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The Spark

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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22:26

Inside the Pennsylvania Science Olympiad

The Spark ·

2025/07/11

For students across the Keystone State, the Pennsylvania Science Olympiad offers more than just a test of knowledge—it’s a hands-on, high-energy academic experience that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity in science, technology, engineering, and math.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:50

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Promises...

The Spark ·

2025/07/10

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is returning this summer with a vibrant and inclusive lineup that organizers say will reflect the region’s artistic spirit while drawing visitors from far and wide. Executive Director Pamela Snyder Etters says this year’s event is bigger, more diverse, and more accessible than ever before.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:05

Harrisburg Fringe Festival Celebrates Bold,...

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2025/07/10

Now in its third year, the Harrisburg Fringe Festival has quickly become a vibrant celebration of bold, experimental, and uncensored art that’s energizing the capital city’s creative community.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:08

PA Liquor Control Enforcement Officer Shares the...

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2025/07/09

The Pennsylvania State Police’s Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) is responsible for far more than checking IDs at bars or inspecting bottles at restaurants. Officer Kristyn Plowden, who works in the bureau’s Training and Recruitment Unit for the Central Section, joined The Spark to share the behind-the-scenes role BLCE officers play in promoting public safety across the Commonwealth.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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22:44

Art of the State Exhibition Celebrates 58 Years of...

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2025/07/09

Now in its 58th year, Art of the State continues to serve as a cornerstone of Pennsylvania’s rich and vibrant arts community. Hosted by the State Museum of Pennsylvania in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation, this annual juried exhibition features an impressive range of work—painting, photography and digital media, crafts, sculpture, and works on paper—highlighting the diverse artistic voices from across the Commonwealth. This year’s exhibition includes 94

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24:00

Connecting Kids to the Farm: PA Dairy and Agriculture...

The Spark ·

2025/07/08

From the rich scent of homemade vanilla ice cream to the creak of wooden barn doors, farm life runs deep for Brittany Snyder and Charlene Espenshade—two Pennsylvania women working to make agriculture education more accessible for the next generation.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:30

Why Pennsylvania Is Removing Its Dams—And How It’s...

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2025/07/08

With thousands of dams scattered across its waterways, Pennsylvania has a complicated relationship with its aquatic infrastructure. But a growing number of those dams—especially small, aging, and obsolete ones—are being taken down. And for good reason.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:01

UPMC Nurse Practitioner Aims to Break the Silence...

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2025/07/07

As more women seek answers about the physical and emotional changes that come with aging, UPMC Nurse Practitioner Melissa Laidacker is helping lead the conversation through a new podcast series dedicated to menopause and perimenopause.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:34

The Spark Weekly 7.6.2025: The Peyton Walker...

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2025/07/06

Coming up on this week's edition of The Spark Weekly. David Blankenhorn, a Harvard graduate and cofounder of Braver Angels, has stepped down after nine years as President of the nonprofit organization he helped launch in response to America’s growing political polarization. also, on the program. More than a decade after the loss of 19-year-old Peyton Walker to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the foundation created in her name is saving lives across Pennsylvania and beyond.Support WITF:

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24:43

Braver Angels: Braver Angels Cofounder Reflects on a...

The Spark ·

2025/07/04

David Blankenhorn, a Harvard graduate and cofounder of Braver Angels, has stepped down after nine years as President of the nonprofit organization he helped launch in response to America’s growing political polarization.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:25

The Bald Eagle’s Comeback in Pennsylvania

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2025/07/03

As Americans get ready to celebrate Independence Day, the bald eagle—a powerful symbol of freedom and the nation itself—continues to be a soaring success story in Pennsylvania. Once nearly wiped out due to pesticide use, bald eagles have made a remarkable comeback across the Commonwealth.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:08

New Lancaster Museum to Explore Reconstruction Era...

The Spark ·

2025/07/03

In the heart of downtown Lancaster, a new museum is preparing to open its doors — one that highlights a powerful, and often overlooked, chapter of American history. The Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy is set to open next spring, led by LancasterHistory, the organization behind the museum's development.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:12

How to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

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2025/07/02

As temperatures soar and heatwaves become more common in Pennsylvania, health experts are urging people to understand the dangers of extreme heat — and how to protect themselves and others.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:05

Mt. Gretna Chautauqua Preserves a 150-Year Legacy...

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2025/07/02

Mount Gretna may be a small Pennsylvania town, but it’s home to something historically unique: the only remaining Chautauqua in the state. For more than 130 years, the Mount Gretna Chautauqua has championed the same four foundational pillars—arts and culture, education, religion, and recreation—that began with the movement’s founding in 1874.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:18

Peyton Walker Foundation Continues Life-Saving...

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2025/07/01

More than a decade after the loss of 19-year-old Peyton Walker to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the foundation created in her name is saving lives across Pennsylvania and beyond.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:03

Uncharted Lancaster’s Adam Zurn Publishes Debut...

The Spark ·

2025/07/01

Local educator, historian, and adventurer Adam Zurn has taken his passion for Pennsylvania’s hidden history from blog to bookshelf. In his debut children’s book Canassatego and His Six Arrows, Zurn tells the powerful story of unity shared by the Onondaga chief Canassatego during the 1744 Treaty of Lancaster—a message that helped shape America’s earliest ideas of governance.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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22:25

Gamut Theatre Group Brings Classic Stories to Life...

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2025/06/30

In the heart of downtown Harrisburg, Gamut Theatre Group is doing more than just putting on plays — it’s reimagining the way stories are told and connecting them to the community it calls home.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Spark Weekly 6.29.2025: SWAN and Health Coverage...

The Spark ·

2025/06/29

As Congress considers what could be the most significant Medicaid cuts in U.S. history, experts are sounding the alarm about the far-reaching consequences—especially for small businesses and rural communities. Also, on the program. For children affected by parental incarceration, the trauma can be deep, isolating, and difficult to express. But in Lancaster, a unique nonprofit is helping those children find their voice — through music. Scaling Walls a Note at a Time (SWAN) was founded in

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Small Changes, Big Savings: Expert Shares Tips to Cut...

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2025/06/28

With summer temperatures climbing and heat waves becoming more frequent, energy bills can quickly get out of hand. But there are simple, affordable ways to stay cool without breaking the bank. Dan McCunney, Senior Communications Manager at NRG Energy, joined The Spark to share expert tips on how to lower energy usage while staying comfortable indoors.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:14

Harrisburg Nonprofit Leader Wins NPR’s Sunday Puzzle

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2025/06/28

Harrisburg’s own M. Travis Dinicola had his public radio dreams come true when he was selected as the winner of NPR’s Sunday Puzzle segment on Weekend Edition. A long-time listener, public media volunteer, and nonprofit fundraiser, Dinicola represented Central Pennsylvania on the national airwaves with enthusiasm and humility.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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