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.
09-07-2010
The StoryCorps oral history project just finished a month of recording interviews in Bellefonte. Jessica Welch and her sister Jennifer Theiss came to StoryCorps to honor their father, Bill Welch, who was mayor of State College for 15 years. Jessica and Jennifer recorded this conversation just before the anniversary of their father’s death.
08-31-2010
The StoryCorps oral history project has been recording interviews all this month in Bellefonte. Jill Herr talked with her father, John Herr, about his stint in the voluntary service. He served for two years in the time between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The pair came from Lancaster County to record this interview.
08-30-2010
It’s Ramadan right now, a month when Muslims fast, pray, and purify themselves through good deeds. The recent flooding in Pakistan would seem to be an ideal opportunity for the State College Muslim community to offer help. But as WPSU’s Emily Reddy reports, the mosque in town is afraid to make donations.
08-24-2010
The StoryCorps oral history project is recording interviews all this month in Bellefonte. Sylvia Feldman talks with her mother, Joanne Feldman, about her classical music career with her husband, who she met at Julliard.
08-20-2010
All the lawn’s a stage, as the Nittany Valley Shakespeare Festival presents free outdoor performances of “Much Ado About Nothing”. WPSU’s Kristine Allen speaks with Susan Riddiford-Shedd, founder and Artistic Director of the festival.
08-20-2010
The Little League World Series started Friday in Williamsport and runs for a week and a half. Thousands proud parents and fans will come from around the world to watch the games. Hotel rooms in Williamsport and the surrounding area are always tight, but this year they’ve been harder to come by than usual. WPSU’s Emily…
08-18-2010
WPSU radio producer Cynthia Berger and her husband are spending the year traveling by boat around the eastern half of North America. The vessel is unusual . . . it’s a solar-powered canal boat. One goal of their trip is to meet other people who are using “sustainable technologies” in innovative ways.
08-17-2010
The StoryCorps oral history project is recording interviews all this month in Bellefonte. Mary Polak talks with her father, Stefan Polak, about his parents’ lives during the Holocaust.
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