Pennsylvania residents remember clearly the horrific attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018. Join Mayor Ezra Nanes and a group of diverse panelists who will discuss how we can meet hate with hope, action, and solutions. Continue »
Tuesday, October 1, at 7:00 p.m.
Dine-in or take-out at The Field Burger and Tap on Monday, September 30 and 10% of the purchase will go to WPSU, includes all food and beverages. Be sure to mention that you are there to support WPSU. Continue »
Monday, September 30, from 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Spend an evening creating your very own masterpiece with step- by- step instruction from Nicholas Hankins, Bob Ross Certified Instructor and host of The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross’ Unfinished Season. Whether you’re an experienced painter or picking up the brush for the first time, this is your chance to paint like the myth, the legend…Bob Ross! Continue »
Tuesday, October 29, from 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. ET
World Kitchen host Tamra Fatemi-Badi uses summer vegetables and herbs from the garden to create a Greek Salad, various kabobs, and a creamy Tzatziki side dish. Watch »
Learn pesticide alternatives to keep your gardening free from pests & weeds. Watch »
Learn how mine pollution harmed "Red" Moshannon Creek and the efforts to clean it up. Watch »
Quick tips for trimming trees to avoid damage, including the three-cut method. Watch »
Stephen Nedoroscik helped the U.S. men’s gymnastics team win its first Olympic team medal since 2008. Watch our profile of him from 2022. After the global pandemic canceled his senior season at Penn State and his path to the Olympics, Stephen came back strong for Team USA to make history at the world championships in Kitakyushu, Japan. Watch »
Tips to protect yourself from ticks and Lyme disease in the woods and in your own yard. Watch »
The future of agriculture is taking root at the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm at Penn State. Watch »
Mel DeYoung has hosted WPSU’s Morning Edition for the last 13 years. Before that, he spent a couple of decades as a host and the coordinator of WPSU’s Folk Show. Mel has decided he wants more time for travel, home projects, and sleep. July 10 was his last day as WPSU’s regular Morning Edition host. Some of his WPSU coworkers shared their thoughts about Mel. Continue »
Penn State students are tackling the problem of acid mine drainage. Watch »
Sarah Lower, an assistant professor of biology at Bucknell University, and student Susan Deering were catching fireflies on a recent afternoon at a farm in Kellettville, Pennsylvania, in Forest County. But it wasn't just for fun. They're studying the insects, particularly the ones that don't light up as adults. Instead researchers believe they emit pheromones and use smell to communicate. Continue »
Learn quick tips for potting plants from Penn State Extension's Tom Butzler. Watch »
Spring is a time of renewal at Shaver’s Creek. See what the trail camera captured across the season. Watch »
Take an inside look at the new Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State, featuring an installation from Dale Chihuly and arboretum views. Watch »
Tired of mulch? Learn to use these wildlife-friendly alternatives in your landscaping, including a trick to put your old cardboard boxes to good use. Watch »
German immigrants revolutionized beer in America in the latter half of the 19th century. Join Local Historia as they go into the lagering vaults of three historic breweries in Pennsylvania. Watch »
Hosts Matt and Dustin of Local Historia take viewers on adventures through Pennsylvania history. Continue »
Join World Kitchen host Tamra Fatemi-Badi as she welcomes Patrick Tunno into the World Kitchen to share his family recipes for Parmigiana di Melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan) and Sauteed Zucchini Blossoms. Watch »
Ma’aM performs a mix of country and rock & roll they call “country junk.” Watch »
Marshmellow Overcoat performs classic rock for today. Watch »
Natascha & the Spy Boys perform speakeasy jazz. Watch »
The Pennsoulvanians play R&B and rap with a backbone. Watch »
Learn how to keep your lawn vibrant through the summer with fertilizer. Watch »
Thank you to every student who submitted their poem for the 2024 Poetry Writing Contest. Join us in celebrating the top three poems selected from each grade band, and hear the winners read their poems. Continue »
A seed packet doesn't just hold your seeds – it also tells you vital information to help your plants thrive. Watch »
Campaign for Community is WPSU’s way of participating in Public Media Giving Days where PBS and NPR stations across the country expand the conversation around the value of public media and the positive impact it has on the communities it serves. Continue »
Wednesday, May 1 – Friday, May 31
WPSU is offering a film screening of the documentary, “Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life,” along with classroom resources to support your students in discussing difficult topics and creating solutions for peace. Continue »
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 spring gardening tasks, to updated hardiness zone maps. Watch »
Journeys with Local Historia is a television and digital content series exploring Pennsylvania’s rich local history and geography. Each episode is a journey modeling how learning local history can be a fun adventure! Help support this project. Continue »
See what the Shaver's Creek trail cam captured this winter. Watch »
The avalanche of seed catalogs is well underway. Here are some tips for getting your garden started. Watch »
Chris Palma, Teaching Professor of Astronomy at Penn State, tells you what you need to know to safely watch the April 8 eclipse and where to go if you want to see "totality." Watch »
Host Bill Hallman will be joined by Penn State experts Prof. Matt Jordan and Prof. Kelley Cotter as they discuss what constitutes quality journalism, choosing legitimate news sites, the role of social media on news, the potential impacts of AI on news and media, and other related topics. And we want to hear from you. Watch »
Emily Cooper shares how a one-off face painting gig led to a new business. Watch »
Shaun Knight and Christa Stofferahn tell the story behind Maine Bay & Berry in State College. Watch »
Join host Tamra Fatemi-Badi as she welcomes Modavlat Gulomkodirova into the World Kitchen to share her recipe for the traditional central Asian dish Plov. Watch »
World Kitchen host Tamra Fatemi-Badi welcomes Dr. Odgerel Batsaikhan into the World Kitchen to share her recipe for the traditional Mongolian dish khuushuur. Watch »
Quick tips on how to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. Watch »
