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Grace George, Former Editorial Intern | The station promises that listeners “won’t hear these pandemic stories anywhere else.”
Spencer Nusbaum, Former Editorial Intern | Executives are aiming to get ahead of long-term budget concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pennsylvania’s governor recently announced an $8 million grant to Pennsylvania PBS to build datacasting capabilities for the seven-station public TV network to support distance learning in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Tyler Falk, Reporter | A projected shortfall of $29 million will be closed with furloughs and other cost-saving measures.
Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | The station’s revenue has declined amid the pandemic due to “a large dip” in sponsorship.