Pennsylvania

6:25

Pennsylvania Ag Industry Contributes Billions to Economy

The state of Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry employs nearly half a million people and contributes $185 billion to the Commonwealth's economy annually. Guest Shannon Powers, Press Secretary for Pennsylvania's Department of Agriculture, talks with host Tate Blanchard’s about how 2022’s traditional in-person show and some elements from 2021’s first-ever virtual show offers a tiny slice of what the industry has to offer during the nation’s largest indoor agricultural exposition under one roof held every year in January. agriculture.pa.gov, farmshow.pa.gov

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6:15

A New Program Focused on Helping Women Achieve Independent Financial Stabil...

For more than 45 years, the Women's Resource Center (WRC) has helped women and girls navigate life’s transitions. WRC’s Executive Director Cheryl Brubaker discusses the organization’s new program focused on helping women achieve independent financial stability. Recorded December 15, 2021.

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5:32

Making Wishes Come True for Children with Severe or Profound Illnesses

Kate Sample, President of the Sunshine Foundation, discusses her organization's efforts to answer the dreams of chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged, and abused children and a new way the public can make a difference for kids. December 15, 2021.

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9:29

Working with Veterans to find Meaningful Employment and Address the issues ...

During the pandemic, veterans’ unemployment spiked a mark not seen in decades. Joe Brooks, Executive Director of Veterans Multi-Service Center, discusses how his organization assists veterans with job training and helps those experiencing homelessness find meaningful employment. Recorded December 15, 2021.

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6:46

Chamber Pulls Partners Together For Innovative Approach To Workforce Develo...

Workforce Sustainability is important now, more than ever, and the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce is reimagining the Northeast Pennsylvania workforce to get people back to work. Guest Lindsay Griffin, COO and Executive Vice President for the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, talks with host Sheila Hyland about some innovative approaches created with its partners in economic development, education, digital platforms and the community to create long-term solutions to workforce issues. wyomingvalleychamber.org

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6:59

Lack of Food Not The Cause of Hunger and Food Insecurity

An estimated 30% to 40% of food in America alone is wasted even as one in seven people go hungry every day, according to the United Nations, and that recovering all wasted food could feed all who go hungry four times over. Guest Leah Lizarondo, co-founder and CEO of 412 Food Rescue in Pittsburgh defines food rescue and talks with host Sheila Hyland about the real meaning of wasting food, pointing out that food insecurity is more of a distribution problem than a lack of food. 412foodrescue.org

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8:58

Helping Kids with Disabilities Have Chance To Just Be A Kid

Riding a bike, participating in family events or being able to communicate basic human needs like hunger, thirst or being hurt are moments that are taken for granted by most, except for kids with disabilities. Guest Zach Marsh, Community Relations Manager for Variety, the Children's Charity, tells host Sheila Hyland about their 3 programs that help kids with disabilities to just be a kid and live their best lives. varietypittsburgh.org

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8:17

Junior Achievement Shifts Vision in Western PA

Junior Achievement of Western PA, part of one of the world’s oldest and largest organization, under new leadership, is shifting its vision in the digital culture with advanced programming to prepare and develop kids for the future, while helping both employers and the community to fill work needs. Patrice Matamoros, President of Junior Achievement of Western PA, tells host Sheila Hyland how JA is showcasing what kids have been doing during the pandemic, empowering girls to be future leaders and building a digital platform and working with partners to prepare kids for future skilled trades careers while helping employers. jawesternpa.org

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6:22

100 Years of Outdoor Experiences for Children

Terry Dougherty, Executive Director of College Settlement of Philadelphia, discusses the 100th of the camp and the importance of outdoor experiences for children. December 3, 2021.

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7:41

Official Says Local Governments Should Embrace Pandemic Changes

John J. Jablowski Jr., council-member, Wilkes-Barre Township, talks with host is Tate Blanchard about the changes brought by the pandemic and how local governments should embrace the positive, despite the bad of the pandemic. Recorded at the 2021 Municipal Leadership Summit, a joint hybrid conference between the PA Municipal League and the PA State Assoc. of Township Commissioners. pml.org/psatc

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5:40

Chambersburg Largest in PA Generating Its Own Power

Allen Coffman, council member, Borough of Chambersburg talks with host Tate Blanchard about being the largest in the Pennsylvania Municipal Electric Association to provide its own electricity to residents while adding a solar generating element. Recorded at the 2021 Municipal Leadership Summit, a joint hybrid conference between the PA Municipal League and the PA State Assoc. of Township Commissioners. borough.chambersburg.pa.us

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5:21

Multi-Element Approach to Community Development City of Pittston

Michael A. Lombardo, Mayor, City of Pittston, talks with host is Tate Blanchard about the multi-level approach to community development in his city – revitalizing the downtown, land banks, addressing blight and arts and programming. Recorded at the 2021 Municipal Leadership Summit, a joint hybrid conference between the PA Municipal League and the PA State Assoc. of Township Commissioners. pittstoncity.org

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5:11

Access to Broadband: Help for Rural Commonwealth Residents

Todd Eachus, President, Broadband Cable Association of Pennsylvania talks with host Tate Blanchard about what his organization does to serve the cable operators across the Commonwealth and helping people to overcome the barriers to adopting broadband. Recorded at the 2021 Municipal Leadership Summit, a joint hybrid conference between the PA Municipal League and the PA State Assoc. of Township Commissioners. pcta.com

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5:19

Reading’s Vision Includes Earmarking $5.5 Million to Help Homelessness

Abe Amoros, Managing Director, City of Reading, talks with host is Tate Blanchard about the current vision for the city, including what happens to home ownership after the loss of revenue when Act 47 ends, and dedicating $5.5 million for a program through the American Rescue Plan for displaced residents and homelessness. Recorded at the 2021 Municipal Leadership Summit, a joint hybrid conference between the PA Municipal League and the PA State Assoc. of Township Commissioners. readingpa.gov

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5:21

Building and Maintaining a community during the Pandemic and Political Pola...

Ron Strouse, Mayor, Doylestown Borough, talks with host Tate Blanchard about what is being done and needs to be done to keep his community together during the pandemic and national political polarization. Recorded at the 2021 Municipal Leadership Summit, a joint hybrid conference between the PA Municipal League and the PA State Assoc. of Township Commissioners. doylestownborough.net

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7:19

Municipal League and Its Partners Are Helping Communities Succeed

John Brenner, Executive Director Designate, Pennsylvania Municipal League (PML) talks with host Tate Blanchard about the League’s projects and partnerships that help communities grow and succeed. Recorded at the 2021 Municipal Leadership Summit, a joint hybrid conference between the PML and the PA State Assoc. of Township Commissioners. pml.org

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