Historians examine the final 48 hours of three of the most famous battles in history: Dunkirk, Somme, and Waterloo.
Mondays, January 30 - February 13, at 9:00 p.m.
This four-part series hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. chronicles the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people beyond the reach of the “White gaze.”
Fridays, February 3 - February 10, at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
At Andersen’s Seaside Hotel by the North Sea dunes, meet the chambermaid Fie, the merchant’s daughter Amanda, and the local fisherman Morten, whose fates are intertwined, as they seek to emancipate themselves from the plans other people have made on their behalf. From Walter Presents, in Danish with English subtitles.
Season 9 now available on Passport
Wade into the rich soil of Pahokee, Florida, a town on the banks of Lake Okeechobee. Beyond its football legacy, including sending over a dozen players to the NFL, the fiercely self-determined community tells their stories of Black achievement and resilience in the face of tragic storms and personal trauma.
Monday, February 6, at 10:00 p.m.
WPSU is thrilled to bring back the annual Connoisseur’s Dinner and Auction for its 31st year. Our location has changed, but the dinner remains the only event of its kind in Happy Valley. Leading this year’s immersive culinary experience will be James Beard Award Winner and winner of Iron Chef America, Chef Jose Garces. Continue »
Saturday, February 11, at 6:00 p.m. at The Graduate State College Hotel
Pennsylvania and its citizens have a long history of innovation and creativity. The Slinky, Jeep, cheesesteaks, the Ferris wheel, the polio vaccine, revolving doors and movie theaters are just a few things that came from Pennsylvania. Continue »
World Kitchen host Tamra Fatemi-Badi demonstrates three of her favorite Biscotti recipes. Continue »
Adaptive reuse is the term given to the repurposing of old buildings, and many of the buildings we use today are serving a very different purpose than originally intended. But repurposing a structure is not always easy. Continue »
WPSU is doing stories on how inflation is affecting Pennsylvanians, and we want to hear your story. The cost of everything has gone up, from the price of groceries to gasoline to heat for your house. How is that affecting you? Are you cutting back? Searching for deals? Saving less? Continue »
Terry Watson shares how his family history inspired him to address injustice in his community. Continue »
All across Pennsylvania thousands of citizens are volunteering to protect our lives and property. In fact, more than 97% of all firefighters in the commonwealth are volunteers. Such service organizations even predate the U.S. Constitution. Continue »
Fire trucks were an unforgettable part of Rick James’ childhood. James is now the historian of the fire company and now has a collection of about 35 fire trucks dating back to 1923. Continue »
Join WPSU virtually as we watch AND play! Get a sneak peek before the latest PBS KIDS show officially launches and extend the learning with playful activities. Continue »
Saturday, January 28, from 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Share your poetry with WPSU for our first-ever Poetry Writing Contest! We are excited to read poetry from students across Central PA in grades Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Continue »
Submit by Tuesday, February 28
Why is Altoona known as “Railroad City”? The answer can be found at the Railroaders Memorial Museum, located in Altoona. This home for railfans is where a new project is underway to bring back a legendary locomotive…the K4. Continue »
WPSU News Roundup features our local journalism and curated state and national news. We’ll send a weekly email – along with occasional breaking stories – to help you stay informed. The results of a recent survey show that our audience wants more local news, and we want to bring it right to your inbox. Continue »
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