The Spark
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When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, host Asia Tabb starts conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.
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The Spark Weekly | August 2nd | Crossing the English Channel and 50 Years of Sight and Sound
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Aug 01, 2026 |
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Celebrating 50 Years of Sight & Sound and a Landmark Weekend in Mt. Gretna
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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Hidden History of Pennsylvania: Harris Interlocking Tower and The Poison Rings of Philly
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Mechanicsburg Woman Swims the English Channel for a Second Time, Plus Insights into Lifeguard Training
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Tick Season Returns and the Pride of the Susquehanna Sets Sail
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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History and Mystery: New Books Murder at University Park and Native Americans and Pennsylvania
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | July 26 | The Northern Harrier Project and What to Know About Allergies
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Jul 25, 2026 |
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How a Changing Climate is Affecting Our Gardens, Plus Analysis of Trump's July 16th Address
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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Understanding Allergies and Rediscovering Joy Through Adult Camps
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Northern Harrier Conservation & Sweet Maple's Genre-Blending Sound
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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Advancing Maternity Care and Pioneering Undergraduate AI Research in Pennsylvania
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Tarot on Trial, Ice Cream Trails & Energy Saving Tips for Summer
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | July 19 | Remembering 9/11 at 25 and Exploring the Stories That Connect Us
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Jul 18, 2026 |
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New Reads: Exploring Our Friend the Hedgehog and We Are All Americans
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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Understanding ADA Access at Amusement Parks and the Inspiration Behind Pennsylvania Leaders of Color in America 250
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Taij and Reign Lemonade, Freedom Fuel Gas Prices, and a PBS Finding Your Roots Update.
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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The Next Generation and the Art of Finding Common Ground
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Understanding Belief, Misinformation, and the Power of Public Support Through Education
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | July 12 | Democracy In Action with Braver Angels and Quill-adelphia
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Jul 11, 2026 |
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From the Constitution to Comfort Food: Celebrating History, Community and Soul
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | Spark Travels to the York County History Center for Documentary Screening
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Jul 04, 2026 |
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Experts Reflect on ‘The Journey That Changed America’ Following After Ike Screening in York
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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River City Stories Comes to Fringe Festival as Gettysburg Foundation Explores Independence Celebration
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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A Look at Homelessness in Pennsylvania
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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How Pennsylvania Is Recognizing Men’s Mental Health Month This June
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | June 28 | Pa Trails and Gun Violence with Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis
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Jun 27, 2026 |
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Introducing Susquehanna Scout + Gardening Tips with Erica Jo Shaffer
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Protecting Pennsylvania: Violence Prevention with Lt. Governor Davis and Event Readiness with PA's Doctors
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Exploring Pennsylvania’s Natural Wonders and the Healing Power of Community & Music
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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The Spark Asks: Can We Break Kids’ Screen Time Habits?
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Juneteenth in Central Pennsylvania: Stories from the Commonwealth
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | June 21 | Paul Miller's Law and Jawon Chisholm on Mental Health
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Jun 20, 2026 |
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Pennsylvania Prepares: New Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Staying Strong with Jawon Chisholm & Weaving Community Connections
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Beyond the Binary: Gender Diversity in the Ancient World & a Civil Rights Legacy Rediscovered
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Power, Progress & Celebration: The Big Boy 4014 Arrival and JuneteenthHBG
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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A Thrill of a Lifetime: Central Pennsylvania's Amusement Parks
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | June 14 | Ben Gallaher and Braver Angels
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Jun 13, 2026 |
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From Caramels to Chocolate: Milton Hershey’s Sweet Turning Point
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Tradition, Taste, and Talking Across Divides
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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From Trails to Trends: PA's Outdoor Industry & The 2026 Kids Count Data Book
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Central Pennsylvania Voices: Mom’s Agenda & Ben Gallaher
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Adventure and Connection in Pennsylvania’s Wild Spaces
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | June 7 | New Celiac Clinic in Pa. + The Impact Race Has On Infrastructure
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Jun 06, 2026 |
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Preserving the Story of The Underground Railroad While Rethinking America’s Infrastructure
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Courage, Comedy, and Staying Safe This Summer
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Living Art and Lifelong Care: Bonsai to Celiac
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Rethinking Cannabis
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Summer Sweets, and Seasonal Fruit
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | May 31 | Broadband Access and Union Canal Tunnel
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May 30, 2026 |
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Connectivity and Communication in Rural PA
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May 29, 2026 |
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Barns & Blueprints: PA’s Past Meets Future Minds
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May 28, 2026 |
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Memorial Day episode shares veterans’ stories of service and sacrifice
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May 27, 2026 |
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From Canal Tunnels to Navy Weeks: Stories of Service
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May 27, 2026 |
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Early American Education and Memorial Day Roots
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May 25, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | May 24th | A Changing Climate in Gardens and Newsrooms
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May 23, 2026 |
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Saving History: Gutelius House & Ragamuffin Hall
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May 22, 2026 |
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Pa. 10th Race & the Disappearing Local Newsroom
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May 21, 2026 |
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Shakespeare Reimagined & LGBTQ+ History on View: Lancaster’s bold Henry IV and a new exhibit on identity, resilience.
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May 20, 2026 |
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Songwriters & Shifting Seasons: Music Meets Climate
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May 19, 2026 |
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Card Smarts & Kind Hearts: Credit Card Fraud Tips and Tricks and The Grandma Stand
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May 18, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | May 17th | Brain Health and The Preschool Report
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May 16, 2026 |
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In Pennsylvania: Honoring Black Women’s Lives and Lifting Families Navigating Autism
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May 15, 2026 |
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Early Childhood in PA: Poverty, Preschool & Solutions
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May 14, 2026 |
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The Power of Memory: Zion Hill Cemetery & Alzheimer’s Brain Health
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May 13, 2026 |
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Data Centers and Animal Advocacy: Two Futures for Rural Pennsylvania
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May 12, 2026 |
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From Playhouse to Playbook: PA Arts & Football
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May 11, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | May 10th | Pennsylvania Innocence Project and The Big 33 Football Classic
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May 09, 2026 |
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Rethinking Roads and the “Bikini Body” Myth
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May 08, 2026 |
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Pa’s Underground Park & the Future of Skilled Trades
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May 07, 2026 |
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Central Pa. dining trends and a push for recorded interrogations.
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May 06, 2026 |
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From the Greenbelt to the Galaxy: The 2026 Tour de Belt and The Star Wars Collecting Society
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May 05, 2026 |
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What’s New in Pennsylvania: Health, Civics, and Community
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May 04, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | May 3 | Law Day and PFAS
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May 02, 2026 |
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Law Day and Structural Concerns in PA Immigration Enforcement
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May 01, 2026 |
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Creative Reuse & PFAS: Rethinking Waste in PA
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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From Central PA Classrooms to the Airwaves: Youth gardening programs and an award‑winning podcast
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Learning Across Languages and History
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Wellness Then and Now: The History of Yoga and a New Netflix Documentary: The Plastic Detox
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | April 26 | Earth Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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Tracing American Identity Through Art and War
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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From Local Action to Giant Joy: Earth Day in Pa. and a Very Big Duck
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Building Safer Communities Through Awareness and Care - Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Someone To Tell It To.
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Pennsylvania Stories of Culture and History | Gettysburg and Philly Jazz Month
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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World Heritage Day & Prom Safety: History Meets Prevention
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | April 19 | MADD's Promposal and The Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Legal Battle
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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Saving Native Plants and Reviving a Historic Theater: Bowman's Hill Wildflower Reserve and Hershey Theatre
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Learning Together in a Changing Public Media Landscape | Pennon Education and A Federal Judge's 1A Ruling
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Organ Donation, The Adams County Blossom Belt and Tax Season
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Protecting Waterways, Empowering Young Musicians | Lower Susquehanna Riverkeepers and The DownBeat Foundation
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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How It Works: Navigating AI Hiring and Spring Cleaning
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | April 10 | Cloth of the Nation and The Summer Haters Club
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Apr 11, 2026 |
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Community Arts and the Case for Summer SAD
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Purpose and Performance: Cloth of the Nation and The Greatest Show on Earth
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Keystone Curious | A New Podcast by Susquenita High School and 4th Grade Students
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement, Legal Protections, and How to Prepare
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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The Spark Travels to Penn State Harrisburg with Braver Angels: Skills for Disagreeing Better
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | April 5 | Wildfires and Hemp Fiber
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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From Generational Market Leadership to Industrial Innovation: How the West Shore Farmers Market and Pennsylvania’s Hemp Revival Reflect a Growing Sustainable Future
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Match Madness & Women in the Judiciary: Championing Community Health and Judicial Leadership in PA
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Honoring Kevlar’s Creator and Preparing for Wildfire Season: A Deep Dive into Innovation and Safety
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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From Rising Facility Fees to Women’s Health and the Arts: This Week’s Stories from Central PA
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | March 29 | Keystone Markers and Fred Rogers
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Mar 28, 2026 |
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Igniting PA Baseball with the Fightin Phils, Stormers, Revolution & Senators
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Honoring Enslaved Lives in Lancaster & Preserving Ancient Falconry Traditions: Education, History, and Stewardship in Focus
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Preserving Pennsylvania’s Past While Building Its Future: Keystone Markers and New Women’s Sports Take the Spotlight
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Honoring Heritage and Heart: Irish‑American Trailblazers and the Enduring Legacy of Fred Rogers
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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York Students Lead Anti‑ICE Walkouts as Spring Weather and Seasonal Insights Take Center Stage
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | March 22 | Marian Anderson and The Gettysburg Film Festival
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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Culture, Community, and Craftsmanship: Pennsylvania Stories That Matter
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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From Music Icons to Medical Milestones: Marian Anderson and Pa.'s Oldest Hospital
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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AACA Museum Honors Auto History as The Peace Corps Celebrates Service and Global Initiatives
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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PA Farm Roots and New Poll Reveal 2026 Voter Mood
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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PA Stories of Conflict, Community, and a Slice of Comfort
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | March 15th | Johnny Appleseed and a Lost American Colony.
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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Music Milestones, Tax Guidance & Historic Discovery
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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PA’s Language Gap and Johnny Appleseed’s Impact.
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Thrive Housing and Operation Warm Hearts Expand Support for Harrisburg Residents Facing Homelessness
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Downtown Harrisburg’s Future and Pennsylvania’s Cultural Story: What Revitalization and Heritage Reveal
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | March 8th | Cursive Reemerges in Pa. Schools and Highlighting Women of Excellence.
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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Women of Excellence & The Work of Bridging Divides
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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From Home Design Trends to Housing Recovery Solutions: PA Home + Garden Show and M28 Ministry’s Esther’s House Drive Community Focus
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Care, Cultivation, and Changing Industries: Two Paths Shaping Pennsylvania’s Future
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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From Ephraim Slaughter to Cursive Literacy: Preserving Black History and the Skills to Understand It
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Community, Accountability, and Information: ICE Partnerships and Public Broadcasting’s Next Chapter
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | March 1st | Teaching Media Literacy and Reimagining Public Broadcasting
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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Growing Smarter: Spring Gardening Advice and a Deep Dive into How Teens Analyze Media Bias
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Protein Hype or Healthy Habit, Heart Health Insights, and Girl Scouts Who Lead.
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Protecting Pennsylvania’s Trails—and Women’s Health: Scott Farm Land Swap & Fallopian Tube Cancer Awareness
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Inside Encore! Home School Productions: Celebrating Student Creativity and the Women Leading Seussical to Life
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Mayor Williams–City Council Rift Deepens; Broad Street Market Tops 2026 Preservation Priority List
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | Feb. 22 | Electronic Waste and Fair Housing in Pa.
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Fair Housing Gaps in Pennsylvania and Early Detection for Prostate Cancer: What Communities Need to Know
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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How to Reduce Electronic Waste — Plus the Medieval Couples Who Redefined Love and Tragedy
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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CHD Survivor’s Lifelong Fight for Repair — and the Double Standard That Lets Men “Fangirl” Over Sports While Women Get Mocked for Their Passions.
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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From Invention to Inspiration: William Chester Ruth’s Legacy; Donegal Performing Arts’ Next Generation
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Berks County ICE Controversy, Spring Prep Tips, and a New Take on ‘Blue Juniata'
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly 2.15.2026: The Declaration of Independence at 250 and Building the Future of Local Journalism
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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How the League of Women Voters Shaped Democracy; and Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Still Saves Lives
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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How Colleges Are Preparing Students for an AI Future + What the LNP/LancasterOnline Transition Means for Local News
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Inside Lincoln Caverns’ Hidden History + VisionCorps’ 100 Years of Service
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Recovering Forgotten Stories: Lancaster’s African American History and the Declaration of Independence at 250
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly 2/5/2026: Artist Dionn Reneé and The Story of Cloe
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Shapiro’s 2026 Budget, ICE and Constitutional Rights, and Why America Needs Courageous Citizenship
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Feb 07, 2026 |
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How to Live Abundantly, Prepare for Winter Storms, and Protect Women’s Health: Insights on Mindset, Weather, and Cervical Cancer Prevention
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Hidden Lives, Recovered Histories: Renate Wildermuth and the Story of Cloe
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Earth’s Echoes, Women’s Power: Two Stories of Sound and Strength
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Forgotten Patriots & Weather Prophets: Pennsylvania Stories That Endure
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | 2.1.26: Social Isolation and Conversations About Race
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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News from the Commonwealth, Stories from the Yard
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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Scanning Prices, Measuring Belonging: A Look at PA Consumers and Communities
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Nature’s Surprises: The Coudersport Ice Mine and Morris Arboretum
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Evolution, Identity, and the Spaces We Create
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly | Trailblazers in Pennsylvania: Horseshoe Curve and The Rise of The Internet.
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Lost Mail, Late Budgets, and the Legacy of Mt. Tabor
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Jan 24, 2026 |
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Growing Things: In the Garden and Online
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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From Railroads to Renaissance: How PA Built and Rebuilt Its Creative Identity
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Past, Present, and the Pictures We Make: Celebrating Harrisburg’s Artistic Story
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly: The 2026 Farm Show
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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From Hidden Harm to Hidden Meanings: Journalist Roundtable and The Dark History of Nursery Rhymes
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Jan 17, 2026 |
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Milk, Management, and Mitigating Disease: Conversations in PA Agriculture
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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The Spark Takes on The 2026 Farm Show
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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On the Air & At the Altar: Stories of Craft, Change, and Conversation
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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The Spark of Creation and the Power of Advocacy: Kells Wood and Maureen Powers.
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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The Spark Weekly 1.11.2026: Film, America 250, Anxieties of the Atomic Age and Dry January
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Justice, Faith, and the Fight to Move Forward
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Jan 10, 2026 |
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Film, America 250, and The Anxieties of the Atomic Age.
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Breaking Barriers & Bobbling Heads
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Street Corner Talking: Kim Simmonds’ Blues Legacy, and Building Pathways for Veterans in Healthcare
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Awareness and Recovery: Understanding Human Trafficking and the Rise of Dry January
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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In Memory of Lenwood Sloan (Re-Broadcast) and Braver Angels
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Voter Data, Democracy, and Pennsylvania’s Past: Power, Privacy, and the People in Between
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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The Spark Weekly Holiday Edition: Kwanzaa Celebrations and Church Choirs in Pa.
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Milestones & Music: A New Mayor and the Sounds of Christmas
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Healing, Heritage, and Community Impact: From Schreiber’s 90-Year Legacy to Celebrating Kwanzaa at the Penn Museum
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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The Spark Weekly 12.21.2025: How Cash Support Can Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Pa. and Moravian Star History Shines Light on Pennsylvania Holiday Tradition
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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A Year in Review with Pennsylvania Journalists, and What to Know About Crohn’s Disease.
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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Breaking Barriers & Building Futures: Special Olympian Loretta Claiborne and New Interim President and CEO of Pennon Tom Baldridge
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Food, Freedom, and Fighting Back: The Philly Joy Bank and The Serpent's Key Shoppe
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Hidden Histories & Hometown Legacies
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Seatbelts Everyone! The Magic School Bus, Kids’ Learning & What’s on the Shelves This Season
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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The Spark Weekly 12.14.2025: World Record Pickleball Game and Comets, Christmas, and the Cosmos.
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Beyond the Headlines: Political Transparency, the Economy & HIV Care in Pennsylvania
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Local Pickleball Players Smash World Record With 48-Hour Marathon Match
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Signs in the Sky & Seasons on Earth: Winter Legends, Meteors, and the Magic of December Nature
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Myth Busting Smoking. Plus, Dan Tomaso Talks All Things Weather.
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Holiday Magic, Honor Roll Highlights & America 250: A Celebration Across Pennsylvania
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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The Spark Weekly 12.07.2025: Journalist Roundtable and Holiday Book Recommendations.
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Tips for Navigating Hard Conversations During the Holidays; Plus, The Weekly Journalist Roundtable.
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Breakthrough Migraine Study in Lancaster; Plus, Gettysburg's Mayor-Elect.
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Philadelphia Mom Freed From Probation in Time for Thanksgiving and a Look into the Secret Lives of Chickens
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Holiday Book Picks and a Call for Equality: Local Experts Share Seasonal Reads as PA Faith Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Pass LGBTQ+ Protections.
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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The Spark Weekly 11.30.25: elf The Musical and Epilepsy Awareness Month
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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How Dan Tomaso and Asia Tabb Stole Christmas. Plus, Public Health Updates.
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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"Serving Together, Growing Together": The Story of Dale and Jan Hamby’s Military Marriage"
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May 26, 2025 |