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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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21:40

Chocolate Shortage Hits Businesses: How Supply...

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2025/02/19

The world is facing a chocolate shortage due to climate change, supply chain issues, and rising production costs. Bill Yoder with Dutch Valley Food Distributors says this has been an issue for a few years. “The main reason behind the shortage is cocoa beans, the weather has impacted it. Also, the yield they're getting out of the crops isn't what they want, “said Yoder. Nicole and Isaac Bucher, owners of Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium had to get creative to combat

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11:27

Strawberry Square Music Series to host free concerts...

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2025/02/19

Strawberry Square in Harrisburg has announced the launch of it’s all new music series. The music series is in partnership with the Harristown Development Corporation. Sara Bozich produced the series and has been working with Harristown for about 10 years. She believes Strawberry Square is the perfect venue for the series, especially during the Third in the Burg event. “So it is you know essentially a mall. And so, you have this beautiful open atrium. We actually decorate it for Third in

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30:41

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children...

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2025/02/18

Callahan Walsh is an advocate for the cause of Missing and Exploited Children and is the leading voice in the fight to protect children and support families. He’s also the Executive Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In 1981, Callahan’s brother Adam was kidnapped in South Florida and his remains were found two weeks after his abduction. “It's a sad story, but Adam's disappearance changed the way we look for missing kids in America. I've come to

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42:59

The Spark Weekly 2.16.2025: Govenor Shapiros Budget...

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2025/02/16

Coming Up on The Spark Weekly: Asia speaks with two journalists about Govenor Shapiro's Budget address. also, on the program: A preview of the 2025 Economic Forecast for the Harrisburg area.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:41

Journalist Roundtable: Gov. Shapiro budget address

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2025/02/15

Our Journalist roundtable for Feburary 14 included WVIA agriculture reporter Isabela Weiss and LNP's Jaxson White. Isabela discussed the budget address and its effect in agriculture in western Pa. Jaxson discussed an overview of the budget address and a look ahead to the legislative budget hearings in Harrisburg. Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:37

Dan Tomaso returns, shares VDAY forecast

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2025/02/15

For our weekly weather segment, ABC 27 Meteorologist Dan Tomaso shared an update about Valentines Day weekend weather, an overview of next weeks weather, and how soon until we can spot spring weather. Listen to the podcast to hear the full weather report.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:55

Gettysburg Loves Love

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2025/02/14

Couples are invited to renew their commitment to one another and celebrate the Valentine’s season in what’s been called the most romantic small town in Pennsylvania. Mary Grace Kauffman, Media Relations Manager with Destination Gettysburg, joined the spark to share more about the event. Gettysburg Loves Love will return to historic Gettysburg on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. inside the Hotel Gettysburg (1 Lincoln Square). Gettysburg Mayor Rita C. Frealing will lead married couples

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15:21

The History of Hershey Gardens

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2025/02/14

Hershey Gardens opened in 1937 with Milton Hershey’s request to “create a nice garden of roses.” More than 85 years later, the small rose garden has blossomed into 23 acres of botanical beauty providing visitors with unique experiences and enriching opportunities. We spoke with Amy Zeigler, Senior Director with the M.S. Hershey Foundation about Hershey’s Gardens history, the butterfly atrium, how the gardens are maintained, renovations taking place, and how you can get

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16:32

Job Scams on the Rise: How to Spot Red Flags and...

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2025/02/13

Job scams have been on the rise in recent years. Scammers have been using artificial intelligence, also known as AI, to create fake job listings and steal personal and financial information from job seekers. Julie Shore, President and owner of Career Development Advisors, was a guest on The Spark Feb 13 and shared some tips to protect ourselves from scammers. Shore says with the rise in technology, there’s been more than 20,000 jobs a year that have been reported as scams since 2020

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16:33

Sneak Peak of the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show

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2025/02/13

The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show is themed “Gardens of Tomorrow.” Seth Pearsoll, President and Creative Director of the flower show says they wanted the event to be timeless. The event is set to take place from March 1-9 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. “We like all of the different people who create something with us There's thousands of them. We want them to have something they can get excited about and do their thing at the show And then we also want the show to be kind

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16:56

Erica Jo Shaffer returns to The Spark with gardening...

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2025/02/13

February may not seem like peak gardening season, however some gardeners are probably itching to get outside in their gardens. Horticulturalist Erica Jo Shaffer was on The Spark, and talked about seed starting tips for this time of year, how to improve soil quality, common mistakes gardeners make this time of year and how they can be avoided, plus good projects for beginner gardeners to start in February. Listen to the podcast to hear the conversation.Support WITF:

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21:54

Harrisburg Regional Economic Forecast preview

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2025/02/12

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC are gearing up for the Harrisburg Regional Economic Forecast February 13. The Harrisburg Regional Economic Forecast offers local business leaders and finance professionals a must- attend luncheon featuring a keynote from a leading economist on local, national, and global financial trends. Ryan Unger, President and CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC says the capital region has a strong and vibrant economy. “Our unemployment typically

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20:13

Africans in Medieval European Culture

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2025/02/12

People of African descent lived in medieval Europe, and Europeans were aware of the power of contemporary kingdoms in Africa. This shaped the way that people from African were depicted in the art and literature of medieval Europe in different ways. Dr. Chrissie Senecal, Associate Professor at Shippensburg University, shared about their presence during that era. “it's really an erroneous idea that people of color actually of African descent were not present in Western Europe. Just a big example

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22:30

Honoring History: Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church and...

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2025/02/12

As we celebrate Black History Month, we turned to Wesley Union A.M.E Zion Church. Wesley Union A.M.E Zion Church is the oldest black church with deep roots in the fight for justice and equality. According to Joyce Scott Parker, church historian, Wesley Union was the first African American church in Harrisburg and played a role in the Underground Railroad. Our second church is the church that housed people who were trying to get of the life that they were living and get to a new life, and we had

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21:30

The Impact of the Lancaster Asian American and...

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2025/02/11

The Lancaster Asian American and Pacific Islanders (LAAPI) began with a group of Asian Americans searching for a larger community. According to Brian Nguyen, Communications chair of LAAPI, says the organization began post pandemic after the Atlanta, Georgia shootings. “There was a pressing need to amplify AAPI voices and foster connections and wanting to at least celebrate our identities and the contributions that the Asian community has and not just have these stereotypes of us out there

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The Spark Weekly 2.09.2025: Art Sparks and Braver Angels

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2025/02/09

Coming up on The Spark Weekly: OurBraver Angelssegment for the Month of February was about the Braver Angels stye debates. Karen Ward, Debate Chair and Past Bloomsburg Alliance Red Co-Chair and Past PA Red State Coordinator, and Terry Webb, Co-founder of the Braver Angels Alliance in Lancaster, and coordinator of their first debate in 2021, gave insight into the debates. They also shared how the BA debates are different from political debates we watch on TV and from competitive debates that a high

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W. Justin Carter: How His Legacy Lives on in Central Pa.

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2025/02/08

This Friday we featured The Burg Magazine’s journalist Diane McCormick. The segment featured her latest article, “A Better World: Harrisburg’s W. Justin Carter spent a lifetime fighting racial injustice." In this episode, she shares how his legacy still lives on in Central Pennsylvania.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:26

Braver Angels: Inside a Braver Angels Debate

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2025/02/07

OurBraver Angelssegment for the Month of February was about the Braver Angels stye debates. Karen Ward, Debate Chair and Past Bloomsburg Alliance Red Co-Chair and Past PA Red State Coordinator, and Terry Webb, Co-founder of the Braver Angels Alliance in Lancaster, and coordinator of their first debate in 2021, gave insight into the debates. They also shared how the BA debates are different from political debates we watch on TV and from competitive debates that a high school or college team tries to

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20:56

Six PA teachers recognized by White House for their...

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2025/02/07

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade science, technology, engineering, or mathematics teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Up to 110 teachers are recognized each year. The PAEMST awardees receives a $10,000 award, a citation signed by the president and a visit to the White House. Six Pennsylvania teachers have been recognized for their dedication to STEM

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22:18

Wall Power, new exhibit at the Susquehanna Art Museum...

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2025/02/06

The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-collecting art museum. They also have multiple shows, and world class art that travel through Harrisburg. “We're located in Midtown, in the new Harrisburg Arts Corridor, and we are near the Broad Street Market and the Midtown Scholar. We are, as a non-collecting entity, we're always bringing something new, lots of something new, “said Alice Anne Schwab, Executive Director of the Susquehanna Art Museum. There are two exhibits that are opening on

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