Local News for State College and Central Pennsylvania

Patricia Reed (left) and Lisa Dalansky (right) are part of a growing group in the Altoona area voicing opposition to the city's plan to replace Orchard Park with low-income housing.

Altoona residents speak in opposition to plan to remove community park

Sydney Roach

Altoona city officials are moving forward with a plan to replace a community park with low-income housing. Some area residents are voicing strong opposition.

Poetry Moment: 'Shadow Poem 2, Shadow Poem 4' by Robert Randolph

Marjorie Maddox

The 2024-25 season of WPSU's Poetry Moment, features Robert Randolph and his poem, "Shadow Poem 2, Shadow Poem 4."

Arts and Entertainment

WPSU Blues Archive - December 21, 2024

Max Spiegel

An archive recording of the WPSU Blues show as broadcast on Saturday, December 21, 2024 and hosted by Max Spiegel.

The Local Groove - December 21, 2024

Archive of the Local Groove from December 21, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

WPSU Jazz Archive - December 20, 2024

Greg Petersen

An archive recording of the WPSU Jazz Show as broadcast on December 20, 2024 and hosted by Greg Petersen, featuring holiday jazz.

Holiday hot chocolate with snowman marshmallow, on a flannel placemat next to an evergreen branch.

Mindful Moment: The 5-4-3-2-1 method

Alex Rabb

WPSU graduate assistant Alex Rabb is studying Mental Health Counseling in the Master’s Program at Penn State. She’d like to bring you a few moments to pause and be presently mindful.

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt stands for a portrait in a Department of State conference room at the Capitol in Harrisburg.

Facing Trump threats, Al Schmidt defended Pa.’s 2020 election as free, fair, and secure. He believes the same about 2024.

Carter Walker of Votebeat

Al Schmidt’s life was arguably upended by Trump’s fury in 2020. Still, he had no qualms certifying Trump’s 2024 victory.

Rowhomes and trees are decked out in holiday lights and ornaments on this stretch of South 13th Street in Philadelphia. (Asha Prihar for Spotlight PA)

Residents of this Philadelphia block create neighborhood ‘magic’ every December

Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

Neighbors come together every year to create Miracle on 13th Street, a beloved holiday tradition of lights and cheer that draws crowds to South Philly.

The view of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg from State Street. (Amanda Berg/Spotlight PA)

Are lobbyist emails to lawmakers public records? A Pa. court will decide.

Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

Spotlight PA sued after the Pennsylvania Senate refused to turn over emails between lawmakers and lobbyists.

Jim (left) and Sheri (right) Vuccolo have put on an extravagant Christmas display at 1231 Shamrock Ave. in State College for 18 years. But they say they're scaling back after this year's display.

Homeowners of popular State College Christmas display look to 'rein it in' after 18 years

Sydney Roach

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and for some, that includes driving through town to see holiday decorations. Several houses in State College are known for their flashy displays, but one family is planning to rein it in after nearly two decades.