Public Media: A Lifeline for Communities During Historic Hurricanes

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has been one of the most devastating in recent history. Residents affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton turned to one
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An American flag still stands after Hurricane Milton destroyed several homes on Manasota Key. Photo credit: WGCU.

Mister Rogers Archive

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A Beautiful Day to Honor Fred Rogers

April 21, 2016 · Neighbors, April 29, 2016 is going to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood! For the third year in a row, we are putting on
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22 Best DIY Public Media Inspired Halloween Costumes

October 30, 2015 · It’s coming down to the wire and if you are still hunting for that perfect Halloween costume, look no further. Check out these DIY public
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It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

May 7, 2015 · It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Federal funding has been restored in the final Budget Resolution. This is a major victory for our cause.
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20 Public Media Inspired Halloween Costumes

October 31, 2014 · Happy Halloween! Public media is home to some of the smartest, cutest and sassiest characters (we’re looking at you Dowager Countess of Grantham!) and personalities
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Our Favorite Mister Rogers Sweaters for Public Media

May 7, 2014 · Thursday, May 1 marked the 45th anniversary of Mister Rogers‘ heartfelt testimony to Congress to protect public media. We honored this special day, our very
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Put on your Mister Rogers Sweater

April 23, 2014 · v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Almost 45 years ago, our loyal neighbor, Mister Rogers, testified before the U.S. Senate to protect public
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Happy Birthday to our Favorite Neighbor, Fred Rogers

March 20, 2014 · We all have our gripes. I hate that when I can’t sleep, I reach for my smartphone. The gentle, soft-spoken man, who would revolutionize children’s
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Five Things You Didn’t Know about Public Television

August 8, 2013 · 1. Over the course of a year, nearly 79% of all U.S. television households – and 200 million people – watch PBS. Americans also stream
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