Stories / News, Events and Issues from Central Pennsylvania

Penn State’s annual Celebration of African American Music Festival continues Friday and Saturday, February 3rd and 4th, on the University Park campus. WPSU’s Kristine Allen has the story of one very influential African American composer whose music will be played in-concert Friday Night.

The Penn State Law School’s new TV series, “World on Trial,” premieres on public television stations beginning January 31st. The best legal minds in the world argue both sides of sharply contested human rights issues and live juries from throughout the globe render their verdicts! WPSU’s Patty Satalia talks with Randall Robinson, the acclaimed human rights…

In State College yesterday, some 12,000 people turned out for the memorial of long-time Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. WPSU’s Emily Reddy reports mourners trekked in through the rain to fill Bryce Jordan Center for the memorial.

Students, alumni and fans gathered to say a final goodbye to a legend yesterday. WPSU’s Emily Reddy reports that thousands of people lined the route of Joe Paterno’s funeral procession yesterday.

A public viewing was held for Joe Paterno Tuesday in Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on Penn State’s University Park Campus. WPSU’s Kristine Allen has this report.

Storyteller and comedian Mike Daisey is in central Pennsylvania for two very different performances. WPSU’s Greg Petersen interviewed Daisey about them.

A steady stream of mourners visited the bronze Joe Paterno statue outside Beaver Stadium yesterday. WPSU’s Emily Reddy gathered this remembrance from those who went to pay homage to the legendary Penn State football coach.

A South African composer/choreographer , Penn State student dancers, and PSU theatre professor Charles Dumas will collaborate Sunday night to present a story of racism and reconciliation. WPSU’s Kristine Allen reports on a new theatre piece with a powerful message.