The Lebanon Valley College Jazz Orchestra (VJO) has released its second commercial album, Jungle Book, showcasing the talent and dedication of student musicians under the direction of Dr. Jeff Lovell and Dr. Justin Morell. The album features four original compositions by Morrell and highlights guest performances from multi-Grammy-nominated trombonist Alan Ferber and New York-based saxophonist Hashem Assadullahi.

The <a href="https://www.valleyjazzorchestra.com/">Lebanon Valley College Jazz Orchestra (VJO)</a> has released its second commercial album, Jungle Book, showcasing the talent and dedication of student musicians under the direction of Dr. Jeff Lovell and Dr. Justin Morell. The album features four original compositions by Morrell and highlights guest performances from multi-Grammy-nominated trombonist Alan Ferber and New York-based saxophonist Hashem Assadullahi.

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, host Asia Tabb 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 WITF, host Asia Tabb start the conversations about what&rsquo;s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at&nbsp;<a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

Lebanon Valley College Jazz Orchestra Releases Second Album Jungle Book

Domestic Violence

Public Schools

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More than 15 hundred people have died as the result of domestic violence in Pennsylvania over the past ten years. Many more people are living in abusive relationships or homes. Domestic violence is more than physical violence against someone. Often it can be emotional or financial abuse directed at someone. Domestic violence is a scourge that just that leaves lasting scars. And now a state budget impasse is affecting services can domestic violence survivors rely on. Joining us on The Spark today is Susan Higginbotham, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 

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Also on the program, the state budget impasse has been going on now for more than four months. Pennsylvania’s public schools are not getting the funding they’re due and are feeling the brunt of it. Some schools are having to take drastic measures like taking out loans that will have to be paid back with interest. How are schools coping? To answer that questions on the program will be Sherri Smith, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators.

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More than 15 hundred people have died as the result of domestic violence in Pennsylvania over the past ten years. Many more people are living in abusive relationships or homes. Domestic violence is more than physical violence against someone. Often it can be emotional or financial abuse directed at someone. Domestic violence is a scourge that just that leaves lasting scars. And now a state budget impasse is affecting services can domestic violence survivors rely on. Joining us on The Spark today is Susan Higginbotham, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence.&nbsp;
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Also on the program, the state budget impasse has been going on now for more than four months. Pennsylvania&rsquo;s public schools are not getting the funding they&rsquo;re due and are feeling the brunt of it. Some schools are having to take drastic measures like taking out loans that will have to be paid back with interest. How are schools coping? To answer that questions on the program will be Sherri Smith, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators.

How has The State Budget Impasse Affected Both Domestic Violence Services and Public Schools?

Jesse Krimes

National School Psychology Week

Lancaster native Jesse Krimes has turned personal experience into a powerful artistic voice. While serving a prison sentence in his twenties, Krimes used art to process his experiences and reclaim his humanity. What began as a survival tool behind bars has grown into a career that has taken his work from makeshift materials in prison to major museum walls across the country.

November marks National School Psychology Week, a time to recognize the essential work of school psychologists and this year’s theme — “Fostering Belonging and Building Hope.” Across Pennsylvania, these professionals are making a difference in students’ academic success and emotional well-being.

Lancaster native Jesse Krimes has turned personal experience into a powerful artistic voice. While serving a prison sentence in his twenties, Krimes used art to process his experiences and reclaim his humanity. What began as a survival tool behind bars has grown into a career that has taken his work from makeshift materials in prison to major museum walls across the country.
November marks National School Psychology Week, a time to recognize the essential work of school psychologists and this year&rsquo;s theme &mdash; &ldquo;Fostering Belonging and Building Hope.&rdquo;&nbsp;Across Pennsylvania, these professionals are making a difference in students&rsquo; academic success and emotional well-being.

The Spark Weekly 11.9.2025: Artist Jesse Krimes and National School Psychology Week.

Journalist Roundtable

Caregiving Burnout

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Reporters Carter Walker of Votebeat and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA will join us to review the results of Tuesday's election, which includes the Mayoral Election in Harrisburg and the retention vote for three PA Supreme Court justices.

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With an estimated 59 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., many individuals find themselves balancing their own lives while providing emotional, physical, and logistical support to loved ones—often without adequate resources or rest. This balancing act can come at a cost: high stress, emotional exhaustion, burnout, and even physical health decline.

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Reporters Carter Walker of Votebeat and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA will join us to review the results of Tuesday's election, which includes the Mayoral Election in Harrisburg and the retention vote for three PA Supreme Court justices.
(00:21:19)
With an estimated 59 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., many individuals find themselves balancing their own lives while providing emotional, physical, and logistical support to loved ones&mdash;often without adequate resources or rest. This balancing act can come at a cost: high stress, emotional exhaustion, burnout, and even physical health decline.

Lebanon Valley College Jazz Orchestra Releases Second Album Jungle Book

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