Our Chief Programming Officer Jim Wiener gets asked a LOT of questions, not just by us, but by all of you as well. Once in a while, he likes to sit down and pick a few particularly special questions and answer them for everyone to see. Here is Jim’s latest Q&A with you, the viewers. We watch the PBS NEWSHOUR every night. They have the […]
The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It’s a way for us to recognize & acknowledge the contributions that Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans have made to our history, our culture, and our country as a whole. Asian Americans are anyone whose ancestry traces back to places such as China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, or one of many […]
After school providers can often use a helping hand in keeping their kids engaged and entertained after a long day of learning. That’s what After School 360 is here to provide. Things like read-alouds, clips from our favorite PBS KIDS shows, like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Elinor Wonders Why, and lots of hands-on activities are available for the folks who run after-school programs, day-care centers […]
We are just a couple of weeks away from our CET is ME event on April 27th at Longworth Hall. At the time of writing this, there are fewer than 50 tickets left, so if you haven’t gotten yours yet, now is the time! CET is ME is a chance for all of us to be kids all over again while raising money for public […]
Our annual Summer Action Auction is returning on Wednesday, May 3rd and will run until Sunday, May 7th. We’re so excited to once again have our viewers be a part of this event that’s both fun and constructive. Everyone who bids on these wonderful prizes is helping us continue do what we do best: creating quality content online and over-the-air as well as in the […]
It’s that time of year! Time for (allegedly) warmer weather, days off work or school, and travel plans. Spring Break is always a source of great excitement and anticipation for a lot of people, especially those who are wanting to get away from it all. But planning a getaway – and paying for it – can be tough sometimes. We’re here to help! We’ve scoured […]
It’s never too early or too late to get your kids interested in reading, but sometimes it can be tough to know where to start. What kind of books will they like? What kind of stories will interest them? Do they need to be entertained or inspired? Public Media Connect and PBS Kids have put together a special Read-Along Collection that features a wide variety […]
Sometimes you’re just not sure what to watch. You need something different, something new, something interesting. Maybe you want to learn about animals, or food, or even language itself! Well, here are ten digital series that we’re watching…and we really think you should, too! Deep Look Get a new perspective on our place in the universe and meet extraordinary new friends. Bugs, birds, barnacles…oh my! […]
A new month means a new set of hidden gems, courtesy of Jim Wiener, our Chief Programming Officer, for you to check out and enjoy for yourselves! Three Days in June: The Story of the D-Day Forecast Thursday, March 16, at 9pm on ThinkTV16 For those who saw the war movie ‘The Longest Day’, there is a scene where the generals meet to debate the […]
Our Chief Programming Officer Jim Wiener gets asked a LOT of questions, not just by us, but by all of you as well. Once in a while, he likes to sit down and pick a few particularly special questions and answer them for everyone to see. Here is Jim’s latest Q&A with you, the viewers. I went to watch the movie The King’s Speech last […]
