2009-11-27

Day of Listening

National Day of Listening....Today, Patty Satalia talks with Donald Ford, a friend and neighbor for 25 years. He has been married to his wife, Carol, for 61 years. Patty says she is inspired by their loving relationship. Carol was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease about eight years ago. When Carol can’t fall asleep, Don reads her the letters.

2009-11-25

Day of Listening: Jay Berger

Our series for the National Day of Listening continues as WPSU’s Cynthia Berger interviews her father, Jay Berger, 83. He’s a law-abiding pillar of his community now . . . but in his youth he had some adventures that surprised his daughter.

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About the numbers racket in the 1940s in Pennsylvania

A PBS timeline of “marijuana in the United States.”

2009-11-24

Day of Listening: Emily Perry

Today, WPSU’s Lindsey Whissel talks with her colleague and friend, Emily Perry. Co-workers often talk about their families and backgrounds. Lindsey was surprised to learn what an exotic childhood Emily had.

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Emily talks about her father’s experiences coming to the US at age 16 and about how her parents met.

2009-11-24

Hospitals Make Changes to Keep Afloat

People often take it for granted that hospitals will be there when they need them. What they forget is hospitals are businesses and the weak economy affects them too. WPSU’s Emily Reddy reports on Central Pennsylvania hospitals that are making changes to stay afloat.

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Lock Haven Hospital’s Website

Hospital Report from the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council

2009-11-17

Women’s Safety

Are Women Safe in Centre County? That’s the title of a recent article that appears in Voices of Central PA, a monthly non-profit newspaper. WPSU’s Lindsey Whissel talks with Suzan Erem, author of the article and managing editor of Voices about what her research revealed.

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Voices of Central PA

Centre County Women’s Resource Center

http://www.sa.psu.edu/caps/

2009-11-17

Report from the “Gas Summit”

This week Penn State hosts the “Pennsylvania Natural Gas Summit,” a conference addressing drilling for gas in the Marcellus Shale. WPSU’s Cynthia Berger was there and reports on water resources issues.

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The Pennsylvania Natural Gas Summit

The DuBois Courier-Express looks at water issues related to gas drilling

2009-11-13

Folk Fest Features Music from Landmark Anthology

A local musician has launched a music festival to honor the work of the eclectic archivist, Harry Smith. Smith’s anthology of folk songs from the 1920s and 30s was adapted by many famous performers from the 1960s and 70s. WPSU folk host Mel De Young reports.

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About the Harry Smith Festival in Millheim

The offbeat career of Harry Smith

NPR reports on Harry Smith

2009-11-13

Iraq Diaries: Back from Iraq

Sergeant Matt Nedrow of the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 56th Stryker Brigade recently returned from Iraq. He talks about what it’s like to be home.

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The military describes the reintegration process

Additional support for vets is available from NGOs

A state grant is helping returning vets get jobs in PA

2009-11-11

Veterans Day 2009

November 11th is Veterans Day—also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day or Remembrance Day. WPSU’s Patty Satalia talks to CPT Ryan Quinn of the Pennsylvania National Guard about the sacrifices made by our “citizen soldiers.

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State Family Program Office, Pennsylvania National Guard

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

2009-11-11

A Penn State Professor Talks About Coal

Penn State University Park gets most of its heat from a coal plant on campus. Students will rally today in front of the coal plant, asking for a switch to cleaner energy sources. Professor Brent Yarnal will speak at the rally about the impacts of coal use and about more environmental alternatives. WPSU’s Emily Reddy talks with him now.

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Brent Yarnal’s Web Page

2009-11-10

New Teachers Face a Tough Job Market

In Central Pennsylvania, college students who want to be teachers are looking for work in the worst job market since before they were born. Unemployment rates just hit 10.2 percent, the highest in 26 years. WPSU’s Emily Reddy reports.

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Report on the Impact of the Economy on Lifetime Income

Keystone Research Center Report on the Pennsylvania Economy

2009-11-06

Expedition to Paternoville

Deep in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, a fierce tribe gathers each fall to play ball games and worship at their massive temple. What’s it all about? Two anthropologists make an “Expedition to Paternoville.” CREDITS: You heard from Penn State students (and Paternoville denizens) Gregory Oddo, Jay Johnson, Erin Murphy, Jeff Lowe, and Alex Cohen. Margot Berger contributed to this report and supplied the photograph.

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The Paternoville Coordination Committee’s homepage

The New York Times reports that Paternoville gets a government

Paternoville on Facebook

2009-11-04

2009 Municipal Elections Results

Municipal elections took place yesterday across Pennsylvania. WPSU’s Cynthia Berger and Emily Reddy tell us about the results.

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Pennsylvania Department of State Elections Returns Web Page

2009-11-02

At the Polls: Superior and Commonwealth Court Races

When you go to the polls tomorrow, you’ll see three statewide races. Two of them, the Superior and Commonwealth Court races will give you a lot of candidates to choose from. WPSU’s Emily Reddy reports.

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PA Vote Smart Website

WPSU Story on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Race

2009-10-31

What They’re Wearing: Penn State Students Get Ready for Halloween

Student reporter Tina Wilson asks the popular question: What are you going to be for Halloween?

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PSU fraternities and sororities say, “Keep costumes in good taste.”

HalloweenMart’s “Top Five Costume Trends for 2009”

Party City’s top costume pix