White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation’s 250th birthday

August 14, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country’s 250th birthday with a goal of aligning the institution’s content with President Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. In a letter sent Tuesday to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch III, the White House laid out in detail the steps it expects the organization to take as part of the announced review. The examination will look at all public-facing content, such as social media, exhibition text and educational materials, to ...

Charlie Brown and Snoopy offer an animated ‘Peanuts’ musical about summer camp

August 14, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Brown and Snoopy go to sleepaway camp in a new, bittersweet Apple TV+ special fueled by a pair of Emmy Award-nominated songwriters that’s being billed as the first “Peanuts” musical in 35 years. “My motivation has always been to preserve and enhance my ...

Fans celebrate the 80th birthday of the Moomins, Finland’s most lovable literary cartoon family

August 14, 2025

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The Moomins, Finland’s most lovable literary cartoon family, are celebrating their 80th birthday this year. The chubby, white, hippopotamus-like characters have captivated readers worldwide since author and illustrator Tove Jansson published “The Moomins and ...

Astral Shakedown to close out the summer concert series on Sunday

August 7, 2025

LOCK HAVEN — The Lock Haven Summer Concert Series comes to a close this Sunday, Aug. 10, on the Floating Stage, at 6:30 p.m., with a performance by Astral Shakedown. Astral Shakedown is a vintage-inspired jam band that brings a mix of soul, rock and funk to the stage. Their eclectic vibe ...

The Jaded Lips, Velveeta, Erich Cawalla and more to perform this weekend

August 7, 2025

LOCK HAVEN — This weekend, the Summer Concert Series has partnered with LH JAMS for a weekend of music you won’t want to miss. Friday night starting at 6 p.m. on Main Street will be The Jaded Lips and Velveeta, and Saturday evening Erich Cawalla and the Uptown Band will be closing out ...

‘Steelers Time’ at Otto Bookstore to feature journalist Jim Wexell and local sports enthusiast

August 7, 2025

WILLIAMSPORT — The Otto Bookstore will host “Steelers Time,” a free community event featuring longtime Pittsburgh Steelers journalist Jim Wexell and local sports enthusiast Mark Mussina, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the store’s downtown location, 107 W. Fourth St. Wexell, an ...