Traveling the world is only a dream for most of us. Few get to realize that dream firsthand and maybe read about or watch documentaries of far off, exotic places. Our guest today not only read about the world but lived out her dream. Sherry Knowlton is a native of Chambersburg. She has visited more than 50 countries on six continents. She has written about her adventures in two of the books she has written – Beyond The Sunset – A Travel Memoir Volumes One and Two. Sherry Knowlton joins us on The Spark today.

Traveling the world is only a dream for most of us. Few get to realize that dream firsthand and maybe read about or watch documentaries of far off, exotic places. Our guest today not only read about the world but lived out her dream. Sherry Knowlton is a native of Chambersburg. She has visited more than 50 countries on six continents. She has written about her adventures in two of the books she has written – Beyond The Sunset – A Travel Memoir Volumes One and Two. Sherry Knowlton joins us on The Spark today.

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>.

Southcentral Pennsylvania native writes about her world travels

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.

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.”

Southcentral Pennsylvania native writes about her world travels

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