Opponents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement rallied against the agency Friday in the State College area, in the same week that ICE reportedly arrested immigrants on their way to work in the area.
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Why and how we measure this economy really does matter. Marketplace will take a look at the importance of reliable economic data, and the real costs of frequent policy changes. Join host Kai Ryssdal for "Real Costs," a Marketplace special broadcast, Saturday morning, April 24 at 11:00 on WPSU.
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Health insurers offering plans on Pennie, the state Affordable Care Act exchange, say rising costs and expiring enhanced premium tax credits are driving the increase requests.
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The state’s new online pardon application aims to speed reviews and expand access for people seeking to clear criminal records.
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Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity launched her 2026 gubernatorial campaign Monday, intending to deny Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro a second term.
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An archive recording of the WPSU Blues show as broadcast on Saturday, August 16, 2025 and hosted by Max Spiegel.
Hear In Performance at Penn State Friday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m. & Monday, August 25 at 8:00 p.m. on WPSU-FM
This month's performances from Penn State's School of Music will include Mozart's Symphony No. 40 from the PSU Chamber Orchestra; the Oriana Singers in music by Brahms, and and “Mládí” by Leoš Janáček from the Penns Woods Music Festival.
This month's performances from Penn State's School of Music will include Mozart's Symphony No. 40 from the PSU Chamber Orchestra; the Oriana Singers in music by Brahms, and and “Mládí” by Leoš Janáček from the Penns Woods Music Festival.
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Most sunscreens protect skin from UV light but the tinted variety also block visible light. And that can be important for people with hyperpigmentation or melasma, especially those with darker skin.
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Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury revisit their classic story of a family going on a bear hunt (encountering many obstacles along the way) — and preview their new one, Oh Dear, Look What I Got!
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'Artisanal miners' is the phrase used for South Africans who salvage coal from abandoned mines. It's a grueling and risky life. "Bit by bit it's killing something inside me," says one such miner.
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Trump has swapped out the grass in the Rose Garden with stone, turning what had been a lawn into a patio that bears a striking resemblance to one at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla.
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A judge ruled the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and 30 other cities and counties because of policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration efforts.
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The Trump administration says it has arrested more than 700 people in Washington, D.C., in its mission to crack down on crime. Experts say it's difficult to draw conclusions from that about public safety.
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A tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls with 54 people on board crashed and rolled on a highway near Pembroke, killing five passengers and injuring many others, authorities said.
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An announcement of famine — as has now happened regarding Gaza — is a complicated decision. Here's what must be considered before such a declaration is made.
Produced by WPSU in collaboration with the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, 12 Degrees explores the dimensions of wellness that shape how we feel and function. Listen to the radio program Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. and 4:44 p.m. or click below for the podcast.
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It's folk season on WPSU: you can hear The Folk Show every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m. until the next Metropolitan Opera radio season starts in December. And join us year-round to hear The Folk Show, Sunday nights from 10 to midnight on WPSU.