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MiND: Media Independence Shows the Journey of a Unique Collaboration Between Two Philadelphia Elementary Schools
07/31/14
MiND: Media Independence, public television for Philadelphia, has collaborated with the Philadelphia Film Society and premiered Henry Nevison's documentary about a musical that is still changing lives. -
Prairie Public Broadcasting Inspires an Array of Learning at Annual Event
07/30/14
Prairie Public Broadcasting is working to let young locals know that anytime can be learning time. -
KUAC Brings Live Music and Conversation to Alaska Residents
07/29/14
KUAC of Fairbanks, Alaska, is making live music more accessible to local residents through Alaska Live. -
WFYI Documentary Explores the Life of a Treasured Hoosier
07/23/14
On July 29, 2014, WFYI Public Television, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, will be premiering Bobby "Slick" Leonard: Heart of a Hoosier in front of thousands at Indianapolis' Bankers Life Fieldhouse. -
APTS Commends the House for Passing the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act
07/22/14
APTS today commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 4572, the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Reauthorization Act (STELA). -
Rhode Island PBS Tackles Recent Drug Epidemic
07/17/14
Rhode Island PBS recently produced "No Hero in Heroin," a program that addresses a major problem that has become a crisis in the state. -
PBS39 Uses "SuperFoods" on the Screen to Teach Healthy Cooking
07/16/14
PBS39, public television serving Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, Pennsylvania, has been teaming up with Philadelphia chef Walter Staib to bring the healthy cooking show SuperFoods. -
KBYU Eleven Helps Residents Prepare For Disaster in Just 20 Minutes
07/15/14
KBYU Eleven, a public media service of Brigham Young University and broadcasting to residents of Utah, is using interactive technology to promote public safety for disaster awareness and preparedness. -
PBS Charlotte Highlights Those Impacting the Region
07/08/14
Carolina Impact takes on issues and interests facing the heart of the region for PBS Charlotte viewers. -
Nine Network Keeps Community in Tune and Involved in Weekly Conversation
07/01/14
Nine Network of Public Media, which serves the St. Louis, Missouri region, recently received acclaim for its productive and interactive conversation-focused program, Stay Tuned. -
KENW Provides Viewers with Access to Invigorating Dialogue
07/01/14
Report from Santa Fe has been providing KENW viewers with unique programming for nearly 40 years. -
KLRN Provides a Voice for Local Veterans
06/25/14
KLRN of San Antonio provides an outlet for local veterans through the program Veterans Voices. -
WHRO is "Raising Readers" in Virginia
06/19/14
One staff member at WHRO Public Media of Hampton Roads, VA, is making reading even more fun to local youth. -
Lakeshore Public Media Creates Civil Conversations On Local Issues
06/18/14
Lakeshore Public Media (Merrillville, Indiana) broadcasts a weekly news and public affairs program called Lakeshore Focus, which aims to create a civil conversation with engaging dialogues. -
New York Times Article Discusses The Need To Ensure Universal Free Access to Public TV
06/16/14
On Monday, June 16, 2014, The New York Times published an article by journalist Elizabeth Jensen entitled, "Worries Over Access to Free Public TV."