Sydney Roach
Reporter/HostSydney Roach is a reporter and host for WPSU with a passion for radio and community stories. She's a graduate of Northern Cambria High School and Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.
LGBTQ+ topics, environmental conservation, animals and video games are some of her biggest interests.
If you have a story idea in the Central/Northern Pennsylvania region, email sydroach@psu.edu.
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Clinton County residents can now use a mobile app to get informed about emergency situations, like fires, medical calls, and vehicle crashes. The Clinton County Department of Emergency Services officially launched the PulsePoint app earlier this month. -
Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Penn State’s Forum on Black Affairs is sponsoring a series of events with the theme, “Change Continues With Us.” Wednesday was the first of those events: the 50th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Banquet. -
The Warren County School District board of directors is moving ahead to close two high schools; Sheffield Area Middle/High School and the Youngsville Middle/High School will close at the end of this school year. -
A struggling rural hospital in Clinton County is getting a boost, thanks to state funding announced on Monday. But officials warn it and other rural hospitals could still be in danger of closing if nothing changes at the state or federal level. -
Dr. Richard Alley, a renowned geoscientist and Penn State professor, is one of this year’s recipients for the National Medal of Science. The medal is the highest honor the country can give scientists and engineers for outstanding scientific contributions and groundbreaking discoveries. -
The U.S. Surgeon General is suggesting an update to the warning label for alcoholic beverages to add a cancer risk. A Penn State researcher weighs in on how effective these labels could be. -
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. -
‘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. -
Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now in New York. Before his extradition, several protesters gathered in front of the Blair County Courthouse. -
The U.S. Supreme Court Database, which is often used by researchers and journalists, is now housed at Penn State.
