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 At the Door,” Bruce Mowday sat down with The Spark host Asia Tabb to share more in depth about the dramatic escape and eventual recapture of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante.

Listen to the podcast to hear the conversation.

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 href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764368788?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_727QP26SX2RNA0MH1VQS&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_727QP26SX2RNA0MH1VQS&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_727QP26SX2RNA0MH1VQS&amp;peakEvent=1&amp;dealEvent=0&amp;skipTwisterOG=1&amp;bestFormat=true">A Killer At the Door,”</a> Bruce Mowday sat down with The Spark host Asia Tabb to share more in depth about the dramatic escape and eventual recapture of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante.
Listen to the podcast to hear the conversation.

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.

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 <a href="https://www.witf.org">WITF</a>, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

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 <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

Journalist recounts in depth the dramatic escape and eventual recapture of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante

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. Christmas is one of his favorite holidays and he’s hoping to share that experience with the audience during his tour.

“Christmas means family. Christmas means rest. You know, as Americans, we work. We work hard. And there's something about Christmas, too, Like a day or two after New Year. That's like the only time as Americans that we really allow ourselves to rest and push the pause button. People are not expecting you to answer your email right away, your text messages right away. So, it means pushing the pause button, you know, and focusing on family.”

Leslie is a Pennsylvania native and is looking forward to performing in Hershey.

“It's been a long time. You know, Pennsylvania holds such dear memories for me. I grew up in Philadelphia, of course, I went to college in Pittsburgh. My summer job was to intern on the House floor. You know, I was a page on the House floor in Harrisburg, so you know it. I am looking forward, as usual, to touching down in Pennsylvania and to having those that those rush of memories. I've got dear friends coming to the show in Hershey, and I want those memories around me at the holiday time. You know, it's really special.”

CLICK HERE to see more about Leslie Odom Jr.’s upcoming tour.

Grammy and Tony Award winner <a href="https://www.leslieodomjr.com/">Leslie Odom Jr.</a> 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. Christmas is one of his favorite holidays and he’s hoping to share that experience with the audience during his tour.
“Christmas means family. Christmas means rest. You know, as Americans, we work. We work hard. And there's something about Christmas, too, Like a day or two after New Year. That's like the only time as Americans that we really allow ourselves to rest and push the pause button. People are not expecting you to answer your email right away, your text messages right away. So, it means pushing the pause button, you know, and focusing on family.”
Leslie is a Pennsylvania native and is looking forward to performing in Hershey.
“It's been a long time. You know, Pennsylvania holds such dear memories for me. I grew up in Philadelphia, of course, I went to college in Pittsburgh. My summer job was to intern on the House floor. You know, I was a page on the House floor in Harrisburg, so you know it. I am looking forward, as usual, to touching down in Pennsylvania and to having those that those rush of memories. I've got dear friends coming to the show in Hershey, and I want those memories around me at the holiday time. You know, it's really special.”
<a href="https://www.hersheyentertainment.com/hershey-theatre/events/leslie-odom-jr-the-christmas-tour/">CLICK HERE</a> to see more about Leslie Odom Jr.’s upcoming tour.

Leslie Odom Jr. to come to Hershey Theatre December 17

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 the entire month, which is pretty insanely low or approaching the last ten days of the month that we haven't even gotten to a half inch yet. That will begin to change later tonight into tomorrow. So the first kind of phase of this week was the mild weather from Monday through now. When I say mild temperatures approaching the 60s in the afternoon, sunshine, but also mild at night with temperatures only dropping to their lowest in the 40s.”

The temperature for the month of November has been warm compared to previous years. The area may also see snow on Friday and Saturday of this week.

“There will be a line of showers, maybe in a few thunderstorms sometime after 8 p.m.. So, depending on where you are in the Midstate, it'll go from west to east. That rain will be heavy at times and it's the first time, I think at least in over a month and a half that I mean, we'll say it's a legitimate chance of getting over a half inch of rain, which is not a lot of rain in the grand scheme of things, but it may be the heaviest rain we've had since the beginning of October. If it all pans out the way we expect. And as that storm exits, it actually forms a coastal low, which will bring some snow to interior New England because there's cool air coming in behind this storm night. Once that happens and the cooler air settles in for Friday, we may see snow showers here locally. Now, it will likely not accumulate because temperatures won't be at or below freezing in the ground. But you heard it here first, perhaps.”

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 the entire month, which is pretty insanely low or approaching the last ten days of the month that we haven't even gotten to a half inch yet. That will begin to change later tonight into tomorrow. So the first kind of phase of this week was the mild weather from Monday through now. When I say mild temperatures approaching the 60s in the afternoon, sunshine, but also mild at night with temperatures only dropping to their lowest in the 40s.”
The temperature for the month of November has been warm compared to previous years. The area may also see snow on Friday and Saturday of this week.
“There will be a line of showers, maybe in a few thunderstorms sometime after 8 p.m.. So, depending on where you are in the Midstate, it'll go from west to east. That rain will be heavy at times and it's the first time, I think at least in over a month and a half that I mean, we'll say it's a legitimate chance of getting over a half inch of rain, which is not a lot of rain in the grand scheme of things, but it may be the heaviest rain we've had since the beginning of October. If it all pans out the way we expect. And as that storm exits, it actually forms a coastal low, which will bring some snow to interior New England because there's cool air coming in behind this storm night. Once that happens and the cooler air settles in for Friday, we may see snow showers here locally. Now, it will likely not accumulate because temperatures won't be at or below freezing in the ground. But you heard it here first, perhaps.”

Central Pa. still experiencing drought watch and potential snow this weekend

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 in, the program in Dauphin County has 40 advocates. Will Foster, Executive Director of the CASA Program in Dauphin County says this will positively impact the youth in foster care.

“It's really wonderful. Our program in a very short amount of time has gotten to the 40 mark for volunteers. And as I said earlier, it's a 1 to 1. So that means at least 40 children in our system are having a 1 to 1 experience. And that impact goes even beyond that, because some of our counselors have 2 or 3 kids, one has four. But that's the special circumstance that just gives a few more kids an extra set of eyes and ears that that can help them, “said Foster.

Maurice Knight is a newly sworn volunteer with CASA. He has served 23 years in the Military and during a National Night Out event in Lower Paxton Township, he spoke with someone within the program and wanted to give back to the community.

I like to see the fruits of the labor, so I'm looking forward to meeting the child or teenager that I'll be paired with and then watching them get through and hopefully, you know, lead to a successful life, “said Knight.

CLICK here to apply to be a volunteer.

CASA in Dauphin County is also asking for donations for their virtual giving tree which will benefit the children in foster care. The virtual giving tree is the agency's one and only annual fundraiser.

"They can donate a certain amount of money or however much money that they would like to donate and they can put a little message up or a picture up and then people can go on and read the stories. And it's pretty a pretty amazing fundraising event that we do, "said Foster.

CLICK here to donate to the virtual giving tree.

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 in, the program in Dauphin County has 40 advocates. Will Foster, Executive Director of the CASA Program in Dauphin County says this will positively impact the youth in foster care.
“It's really wonderful. Our program in a very short amount of time has gotten to the 40 mark for volunteers. And as I said earlier, it's a 1 to 1. So that means at least 40 children in our system are having a 1 to 1 experience. And that impact goes even beyond that, because some of our counselors have 2 or 3 kids, one has four. But that's the special circumstance that just gives a few more kids an extra set of eyes and ears that that can help them, “said Foster.
Maurice Knight is a newly sworn volunteer with CASA. He has served 23 years in the Military and during a National Night Out event in Lower Paxton Township, he spoke with someone within the program and wanted to give back to the community.
I like to see the fruits of the labor, so I'm looking forward to meeting the child or teenager that I'll be paired with and then watching them get through and hopefully, you know, lead to a successful life, “said Knight.
<a href="https://pacasa.org/start?county=Dauphin&amp;program=Dauphin">CLICK here</a> to apply to be a volunteer.
CASA in Dauphin County is also asking for donations for their virtual giving tree which will benefit the children in foster care. The virtual giving tree is the agency's one and only annual fundraiser.
"They can donate a certain amount of money or however much money that they would like to donate and they can put a little message up or a picture up and then people can go on and read the stories. And it's pretty a pretty amazing fundraising event that we do, "said Foster.
<a href="https://visufund.com/giving-tree-fundraiser-2024">CLICK here</a> to donate to the virtual giving tree.

Journalist recounts in depth the dramatic escape and eventual recapture of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante

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