Insight with Sylvia Maus

An update to a previous show I did with Jackie and Chip Bieber. A heartbreaking story about their daughter Shawn who took her life with assistance of an online assisted suicide website. They fought to change the law and did it. Shawn's Law passes. The parents' fight and victory for tougher penalties against those online who encourage suicide. If you know someone who is considering suicide and need...

"Woofstock"...the largest festival on the East Coast for dogs and their humans. The 16th annual event is Sunday Sept. 26th. My guests are Zella Smith Anderson, Founder & Executive Director of the Central PA Animal Alliance, And WHP 580's Art Selby who will be emceeing the event along with Nancy Ryan. Learn more at www. cpaawoofstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local family honors their late son's legacy with event that provides scholarships to area students. Terri Smith, Alex's Mom and sister Ashley Smith are my in studio guests. Learn more at www.alexwsmithfoundation.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A local Mom fights to end childhood hunger in Central PA & is now partnering with HERCO (Hershey Entertainment & Resorts). My guests are the Founder & Director, Christine Drexler and Lindsay Drew, Marketing Dir. Learn more at www.cocoapacks.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More fun discussion with Jimmy Rosen, owner of Old Sled Works and local collector, and his wonderful new picture book GOT GAS? Get the book and learn more on his Facebook Page, Got Gas-The Book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick discusses the details of the over 54 million dollars coming to the county from the American Rescue Plan and what it will mean to our residents. www.dauphincounty.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local antique collector and owner of Old Sled Works, Jimmy Rosen sits down with me to discuss his wonderful new book, GOT GAS which features vintage photos of Harrisburg gas stations in the 20's & 30's. Part 1 of a two part interview with Jimmy. Get the book at Old Sled works and learn more on his Facebook page Got Gas-the book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2021 Dauphin County Cultural Fest, The 13th annual "Family Reunion" is Saturday Aug 21 on City Island. Dauphin County Commissioner/Chairman Mike Pries is my in studio guest to tell us all about it. Learn more at www.dauphincounty.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicholas Demauro, Founder, Executive Director and CEO of LAW ENFORCEMENT AGAINST DRUGS (LEAD). Directly targeting kids, police officers are responsible for the most rapidly-growing drug and violence prevention program in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Rote, Executive Director of Big Bros/Big Sisters of the Capital Region. Offering a new program called, YOUTH RISE: STAND TOGETHER. It’s for Middle and High School Students. It’s all about “getting the kids to have meaningful interactions with professionals of color and to bridge the gaps in opportunity for youth in the Capital Region. Big Bros/Big Sisters, The Whitaker Center and the Harrisbur...

WHP 580 News Dir. Bill Mead & Jasmine Brooks, CBS21 News Anchor join me to discuss their careers along with the influence of the media and local news & how journalism has changed over the last several years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pennsylvania leads the country with the highest number of cases of Lyme Disease/a local organization is working to educate the public and helping to defray the costs of Lyme disease/Carrie Perry, President of Sam's Spoons Foundation is my guest/ www.samsspoons.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team Scott Inspire inspires kindness in kids facing real life struggles, while supporting & raising funds that provide vital services for them. James & Rachel Scott are my in studio guests. Learn more & how you can help at: http://www.teamscottinspire.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being aware of summer safety precautions coming out of the Covid Pandemic/Mary Ann McGerty-Sieber/Product Investigator-US Product Safety Commission/ www.cpsc.gov/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest is Krystina Shultz, Marketing and Events Manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. “Now, more than ever, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region needs mentors to help at risk kids succeed and thrive in life.” Learn more at: www.capbigs.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local doctor establishes a health foundation and clinic that provides free health examinations, medical tests and medications for those with no or limited health insurance. Dr. Nirmal Joshi of the Joshi Health Foundation is my special guest. www.joshihealthfoundation.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change A Child's Story! Court appointed special advocates (CASA) of Dauphin County speaks up for children who've been abused or neglected by empowering our community to volunteer as advocates for them in the court system. Bill Hornung, board member & child advocate is my guest to tell us more. Learn more at www.dauphincountycasa.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden’s American Rescue Plan provides 65.1 billion to PA counties/ Lisa Schaefer, Executive Director of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, discusses how the funds will impact our most pressing issues/Visit the association webpage at www.pacounties.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Gumbinger, a Tax Professional from Linglestown is my guest. We get smart advice about paying your taxes after 2020 and Covid. William also runs the Marysville Moose and helps with fund raising for many community organizations. Find him on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/william.gumbinger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about how the right of way of listening will improve your life and the lives of so many others. Michael Gingerich and Tom Kaden, Chief Encouragement Officers and Founders are my guests. www.someonetotellitto.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Empowering those in human services with proven tools that help build healthier communities/my guest is Vladimir Beaufils, President/learn more at www.soundcommunitysolutions.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Allen, Head of Harrisburg Academy joins me to talk about "community service" and how it is a vital part of the curriculum at the Academy. Learn more at www.harrisburgacademy.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Engdahl, Executive Director of the American Mental Wellness Association/ "How to Deal with depression during the Corona Virus Pandemic"/ www.americanmentalwellness.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some wonderful advice for all us this holiday season dealing with a tough year and perhaps loss of a loved one. Noelle Valentine. Bereavement Counselor with Homeland Hospice offering bereavement support to the public during the pandemic. Get free support services at www.homelandathome.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PUC Chairperson, Gladys Brown Dutrieuille talks about the Commission’s responsibilities to Pennsylvania’s residents and the role the PUC plays during the Covid pandemic. www.puc.pa.gov See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.