Past PA
The Johnstown Flood
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 »
The Latest from WPSU
WPSU Digital Shorts
Moonstock
"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 »
Past PA
John Burns, Hero of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg is one of the best-known engagements of the American Civil War. Learn what made resident John Burns an unlikely "Hero of Gettysburg." Continue »
Past PA
The Whiskey Rebellion
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 »
Kids' Events
WPSU Kids Day at DelGrosso’s
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.
WPSU Digital Shorts
Winning the match: The fight to sanction girls wrestling in PA
Girls wrestling is the fastest growing high school sport in the country. In Pennsylvania, athletes, parents, coaches, and organizers have mobilized to increase opportunities for girls to participate in the sport. Continue »
WPSU Digital Shorts
The Heumann-Armstrong Award: Empowering Students with Disabilities
Penn State alumnus Elijah Armstrong founded Equal Opportunities for Students and established the Heumann-Armstrong Award—a scholarship for students with disabilities, in the 6th grade or older, who have experienced and combated ableism in education. Continue »
Culinary Connections
Food Is Where We Belong
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 »
Culinary Connections
Everything Comes from Mama
From Sicily to Altoona, the Randazzo family has been cooking up Italian staples for years. Experience this family run restaurant and learn how to make one of their signature dishes. Continue »
World Kitchen
Egypt
Host Tamra Fatemi-Badi welcomes Nermin Mostafa into her kitchen for an afternoon of delicious Egyptian food including Foul Medames and Koshari. Continue »
Event Highlights
2023 Poetry Contest Winners
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 »
Conversations Live
Get Your Garden On!
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 »
