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May 9, 2008
Economic Stimulus Checks
Maybe you already received your "Economic Stimulus" Payment. If you signed up to get your 2007 tax refund by direct deposit, you may have received a direct deposit to your bank account. Or maybe you're getting your check in the mail. Next week, the first checks from the federal government land in local mailboxes.
WPSU asked some local residents how they'll spend the money.
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Gypsy Moth Caterpillar & Gypsy Moth
Friday, May 2, 2008
Gypsy Moths
All Things Considered
Last year, gypsy moth caterpillars chewed up a lot of leaves in Central Pennsylvania . . . and they're expected to be back in force this spring. Spraying to control the very hungry caterpillars starts this month. WPSU's Cynthia Berger talked with the DCNR's Don Eggen to get more details.
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Children at Schlow Library practice "up, down, and around."
May 2, 2008
Spreading Books Around
Research shows that if you read aloud to your young children, they'll learn to read more easily. But not all parents know this trick . . . and not all homes are full of books. A Pennsylvania program aims to spread the joy of books to every young child. WPSU's Cynthia Berger has more.
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- The PA One Book Every Young Child website
- The PA Center for the Book also has family literacy activities
May 2, 2008
Up Down and Around
Listen to Pennsylvania author Kathy Ayres read her book, Up Down and Around.
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