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What"s The Story?

Exploring community issues and current events discussing things that have you wondering, What’s The Story behind that? From Health and Science to Technology and Politics, Innovations, Social Issues, Family, Books and Business. Together we’ll learn something along the way.

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00:18:41

Living Day by Day - Meet Lung Transplant Recipient...

What"s The Story? ·

2017/04/07

Patty Mahlon talks to Jo about being diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. She was on a waiting list for a lung transplant for 4 1/2 years and speaks about the importance of organ donation, listening to your body and living life to the fullest. A powerful What's The Story.

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00:08:36

Reading Buccaneers add the Pagoda Award to their resume

What"s The Story? ·

2017/03/29

The Berks Arts Council ( http://berksarts.org/) gives the Pagoda Award to the Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps. It is well deserved. The Buccaneers have raised the bar for Drum & Bugle Corps winning the Championship in their division year after year. We talked with Lou Tierno who started in the Brass Line in the mid-80’s and marched till 2000. He is now the director of the Corps and says, “It’s been a long time since I marched… Watching the energy building I really miss marching” Lou

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00:15:37

Fajjr+ali are joyfully and musically spontaneous!

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2017/03/03

Fajjr+ali combine their musical talents and what a blend it is. “We improvise everything and go with the flow”, says Fajjr. The result is two singles, “Got To Be’ and ‘Without You’. That got the attention of a producer in LA and a soon to be released EP with 6 more songs is on the horizon! Fajjr+ali write music very spontaneously – literally on the spot! Find out how the song ‘Got To Be’ came about. The song makes a social statement on a personal level. Expressing frustration over having an

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00:16:10

Experiencing death at a young age set the course of...

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2017/02/24

Dr Mary Jo Bonner was left baffled and hurt by the untimely death of her father when she was just 14. She thought that should not happen As a 3rd year student at University of Penn Mary Jo noticed doctors did not share stories with patients, typically conversations happened outside the room with family members. She remembers thinking, “this is a strange way to practice medicine, why not have conversations about life an death?” It was these things that shaped her journey in internal medicine

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00:15:27

Mike Zielinski realizes his journalistic dreams

What"s The Story? ·

2017/02/17

He holds onto his dreams, schedules time daily to practice his craft and now his work will be performed in New York City. He is Mike Zielinski, both metro and sports columnist. He is Zeke, host of Talking Sports & Fitness on The PEOPLE Chronicles. He is Michael Zielinski published author and now playwright! Mike has been writing all his life and enjoys the challenge of different genres. He wrote a 20-minute comedic one-act play titled The Confession and submitted it to Manhattan Repertory

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00:17:13

Human Trafficking – is it really happening in Berks...

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2017/01/26

Human Trafficking – is it really happening in Berks County, PA? YES !!! Andrea McHenry is the Executive Director of F.R.E.E. which stands for Freedom and Restoration for Everyone Enslaved. Andrea was a volunteer with this organization since it began in 2009. When the founding director re-located Andrea took the reins in this crusade to provide assistance to the victims and end Human Trafficking. Andrea says, if we don’t shine a spotlight on the issue and continue to talk about it, the business of

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00:12:36

Amazing Things Happen When People Collaborate For The...

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2017/01/10

Take The Chill Off is the brainchild of Marc Goldstein and Chef Tim. Marc was looking for a way to get more blankets to people in need. Chef Tim wanted to use his talents to help that effort. Together they created this one day event that takes place at multiple sites around Berks County. Chef Tim makes his award winning chili and 100% of the proceeds go directly to Blankets of Hope. Marc created Blankets of Hope to operate without any overhead. All donated money goes directly to getting blankets to

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00:15:43

God doesn’t call the qualified He qualifies the called

What"s The Story? ·

2016/11/03

Frank Grill walks through doors of opportunity and when the road leads to devastation he looks for another door of opportunity and tries again. Frank shares his story from becoming a Christian to earning his MBA and becoming a successful corporate analyst, then losing everything. Listen to his journey and find out how Frank found his way when a second door of opportunity opened at Hope Rescue Mission. The position allows him to use his analytic abilities and grow his creative talents at the

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00:11:09

Art Anchors on Penn Street

What"s The Story? ·

2016/10/31

Downtown Reading is all dressed up with fresh inviting art in the 300 and 600 blocks of Penn Street. Two artists were chosen to install a sculpture in the 600 block of Penn Street and Edward Williams is the muralist chosen from 40 applicants to design, execute and display his art in the 300 block of Penn Street. Jane Runyeon served as the art liaison to the city during a 2 year process to award the NEA grant. Jane says Edward’s ability, knowledge and depiction of a train, one of the symbols of our

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00:12:52

Learn Something New Everyday and Then Teach Others

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2016/09/28

Life is full for Karin Wulkowicz and she shares it freely with others everyday, which is quite possibly, a trait she inherited from her Dad, Kaz, or Casimir Wulkowicz. Karin is a Master Gardener and now has been charged with setting up a Master Watershed Steward Program for Berks County through the Penn State Extension Office in Leesport. She says the goal is to train citizen scientists! As the coordinator Karin will be looking for volunteers and for partner organizations. Her team of

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00:45:15

Act 16 legalized Medical Marijuana in PA. How Long...

What"s The Story? ·

2016/08/28

PA’s Medical Marijuana Act is Law. What does this Mean for you? Carrie Roberts, a consultant with Medicine Man Technologies with a background in law enforcement, discusses the impact this legislation will have for patients, doctors, communities, law enforcement, business and tax revenue. Listen to find out how you get a permit to operate a dispensary or grower/processor facility. Carrie addresses all this and talks about Pennsylvania’s effort to be the leader in studies regarding the medical

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00:13:21

Giovanni Negron Garcia says Go Inspire Others!

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2016/07/14

Giovanni Negron Garcia goes by the name of Gio. He turned his name into an acronym – Go Inspire Others. Gio lives this acronym every day. This young man was junior class president and is aiming for Senior Class President at Reading High School for the class of 2017. He says other class presidents didn’t make connections with students. Gio’ s aim is to connect with all the students in his class, to know them by first name and see what their needs are and work to make it happen for them. Gio

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00:12:36

Meet Patti Trabosh, A Mom With A Mission.

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2016/06/23

It’s every Mom’s worst nightmare, you find out your child is addicted to drugs. Addiction is such an insidious disease and recovery is a process that requires constant navigation. Patti Trabosh talks candidly about her journey with her son Nikko and her experience with insurance companies calling the shots and pulling the plug on recovery. She says it was during a second stint in rehab while at the Caron Foundation that Nikko’s insurance was denied. Caron Foundation offered a scholarship to help

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00:13:47

Listen, Get Involved and Make A Difference

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2016/06/09

Reading native, Ann Calvaresi Barr has been appointed by President Obama to Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development, Government Accountability Office (GAO), which provides foreign assistance to those countries who are in need. The agency deals with democratic stabilization, health issues, hunger, malnutrition, reduce poverty. That’s a tall order and tremendous responsibility. She assures independent oversight over those programs that are administered globally

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00:13:54

Realizing Your Childhood Dreams, Meet teacher turned...

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2016/05/05

Ryke Leigh Douglas taught first through sixth grades in several different school districts for nearly 20 years. She realized a childhood dream when she became a teacher but she never let go of another dream she had. She talks about her childhood, the dreams she had and how she realized them. One day she looked in the mirror wondering about her harbored dream. Ryke Leigh Douglass says the mirror spoke to her. It said, “If you don’t do it now, you’re not ever gonna do it!” Ryke took the leap, retired

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00:15:17

Find out how this marine veteran Tom Gathman finds...

What"s The Story? ·

2016/04/29

Tom Gathman began his latest hike on the Appalachian Trail December 4, 2015 in Maine. It has taken him about 3 months to hike a little over 900 miles to get to the Delaware River Gap area. Cindy Ross literally plucked him from the trail to share his story with us. Tom met Cindy Ross on his 30th birthday. He was hiking the trail with another marine. They were seeking a journey and an adventure, looking for some happiness. Tom says they were, “seeking a new path in life literally and

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00:15:39

Comparing Cultures. Meet Fred Murai from Kenya

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2016/04/14

Fred Murai stopped by The PEOPLE Chronicles during a recent visit to Berks County. He was traveling in the United States to talk about safari trips in Africa. We were curious to learn about his journey. Fred grew up in the Kenyan countryside. As the oldest of 13 children he had to take on chores and take care of younger ones and help out his parents. This meant he was walking 10 miles round trip two times a day to fetch water with his Mother. What surprised him when he visited the United

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00:15:46

A Small Gesture Is All It Takes To Make A Big...

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2016/04/07

Mark Goldstein’s story started in 2012. He shares the story of his ‘moment of truth’. It was that moment that motivated him to organize ‘Blankets Of Hope’. Over the past 4 years Marc has become more educated about the need. ‘Blankets of Hope’ currently works with over 40 organizations that have a need for blankets. Marc said the movement grew more than he expected. ‘Blankets of Hope’ does not stock blankets. As donations come in blankets are ordered and sent directly to the organization that

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00:14:24

A lesson in non-judgement when caring for people and...

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2016/04/01

Laurie Rhodes love of animals and dedication to helping others led her to a mission that is underserved I this community. She says there is a bond between people and their pets and “when you feed a pet and feed the soul. Laurie points out it is not her, but neighbors helping neighbors that allow her to carry out this mission. Her journey began in 2012 when she brought food and warm clothing for people in Reading. Laurie Rhodes found that people will give their last dime and their last bite of food

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00:14:20

Stay dialed in, listen and observe. You will be...

What"s The Story? ·

2016/03/28

Meet Brian Twyman, newly elected councilman representing District Three in Reading. Brian says he learned early on that time matters and it's too important to let it slip by. He certainly doesn’t have much idle time. After graduating from college Brian was thirsting for more knowledge about philosophy and evolution. He studied systems and how they impact the way a neighborhood, a school, a city functions. Armed with this information Brian became very engaged in his community with permaculture,

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