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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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Historic Harrisburg Association prepares for 33rd...

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2024/12/06

The Historic Harrisburg Association has partnered with The Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania for their Elegant Progressions event on Saturday, December 7. Those who attend will have the opportunity to visit the Old Beaufort Hunt. Old Beaufort Hunt was a classic, English-style foxhunting club founded in 1929 by landowner Ehrman Mitchell in what was known as the Linglestown Valley. "And frankly, that organization is still in existence. They hunt in other parts of central Pennsylvania now

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12:51

America's first Christmas tree was documented in...

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2024/12/05

According to Adam Zurn, the Executive Director of Uncharted Lancaster, America’s first Christmas tree was documented in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. “Believe it or not, it probably wasn't the first Christmas tree here in America, but it's definitely the first documented Christmas tree. Probably the people who first saw Christmas trees here in the United States were the guards in Carlisle guarding Hessian troops who were mercenaries the time during the Revolutionary War.” While the Germans were in

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22:13

Where do our Christmas traditions come from?

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2024/12/05

Ever wonder where Christmas traditions come from? Asia Tabb speaks with Shippensburg University Professor of History Christine Senecal all about Yule and other Pagan traditions that we now use during the holidays.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:38

Kutztown Folk Festival Will Not Return in 2025

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2024/12/04

The Kutztown Folk Festival for 2025 has been cancelled due to dwindling attendance, increased costs, and continued net losses according to a statement by the Kutztown Folk Festival Board of Directors. The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center has been affiliated with the folk festival for years. According to Patrick Donmoyer, Director of the Pa German Cultural Heritage Center, brought thousands to Berks County during the nine-day festival. “During its heyday, there be 100,000 people there

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20:56

Pennsylvania Game Commission on Opening Weekend of...

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2024/12/03

Travis Lau, Communcations Director with the Pennsylvania Game Commission talks about the opening weekend of rifle deer season and hunting in general.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:48

The Spark Weekly 12.01.2024: The Pennsylvania German...

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2024/12/01

Coming up on The Spark Weekly; The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center is an open-air folklife museum and research center dedicated to preserving and celebrating Pennsylvania German folk culture, history, and language in a unique educational setting at Kutztown University. Also, on the Program Ambassadors for Hope is the only organization in Lancaster County with the sole function of supporting children as soon as the parent of a child is incarcerated.Support WITF:

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42:44

Local book experts share recommendations for books to...

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2024/11/29

The Spark is hosting its annual book-as-gifts- guide. We spoke with Catherine Lawrence, co-owner of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, Travis Kurowski, (Ph.D) an assistance professor of creative writing at York College of Pennsylvania, and Carolyn Blatchley MLIS, Executive Director of Cumberland County Library System. The Midtown Schloar Bookstore recommendation can be found here. The Cumberland County Library Systems recommendations can be found here. Travis Kurowski Recommendations list

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15:30

Yuletide at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire...

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2024/11/28

For the second year, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair will take place at the Mount Hope Estate and Winery. Yuletide at the Pa Renaissance Fair opens on Black Friday, November 29 and runs Saturdays and Sundays through December 15, 11 AM-4:30 PM. Candance Smith, Director of Sales and Communications at the Mount Hope Estate says the venue is very excited about it. "It kind of grew out of something that we did for several years. It was just an open house where we would open the mansion and allow people

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22:34

Rules of the Road, local authorities weigh in

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2024/11/27

The week of thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year. Students are returning home from college, deer hunters are heading to camp, and black Friday shopping keeps the roads busy. Since this weekend will kick off rifle deer season, Fritzi Schreffler, Safety Press Officer with District 8 Penndot suggests paying close attention to the roads and deer. “It is also mating season for the deer. So, they are off in search of love and not paying attention to what the drivers are doing, obviously

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8:06

Thanksgiving Weather update

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2024/11/27

This week more people will be out shopping and spending time with their loved ones. ABC 27 Meteorologist Dan Tomaso says Thanksgiving may be a little damp, and more chills this weekend. Meteorologist Dan Tomaso also shares more about where we stand in the drought season. Listen to the podcast for more information. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:59

Southern Market in Lancaster's history dates back to...

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2024/11/27

Southern Market in Lancaster has undergone renovations in 2015 and reopened in 2022. With the help of Assets, a non-profit organization focused on transforming the community through ethical and inclusive businesses. For the last eight years, the historic southern market has been home to assets. The historic landmark now contains a food hall, retail shops, community space and more. CEO of Assets Jamie Arroyo and Chris Balentine, Community Relations Manager of the Southern Market, joined The Spark to

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11:46

How To Handle Holiday and Post Election Stress

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2024/11/26

Asia Tabb interviews Dr. Timothy Riley about holiday season stress and post-election stress, and what to do to keep yourself and others calm.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:32

Learn about the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage...

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2024/11/26

The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center is an open-air folklife museum and research center dedicated to preserving and celebrating Pennsylvania German folk culture, history, and language in a unique educational setting at Kutztown University. Patrick Donmoyer is the Director of the Center and has been involved since 2006 when he was a student. “I had gotten involved back then because I was interested in textiles and the history of historic textile looms, and the center happens to have a

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22:07

Organization in Lancaster County offering support to...

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2024/11/25

Ambassadors for Hope is the only organization in Lancaster County with the sole function of supporting children as soon as the parent of a child is incarcerated. “In addition to having a website with some educational resources, we are also reviewing children's book books that deal with parental incarceration so that we can make recommendations to school counselors, folks that are working with kids that have experienced parental incarceration. The family services advocate can give each child that she

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The Spark Weekly 11.24.2024: Name, Image, and...

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2024/11/24

Coming up on this week's edition of The Spark Weekly. A new law now allows college athletes and even some in high school to benefit financially by allowing the use of the athlete’s name, image, or likeness (NIL). Phillip Petrina, an associate with the law firm McNees, Wallace & Nurick spoke with The Spark host Asia Tabb about the emergence of those deals. Also, on The Program; Six Irish dancers who train at the Doherty Petri School of Irish in Lancaster will join the group Riverdance to

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The Spark Travels to Lancaster for live show for...

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2024/11/22

ExtraGive in Lancaster is a day-long giving event that supports the work of nonprofit organizations in Lancaster County. ExtraGive is the region’s largest day of online giving, presented by Lancaster County Community Foundation and supported by High Foundation and Murry Foundation. It benefits more than 400 participating nonprofits that support issues and causes ranging from children and families to health and affordable housing, environmental and farmland preservation to arts and culture, and much

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22:41

The Edge Farm is more than just a place to get...

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2024/11/22

Around this time next week, many people will be preparing to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. The Edge Farms is located in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. The Farm offers tours, educational programs, a live turkey farm and more. Black Edmonds of the Edge Farms shared what goes into day to day raising a turkey. “Turkeys are very, very social animals. So, one of the things we have to do is make sure that the space that they're in is well contained. So, we generally use electric fences because we move

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32:17

Journalist recounts in depth the dramatic escape and...

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2024/11/21

Remember the inmate who “crab-walked” over a fence at the Chester County Prison in the summer of 2023, capturing the nation’s attention as he remained on the run for 2 weeks? Local schools and businesses were forced to close, and people remained off the streets. Journalist and author of “A Killer At the Door,” Bruce Mowday sat down with The Spark host Asia Tabb to share more in depth about the dramatic escape and eventual recapture of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante. Listen to the podcast to

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12:35

Leslie Odom Jr. to come to Hershey Theatre December 17

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2024/11/21

Grammy and Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. is ushering in the holiday season on The Christmas Tour, which he will be performing at the Hershey Theatre Dec 17. He will be performing holiday classics, and selections from his Christmas album Simply Christmas and The Christmas Album. For Odom Jr. Christmas is one of his favorite holidays and he’s hoping to share that experience with the audience during his tour. “Christmas means family. Christmas means rest. You know, as Americans, we work. We work

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10:47

Dan Tomaso Talks Upcoming Weather Forecasts, What to...

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2024/11/21

Asia speaks with Dan Tomaso about what we can expect for upcoming weather on this weekly weather segment.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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