Photo from Shippensburg University What to look for on Smart Talk Friday, September 14, 2018: Joining Friday’s Smart Talk to discuss student success is Dr. Laurie Carter, president of Shippensburg University. What defines successful students? Is it their GPA, how quickly they find jobs, or how quickly they graduate? Many factors, like mental and social … Continue reading "Dr. Laurie Carter, President of Shippensburg University"

What to look for on Smart Talk Thursday, September 13, 2018: Will Hurricane Florence have an impact on Pennsylvania this weekend? Even if the storm doesn’t affect the region, it still is one of the wettest summers on record. On Thursday’s Smart Talk, we’ll speak with Eric Horst, Director of Millersville University’s Weather Center about … Continue reading "Craft Brewing in Pennsylvania"

What to look for on Smart Talk Wednesday, September 12, 2018: There are 147 names on the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections list of people sentenced to death in the state as of Aug. 1, 2018. This number has been decreasing, not because people are being executed, but because they die while awaiting execution or get … Continue reading "Report on capital punishment in Pennsylvania"

What to look for on Smart Talk Monday, September 11, 2018: Everyone worries; some people more than others. When does excessive worry become anxiety? While occasional anxiety is a normal part of everyday life, anxiety disorder involves more than temporary worry; it is marked by worry and fear that does not go away and gets … Continue reading "Anxiety disorder and panic attacks"

What to look for on Smart Talk Monday, September 10, 2018: Coming soon to an email inbox, radio, newspaper or website near you: PA Post, a digital-first, citizen-focused news organization created by WITF Public Media. WITF launches PAPost.org on Monday, featuring news articles and analysis focusing on Pennsylvania state policies and politics. There are three … Continue reading "WITF’s PA Post launches and REAL IDs in Pennsylvania"

What to look for on Smart Talk Friday, September 7, 2018: Smart and sustained growth is a goal for most communities. What happens, though, when planned growth and development conflicts with the interests of one or more key stakeholders? Several high-profile community disputes involving municipalities, developers and community membersmade headlines this summer. One such … Continue reading "When interests collide: municipalities, communities and development"

What to look for on Smart Talk Thursday, September 5, 2018: York is undergoing several revitalization projects in an effort to bolster economic development in the area. The historic Yorktowne Hotel is being renovated, and the Landmark Properties Project is responsible for updating two more buildings in the city. In addition, the York Plan 2.0 … Continue reading "Road trip to Martin Library in York"

Mary Sachs’ store interior, 1932 / Photo courtesy of Jeb Stuart What to look for on Smart Talk Wednesday, September 5, 2018: The hot summer weather may not elicit thoughts of autumn tailgating and indoor cooking, but the transition into fall is here and with that, different cooking styles and recipes.  Cooking moves inside in the … Continue reading "Tailgating season and the Mary Sachs ladies shop"

What to look for on Smart Talk Tuesday, September 4, 2018: Last week, Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections took an unprecedented step by locking down the 25 correctional facilities in the state prison system after a rash of illnesses among some prison employees. Administrators believe the employees may have been exposed to synthetic drugs and that … Continue reading "Pennsylvania Prison Lockdown and Hunger Action Month"

What to look for on Smart Talk Friday, August 31, 2018: What issue is most important to voters in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race this fall?  According to the latest Franklin and Marshall College poll released Thursday, voters are motivated by President Donald Trump’s performance in office.  Trump is more important to how voters vote than … Continue reading "What do numbers in F and M poll mean?"