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A State-College area volunteer theater company is highlighting local creators with a short play showcase, all written by Pennsylvanians. Many of the plays have a comedic undertone.
Join us for The Local Groove Music Fest, Sunday, September 8 at Tussey Mountain in Boalsburg! See Central PA’s best bands, featuring artists showcased on The Local Groove, while you enjoy food and family fun.
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Two Centre County school districts have major building projects in the works — and plans to pay for them without significant tax increases or voter referendums. -
Although Gov. Shapiro won’t answer whether he would take the VP role if offered, that hasn't stopped Pa. Democrats from pushing for Harris to choose him. -
State lawmakers have passed and expanded tax credits aimed at making child care affordable. But business groups say more is needed to address a provider shortage. -
Join us July 25 for a free panel on what did — and didn’t — make it into Pennsylvania’s new budget. -
Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table. -
Penn Highlands State College says they had no explosion or power outage, debunking social media postPenn Highlands State College says there was no explosion or power outage Tuesday night, despite widespread claims on social media.
Stay informed throughout your day with WPSU’s mobile app. It’s newly redesigned with CarPlay and gives you easy access to local news, videos and more. Download here.
Hear the sounds and stories of birds every morning on Bird Note: Monday through Friday at 5:19 a.m. and 6:42 a.m.; and Saturday and Sunday at 6:04 a.m. and 9:04 a.m. on WPSU.
The Local Groove features original music by musicians with roots in central and northern Pennsylvania Saturday nights at 9:00. Submit your music online today at wpsu.org/localgroove.
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The Food Safety and Inspection Service made the announcement Friday. There are 34 cases of Listeria from deli meat across 13 states, including two people who died of Thursday, according to the CDC. -
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: This Is How You Lose the Time War, GWAR covering “I’m Just Ken,” and the Tested podcast series from NPR's Embedded.
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Police officers in many U.S. cities have recently gotten large pay boosts. Departments are offering these raises to combat understaffing, but some say the money won’t help. -
For three decades, Khalil Shikaki has provided insights into Palestinian public opinion. The most recent poll showed a rise in Hamas popularity, though a majority of respondents don't support Hamas. -
Venezuela is holding a presidential election on Sunday that could bring dramatic change to the nation, if the opposition candidate can really knock out longtime President Nicolás Maduro.
Find out what's happening in Central & Northern PA on WPSU's Community Calendar! Submit your nonprofit group's event at least 2 weeks in advance, and you might hear it announced on WPSU-FM.
WPSU-FM has won a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for "Excellence in Writing" for a story on a local bus-driver shortage by WPSU reporter and host, Sydney Roach. Listen or read it here.