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Girl Scouts at Home

Girl Scouts at Home - 4:59

Kim Fraites-Dow, Chief Executive Officer for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, describes ways the organization is keeping Girl Scouts engaged virtually. Recorded September 16, 2020.

Keeping Kids Active During The Pandemic

Keeping Kids Active During The Pandemic - 6:46

Beth Devine, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative, describes creative ways of delivering sports-based youth development programs to over 50,000 youth in the City of Philadelphia during the COVID crisis. Recorded August 11, 2020.

Making Philadelphia A Sustainable City

Making Philadelphia A Sustainable City - 8:04

Christine Knapp, Director for the Office of Sustainability with the City of Philadelphia, talks about ways COVID-19 can provide insight into long-term strategies for sustainability. Recorded August 11, 2020.

Moving To Virtual Mentoring In Chester County

Moving To Virtual Mentoring In Chester County - 6:15

Maria McDonald, Executive Director of Chester County Futures, talks about students' needs for technology and virtual one-to-one mentors. Recorded August 11, 2020.

Adapting Special Needs Services For The COVID Crisis

Adapting Special Needs Services For The COVID Crisis - 5:36

Brett Wells, Director of Development for Indian Creek Foundation, talks about adaptations to behavioral health programs and services brought about as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Recorded August 11, 2020.

PML Offers Support During Pandemic, Advocates Reform to Act 111, Fireworks Laws

PML Offers Support During Pandemic, Advocates Reform to Act 111, Fireworks Laws - 7:32

The Pennsylvania Municipal League is working to change public safety binding arbitration and fireworks laws, along with offering support for Commonwealth cities and towns affected by the pandemic. Guest is Rick Schuettler, PML Executive Director. Sheila Hyland hosts. pml.org

LGBT Ages 14-29 Get Support and Services in Harrisburg

LGBT Ages 14-29 Get Support and Services in Harrisburg - 5:59

Guest Amanda Carter, Director of Youth Programs, for Central Pennsylvania LGBT Center & GLO Harrisburg, tells host Sheila Hyland about support programs offered to LGBT of color, ages 14-29, transgender women and men who have sex with other men of color. Challenges they face and their greatest need, housing, is also discussed. centralpalgbtcenter.org

Online Learning Opportunities with Phila. OIC

Online Learning Opportunities with Phila. OIC - 6:15

Judge Renee Cardwell Hughes, President and CEO of Philadelphia OIC, talks about online learning opportunities and the return to work strategies in this time of coronavirus. Recorded June 23, 2020.

Moving Mentors To A Virtual Environment

Moving Mentors To A Virtual Environment - 5:52

Lloyd Freeman, Governing Board Chair for Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence, describes how this organization has made the move to the virtual environment to support communications and relationships between mentors and mentees. Recorded June 23, 2020.

Resources for Minority Entrepreneurs

Resources for Minority Entrepreneurs - 5:32

Della Clark, President of The Enterprise Center, talks about resources available for minority communities and entrepreneurs impacted by the coronavirus. Recorded June 23, 2020.

Transforming Lives at the Hedgerow Theatre

Transforming Lives at the Hedgerow Theatre - 4:04

Penelope Reed, Director Emeritus with the Hedgerow Theatre talks about the history of the Theatre and how it has transformed lives. Recorded March 13, 2020.

Delaware Valley Veterans Benefit Expo

Delaware Valley Veterans Benefit Expo - 3:47

Dan Fraley, Director of Veteran Affairs for Bucks County, previews the 2020 Delaware Valley Veterans Benefit Expo that will be held November 13th at PARX East Casino. The event is free for all veterans and their families. Recorded March 5, 2020.

Honoring a Leader in Central Pennsylvania

Honoring a Leader in Central Pennsylvania - 4:10

Serving others is the best way to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, according to Mike Walsh, Co-Founder, Central PA MLK Day of Service, who talks with host Candace Kelley about giving back to the community and serving others. Recorded at the PA Farm Show, the nation's largest indoor agricultural event, at The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. centralpamlkday.org

Building Tomorrow’s Agricultural Workforce

Building Tomorrow’s Agricultural Workforce - 4:31

By the time today’s high school students graduate, they can help fill 75,000 agriculture jobs. Thomas Strong, a student state reporter for Pennsylvania FFA, talks with host Candace Kelley about how FFA is using technology and other training methods to prepare students for a future in providing our nation’s food, fuel and fiber. Recorded at the PA Farm Show, the nation's largest indoor agricultural event, at The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. paffa.org

Craft Beer Production Big Contributor to PA Ag Industry, Economy and Workforce

Craft Beer Production Big Contributor to PA Ag Industry, Economy and Workforce - 4:17

The craft beer industry in Pennsylvania generated $5.78 billion for the state’s economy and is responsible for 10,000 jobs, PA Department of Agriculture Brewmaster Jeff Musselman talks with host Candace Kelley about the state’s growing agricultural industry that produces 3.7 million barrels annually, making it number one in the nation. Recorded at the PA Farm Show, the nation's largest indoor agricultural event, at The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. agriculture.pa.gov

Advocating for Urban and Rural Agriculture

Advocating for Urban and Rural Agriculture - 4:32

Pennsylvania’s oldest agriculture organization is the Pennsylvania State Grange. Host Candace Kelley talks with the Grange President Wayne Campbell and Member Barb Gross about what the organization is and what it does, with groups like 4-H and FFA, as well as explaining the Heritage Quilt Trail. Recorded at the PA Farm Show, the nation's largest indoor agricultural event, at The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. pagrange.org

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