Mary Bruce Serene

State College

Residents of Central and Northern Pennsylvania are at risk of losing access to the first-class news and entertainment WPSU has provided them for more than 70 years.

WPSU now faces a turning point. With Penn State withdrawing funding for the station, alternative sources of funding are necessary to keep this essential public service alive.

Fortunately, a solution is available. WHYY has offered a bold and compassionate plan to acquire WPSU–and, crucially, to maintain it as the independent, community-driven public media service that our region deserves. It’s not a takeover; it’s a partnership between WHYY and WPSU committed to safeguarding local programming and providing free non-commercial media to our region.

This joint venture will ensure that:

— Local journalism remains rooted in Central and Northern Pennsylvania,

— Educational, informational, and entertainment programming is available for all ages.

— Community voices are heard through independent, non-commercial radio and television.

— WPSU maintains its independent identity, strengthened by WHYY’s support.

The plan’s success depends on people like you–people who know that public media keeps communities strong through information and connection, that democracy depends on education.

Stand up for your community by supporting this venture.

— Donate. Visit http://www.wpsu.org/donate to make your gift. Money goes exclusively to WPSU for its operation and sustainability, keeping WPSU strong, local, and independent–now and into the future.

— Advocate. Spread the word to others who also believe in the power of public media.

— Educate. Visit http://www.wpsu.org to discover how WPSU is strengthened by this partnership with WHYY.