The Spark

Harrisburg photo/journalist’ Amanda Mustard’s grandfather was a pedophile. Chiropractor Dr. William Flickinger preyed on young girls, including his daughter and granddaughter – Amanda’s sister. Mustard has made a critically acclaimed documentary called <strong><a href="https://www.hbo.com/movies/great-photo-lovely-life-facing-a-familys-secrets"><em>Great Photo, Lovely Life</em></a></strong>, that can be described as compelling, one-of-a-kind and hard to watch at

"Come From Away," set to grace the Hershey Theatre from December 26th to the 31st, vividly brings to life the extraordinary events that unfolded in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Grounded in reality, the musical delves into the heartwarming narrative of Gander, Newfoundland, a small town that became an unexpected haven for 7,000 stranded passengers. When the Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed airspace on that fateful morning, numerous planes were diverted to nearby airports,

It's difficult to get an accurate count of the number of homeless people in the U.S. Last January, the federal government took a one-night snapshot and concluded more than 653,000 were unhoused that night. Many say that estimate grossly under counts the number of homeless people. Whatever the real number is, everyone agrees there are more people who are homeless now than before the pandemic. There’s a event at the State Capitol in Harrisburg Thursday to provide some essentials like blankets to

The rise of esports has been meteoric, transforming from a niche subculture to a global phenomenon that captivates millions of enthusiasts. With the advent of high-speed internet and streaming platforms, competitive gaming has become easily accessible to audiences around the world. Esports, organized multiplayer video game competitions, has evolved into a mainstream spectacle, drawing massive crowds both online and in physical arenas. Professional esports athletes are now celebrated figures, and

Four years ago, the law that allowed Pennsylvanians to vote by mail without having to provide a reason, was hailed a major milestone that would make voting easier and more convenient for many voters. For the most part -- it has and was especially valuable in 2020 when the COVID pandemic limited public gatherings like voting in person. But there also have been hiccups with mail-in voting. Former president Donald Trump said during his re-election campaign -- without evidence to back it up -- that

There always have been questions about when to tip, who to tip and how much to tip. But it seems answers to those tipping questions changed during the COVID pandemic. A survey by the Pew Research Center this summer found 72% say tipping is expected in more places now. During the COVID pandemic, we started tipping more to front line workers and those who rely on tips. Elaine Swann is the most nationally recognized lifestyle and etiquette expert in the country and is the founder of The Swann School

Seventeen people die in this country every day waiting for an organ transplant. More than 103,000 people are on the national transplant waiting list. Most are waiting for kidney transplants – in fact almost 89,000. Nearly 16,000 kidney transplants have been performed so far this year. Nineteen-year-old Brianna Herrera is one of them. She suffers from Alport Syndrome, which damages the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys. Brianna has been waiting for a kidney since last spring. On The Spark Monday,

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