The Spark
The Spark
When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.Follow the podcast:
Journalist recounts in depth the dramatic escape and eventual recapture of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante
Remember the inmate who “crab-walked” over a fence at the Chester County Prison in the summer of 2023, capturing the nation’s attention as he remained on the run for 2 weeks? Local schools and businesses were forced to close, and people remained off the streets. Journalist and author of “A Killer …
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Leslie Odom Jr. to come to Hershey Theatre December 17
Grammy and Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. is ushering in the holiday season on The Christmas Tour, which he will be performing at the Hershey Theatre Dec 17. He will be performing holiday classics, and selections from his Christmas album Simply Christmas and The Christmas Album. For Odom Jr. C…
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Central Pa. still experiencing drought watch and potential snow this weekend
The Central Pennsylvania region may have experienced some rain, however it has not been enough to get out of the current drought watch. According to ABC 27 Meteorologist Dan Tomaso, the region is just a quarter of an inch of rain for the entire month. “We're just over a quarter inch of rain for th…
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CASA in Dauphin County swears in eight new volunteers to support foster children
The Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children in Dauphin County has sworn in eight new volunteers. Nearly 400 children are in foster care in Dauphin County, and the advocates work to ensure the safety of abused and neglected children in the county. Now that the new volunteers have been sworn…
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The emergence of NIL deals for college athletes, Pa attorney weighs in
A new law now allows college athletes and even some in high school to benefit financially by allowing the use of the athlete’s name, image, or likeness (NIL). Phillip Petrina, an associate with the law firm McNees, Wallace & Nurick spoke with The Spark host Asia Tabb about the emergence of those de…
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Hazards of Holiday Drinking and Tips for Maintaining Sobriety for Individuals with Alcoholism
Many people look forward to celebrations during the holidays, however it is also a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits and other times of the year. Kelly Primus is the Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. She joined the spark t…
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World Affairs Council of Harrisburg attends Prague Forum 2000
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting global education and cultural exchange in our region. Several members of the council traveled to D.C. for the Prague Forum 2000. In this episode of The Spark, WACH President and CEO Dr. Joyce Davis, Community…
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Lancaster County dancers to perform with Riverdance at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Doherty Petri School of Irish has over 100 students that has danced in over 200 performances locally in Pennsylvania and as far as Ireland. The mission of the school is to help everyone reach their highest potential ass an Irish Dancer no matter what age, level of natural ability, or level of c…
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The Spark Weekly 11.17.2024: Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Girls on The Run
On this week's edition of The Spark Weekly. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Stephanie Williams was a nurse and stopped her employment when she had her daughter in 2015. In 2021, she had a persistent cough that turned out to be lung cancer. Also on the program: Girls on the Run is a nati…
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Learn more about the Valley Forge National Historical Park "most celebrated encampment"
Valley Forge National Historical Park encompasses much of the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of General George Washington. It is often called the “most celebrated encampment.” Adam Gresek, Director of Visitor and Community Engagement at the historical camp explained why this camp was so impa…
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