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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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The History of Perry Historians

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2025/02/26

The Perry Historians were incorporated in 1976 and is dedicated to preserving history whether it i's researching genealogy or documenting historic sites. Local Author and Historian, Jerry A. Clouse was one of the founding members of the non-profit. "There was not a library, a research library where we could do research instead of going to the state library at Harrisburg. So we felt it would be good to have one closer by in Perry County." The organization began with just 30 members, but grew by a

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New Exhibit Open at New Holland Area Historical Society.

The Spark ·

2025/02/25

The movie,“Brave the Dark”is, as I’m sure you know by now, a wonderful account of the relationship betweenStan Deen and his adopted sonNathaniel "Nate" Deen. In January, the New Holland Area Historical Society Museum opened an exhibit, free to the public, that’s a chance to learn more about the story behind the movie. Mr. Deen, as Stan Deen was known, was a high school English and Drama teacher at Garden Spot High School from 1967 until 1997 when he retired, but he stayed

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The Rt. Rev. Dr. Nathan D. Baxter Fund for African...

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2025/02/25

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Nathan D. Baxter Fund for African American Studies 2025 Forum is set to take place February 27. Reverand Dr. Catherine Williams, Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship and Director of Chapel Worship at Lancaster Theological Seminary says it’s part of their Black History Month commemoration. This forum will honor the legacy of Biship Nathan D. Baxter. “Even as a lecturer here, his lectures, because he was around and active in the civil rights movement himself, his

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month,...

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2025/02/24

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on an issue that affects far too many young people. Sobeida Rosa, Community Educator with Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County, works to educate the public about Domestic Violence and resources available at DVS Lancaster. “Teens can also be involved or experience these types of things within their dating. And it's super important to raise awareness because we want to make sure we can try to do some

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The Spark Weekly 2.23.2025: Theatre Harrisburg...

The Spark ·

2025/02/23

On this week's edition of The Spark Weekly... Theatre Harrisburg, Central Pennsylvania’s oldest performing arts organization, is celebrating its 100th season. also on the program... The world is facing a chocolate shortage due to climate change, supply chain issues, and rising production costs.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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PennLive's Jenna Wise Shares recent news reports

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2025/02/22

Breaking news never stops, and staying informed is more important than ever. Jenna Wise, breaking news reporter for PennLive, has covered some of the biggest stories unfolding across our region. From developing events to in-depth reporting, Jenna is on the front lines bringing the latest news to Central Pennsylvania. Jenna was a guest on the Spark Feb 21, and shared some of her latest reporters from this past week. Her reports included a District Attorneys decision on a fatal crash, Harrisburg

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February is National Bird Feeding Month

The Spark ·

2025/02/21

National Bird Feeding month is a month to help birds survive the winter by providing food, water, and shelter. February is one of the most difficult months for birds to survive because of limited food and cold temperatures. This month is meant to educate people about wild bird feeding and watching. Dan Brauning and Brian Byrns made an appearance on The Spark to share more information about Bird watching. Dan Bruaning is a leading Ornithologist who has dedicated his life to studying and protecting

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Theatre Harrisburg to celebrate 100 seasons this fall

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2025/02/21

Theatre Harrisburg, Central Pennsylvania’s oldest performing arts organization, is celebrating its 100th season. It was originally founded as Harrisburg Community Theatre in 1926 during the “little theatre” movement. “And really what that was where groups of amateurs or community members wanting to theater into their communities. So primarily theater was happening, you know, on Broadway and in the big cities, “said Executive Director, Lorien Reese-Mahay. In 1952 the

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22:34

Gretna Music celebrates 50 years

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2025/02/20

Gretna Music is celebrating 50 seasons this fall. Executive Director, Suzanne Stewart, reflects on his milestone. “Wow, so this is my 13th summer as executive to Greta executive director of Gretna music and I've seen so many different things in the in the 13 years, but even before that I was involved back in 2000, “said Stewart Mika Cook is the Director of Operations and Patron Services at Gretna Music. She began at the theatre as a intern. “I mean I haven't I think this is my

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21:43

Behind the Curtain: The Ambassador Program at the...

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2025/02/20

The Fulton Theatre isn’t just one of the most historic and iconic theatres in Pennsylvania – it’s also a place where community engagement plays a huge role in creating an unforgettable experience for audiences. A key part of that effort is the Ambassador Program, which helps connect volunteers with the theater in a meaningful way. The Ambassador Program is a volunteer program at the Fulton Theatre. According to Donna Lascoskie, Hose Manager at the Fulton, there’s currently

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...

The Spark ·

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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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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