A Hollywood Classic and a Homegrown Thriller: The Stories Behind Girl, Interrupted and Fiend
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A Hollywood Classic and a Homegrown Thriller: The Stories Behind Girl, Interrupted and Fiend
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Imaginary Friends and Pennsylvania Farmland
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Passing Through: Migration, Creativity, and the Beauty of Letting Go
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Turning Teen Ideas into Reality with Side Hustle School
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The Spark Weekly | October 18th | WITF's Newsroom Recaps PA-10 Debate
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PA-10 Debate Analysis and Building Affordable Housing in Harrisburg
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Fall Gardening Tips with Erica Jo Shaffer & the Dark Fairy-Tale World of Jonathan Edward Durham’s Winterset Hollow
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Diary of a Bestseller: Jeff Kinney on 21 Books and a Worldwide Following
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Building Hershey’s Dream & Celebrating John Coltrane’s Legacy
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The Human Impact of Conservation and Cancer Research
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The Spark Weekly | October 11 | The Governor's Race Recap
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The Race for Governor and The International Ballet Academy
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The Afterlife and Life After Prison: Death, Dissection, and the Challenges of Life After Jail
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Keeping Lincoln’s Legacy Alive, Growing Conservation Leaders
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Bold Ideas, Big Emotions: Shark Tank & Murder the Page
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Carrie Wissler-Thomas' Legacy of Leadership and Art; and the Fight for Birth Control Access
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The Spark Weekly | October 4 | The End of the Penny
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Autumn Gardens & Hidden Histories Through Art
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Lancaster Symphony at 80 and the End of the Penny
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The Velveteen Rabbit, Young Artists & Revolutionary Dining
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Shakespeare, History & Culture in Central PA
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What Unites America? Past and Present Stories
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The Spark Weekly | September 27 | Leaving Silicon Valley and The Science of Hearing
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Building Central Pennsylvania’s Film Industry
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Lancaster History and the Power of Cultural Wellness
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Prostate Cancer Advocacy & Cochlear Implant Breakthroughs
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Finding Your Next Act at Every Stage of Life
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The Power of Culture, Rock and Roll; and Belonging
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The Spark Weekly | September 20 | Soaring Through the Skies and The Paddlefish Campaign
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Weathering Storms and Preserving PA History
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Paddlefish, Art & Community Impact in Pennsylvania
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Soaring High and Giving Hope: Flight, Community, and Purpose
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Building Stronger Communities, Defying the Odds
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Remembering 9/11 Through the Eyes of American Citizens
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The Spark Weekly | Come from Away and The State of Youth Voting in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania's Young Voters and Real-World Math
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9/11 Stories of Courage, Kindness, and Remembrance
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The Spark Re-Airs: The Dangers of Kratom and The South-Central PA Accessible Adventure Guidebook
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Technology, Health, and Overcoming Obstacles with Dillon Strause
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The Spark Weekly | September 6 | City Tavern and Bucks County, USA
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Growing Up Digital: AI, ADHD, and Resilience
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Connecting Communities Through Stories and Food
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Beyond the Divide: Historic Leadership at PHRC and Lessons from Bucks County
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Remembering Dolly Parton’s Enduring Legacy and The Power of Music
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The Spark Weekly | August 29 | WWII Memories & Dolly’s Legacy
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A WWII Family History and the UPMC Carlisle Wheelchair Wash
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Exploring Accessible Trails and School Readiness
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John Harris Jr. and Fall Horticulture: Exploring Local History and Autumn Gardening
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Bridging Divides and Protecting Urban Wildlife
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8/21 The Spark Travels to Harrisburg's Back-to-School Extravaganza
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The Spark Weekly | August 23 | Serving Veterans and People in Crisis
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8/20 Connecting Communities, From Global Aid to Reptiles
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8/19 The Power of Storytelling at Every Age
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8/18 Veterans, Bread, and the Power of Community
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How Community Giving Strengthens Lives - Moms on The Move and The Hazel I. Jackson Foundation
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How Entrepreneurs Are Creating Lasting Change
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Meeting the Hikers of the Appalachian Trail: Stories from the Swatara Trail
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The Spark Weekly | August 16 | Tourism in PA and The Dangers of Kratom
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Kratom Concerns in Central PA
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PeaceFest 2026 and a New Era for Harrisburg Opera
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How Communities Learn, Work, and Stay Informed
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Pennsylvania's Summer Success and Antique Treasure
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Strait Planetarium, Pennsylvania Stargazing, Dark Skies & How ZeroEyes AI Detects Firearms to Help Prevent Violence
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The Spark Weekly | August 9 | The War They Won and 3 Environmentalist's Awarded for Efforts
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From Susquehanna Trails to Plastic-Free Initiatives, Local Events Showcase Community Stewardship
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From Friday Night Lights to Lights in the Sky: Stories of Resilience and the Future of Celebration
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Preserving the Voices of World War II
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The Road to Esports Nationals and the State of Pennsylvania's Waters
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Welcome to PENCILvania: Exploring Handcrafted Pencils, Sustainable Creativity and The Whiskey Rebellion
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The Spark Weekly | August 2nd | Crossing the English Channel and 50 Years of Sight and Sound
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Celebrating 50 Years of Sight & Sound and a Landmark Weekend in Mt. Gretna
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Hidden History of Pennsylvania: Harris Interlocking Tower and The Poison Rings of Philly
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Mechanicsburg Woman Swims the English Channel for a Second Time, Plus Insights into Lifeguard Training
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Tick Season Returns and the Pride of the Susquehanna Sets Sail
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History and Mystery: New Books Murder at University Park and Native Americans and Pennsylvania
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The Spark Weekly | July 26 | The Northern Harrier Project and What to Know About Allergies
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How a Changing Climate is Affecting Our Gardens, Plus Analysis of Trump's July 16th Address
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Understanding Allergies and Rediscovering Joy Through Adult Camps
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Northern Harrier Conservation & Sweet Maple's Genre-Blending Sound
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Advancing Maternity Care and Pioneering Undergraduate AI Research in Pennsylvania
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Tarot on Trial, Ice Cream Trails & Energy Saving Tips for Summer
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The Spark Weekly | July 19 | Remembering 9/11 at 25 and Exploring the Stories That Connect Us
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New Reads: Exploring Our Friend the Hedgehog and We Are All Americans
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Understanding ADA Access at Amusement Parks and the Inspiration Behind Pennsylvania Leaders of Color in America 250
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Taij and Reign Lemonade, Freedom Fuel Gas Prices, and a PBS Finding Your Roots Update.
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The Next Generation and the Art of Finding Common Ground
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Understanding Belief, Misinformation, and the Power of Public Support Through Education
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The Spark Weekly | July 12 | Democracy In Action with Braver Angels and Quill-adelphia
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From the Constitution to Comfort Food: Celebrating History, Community and Soul
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The Spark Weekly | Spark Travels to the York County History Center for Documentary Screening
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Experts Reflect on ‘The Journey That Changed America’ Following After Ike Screening in York
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River City Stories Comes to Fringe Festival as Gettysburg Foundation Explores Independence Celebration
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A Look at Homelessness in Pennsylvania
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How Pennsylvania Is Recognizing Men’s Mental Health Month This June
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The Spark Weekly | June 28 | Pa Trails and Gun Violence with Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis
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Introducing Susquehanna Scout + Gardening Tips with Erica Jo Shaffer
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Protecting Pennsylvania: Violence Prevention with Lt. Governor Davis and Event Readiness with PA's Doctors
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Exploring Pennsylvania’s Natural Wonders and the Healing Power of Community & Music
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The Spark Asks: Can We Break Kids’ Screen Time Habits?
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Juneteenth in Central Pennsylvania: Stories from the Commonwealth
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The Spark Weekly | June 21 | Paul Miller's Law and Jawon Chisholm on Mental Health
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Pennsylvania Prepares: New Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect
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Staying Strong with Jawon Chisholm & Weaving Community Connections
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Beyond the Binary: Gender Diversity in the Ancient World & a Civil Rights Legacy Rediscovered
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Power, Progress & Celebration: The Big Boy 4014 Arrival and JuneteenthHBG
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A Thrill of a Lifetime: Central Pennsylvania's Amusement Parks
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The Spark Weekly | June 14 | Ben Gallaher and Braver Angels
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From Caramels to Chocolate: Milton Hershey’s Sweet Turning Point
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Tradition, Taste, and Talking Across Divides
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From Trails to Trends: PA's Outdoor Industry & The 2026 Kids Count Data Book
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Central Pennsylvania Voices: Mom’s Agenda & Ben Gallaher
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Adventure and Connection in Pennsylvania’s Wild Spaces
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The Spark Weekly | June 7 | New Celiac Clinic in Pa. + The Impact Race Has On Infrastructure
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Preserving the Story of The Underground Railroad While Rethinking America’s Infrastructure
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Courage, Comedy, and Staying Safe This Summer
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Living Art and Lifelong Care: Bonsai to Celiac
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Rethinking Cannabis
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Summer Sweets, and Seasonal Fruit
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The Spark Weekly | May 31 | Broadband Access and Union Canal Tunnel
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Connectivity and Communication in Rural PA
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Barns & Blueprints: PA’s Past Meets Future Minds
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Memorial Day episode shares veterans’ stories of service and sacrifice
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From Canal Tunnels to Navy Weeks: Stories of Service
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Early American Education and Memorial Day Roots
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The Spark Weekly | May 24th | A Changing Climate in Gardens and Newsrooms
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Saving History: Gutelius House & Ragamuffin Hall
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Pa. 10th Race & the Disappearing Local Newsroom
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Shakespeare Reimagined & LGBTQ+ History on View: Lancaster’s bold Henry IV and a new exhibit on identity, resilience.
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Songwriters & Shifting Seasons: Music Meets Climate
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Card Smarts & Kind Hearts: Credit Card Fraud Tips and Tricks and The Grandma Stand
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The Spark Weekly | May 17th | Brain Health and The Preschool Report
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In Pennsylvania: Honoring Black Women’s Lives and Lifting Families Navigating Autism
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Early Childhood in PA: Poverty, Preschool & Solutions
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The Power of Memory: Zion Hill Cemetery & Alzheimer’s Brain Health
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Data Centers and Animal Advocacy: Two Futures for Rural Pennsylvania
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From Playhouse to Playbook: PA Arts & Football
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The Spark Weekly | May 10th | Pennsylvania Innocence Project and The Big 33 Football Classic
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Rethinking Roads and the “Bikini Body” Myth
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Pa’s Underground Park & the Future of Skilled Trades
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Central Pa. dining trends and a push for recorded interrogations.
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From the Greenbelt to the Galaxy: The 2026 Tour de Belt and The Star Wars Collecting Society
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What’s New in Pennsylvania: Health, Civics, and Community
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The Spark Weekly | May 3 | Law Day and PFAS
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Law Day and Structural Concerns in PA Immigration Enforcement
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Creative Reuse & PFAS: Rethinking Waste in PA
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From Central PA Classrooms to the Airwaves: Youth gardening programs and an award‑winning podcast
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Learning Across Languages and History
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Wellness Then and Now: The History of Yoga and a New Netflix Documentary: The Plastic Detox
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The Spark Weekly | April 26 | Earth Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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Tracing American Identity Through Art and War
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From Local Action to Giant Joy: Earth Day in Pa. and a Very Big Duck
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Building Safer Communities Through Awareness and Care - Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Someone To Tell It To.
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Pennsylvania Stories of Culture and History | Gettysburg and Philly Jazz Month
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World Heritage Day & Prom Safety: History Meets Prevention
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The Spark Weekly | April 19 | MADD's Promposal and The Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Legal Battle
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Saving Native Plants and Reviving a Historic Theater: Bowman's Hill Wildflower Reserve and Hershey Theatre
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Learning Together in a Changing Public Media Landscape | Pennon Education and A Federal Judge's 1A Ruling
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Organ Donation, The Adams County Blossom Belt and Tax Season
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Protecting Waterways, Empowering Young Musicians | Lower Susquehanna Riverkeepers and The DownBeat Foundation
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How It Works: Navigating AI Hiring and Spring Cleaning
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The Spark Weekly | April 10 | Cloth of the Nation and The Summer Haters Club
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Community Arts and the Case for Summer SAD
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Purpose and Performance: Cloth of the Nation and The Greatest Show on Earth
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Keystone Curious | A New Podcast by Susquenita High School and 4th Grade Students
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Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement, Legal Protections, and How to Prepare
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The Spark Travels to Penn State Harrisburg with Braver Angels: Skills for Disagreeing Better
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The Spark Weekly | April 5 | Wildfires and Hemp Fiber
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From Generational Market Leadership to Industrial Innovation: How the West Shore Farmers Market and Pennsylvania’s Hemp Revival Reflect a Growing Sustainable Future
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Match Madness & Women in the Judiciary: Championing Community Health and Judicial Leadership in PA
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Honoring Kevlar’s Creator and Preparing for Wildfire Season: A Deep Dive into Innovation and Safety
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From Rising Facility Fees to Women’s Health and the Arts: This Week’s Stories from Central PA
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The Spark Weekly | March 29 | Keystone Markers and Fred Rogers
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Igniting PA Baseball with the Fightin Phils, Stormers, Revolution & Senators
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Honoring Enslaved Lives in Lancaster & Preserving Ancient Falconry Traditions: Education, History, and Stewardship in Focus
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Preserving Pennsylvania’s Past While Building Its Future: Keystone Markers and New Women’s Sports Take the Spotlight
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Honoring Heritage and Heart: Irish‑American Trailblazers and the Enduring Legacy of Fred Rogers
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York Students Lead Anti‑ICE Walkouts as Spring Weather and Seasonal Insights Take Center Stage
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The Spark Weekly | March 22 | Marian Anderson and The Gettysburg Film Festival
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Culture, Community, and Craftsmanship: Pennsylvania Stories That Matter
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From Music Icons to Medical Milestones: Marian Anderson and Pa.'s Oldest Hospital
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AACA Museum Honors Auto History as The Peace Corps Celebrates Service and Global Initiatives
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PA Farm Roots and New Poll Reveal 2026 Voter Mood
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PA Stories of Conflict, Community, and a Slice of Comfort
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The Spark Weekly | March 15th | Johnny Appleseed and a Lost American Colony.
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Music Milestones, Tax Guidance & Historic Discovery
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PA’s Language Gap and Johnny Appleseed’s Impact.
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Thrive Housing and Operation Warm Hearts Expand Support for Harrisburg Residents Facing Homelessness
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Downtown Harrisburg’s Future and Pennsylvania’s Cultural Story: What Revitalization and Heritage Reveal
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The Spark Weekly | March 8th | Cursive Reemerges in Pa. Schools and Highlighting Women of Excellence.
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Women of Excellence & The Work of Bridging Divides
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From Home Design Trends to Housing Recovery Solutions: PA Home + Garden Show and M28 Ministry’s Esther’s House Drive Community Focus
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Care, Cultivation, and Changing Industries: Two Paths Shaping Pennsylvania’s Future
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From Ephraim Slaughter to Cursive Literacy: Preserving Black History and the Skills to Understand It
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Community, Accountability, and Information: ICE Partnerships and Public Broadcasting’s Next Chapter
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The Spark Weekly | March 1st | Teaching Media Literacy and Reimagining Public Broadcasting
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Growing Smarter: Spring Gardening Advice and a Deep Dive into How Teens Analyze Media Bias
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Protein Hype or Healthy Habit, Heart Health Insights, and Girl Scouts Who Lead.
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Protecting Pennsylvania’s Trails—and Women’s Health: Scott Farm Land Swap & Fallopian Tube Cancer Awareness
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Inside Encore! Home School Productions: Celebrating Student Creativity and the Women Leading Seussical to Life
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Mayor Williams–City Council Rift Deepens; Broad Street Market Tops 2026 Preservation Priority List
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The Spark Weekly | Feb. 22 | Electronic Waste and Fair Housing in Pa.
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Fair Housing Gaps in Pennsylvania and Early Detection for Prostate Cancer: What Communities Need to Know
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How to Reduce Electronic Waste — Plus the Medieval Couples Who Redefined Love and Tragedy
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CHD Survivor’s Lifelong Fight for Repair — and the Double Standard That Lets Men “Fangirl” Over Sports While Women Get Mocked for Their Passions.
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From Invention to Inspiration: William Chester Ruth’s Legacy; Donegal Performing Arts’ Next Generation
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Berks County ICE Controversy, Spring Prep Tips, and a New Take on ‘Blue Juniata'
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The Spark Weekly 2.15.2026: The Declaration of Independence at 250 and Building the Future of Local Journalism
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How the League of Women Voters Shaped Democracy; and Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Still Saves Lives
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How Colleges Are Preparing Students for an AI Future + What the LNP/LancasterOnline Transition Means for Local News
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Inside Lincoln Caverns’ Hidden History + VisionCorps’ 100 Years of Service
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Recovering Forgotten Stories: Lancaster’s African American History and the Declaration of Independence at 250
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The Spark Weekly 2/5/2026: Artist Dionn Reneé and The Story of Cloe
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Shapiro’s 2026 Budget, ICE and Constitutional Rights, and Why America Needs Courageous Citizenship
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How to Live Abundantly, Prepare for Winter Storms, and Protect Women’s Health: Insights on Mindset, Weather, and Cervical Cancer Prevention
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Hidden Lives, Recovered Histories: Renate Wildermuth and the Story of Cloe
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Earth’s Echoes, Women’s Power: Two Stories of Sound and Strength
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Forgotten Patriots & Weather Prophets: Pennsylvania Stories That Endure
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The Spark Weekly | 2.1.26: Social Isolation and Conversations About Race
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News from the Commonwealth, Stories from the Yard
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Scanning Prices, Measuring Belonging: A Look at PA Consumers and Communities
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Nature’s Surprises: The Coudersport Ice Mine and Morris Arboretum
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Evolution, Identity, and the Spaces We Create
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The Spark Weekly | Trailblazers in Pennsylvania: Horseshoe Curve and The Rise of The Internet.
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Lost Mail, Late Budgets, and the Legacy of Mt. Tabor
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Growing Things: In the Garden and Online
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From Railroads to Renaissance: How PA Built and Rebuilt Its Creative Identity
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Past, Present, and the Pictures We Make: Celebrating Harrisburg’s Artistic Story
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The Spark Weekly: The 2026 Farm Show
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From Hidden Harm to Hidden Meanings: Journalist Roundtable and The Dark History of Nursery Rhymes
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Milk, Management, and Mitigating Disease: Conversations in PA Agriculture
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The Spark Takes on The 2026 Farm Show
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On the Air & At the Altar: Stories of Craft, Change, and Conversation
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The Spark of Creation and the Power of Advocacy: Kells Wood and Maureen Powers.
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The Spark Weekly 1.11.2026: Film, America 250, Anxieties of the Atomic Age and Dry January
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Justice, Faith, and the Fight to Move Forward
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Film, America 250, and The Anxieties of the Atomic Age.
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Breaking Barriers & Bobbling Heads
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Street Corner Talking: Kim Simmonds’ Blues Legacy, and Building Pathways for Veterans in Healthcare
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Awareness and Recovery: Understanding Human Trafficking and the Rise of Dry January
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In Memory of Lenwood Sloan (Re-Broadcast) and Braver Angels
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Voter Data, Democracy, and Pennsylvania’s Past: Power, Privacy, and the People in Between
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The Spark Weekly Holiday Edition: Kwanzaa Celebrations and Church Choirs in Pa.
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Milestones & Music: A New Mayor and the Sounds of Christmas
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Healing, Heritage, and Community Impact: From Schreiber’s 90-Year Legacy to Celebrating Kwanzaa at the Penn Museum
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The Spark Weekly 12.21.2025: How Cash Support Can Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Pa. and Moravian Star History Shines Light on Pennsylvania Holiday Tradition
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A Year in Review with Pennsylvania Journalists, and What to Know About Crohn’s Disease.
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Breaking Barriers & Building Futures: Special Olympian Loretta Claiborne and New Interim President and CEO of Pennon Tom Baldridge
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Food, Freedom, and Fighting Back: The Philly Joy Bank and The Serpent's Key Shoppe
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Hidden Histories & Hometown Legacies
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Seatbelts Everyone! The Magic School Bus, Kids’ Learning & What’s on the Shelves This Season
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The Spark Weekly 12.14.2025: World Record Pickleball Game and Comets, Christmas, and the Cosmos.
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Beyond the Headlines: Political Transparency, the Economy & HIV Care in Pennsylvania
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Local Pickleball Players Smash World Record With 48-Hour Marathon Match
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Signs in the Sky & Seasons on Earth: Winter Legends, Meteors, and the Magic of December Nature
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Myth Busting Smoking. Plus, Dan Tomaso Talks All Things Weather.
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Holiday Magic, Honor Roll Highlights & America 250: A Celebration Across Pennsylvania
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The Spark Weekly 12.07.2025: Journalist Roundtable and Holiday Book Recommendations.
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Tips for Navigating Hard Conversations During the Holidays; Plus, The Weekly Journalist Roundtable.
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Breakthrough Migraine Study in Lancaster; Plus, Gettysburg's Mayor-Elect.
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Philadelphia Mom Freed From Probation in Time for Thanksgiving and a Look into the Secret Lives of Chickens
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Holiday Book Picks and a Call for Equality: Local Experts Share Seasonal Reads as PA Faith Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Pass LGBTQ+ Protections.
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The Spark Weekly 11.30.25: elf The Musical and Epilepsy Awareness Month
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How Dan Tomaso and Asia Tabb Stole Christmas. Plus, Public Health Updates.
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Lancaster Artist Jesse Krimes on Art, Incarceration, and Transformation
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"Serving Together, Growing Together": The Story of Dale and Jan Hamby’s Military Marriage"
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