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Here’s what I’ve been up to lately…
New documentary puts a spotlight on grief — and how to talk about it
The non-profit Evermore, wrote a great story about Speaking Grief for Medium.com.
Talk Death: Speaking Grief
I love this piece that Talk Death did about the release of Speaking Grief. Check it out! More about TalkDeath: TalkDeath’s mission is to encourage positive and constructive conversations around death and dying. Although our awareness of the issues and needs...
How to Estimate Candy for Trick-or-Treat
Looking for tips on how to estimate the right amount of candy for trick-or-treat? In this video, WPSU producer Lindsey Whissel Fenton talks with Matthew Reimherr, Assistant Professor of Statistics at Penn State to learn more!
WPSU Kids’ Day at DelGrosso’s Park
We asked kids at Kids’ Day what their favorite PBS KIDS program is. Click here to see how they answered!
Take Note: How Her Sister’s Death By Suicide Led Marisa Vicere To Create The Jana Marie Foundation
After losing her sister to suicide in 2011, Marisa Vicere founded the Jana Marie Foundation in her sister’s honor. The State College-based non-profit aims to educate and empower young people in the Centre County region and to build awareness about mental...
Take Note: An Urban Gardener On The Importance Of Access To Fresh, Quality Food
Karen Washington is a community activist and the co-owner of Rise & Root Farm in Chester, New York. She’s been working to improve city living and promote urban farming since 1985. I talked with her about the importance of access to fresh, quality food, about...
Take Note: Wade Davis On Battling “Toxic Masculinity”
Wade Davis is a former professional football player turned writer, public speaker, and educator. Davis, who publicly came out as gay in 2012, is the NFL’s first LGBT inclusion consultant. He also works with other professional sports leagues and Fortune 500 companies...
Take Note: Director Takes On U.S. Paid Leave Crisis In “Zero Weeks”
Ky Dickens’ 2017 documentary “Zero Weeks” explores the paid leave crisis in the U.S. Dickens debuted the film at the “White House Summit on the United States of Women” hosted by Oprah and Michelle Obama. Listen to my conversation with her.