Short digital stories highlighting the arts, culture, science and activities in central Pennsylvania and beyond.
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
Look in the right place over the next few weeks and you may be able to see the comet Neowise with the naked eye. Happy stargazing!
7/31/20 | 2m 22s
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 | 4:12
Get a glimpse into the light-filled celebration in this piece from “Our Town: Lewistown” from 2016.
1/20/20 | 2:22
A group of local writers gather in Brookville to listen and comment on each others stories and created a quarterly publication.
1/18/20 | 1:19
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 | 2:36
David Costano tells us a little bit about a unique museum in downtown Coudersport, PA.
12/13/19 | 2:29
Around Lewistown, a happy Juniata Valley tradition includes a public art project featuring 5-foot tall Geese!
11/26/19 | 1:55
Penn State student Brandon Pelter examined the state of Pennsylvania's hunting industry and culture.
11/22/19 | 1:17
In honor of Veterans Day: Martin Grieco of State College, Pennsylvania discusses his military service experience during World War II.
11/11/19 | :52
Luke Nosal talks about coming out as non-binary and what it means to live authentically.
11/7/19 | 3:35
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 | 1:43
What do you know about LASERs? Test Your Knowledge in this Did You Know segment from Sci Tech Now.
10/26/19 | 1:03
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 | 3:22
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 | 1:37
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 | 4:08
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 | 1:14
Meet Martin Melville, a professional logger and competitive whistler.
9/6/19 | 2:25
Centre County hosted a candlelight remembrance on August 29 to honor those who died of a drug overdose.
9/6/19 | 1:42
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 | 2:53
We asked kids at Kids’ Day what their favorite PBS KIDS program is. Here’s what they answered!
8/23/19 | 1:55
On July 20, 2019, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first human moon landing.
7/19/19 | 2:54
A new podcast from WPSU shining a light on the workings of local government and the services that it provides with the taxes we all pay.
Houtzdale resident Frank Harchak shares his passion for digging up old outhouses.
World Kitchen is a free interactive cooking class presented on Zoom so that you can follow along to create the recipe with each guest chef.
Telling the stories of researchers, their studies, and how their work impacts you and the world you live in.
WiSci Files features local women with careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
METRONOME features local performing artists and groups from a variety of genres playing in their own environments throughout Central Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Makers features local artists showcasing their unique talent and creativity.
Science-U is a summer camp at Penn State University exploring every inch of the universe! View our hands-on guides and videos at Science-U @Home!
Learn about how location-based technologies and geospatial information influence nearly everything.
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