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The Morning Agenda

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Karen Hendricks will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.

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8:53

Remembering D-Day -- 80 years later; Congressman...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/06

Two officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6th riots are campaigning for President Biden in Pennsylvania.Eighty years ago today during the D-Day invasion of Normandy, Lancaster County’s Dick Winters led a group of paratroopers on an assault of four German artillery pieces near Utah Beach. An archaeological dig is now taking place at Brecourt Manor. As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, remembrances are being held in central Pennsylvania

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7:17

Push to level the field in funding education in Pa.;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/05

State House Democrats are pushing a plan to close school funding gaps across the commonwealth.Lancaster’s commitment to bike and pedestrian safety is drawing praise from U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign is launching a new effort to attract support from Black voters in Pennsylvania. The University for the Arts students in Philadelphia and alumni are looking for answers after being blindsided about the school losing its accreditation and

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8:33

Pa. GOP lawmakers join lawsuit against 'get out the...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/04

Seven Pennsylvania GOP congressman are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a lawsuit opposing get out the vote efforts in the commonwealth. The group of lawmakers each voted against certifying the state’s 2020 presidential election results for President Biden despite no evidence to support election-fraud claims. Philadelphia nonprofit Safehouse is pushing forward with opening an overdose prevention center for people who use drugs. The group has filed a new appeal in federal court to argue that

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8:11

Yuka Saso claims 2nd U.S. Open win; Former service...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/03

Yuka Saso has won her second U-S Women's Open. She delivered a masterpiece on the back nine at tough Lancaster Country Club amid collapses from so many contenders. Over the last year, 28 dogs have been rescued from a kennel in Northumberland County due to neglect. It’s operated by a non-profit that was supposed to help retired military and police dogs. One of the unknowns in the wake of former President Donald Trump's conviction is how voters will react to it. Pollster Berwood Yost of Franklin and

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6:07

Pa. politicians weigh in on Trump's conviction;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/31

Pennsylvania lawmakers are reacting to the guilty verdicts in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York.A bridge in Cumberland County has been renamed the Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart Memorial Bridge. It pays respect to the Medal of Honor recipient who was killed in 1993 while trying to rescue his comrade in Mogadishu, Somalia. After last summer’s wildfire smoke coated Pennsylvania in a haze, a Penn State study is looking to measure air pollution better -- as way to ensure

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6:44

Former Penn State football team doctor wins lawsuit...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/30

Some school districts in Pennsylvania are getting money from the federal government to clean up their fleet of school buses. The Reading school district will receive the most money.Nearly one million dollars is going to support environmental education programs across the state. The projects range from summer camps to helping people protect their homes from stormwater. A new report shows that Philadelphia is becoming a major hub for companies and experts doing cell and gene therapy. A fired Penn

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7:52

Tornado confirmed in Schuylkill County; New Pa. court...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/29

The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado struck the Mahanoy City in Schuylkill County. A coalition of civil rights organizations is suing the state and two counties in an effort to require mail-in ballots with date errors on the return envelope be counted. The museum and visitor center on the Gettysburg battlefield has been reopened -- after being shuttered for several hours yesterday, due to a suspicious package. The deadline to pass the state’s annual budget is June 30th, but

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4:59

Pa. could see jump in big summer storms; The U.S....

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/28

Pennsylvania could be affected by more hurricanes than usual this year. Forecasters are predicting an unusually active season. The city of Lancaster will face a significant budget shortfall next year without changes. The mayor is pushing for a home rule charter to address the problem. Lancaster County is preparing the world's greatest women golfers this week. Events around the U.S. Women's Open will be held at the Lancaster Country Club in Manheim Township today through Sunday. Support WITF:

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17:10

Remembering two of Pa.'s fallen; Last county to...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/27

Centre County will try again to certify its primary results, with a commissioner meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Years after a multimillion-dollar renovation, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg is undergoing more work. The latest round includes the removal of asbestos. With Pittsburgh slated to host the 2026 NFL draft, city leaders already planning for hundreds of thousands of visitors. The event could have a huge economic impact on Western Pa. Buglers across the nation are

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6:39

You won't be alone on the road this holiday weekend;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/24

With the arrival of the Memorial Day weekend, drivers should expect more traffic than usual.Pennsylvania is now part of an effort to break Ticketmaster away from its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment. Protesters have packed up and left a pro-Palestinian encampment at Philadelphia’s Drexel University -- after the school announced police would clear it. State lawmakers want the Department of Aging to disclose more about the shortcomings it finds when it evaluates whether county-level

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9:05

Lawsuits claim abuse in Pa.'s juvenile facilities;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/23

A group of 66 people sent to juvenile facilities in Pennsylvania as children have filed lawsuits alleging that they suffered physical and sexual abuse by guards, nurses, supervisors or other staff. Gas company CNX wants the Biden administration to write favorable clean energy tax credit rules so it can build a “sustainable” aviation fuel facility at Pittsburgh International Airport. Harrisburg’s Latino Hispanic American Community Center is welcoming people into its new facility. The 2026 NFL

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8:20

Challenge over dozens of mail-in ballots in Pa....

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/22

An election challenge in Centre County is testing if Pennsylvania can certify its votes on time this fall. Penn State trustees have voted to approve up to $700 million in renovations to Beaver Stadium. The Scandinavian model of incarceration emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment and gives inmates more freedom. Democratic state lawmakers want the program to be made permanent at one prison in Pennsylvania, and expanded. 2026 will be a big year in Philadelphia as part of the nation’s 250th

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12:17

What issues matter to young voters in Pa.?; A new...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/21

A rule change lengthening the time students with disabilities can stay in Pennsylvania public schools is now void, according to a new Commonwealth Court ruling. U.S. Senator Bob Casey is speaking out in favor of a bill addressing issues at the southern border with Mexico. More than $1 million in federal grants could help reduce persistent flooding in Harrisburg. Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration will make tourism a priority for the first time in a decade. It plans to show the world that

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5:49

Brent Bozell IV sentenced for J6 role; an experiment...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/20

A Lebanon County man is heading to prison for his role during the Jan. 6th storming of the U.S. Capitol; the Philadelphia School District is looking into year-round classes; what light pollution does to fireflies; and a Lancaster County woman is going to the Olympics.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:45

Snyder County may close its prison; Gov. Shapiro...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/17

Commissioners in Snyder County say they plan to close their prison sometime this year; a Somerset County man is one of five Americans jailed in Turks and Caicos on ammunition charges; a big lottery winning goes unclaimed; and a discussion on recent criticism of NPR. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:08

Is climate change leading to more super storms in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/16

Penn State is making a buyout offer to employees at its Commonwealth Campuses -- including those in Harrisburg, York, Mont Alto, and Reading. Faculty Senators are not holding back in expressing frustration and criticism of the plan. Several communities across the state -- including Philadelphia -- are turning to “tough-on-crime” approaches to address drug use and the opioid crisis. But, some families who’ve lost loved ones to drug overdoses are pushing back on strategies that rely on

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8:01

Former Gettysburg College student who sent "So I...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/15

An American accused of sexually assaulting a Gettysburg College student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you,” has been detained in France after a three-year search. Pennsylvania is one of many states that have recently banned the Callery pear tree. The WIC program connects at-risk mothers and caregivers with social services and guidance to provide the best care for their children. The federal program celebrates its 50th anniversary in Pennsylvania this

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7:23

PPL ponying up over billing errors; 100 from Pa. have...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/14

PPL Electric Utilities could pay one million dollars into its customer hardship fund, under a proposed deal from the state’s utility regulator. Cyril Wecht, a celebrated pathologist and one of Western Pennsylvania's defining political figures, has died at age 93. With more than 600 jobs to fill and many retirements lurking, Gov. Josh Shapiro is asking his administration to change the way the state hires in his newest executive order. An 82-year-old Perry County woman is recovering well after

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6:41

Deadline is today for Pa. counties to certify primary...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/13

Today is the deadline for counties to certify primary votes, barring election protests or recounts. The Chester Housing Authority is “troubled,” according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Less than one-percent of the Americans who served during World War II are still alive to tell their stories, according to The National World War II Museum. A memoir coming out tomorrow details the life experiences of a 100-year-old World War II veteran living in State College. Communities

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12:30

Handling your phone while driving in Pa. will be a...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/05/10

State House leaders plan to introduce legislation to close funding gaps between the Commonwealth’s poorest and wealthiest school districts. York County is looking to hire its fourth election director in as many years. As temperatures rise, ticks and spotted lanternflies are sure to follow soon. Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving. A Lancaster County school board is planning to vote later this month on

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