bantz on her “Lunchbox Moments” art exhibit aimed at anti-Asian hate
Asian American artist Amie Bantz talks about her “Lunchbox Moments” installation currently at the Penn State.
This story was published February 25, 2022
Navigating Inflation: Some older workers in Blair County say retirement is out of reach
Student reporters with Penn State’s News Lab visited Blair County to see how its people and businesses are navigating high inflation and prices.
This story was published May 25, 2023
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