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The Farm to Hospital program, conceived by Dr. KimberLee Mudge, has emerged as a beacon of holistic healthcare in York County. Addressing the root causes of illnesses through interventions such as diet and exercise, the initiative aims to comba
Three construction workers were killed while working on Interstate 83 in York County last week. The victims were sealing cracks in the highway in the early morning hours last Wednesday when a box truck collided with a construction vehicle and
April marks Autism Acceptance Month, shedding light on the experiences of autistic individuals, particularly adults, with an estimated 7 million in the US who may be unaware of their diagnosis. Dr. Thomas Pineo, Medical Director at UPMC Communi
April 22nd is Earth Day – 54 years since the first Earth Day that is credited with starting the environmentally movement and led to changes to protect the environment.However, Earth Day today is different. Climate change will be the focus of
Coming up on this week's program.A new book about how star baseball players like Babe Rith and Shoeless Jow Jackson avoided military service in World War I by playing baseball for Bethlehem Stell plants., including in Lebanon and Steelton, als
Paige Joki, Staff Attorney at the Education Law Center in Philadelphia, is leading a groundbreaking initiative aimed at upholding the rights of young black girls within the education system. The initiative, aptly named the Black Girls Justice I
As the anticipation builds and the excitement mounts, the Harrisburg Havoc, Central Pennsylvania's sole all women-led tackle football team, is rallying the region's residents to come out and support their upcoming season. With players itching t
Deesha Dyer, renowned as the former Social Secretary of the Obama Administration, has made a significant mark as a speaker and creative event strategy consultant. Originally from Philadelphia, Dyer's journey into the political realm is characte
Fresh produce travels an average of about 1,500 miles from farm to your dinner table.It’s one of the reasons that many consumers prefer to buy local, believing the food they’re buying and eating is truly fresh with the added benefit of suppo
In a bid to reshape the landscape of finance and address persistent racial wealth disparities, Joe Cecala and Dwain J. Kyles are on the brink of realizing a two-decade endeavor: the inauguration of the Dream Exchange, set to become the pioneeri
Burnout is such a problem for workers that some employers are considering reducing the length of the workweek.Nearly one-third (30%) of large US companies are exploring new work schedule shifts such as four-day or four-and-a-half-day workweeks
Dozens of coal plants have closed in Pennsylvania over the last few decades as the Marcellus Shale boom made natural gas cheaper and some coal energy companies decided new environmental regulations are too costly.Coal plants have shutdown in
Patriotism and a rush to serve in the military characterized America when the U.S. entered World War I in 1917. Those who didn’t enlist in hopes of fighting in Europe or tried to avoid the military draft were called slackers.At the time, bas
Results of Muhlenberg College’s Institute of Public Opinion’s Spring 2024 Pennsylvania Public Health Survey were released last week. It’s a unique poll in that many of the questions don’t have to do with politics or candidates.For example, s
Coming up on this week's edition of The Spark Weekly:We hear about the hundred-year-old stories of prostitution, gambling and drinking in Lancaster in the Lancaster Vice Project. Also on the program, author Brad Wolff, talks about his newly
Marquis Lupton speaks with Emily Gonzales, Owner and Operator of Gems Catering in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kesha Morant Williams is an accomplished communicator, researcher, and advocate. She is the Senior Advisor for College Diversity, Equity & Belonging and Professor of Humanities and Communication Arts at Elizabethtown College. She speaks with Ma
Marquis Lupton tells us the story of the first BIPOC owned and governed stock exchange and venture exchange.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thaddeus Stevens was one of the most consequential members of Congress in the nation’s history. Stevens represented Lancaster County in Washington during and after the Civil War. He was instrumental in the passage of the 13th Amendment to The
Brad Wolf's "A Ministry of Risk" stands as the authoritative anthology of Philip Berrigan's writings, offering a profound journey through the evolution of a revolutionary spirit. Authorized by the Berrigan family, this collection is meticulousl
There were 4,992 substantiated reports of child abuse and 60 deaths resulting from abuse in Pennsylvania during 2022. Child abuse in Pennsylvania is defined as when an individual acts or fails to prevent something that causes harm or a high l
Jamie Beth Cohen, a versatile writer, storyteller, and dedicated individual, has worn many hats throughout her life. Notably, Cohen is the author of The Alice Burton Novels, comprising "WASTED PRETTY" and "LIMINAL SUMMER," both published by Bla
The history that most of us have been taught or focus on usually centers around the people and events that shaped the nation, state or the towns and cities we live in. Often, that history is full of dates, stories and well-known names.Of cours
The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Marketing Association is making waves in the region, aiming to revolutionize the way marketing professionals connect, learn, and grow. As a non-profit organization, their dedication to education,
The Mansion Concerts take place on Front Street in Harrisburg at the Manor on Front. It's a listening-room-style concert series that aims to provide great sound, great performances and a great experience for its patrons. Guitarist Trevor Gordon
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