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WPSU is traveling to towns across central and northern Pennsylvania to collect oral history recordings. In March, we stopped in Huntingdon. Robert Wagoner talks with his former student Sarah Worley. They talk about Wagoner’s years of teaching and his close encounter with medieval Russian icons.

WPSU is traveling to towns across central and northern Pennsylvania to collect oral history recordings. In March, we stopped in Huntingdon. Eugene Goshorn talks with his wife Alberta Goshorn. They talk about Goshorn’s childhood memories with his grandfather, who died of silicosis after years of working in a local brickyard.

Can you imagine being one of the last people to speak your language? High schooler Sophia Fricke reviews The Last Speakers by K. David Harrison.

Since 1938, the American Library Association has awarded a Caldecott Medal to the year’s best American picture book for children. This year, Penn State’s Steven Herb chaired the committee that reviewed more than 1,200 books to select this year’s winner, a wordless picture book titled “A Ball for Daisy.” WPSU’s Patty Satalia picks up the story at one of Penn…

I believe that a woman’s place is in the home. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not suggesting that women shouldn’t work or that men shouldn’t help out around the house. But I believe that the woman is the one who makes the house a home. No matter how humble or how grand, it’s the feminine touch that makes the…

WPSU’s Patty Satalia CONTINUES her conversation with Penn State alum, Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, the interim executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania. Her new book is The Sex-Wise Parent: The Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Child, Strengthening Your Family, and Talking to Kids about Sex, Abuse and Bullying.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Having the “sex talk” with your kids doesn’t have to be a scary or awkward event and could save them from serious harm. WPSU’s Patty Satalia talks with Penn State alum, Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, the interim executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania. Her new book is The Sex-Wise Parent: The Parent’s Guide to…

Since January, Penn State students have worked with members of the State College community to complete the town’s newest mural. The Colors of Music community mural will be installed on the side of Jezebel’s Boutique, near the intersection of Garner Street and College Avenue. Student intern Rosemary Santarelli reports.

Susan Vreeland’s latest novel, Clara and Mr. Tiffany, is this year’s selection for One Book Bradford, a community reading event. As part of the event, Vreeland will visit the Pitt Bradford campus on Tuesday, May 1st at 7:30 pm.

The winner of WPSU’s annual “Art for the Airwaves” contest this spring is Alyson Leach of Galeton, Pennsylvania. WPSU’s Kristine Allen paid a visit to the town where Leach has a home, gallery and studio – and plenty of local great scenery to paint.

Tuesday, April 24th is primary day in Pennsylvania. In Rush Township, Centre County, voters will decide whether a commission should be formed to study the question of adopting a home rule charter in the township. WPSU’s Kristine Allen explains the effort began with concerns over Marcellus Shale gas wells.

Welcome to Joe Paterno in his own words. I’m Steve Jones. For 32 years I covered and worked around Joe Paterno including 20 seasons on the Penn State Sports Network…the last 12 seasons as the play-by-play announcer. What you are about hear are personal interviews and press conferences I saved over the years as well as play-by-play of his greatest…

In June of 2009, I went with my family to Key Largo, Florida for a vacation. We headed out into the emerald waves nearby to go SCUBA diving. As we skimmed across the choppy water, I felt a mix of emotions. I was excited to try SCUBA diving for the first time, nervous to put my skills to the test,…

Next Tuesday, residents of five states – including Pennsylvania – will head to the polls to cast their primary votes. WPSU’s Emily Reddy talked with Ken Rudin about the races. Rudin is NPR’s “Political Junkie.”

Ever since it became an elected position in 1980, Pennsylvania’s attorney general has always been a Republican. David Freed is hoping that doesn’t change. The Cumberland County District Attorney is the GOP’s candidate for the state’s top law enforcement officer. Freed spoke to Pennsylvania Public Radio’s Mary Wilson about why he’s qualified for the job, and what his priorities would…