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The Morning Agenda Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don't worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what's happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth. The Morning Agenda — where our only agenda is you.
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Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don't worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what's happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth. The Morning Agenda — where our only agenda is you.

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NTSB looks at whether a natural gas pipeline caused the fatal explosion in West Reading, a...

Federal safety officials are investigating the role of a natural gas pipeline in a fatal blast at a West Reading chocolate factory. An elite search and rescue team known as Task Force One has assisted the rescue and recovery effort at the scene in West Reading. A government watchdog is conducting an investigation into the EPA's response to the Norfolk Southern train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. Philadelphia has been given the all clear that the city's tap water is safe to drink. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NTSB looks at whether a natural gas pipeline caused the fatal explosion in West Reading, a...

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Investigators look into what caused a fatal factory explosion, and a push for more funding...

Several state and local agencies are investigating the deadly explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company chocolate factory in West Reading. The state police are facing challenges when it comes to keeping a full complement of troopers. Helping to lead a "global agricultural transformation" is one goal of the Rodale Institute's new CEO. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigators look into what caused a fatal factory explosion, and a push for more funding...

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Tragedy in West Reading: "It felt like the whole house was coming down."

West Reading reels from the loss of seven people in an explosion at a chocolate factory. The Department of Environmental Protection's new leader is offering a plan to fix what has been a consistent critique from Republican lawmakers — slow permitting. The creeks that run through East Palestine, Ohio, are still contaminated with chemicals from last month's train derailment, but some people and researchers are questioning the testing and cleanup of the waterways near the border with Pennsylvania. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tragedy in West Reading: "It felt like the whole house was coming down."

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A prison sentence for J6 rioter Riley June Williams, and a look back at the cost of the Ir...

A central Pennsylvania woman has been handed a federal prison sentence for her involvement in the January 6th attack on the U-S Capitol, during which she led protesters to the office of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. This week marked the 20th anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq and maybe you've had a chance to read some of the moving stories of reflection from some of the men and women who served in the conflict. Host Tim Lambert found himself thinking about the families of the men and women who didn't come home — like Pennsylvania Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Keith Bennett. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A prison sentence for J6 rioter Riley June Williams, and a look back at the cost of the Ir...

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Riley June Williams learns her fate today for her involvement in the January 6th Capitol a...

At least 79 Pennsylvanians have been charged for their involvement in the January 6th, 2021, attack on the U-S Capitol to try to keep former president Donald Trump in power — even though he lost the 2020 election. One of the most well-known from the Keystone State is slated to be sentenced today — Riley June Williams of Harrisburg. One day after state-related universities like Penn State and Pitt made their case for a funding hike, the head of the state-owned schools warned tuition could be increased for the first time in five years — if lawmakers don't approve a nearly four percent increase in state dollars next year. A report from the office of Democratic Senator Art Haywood shows Black Pennsylvanians have improved socioeconomically in the last decade. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riley June Williams learns her fate today for her involvement in the January 6th Capitol a...

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Invasive species have quite the negative impact in Pennsylvania, and meet the new chair of...

Invasive species — like the dreaded Spotted Lanternfly — are hurting Pennsylvania's economy, undermining ecosystems and putting lives at risk. Penn State, Pitt, Temple and Lincoln make up Pennsylvania's four state-related universities. They are urging lawmakers to approve a seven percent funding increase in the upcoming state budget. Meet Democratic Representative Greg Vitali of Delaware County. He will chair the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee — which oversees issues ranging from Chesapeake Bay watershed cleanup to oil and gas exploration. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Invasive species have quite the negative impact in Pennsylvania, and meet the new chair of...

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Another day, another book is removed from a school library; and was the burning of five ta...

A school district in York County that made headlines for banning a list of anti-racism resources is under fire again — this time for removing two books from the high school library. State lawmakers have grilled the head of Norfolk Southern about the decision to intentionally burn hazardous chemicals after one of its trains derailed near the Ohio Pennsylvania border last month. Philadelphia has agreed to a $9 million settlement with protestors injured by police following the death of George Floyd in the summer of 2020. The head of the York County commissioners has received a cease-and-desist letter for allegedly making disparaging remarks against the county's outgoing solicitor. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another day, another book is removed from a school library; and was the burning of five ta...

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A pandemic water assistance program gets a second life, and a midstate school district is ...

A coronavirus pandemic water assistance program that ended last October is coming back. The state House ethics committee will not be investigating former Democratic Representative Mike Zabel, who resigned from office earlier this month. Administrators at one midstate school district are working to curb an increase in vaping among students. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pandemic water assistance program gets a second life, and a midstate school district is ...

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A big day for the city of Harrisburg's financial picture; and 200 Pennsylvanians receive h...

Harrisburg is finished paying a multi-million dollar debt that has burdened the city for more than a decade. Some Pennsylvanians have reported receiving scam text messages claiming to be from the state's Department of Human Services. Norfolk Southern's CEO is defending the company's response to a train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last month. Penn State advances in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big day for the city of Harrisburg's financial picture; and 200 Pennsylvanians receive h...

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The Addams Family is too creepy and kooky for one midstate school district, and a group of...

A Lebanon County high school is looking for a new musical to perform next year because the one proposed does not align with values some board members want the district to promote. A new group is calling for tougher gun laws in Pennsylvania and it's led by the religious community. Pennsylvania will need significantly more home health and personal care aides to care for the state's aging population, but the industry is already dealing with a shortage of these health care professionals. A Cumberland County animal rescue is dealing with a massive outbreak of canine influenza. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Addams Family is too creepy and kooky for one midstate school district, and a group of...

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