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Songs on the Wind: April

Another month, another set of songs that I’m listening to! As a reminder of the format, I’m writing one of these columns and filling it with songs from a variety of genres of music. I don’t expect anyone to listen to all of these songs! Some months, you may even not be interested in any of them, and that’s fine! However, it is my sincere hope that some of you might find some new songs and artists that you like. All of these songs are widely available on streaming services and by doing some quick searching on Youtube and such, and if I want to highlight something harder to find, ...

‘Split Fiction’ is GOTY material

Typically when I write a Bit by Bit I review a slightly older game, but recently I played a game that completely blew away my expectations and I HAVE to talk about it. “Split Fiction” is a 2025 action-adventure game that was developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic ...

Artwork reminds communities to protect our children from abuse and neglect

DANVILLE — For the second straight year, Geisinger has teamed with the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance (PFSA) and local community organizations to create unity around child abuse prevention efforts through a statewide art project. During the month of April — Child Abuse ...

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan on reteaming for ‘Sinners’

Ryan Coogler was the one who convinced Michael B. Jordan he could be a movie star. That was 13 years ago on “Fruitvale Station,” Jordan’s first time leading a feature film and Coogler’s first time making one. And it was the start of an enviably rich creative collaboration that would ...

‘50 Forward’ to feature Penn State musicians on April 25

UNIVERSITY PARK — In May 1974, University Auditorium opened its doors with a vision to serve as Penn State’s premier performing-arts venue and educational landmark. The Center for the Performing Arts invites the community to relive that historic opening night in a celebratory conclusion to Eisenhower Auditorium 50th anniversary season. The grand concert “50 Forward: Beethoven’s Ninth Revisited” will be at 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, in Eisenhower Auditorium. The program will feature the works “Inspiration! Festive Overture” by Quinn Mason; “Blue Cathedral” by Jennifer ...