Nashville‐based singer‐songwriter Maya de Vitry returns to her hometown this week for two special homecoming events at Zoetropolis. On Tuesday, April 29, she’ll lead an interactive workshop titled “Find Your Voice, Unblock Your Creativity, and Gain the Courage to Share Your Songs,” designed to help participants mine their personal stories and sharpen their craft. Then, on Wednesday, April 30, Maya will perform with her trio—Joel Timmons on guitar and Rhees Williams on bass—showcasing material from her latest releases and her celebrated 2024 album The Only Moment.

Nashville‐based singer‐songwriter <a href="https://www.mayadevitry.com/">Maya de Vitry</a> returns to her hometown this week for two special homecoming events at Zoetropolis. On Tuesday, April 29, she&rsquo;ll lead an interactive workshop titled<a href="https://www.bandsintown.com/e/1034762698?affil_code=js_www.mayadevitry.com&amp;app_id=js_www.mayadevitry.com&amp;came_from=700&amp;utm_campaign=event&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_source=widget"> &ldquo;Find Your Voice, Unblock Your Creativity, and Gain the Courage to Share Your Songs,&rdquo;</a> designed to help participants mine their personal stories and sharpen their craft. Then, on Wednesday, April 30, Maya will perform with her trio&mdash;Joel Timmons on guitar and Rhees Williams on bass&mdash;showcasing material from her latest releases and her celebrated 2024 album The Only Moment.

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>.

Lancaster Native Maya de Vitry Comes Home for Songwriting Workshop and Concert

In the heart of Harrisburg, there’s a hidden gem — 24 miles of scenic trail connecting neighborhoods, natural spaces, and historic landmarks. It’s called the Capital Area Greenbelt, and it’s more than just a path. At the center of its most festive celebration is Tour de Belt, the annual bike ride that brings thousands of riders together and highlights the Belt’s significance.

In the heart of Harrisburg, there&rsquo;s a hidden gem &mdash; 24 miles of scenic trail connecting neighborhoods, natural spaces, and historic landmarks. It&rsquo;s called the <a href="https://caga.org/">Capital Area Greenbelt</a>, and it&rsquo;s more than just a path. At the center of its most festive celebration is <a href="https://caga.org/tour-de-belt/">Tour de Belt</a>, the annual bike ride that brings thousands of riders together and highlights the Belt&rsquo;s significance.

The Capital Area Greenbelt and Tour de Belt Celebrate 25 Years

Our journalist roundtable segment for May 16 included Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA and Kara Jeffers of Lilly Broadcasting, who discussed the latest developments in Pennsylvania's push to legalize recreational cannabis.

Our journalist roundtable segment for May 16 included <a href="https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/05/pennsylvania-state-store-legal-weed-rejected/">Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA</a> and <a href="https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/52772235/a-blunt-lifespan-hb-1200-cannabis-bill-dies-in-senate-committee">Kara Jeffers of Lilly Broadcasting</a>, who discussed the latest developments in Pennsylvania's push to legalize recreational cannabis.

Journalist Roundtable:  Pa Recreational Cannabis Legislation Faces Uncertain Future

On this week's edition of The Spark Weekly;

Ashlie Crosson, an English and journalism teacher at Mifflin County High School in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, has just been named the 2025 National Teacher of the Year — and while the spotlight may be on her, she’s making it clear her mission is still focused on the students she serves.

 

Also, on the program.

A Pennsylvania Senate panel has rejected a bill advanced by Democrats that would permit the sale of recreational cannabis to adults at state-owned stores.

On this week's edition of The Spark Weekly;
<a href="https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/newsroom/icymi-pennsylvania-educator-from-mifflin-county-named-2025-national-teacher-of-the-year.html#:~:text=Harrisburg%2C%20PA%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Pennsylvania%20Department,the%20first%2Dever%20Pennsylvania%20educator">Ashlie Crosson</a>, an English and journalism teacher at Mifflin County High School in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, has just been named the <a href="https://ntoy.ccsso.org/">2025 National Teacher of the Year</a> &mdash; and while the spotlight may be on her, she&rsquo;s making it clear her mission is still focused on the students she serves.
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Also, on the program.
A Pennsylvania Senate panel has rejected a bill advanced by Democrats that would permit the sale of recreational cannabis to adults at state-owned stores.

Lancaster Native Maya de Vitry Comes Home for Songwriting Workshop and Concert

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