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A painting of fires and wreckage caused by the Johnstown Flood of 1889.
Past PA

The Johnstown Flood

Posted on May 26, 2023

The Johnstown Flood of 1889 was one of the worst natural disasters in American history. What do the circumstances that caused the flood, and its recovery, teach us about the best and worst of human nature? Continue »

 

Musician Richard Sleigh performing with a harmonica on a backyard stage.
WPSU Digital Shorts

Moonstock

Posted on May 24, 2023

"Moonstock" is a laid back, informal concert series organized by husband-wife couple and retired Penn State faculty Kyle Peck and Catherine Augustine, who built a stage in their backyard in Port Matilda. Continue »

 

A painting of people from the 1700s America loading barrels of whiskey into a wagon.
Past PA

The Whiskey Rebellion

Posted on May 17, 2023

The Whiskey Rebellion is often called the first major crisis for the newly founded United States. But what was this conflict, how did it involve whiskey, and what can we it teach us today? Continue »

 

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Kids' Events

WPSU Kids Day at DelGrosso’s

Posted on May 15, 2023

Splash and Bubbles are coming to DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash! Meet Splash & Bubbles, play games, make crafts, and go on a scavenger hunt! Continue »

Saturday, June 17, from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

 

Culinary Connections

Food Is Where We Belong

Posted on May 6, 2023

Meet Bill and Kristin, a couple who found themselves and one another through food. Together, their business honors their family and is home to approachable elegance. Learn how to make an elevated take on tuna noodle casserole. Continue »

 

Foul Medames
World Kitchen

Egypt

Posted on April 28, 2023

Host Tamra Fatemi-Badi welcomes Nermin Mostafa into her kitchen for an afternoon of delicious Egyptian food including Foul Medames and Koshari. Continue »

 

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Event Highlights

2023 Poetry Contest Winners

Posted on April 27, 2023

Join us in celebrating the top three poems selected from each grade band for the 2023 Poetry Writing Contest! Thank you to every student who submitted their poem for the 2023 Poetry Writing Contest. Continue »

 

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Conversations Live

Get Your Garden On!

Posted on April 26, 2023

Gardening season has arrived. Whether you’re growing cool season crops or getting ready to plant tomatoes — now is the perfect time to get tips to help your garden grow. Penn State Extension educators share their expertise on everything from taking care of your lawn to planting for pollinators. Continue »