Yesterday Rep. Joe Ciresi read “The Window Keeper” by Yolanda Wisher, honoring everyday acts that sustain our democracy.
A preview of what’s ahead. Our Window Keeper: Civic Honors is initiative is coming soon!
What happens when communities start listening?
In towns across PA, it’s leading to real change. Through storytelling, people are reconnecting with their communities, taking pride in where they live, and working together to preserve local history.
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❤️ Stand with PA Humanities and support our critical work across the state:
pahumanities.org/support-us/
Congrats to our friends at Mt Tabor Preservation Project on receiving a 2026 Achievement Award from PA Museums!
Their work includes preserving an African American church and cemetery in Mount Holly Springs and helping bring community stories to light.
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Love this episode of @wviatvfm.bsky.social 's ArtScene featuring Susquehanna Valley Mediation’s "The Really Really Real Traveling Medicine Show" and how they're bringing local voices to life through an interactive blend of theater, music, dance, and storytelling.
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For #WomensHistoryMonth, Rubin, Fortunato & Harbison spotlighted our dynamic executive director, Laurie Zierer, and her work building connection and collaboration across Pennsylvania. Give it a read!
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PA Humanities is featured in an excellent Q&A with New America exploring how storytelling can strengthen communities and grow civic engagement.
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The Teen Reading Lounge at Brandywine Community Library (supported by our Youth-Led Humanities grant) was named “Outstanding Teen Program” by Berks County Public Libraries.
Congrats to all!
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We were proud to represent Pennsylvania at Humanities on the Hill 2026 this week in Washington, D.C.! We met with nearly all federal legislative offices to advocate for federal support for the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Community Heart & Soul and PA Humanities are teaming up with residents in Honesdale, Pennsylvania to launch a new storytelling project, "Following the Phases." It follows the borough’s exciting PA Heart & Soul journey from start to finish.
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“When young people feel respected as humans they have a stake in what they’re doing... they’re more likely to show up and keep showing up.”
Read about how we're rethinking youth engagement through the humanities.
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Congrats to Nina Riley, our Community Programs Manager, for being named one of @cityandstatepa.bsky.social's 2026 Black Trailblazers!
We are so honored to have Nina on our team!
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We're proud to share the final stories from Voices of History Scranton, part of the statewide Voices of History initiative amplifying the lived experiences of Black Pennsylvanians.
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Apply by February 20th for priority consideration! 👇
Register now to join us TODAY at 12PM for a live webinar introducing our new report, Cultural Dynamics!
This project was developed by Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, PA Humanities, Drexel University, and Creative Philadelphia.
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Big things are happening in Honesdale! The community has entered the first phase of PA Heart & Soul, a resident-driven process using the tools of the humanities to bring local voices together to help shape the town’s future.
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Register now for a live webinar presentation on 2/17 at 12PM about our new report, Cultural Dynamics!
Cultural Dynamics captures the voices of 500+ artists, cultural workers, residents, and civic leaders—and is shaping Philly's Cultural Plan. We hope you’ll join us!
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Three new Voices of History Scranton videos share powerful reflections on family, faith, loss, and belonging.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Apply now for the 2026 #LeadLabSummit, an immersive creative leadership experience grounded in The Art + Impact of Courage.
📷 April 25–26, 2026 | Philadelphia
📷 Virtual follow-up: May 28, 2026
📷 Register here: lnkd.in/ex8yA7Qq
🎙️ Youth are shaping conversations about history, community, and justice at @slbradio.bsky.social. From hosting live broadcasts to choosing the topics that matter most to them, they are building confidence, creativity, and civic dialogue. #YouthLedHumanities
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🎉PA Humanities is proud to announce our first-ever 2026 #RainPoetry Grant awardees!
10 orgs across Pennsylvania will receive funding to support youth creativity through rain-activated poetry installations and public celebrations.
#RainPoetryPA
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“There are fewer opportunities for the type of communion that happens when you share a story...”
🎥 Journalist/podcaster Lee Stabert shares how her partnership with PA Humanities created opportunities to engage people from across the state. #LetsRise
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"listening makes a big difference... Heart & Soul will help enrich and inform the next generation of planning initiatives..."
We're thrilled to partner with the people of Honesdale, the sixth PA Heart & Soul community along Route 6!
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🎥 “...there’s a spirit of independence and energy in our libraries that have worked with PA Humanities.”
-Susan Banks, Deputy Secretary for Libraries and State Librarian
This video is part of #LetsRise series celebrating the humanities in Pennsylvania.
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🎥 The final chapter of our #LetsRise video series is here!
For January, we’re spotlighting how meaningful relationships expand access to learning, strengthen communities, and open opportunities for growth.
Funding provided by Thomas B. Hagen.
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Consider making a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 end-of-year goal! This would put us in great shape to meet our fundraising needs for our planned work in 2026.
Let’s keep doing the work together - have a happy and healthy New Year!
Donate now: pahumanities.org/support-us/
🎥 Watch as Tammy Blount, Assistant Director of Literacy Services at the Erie County Public Library, shares how Teen Reading Lounge became a transformative space for youth.
#LetsRise
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"If we can actually be brave enough to dream of something else, what's the dream?"
🎥 Watch as Anna Skeels, a Pittsburgh playwright/ actor, describes how engaging in youth-centered humanities programming led to reimagining a better world.
#LetsRise
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🎥 Watch as Trapeta B. Mayson, former Poet Laureate of Philadelphia, and Enoch the Poet, a trauma-informed arts educator, explain how #RainPoetry became a powerful tool for youth development and connecting through our shared humanity.
#LetsRise
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