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We are joined once again by Catherine Lawrence of Midtown Scholar and Travis Kurowski of York College to recommend some holiday book selections for you and your loved ones!

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A letter signed by 237 faith leaders from diverse religious traditions across Pennsylvania will be delivered to state lawmakers urging them to pass comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians and other policies that protect and support LGBTQ+ people in the Commonwealth.

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Broadway comes to Lancaster this holiday season with Elf the Musical, and local audiences are in for a treat. Ben Fankhauser, who plays Buddy the Elf, said performing at the Fulton Theatre has been a special experience. “I have fallen in love with the Fulton Theater and I hope that Lancaster residents realize that they have a Broadway-caliber performing arts venue right in their backyards,” he said. “I’m so excited to be doing Elf this holiday season because it’s about family, it’s about belonging… It’s full of heart and soul, and some amazing singing and dancing.”

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM), and the call to action is "All In for National Epilepsy Awareness Month.” This year's theme is about showing up and doing what we can to support epilepsy awareness. Each of us commits to taking action for the epilepsy community, by learning more about epilepsy, sharing a story, wearing purple, or supporting someone with epilepsy. Together, we can build a stronger, more informed community.

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November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM), and the call to action is "All in for National Epilepsy Awareness Month.”

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Pediatricians are speaking often and openly with parents who are anxious about the safety of vaccines amid changing federal policies

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Dan Tomaso and Asia Tabb speak about what weather we can expect this holiday season

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Buddy the Elf takes on New York City in Elf the Musical at The Fulton Theatre. Asia speaks with Broadway star Ben Fankhauser and Director/Choreographer Maura Newberry Greer.

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The Pennsylvania Public Relations Society (PPRS) marked its 75th anniversary on November 8, with a celebration in Cumberland County. This year’s celebration also recognized Leslie Gervasio, Director of Communications for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, as the 2025 recipient of the Ernest R. McDowell Award for Excellence in Public Relations, the Society’s highest honor.

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Susquehanna Art Museum presents If Herr Street Could Talk, the homecoming exhibition of award-winning abstract artist and Harrisburg native, Alteronce Gumby.

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Franklin and Marshall College have announced a major initiative designed to make the Lancaster-based private school more affordable. Under the program known as Commonwealth Commitment, tuition will be free for students whose families earn 75 thousand dollars a year or less. For families with an income of between 75 and 150 thousand dollars a year, tuition will be the same as Penn State charges its in-state students.

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Move Past Plastic founder Tamela Trussell says her organization exists to help communities better understand the growing dangers of single-use plastics in the region. “The heart of our mission is to be a resource for understanding the complexities and potential harms of single-use plastic,” she said, noting that the group works with partners locally and nationwide to support education and reduction efforts.

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The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg is preparing for its 18th Annual Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction—an event that pairs designer handbags with a mission to support free civil legal services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

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We are joined by 2 officials of the Lancaster County Community Foundation, CEO Sam Bressiand Executive Vice President Tracy Cutler, as well as Robin Stauffer, Executive Director of the High Foundations to talk all things ExtraGive.

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Penn State Dickinson Law Prof. Stanley Brand, a Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government, will discuss the outcome of last Tuesday's Supreme Court retention election which has received an unusual among of national attention. Prof. Brand will also talk about the process of choosing judges in general, a combination of appointment by the Governor and voters being asked if the judges should be retained.

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Elizabethtown College is transforming history education with its Public Heritage Studies program, led by director Jean-Paul Benowitz. This immersive, community-driven approach takes students beyond the classroom into Pennsylvania’s rich cultural landscape, preparing them for careers in archives, museums, and historic sites through hands-on experiences and real-world internships.

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David Morrison, Executive Director of Historic Harrisburg Association, explains why the loss of historic buildings such as the Captain John Gilchrist property raises urgent questions about how communities can protect historic sites before it’s too late.

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