Short digital stories highlighting the arts, culture, science and activities in central Pennsylvania and beyond.
"Moonstock" is a laid back, informal concert series organized by husband-wife couple and retired Penn State faculty Kyle Peck and Catherine Augustine, who built a stage in their backyard in Port Matilda.
5/24/23 | 6m 17s
Girls wrestling is the fastest growing high school sport in the country. In Pennsylvania, athletes, parents, coaches, and organizers have mobilized to increase opportunities for girls to participate in the sport.
5/12/23 | 8m 50s
Penn State alumnus Elijah Armstrong founded Equal Opportunities for Students and established the Heumann-Armstrong Award—a scholarship for students with disabilities, in the 6th grade or older, who have experienced and combated ableism in education.
5/11/23 | 4m 54s
Brothers reflect on an upbringing that, while wildly unorthodox, taught them life lessons on hard work, having a sense of humor, and the importance of family.
2/15/23 | 15m 6s
The Vuccolos are locally famous for their award-winning, self-proclaimed “outrageous” Christmas display. They break down what it takes to be an expert Christmas decorator.
12/15/22 | 5m 57s
“I'm dead serious 11 months a year. October is the one month I put it to the side to be silly.”
10/27/22 | 1m 3s
Founded in 1993, the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center provides a creative and cultural exploration hub. Learn more about the history and offerings of this Johnstown gem.
8/26/22 | 2m 27s
Penn State gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik made history as the first American to win a world title on pommel horse.
8/3/22 | 9m 21s
Penn State professors research newly discovered microbes capable of rapid removal of toxic metals in acidic environments.
6/27/22 | 5m 50s
Meet 50-year veteran volunteer Al Smith and learn about his work in the American Red Cross' Disaster Services.
3/17/22 | 2m 34s
Dr. Guy Bluford, an aerospace engineer, Penn State alumnus, and the first African American in space, attended a ceremony on October 8, 2021 to honor his achievements and unveil a building in his name.
2/18/22 | 1m 40s
Meet a local "catalyst" Mimi Barash Coppersmith in this segment from a recent conversation in the "Stronger Women Together" webinar series.
2/13/22 | 1m 52s
Dozens of runners take on the challenge of running 50 miles through Rothrock State Forest
1/7/22 | 2m 6s
Every year, the United Way Day of Caring brings people together to support non-profit organizations in their community.
11/26/21 | 1m 46s
In the 1920s, Dr. Edward Herber McCleery of Kane, Pennsylvania began what became a life-long mission of saving the Lobo Wolves from extinction.
9/8/21 | 3m 33s
Five state-of-the-art, fenced pickleball courts at the 677 W. Whitehall Rd. complex were made possible with support from the Louis E. Silvi Foundation and community donors.
7/31/21 | 2m 51s
Lydia and Gary Abdullah are longtime State College residents who met at Penn State in the early 1970s. They share their love story and what has made their marriage work for more than four decades.
7/24/21 | 12m 27s
Members of Penn State's theater organization put on its first live, in-person production in over a year.
7/9/21 | 3m 33s
Meet Emilie Jansma, the lady with the tootsie rolls. She shares her most personal, poignant, and inspiring insights & wisdom on life.
7/1/21 | 12m 23s
17 years in the making, Brood X Cicadas are emerging in parts of the United States, including central Pennsylvania.
6/25/21 | 2m 27s
Mary Lou Bennett shares her most personal, poignant, and inspiring insights & wisdom on life.
5/14/21 | 13m 41s
Learn about the Earth Week Birding Classic held from April 15 to 25, 2021.
5/5/21 | 2m 2s
Sizdeh Bedar is the 13th and final day of the Nowruz (New Year) celebration for many ethnicities in Iran and around the world. Learn more about this traditional holiday.
4/2/21 | 1m 26s
We spoke with Tim Butzler, a horticulture educator with Penn State Extension, about some tips for gardening in the winter.
1/15/21 | 3m 29s
This clip from HumIn Focus explores the history of Women's Suffrage in America.
12/4/20 | 5m 28s
Find out about more than a century of history that still exists today in historic Black churches in central Pennsylvania.
8/15/20 | 3m 25s
Bill Doan discusses his view of anxiety and how he channels often difficult feelings into creative and inspirational works for both community and family.
7/3/20 | 3m 11s
Here are five tips on how to manage stress and anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic.
6/19/20 | 3m 26s
Find out how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting an important aspect of maintaining your mental health: getting regular, good quality sleep.
6/12/20 | 2m 55s
Dr. Erika Saunders discusses feelings of isolation while social distancing and sheltering at home.
6/6/20 | 2m 39s
A new nationwide effort is helping graduating seniors feel the love while building new connections in and beyond their communities.
6/5/20 | 46s
We asked Lindsey Whissel Fenton five questions about WPSU's newest project: Speaking Grief.
6/2/20 | 9m 24s
Despite how different things feel right now, our WPSU radio team is still hard at work bringing families and communities in central Pennsylvania important programs.
6/2/20 | 45s
“People are starting to think a little more carefully about the food system and where their food is coming from.”
5/22/20 | 45s
WPSU producer Andy Grant recommends spending some of that extra free-time while social distancing by getting caught up on classic movies!
5/8/20 | 53s
To encourage "social distance walking," Courtney Whitmer encouraged her neighbors in State College to participate in The Teddy Bears and Rainbows scavenger hunt.
4/17/20 | 46s
Host Min Xian helps a grandfather get his ancestor’s pocket watch repaired so he can pass down the treasured family heirloom.
1/30/20 | 4m 12s
Get a glimpse into the light-filled celebration in this piece from “Our Town: Lewistown” from 2016.
1/20/20 | 2m 22s
A group of local writers gather in Brookville to listen and comment on each others stories and created a quarterly publication.
1/18/20 | 1m 19s
The Centre County Library and Historical Museum is getting help promoting literacy and libraries from a local viral sensation, Horatio the Cat.
1/10/20 | 2m 36s
David Costano tells us a little bit about a unique museum in downtown Coudersport, PA.
12/13/19 | 2m 29s
Around Lewistown, a happy Juniata Valley tradition includes a public art project featuring 5-foot tall Geese!
11/26/19 | 1m 55s
Penn State student Brandon Pelter examined the state of Pennsylvania's hunting industry and culture.
11/22/19 | 1m 17s
In honor of Veterans Day: Martin Grieco of State College, Pennsylvania discusses his military service experience during World War II.
11/11/19 | 52s
Luke Nosal talks about coming out as non-binary and what it means to live authentically.
11/7/19 | 3m 35s
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a scenic aerial tour of some of the Central Pennsylvania towns we visited as part of the Our Town series.
10/30/19 | 1m 43s
What do you know about LASERs? Test Your Knowledge in this Did You Know segment from Sci Tech Now.
10/26/19 | 1m 3s
Paddy Cotter created this story "Three Percent" last year as part of Penn State's The John Curley Center For Sports Journalism.
10/18/19 | 3m 22s
WPSU and Penn State Outreach planted trees last week for ClearWater Conservancy as part of its PNC Bank Day of Caring for Centre County United Way.
10/17/19 | 1m 37s
You can eat, drink and watch pumpkins fly through the air at the Howard Fire Company’s annual Pumpkin Chunkin Festival held every October.
10/3/19 | 4m 8s
We had a great year celebrating our Emmy® Aard win for Overall Station Excellence and taking it on the road to thank our supporters. THANK YOU!
9/27/19 | 1m 14s
Meet Martin Melville, a professional logger and competitive whistler.
9/6/19 | 2m 25s
Centre County hosted a candlelight remembrance on August 29 to honor those who died of a drug overdose.
9/6/19 | 1m 42s
The town of Lock Haven held its annual Jazz Festival August 16-17, 2019. Check out this segment from Our Town: Lock Haven!
9/6/19 | 2m 53s
We asked kids at Kids’ Day what their favorite PBS KIDS program is. Here’s what they answered!
8/23/19 | 1m 55s
On July 20, 2019, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first human moon landing.
7/19/19 | 2m 54s
On July 16, 2019 the NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium and Penn State honored the 50th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11!
7/19/19 | 58s
Time for a flashback… all the way to 1967 for the first Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts! WPSU was there! Were you?
7/11/19 | 1m 49s
The Everett Railroad train excursions gave folks an inside look at life on the home front during the 1940’s.
7/10/19 | 3m 22s
Coudersport will celebrate its second Eliot Ness Fest July 19-21, 2019. Take a look at last year’s festival in this segment from Our Town Coudersport.
7/9/19 | 3m 40s
Dr. Jennifer Delozier shares tips on how to avoid tick bites and what to do if you are bitten by a tick.
6/28/19 | 4m 24s
Thomas Paquette's landscape paintings have been featured in more than 50 solo exhibitions in museums and prominent galleries in cities around the country.
6/24/19 | 3m 15s
Did you know that bike riding is the most efficient muscle-powered form of travel?
6/6/19 | 53s
Learn more about the Memorial Day celebration in Boalsburg in this clip from the Our Town series.
5/24/19 | 2m 42s
On Tuesday, May 21, voters in the 12th district will choose a new representative in the U.S. House in a special election.
5/17/19 | 46s
Quilts of Valor Foundation was started by a lady in Delaware, Kathy Roberts, in 2003.
5/10/19 | 3m 1s
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Fred Rogers's appeal to Congress that stopped a proposal to cut federal funding for public media.
5/1/19 | 1m 42s
"Getting to know an area and how it changes through the seasons is probably the most exciting part of birdwatching."
4/26/19 | 4m 25s
More than 30,000 people took part in the Boston Marathon this year! Ever wonder how many miles you have to run to prepare for a marathon?
4/15/19 | 1m 37s
“The drum is the heartbeat of the Indian people. You can feel it in your feet and it moves through your body and you can just feel it in your soul.”
4/3/19 | 3m 52s
Over three hundred alpacas gathered in Centre Hall in March for an annual showcase hosted by the Pennsylvania Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association.
3/29/19 | 1m 36s
Did you know that as our bodies develop, we would have in total 206 bones by adulthood? Learn more about the bones in your body in this short clip by WPSU Digital Studios!
3/28/19 | 48s
Here are 10 reasons to become a member at WPSU! Learn more at wpsu.org/donate.
3/14/19 | 1:01
Today we celebrate women from all around the globe! Learn about some of these phenomenal women in Pennsylvania.
3/8/19 | 1:32
“Black History Month is important to me because it allows us to celebrate black lives and I think it should be more than just a month.”
2/28/19 | 2:19
On Valentine’s Day we celebrate love in many forms. What does love look like to you?
2/21/19 | 2m 21s
WPSU talks to Quichen Fan and Zheng Xing from the Chinese Students and Scholars Association at Penn State about Lunar New Year!
2/7/19 | 1m 21s
WPSU's Carolyn Donaldson talks to Pickleball Czar Bo Barrow to learn what is Pickleball?
1/28/19 | 2m 52s
From our archive: On Jan. 21. 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech at Penn State. As we celebrate Dr. King's life, let us remember his vision of equality, opportunity, and justice for all.
1/21/19 | 33s
WPSU’s Beth Bamford talked to kids in the neighborhood to find out what they loved most about the snow! What do YOU enjoy most about the snow?
1/10/19 | 1m
On Veterans Day, Wynn Brown was gifted some letters about a soldier from Kane, Pennsylvania who fought and died in World War I.
12/21/18 | 3m 42s
See the beautiful lights displayed at the Winter Celebration at the Arboretum at Penn State. WPSU’s Alex Rabb walks us through the event.
12/20/18 | 55s
The Open Seat event held in State College in December brings people together through local food. Learn more.
12/20/18 | 2m 32s
WPSU's Cole Cullen finds motivation in running as he walks us through the 34th Annual Nittany Valley Half-Marathon.
12/10/18 | 59s
Chabad of Penn State celebrated the fourth night of Chanukah tonight by lighting a 12-foot menorah outside of Penn State’s Old Main building.
12/5/18 | 1m
Take a look at the YMCA of Centre County's Polar Bear Plunge that was held in December at Black Moshannon State Park.
12/3/18 | 59s
In welcoming the start of the hunting season, WPSU’s Cassie Caldwell spends a day learning about hunting with her favorite hunter.
11/21/18 | 2m 35s
Curious families came together to solve a mystery at Eventapalooza!
11/16/18 | 2m 45s
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes here at WPSU? See what we were up to during election night!
11/8/18 | 48s
Redistricting in Pennsylvania means your congressional district might have changed.
11/5/18 | 1m 19s
Are you underwhelmed with the foliage colors this year too? Watch this video to understand why the fall colors in Central Pennsylvania were not as impressive this year!
10/29/18 | 2m 34s
The very first Internet message was sent between UCLA and the Stanford Research Institute in 1969.
10/27/18 | 1m 15s
Telling the stories of researchers, their studies, and how their work impacts you and the world you live in.
Stargazing tips, insights and more for beginning and veteran astronomers and anyone curious about the Wonders of the Night Sky.
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