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Franklin County native, Rue McKenrick gives us an update from the trail. McKenrick is a hiker, attempting to circumnavigate the continental United States and establish the American Perimeter Trail. We also hear from the trail project's coordin
Franklin County District Attorney, Matt Fogal, a Republican, this week released a statement strongly supporting protesters who have been demonstrating in Chambersburg and around the world in the aftermath of the racist killing of George Floyd b
Small-town newspapers continue a rapid decline across the country, but a lack of coverage of minority communities in small towns has always been present. Listen in as we talk about this issue and possible solutions(over Zoom audio conferencing)
Rue McKenrick is a native of Franklin County, PA undertaking a highly ambitious project to establish a hiking trail around the perimeter of the continental United States. We were able to catch Rue along his journey to talk about the project and
Listen in as we talk with April Brown, administrator of Franklin/Fulton County Drug and Alcohol. She gives us an idea of where our area currently stands in the ongoing opioid epidemic and talks about treatment and recovery services that are ava
Listen in as we talk with Pam Anderson and Kira Coy and get to know some of the women from the Franklin County area who were the first women in their fields, professions or other endeavors. A photo and biography project about them will be on di
If you think you have a great idea for a product or business there's a resource right here in Franklin County that can help you get it off the ground. Listen in to this edition of the Progress Pod as we talk with Chancellor Francis Achampong wh
They've got loads of books to be sure, but there's so much more going on at the Coyle Free Library in downtown Chambersburg and the rest of the Franklin County Library System. Foreign language and ESL classes, genealogy services, movie screenin
The holidays can be a tough time of year for those of us dealing with loss and grief. On this edition of the Progress Pod we talk with Marcie Taylor, co-founder of the Drew Michael Taylor Foundation which provides grief education and support pr
Tens of billions, yes, billions with a B, of dollars are lost annually due to Medicare fraud. As candidates for the 2020 Presidential election discuss health care, with some proposing "Medicare for all", and how to pay for it, it's important t
We had a great conversation with Dr. Galarza of Shippensburg University's Social Work Department. Her areas of focus include intersectionality, Latinx sexuality, sexual/gender identities and experiences, narrative therapy, and feminist therapy
Reading is fundamental. But many among us struggle with this basic skill. The negative consequences of low literacy run deep, so organizations like the Franklin County Literacy Council serve a vital role in our community's health. Listen in as
The ALICE project describes the hard-working people in our community who are employed and earning, yet struggling month-to-month to make ends meet. On this edition of the Progress Pod we talk about the report with representatives of the United
Believe it or not tourism is big business in Franklin County, PA. Maybe you even have plans to explore some of the sights of our own backyard this Labor Day weekend. For locals interested in furthering and sharing their knowledge of the area, t
Dr. Flagler is Associate Professor of Social Work and Gerontology at Shippensburg University. She's also a co-founder of Ship's Institute for Social Inclusion. An important part of her work includes advocating and providing opportunity for "eve
Bringing together the right individuals, organizations and groups is key when it comes to doing the important work of preserving the landscape in South Central Pennsylvania. Listen in to find out what that work entails, from Katie Hess, Directo
Listen in for the latest efforts to end gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. Just before we began recording our conversation with Lex McMillan, the Supreme Court handed down it's 5-4 decision on gerrymandering. We talk about that, and next steps in
We talk with Franklin Bumbaugh (aka Lolli Cox) and photographer Phillip Michael Whitley of the Pride Franklin County steering committee about this year's event, to be held August 4th, and about their work representing and increasing awareness o
A new leader of the Chambersburg Area School District officially takes the helm on July 1st. Listen in as we get to know Dr. Dion Betts; his background, his ideas, and his goals for the 9000+ students, faculty and staff of the district.
We talk political polarization, culture and media with Dr. Alison Dagnes, Professor of Political Science at Shippensburg University and author of the new book "Super Mad at Everything All the Time: Political Media and Our National Anger".
Mary Beth Shank and Ian Brink are both vying to become the next Judge for the Court of Common Pleas of the 39th District of Franklin and Fulton counties. They recently took part in a judicial forum held by the Franklin Together Re-entry Coaliti
Franklin County was the latest stop this week on Lt. Governor John Fetterman's recreational marijuana listening tour. Of the 250 Franklin County residents in attendance Thursday night, Fetterman says about 70% favored the legalization of mariju
We talk with Dr. Erika Kitzmiller of Columbia University and Chambersburg Area School District Superintendent, Dr. Joe Padasak. Dr. Kitzmiller, a native of Chambersburg, has spent the last two years performing research in schools in Franklin an
April is re-entry awareness month. In Franklin County the work to ensure ex-offenders can successfully re-enter society after leaving jail or prison is a cooperative effort. Listen in as we welcome back Kim Eaton of Franklin Together - the re-e
Ann Hull talks about renovations set to take place at the old jail in Chambersburg and we, of course, delve into some of our rich local history.
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