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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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Newbury Award-Winning Author Kelly Barnhill's...

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2024/03/19

Newbury Award-winning author Kelly Barnhill shared her poignant journey of grappling with the loss of her ability to write following a traumatic brain injury in an article for the New York Times. The ordeal began in December of 2021 when Barnhill suffered a fall down the stairs, rendering her unconscious for a concerning 15 minutes. What adds a chilling layer to her experience is her complete lack of memory regarding the incident. Since then, she has been battling post-concussive syndrome, a

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NBC's Antonia Hylton on her new book Madness: Race...

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2024/03/18

For a long, long time, those suffering from mental illness or even suspected of mental illness or a disability would be locked up in an asylum. Often, they were just forgotten. It was even worse for African-Americans – especially those in the South during the Jim Crow era. Peabody and Emmy Award-winning NBC News journalist Antonia Hylton has chronicled what Black patients and workers faced at Crownsville State Hospital in Maryland in her new book Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum

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The Spark Weekly 3.17.24: Artificial Beaver Dams...

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2024/03/17

On this week's edition of The Spark Weekly,Scott Lamar speaks with Professor Matt Wilson about Susquehanna University's Freshwater Research Institutes and how they have created their own beaver dams in an effort to restore streams. Connor Rohrer talks with Marquis Lupton about his start in music and his most recent tour with Samara Joy, a triple Grammy winner.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:06

M28 Ministries tackling opioid addiction head on

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2024/03/16

Pennsylvania officials are labeling the opioid overdoses as one of the most pressing public health crises confronting the state, and amidst this grim scenario, M28, a nonprofit based in Harrisburg, has emerged with a unique approach to aid individuals in their recovery from substance use disorder, drawing attention for its faith-based methodology. Reports indicate that while the national average for individuals staying sober for a year hovers between 4% to 6%, M28 Ministry's assistance in central

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21:46

Corey Dupree and his 2nd annual Little Layers of...

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2024/03/15

The highly anticipated second annual Little Layers of Black History Gala is set to commence Saturday at noon, taking place at the Keystone Forum Atrium in Harrisburg. Promising a day filled with enriching activities, the event aims to celebrate Black history and culture in an engaging and educational manner.Attendees can look forward to a variety of stimulating experiences tailored for all ages. One of the highlights includes engaging book readings by esteemed authors, designed to captivate young

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22:33

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity's...

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2024/03/15

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity's homeownership program stands as a beacon of hope for first-time homebuyers in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, offering a pathway to affordable and decent housing. The program fosters strength, stability, and self-sufficiency among future homeowners and their families as they engage in the process. They are supported through the program until they are ready to purchase their Habitat home, facilitated by a zero-percent interest mortgage tailored to their

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Could artificial beaver dams help restore streams in...

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2024/03/14

Sometimes nature has the best solutions.Beavers build dams to create homes for themselves. Beaver dams back up small streams of moving water to protect themselves from enemies. However, beaver dams can also make a stream healthier by reducing erosion and raising water levels. Humans are recreating what the beaver has done through something called beaver dam analogs or artificial beaver dams. Susquehanna University’s Freshwater Research Institute has created their own beaver dams in an effort to

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21:44

Mechanicsburg native & Jazz Pianist Connor Rohrer...

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2024/03/14

Connor Rohrer, a jazz pianist in his final year at the Frost School of Music, has experienced a remarkable journey. He recently reached the finals of the prestigious 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition, a highly competitive event. Additionally, he's currently touring with Samara Joy, a triple Grammy winner and acclaimed young jazz vocalist. Their sold-out concert at The Moss Center in South Miami-Dade features Rohrer, alongside fellow Frost master’s student David

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22:15

150 years later, there are still unknowns surrounding...

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2024/03/13

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Sunday, you’ll be hearing a lot of stories about the Irish and many will be celebrating their Irish heritage.One of the most infamous periods in American history, and certainly here in Pennsylvania, involved the Molly Maguires. The Molly Maguires were a secret organization of Irish coal miners in the anthracite coal region of Pennsylvania in the late 1800s. Assassinations and violence grew throughout the area because of poor working conditions in the mines and

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22:33

Jessica Lopez discusses her new found freedom

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2024/03/13

Jessica Lopez, who spent the last 10 months incarcerated for her involvement in violent protests in downtown Lancaster following the fatal police shooting of Ricardo Munoz on September 2020, has emerged from prison to reclaim her place in society. The protests erupted as a response to Munoz's death and were part of a broader movement for equality that had been brewing in Lancaster city and county. Munoz, diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, was shot by police after allegedly charging

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Poultry passes dairy in Pennsylvania ag production

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2024/03/12

Agriculture is one of Pennsylvania’s top industries, contributing more than $132 billion to the state’s economy and employing 593,000 people. The state produces $10 billion in agricultural products and recently passed a historic milestone – as of 2022, Pennsylvania poultry has surpassed dairy as the number one ag product in the state. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, poultry now accounts for $2.6 billion dollars in Pennsylvania compared to dairy’s $2.5 billion dollars.Philip

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21:19

Latin Grass? What is it? Artist Joe Tropp explains

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2024/03/12

Larry Bellorín, a Llanera music legend from Monagas, Venezuela, and Joe Troop, a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass artist from North Carolina, along with special guests Vinegar Creek Constituency, are set to perform at CWS Lancaster on Friday, March 15, from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM at West Art. Larry, an asylum seeker in North Carolina, and Joe, stranded in his home state due to the pandemic after a decade in South America, have joined forces. Larry, forced into exile, worked construction while Joe, known for

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21:16

There's a shortage of high school sports officials --...

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2024/03/11

Friday night football games in the fall are a Pennsylvania tradition but more games are being scheduled on Thursday nights or Saturday afternoons because there aren’t enough officials. For high school football, seven officials on the field are what’s ideal, but many times five are calling the games.There’s a shortage of referees or officials in other sports too like lacrosse, soccer and field hockey. On The Spark Monday was Patrick Gebhart, Assistant Executive Director of Pennsylvania

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The Spark Weekly 3.10.24: Kira St. Clair, Olliette...

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2024/03/10

On today's special episode of The Spark Weekly, Marquis Lupton speaks with Kira St. Clair, who lost her brother in a tragic fire, Olliette Murry-Drobot about the murder of her father, and Grief Specialist Deborah Gonzalez about how people can live with tragic loss, and the and the effects it can have on the body.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Update on SOAL

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2024/03/09

In Harrisburg, the historic Lincoln Cemetery on South 30th Street is facing potential intentional damage, as two fallen trees have damaged headstones, according to the preservation group Saving Our Ancestors Legacy (SOAL). The group is seeking assistance to address the situation, emphasizing the cemetery's vulnerable history of vandalism. SOAL, currently assessing the extent of the harm, reveals that the cemetery gate was left wide open, contributing to concerns about intentional

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US 2.0 with Shankar Vedantam

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2024/03/09

NPR's Hidden Brain's host Shankar Vedantam delves into the intricacies of his latest podcast series, US 2.0, challenging the prevailing narrative of a deeply divided America. Vedantam emphasizes that, contrary to popular belief, Americans share more common ground in their political views than it may appear. The insightful discussion explores the nuances of unity amidst perceived polarization, shedding light on the untold stories that bridge political divides.US 2.0, as Vedantam elucidates, aims to

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WITF's Music Joe Ulrich breakdowns how he started...

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2024/03/08

WITF's music director, Joe Ulrich, takes center stage as he continues to shine a spotlight on regional musical talents through his engaging episodes. As the mastermind behind the WITF Music program, Ulrich provides a platform for local artists to showcase their skills and perform their top hits. If you haven't yet tuned in to WITF Music, you're missing out on a treasure trove of exceptional music and insightful interviews. Joe Ulrich's episodes are a curated blend of diverse musical acts, offering

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21:46

Vegan Soul Food...Yes, it's a thing!

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2024/03/08

Harrisburg Vegan Chef, Chef Marilyn Christian has carved a distinctive niche in the culinary world with her soulful cuisine, marked by an unparalleled infusion of love and devotion in every delectable bite. In an exclusive interview, Chef Christian shed light on her culinary journey, a path guided by an unwavering passion for the art of cooking, and her Nana. What sets Chef Marilyn Christian's soul food apart from the rest is its entirely vegan nature. In a culinary landscape often dominated by

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Animal cruelty and violence toward humans run...

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2024/03/07

Animal abuse is widely recognized as both a risk factor for and a potential consequence of interpersonal violence. In children, especially, factors such as dysfunctional families, antisocial personality, physical, psychological, or intimate abuse, and frequent exposure to domestic aggression or animal abuse have been confirmed as factors that can predispose young people to perform acts of animal cruelty. That’s according to the National Institutes of Health. The FBI has recognized the connection

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22:10

"A Walking Miracle" Samette George's remarkable story...

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2024/03/07

Sammette George, a self-described "walking, talking, testifying miracle," recounts her remarkable healthcare journey spanning six months, which sheds light on her extraordinary resilience and unwavering faith. It all began with a seemingly innocuous cough after a flight delay in Florida, prompting Sammette's visit to the emergency department where pneumonia was diagnosed. However, her persistent cough led to the discovery of a lung mass, swiftly followed by a devastating stage IV lung cancer

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