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The Spark Weekly 9.14.2025: Behind the Scenes at WITF: How the Development Department Powers Public Media. Pennsylvania Schools Face Strain Without State Budget

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More than two months past Pennsylvania’s budget deadline, school districts across the state are grappling with uncertainty, borrowing costs, and the possibility of program cuts as they wait for billions in state funding.

Also, on The Spark Weekly:

At the heart of WITF’s mission to provide trusted news, cultural programming, and educational content lies a dedicated team working behind the scenes: the development department. Leading the charge is Elisa Balestra, Vice President of Philanthropy, who joined the station 11 months ago and has quickly immersed herself in connecting the community to the station’s mission.

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