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Get ready to espresso yourself with this incredible Starbucks Bundle up for bid! Whether you're a dark roast lover or a ...
04/23/2025

Get ready to espresso yourself with this incredible Starbucks Bundle up for bid!

Whether you're a dark roast lover or a cold brew connoisseur, this package is steeped in everything you need to fuel your coffee obsession:

☕ Bags of premium Starbucks coffee
☕ Sleek Starbucks tumblers
☕ A press for that perfect brew

Skip the drive-thru and bring the coffeehouse vibes home!
📺 Don’t miss your shot—bid during the WQLN Great TV Auction
Live on WQLN PBS 54.1
🗓️ May 15-18 | 6-10 P.M.
👉 Bid online at WQLN.org/Auction

04/22/2025

🎙️ "Third Set" went live—literally!

Host Gary Finney swapped the records for real-time rhythm on Thursday night, bringing in the incredible Jazz Paper Scissors for an unforgettable live performance.

If you weren’t in the room, here’s a glimpse of what you missed.

WQLN PBS NPR is your community lifeline. But it could vanish.Decisions that could end public media would erase your acce...
04/21/2025

WQLN PBS NPR is your community lifeline. But it could vanish.

Decisions that could end public media would erase your access to essential services.

It’s up to us protect this vital local service. Learn more at protectmypublicmedia.org

04/19/2025

A hill? A mountain? It's all in the perspective, innit? ⛰️ Join Hugh Grant in this delightfully absurd tale of Welsh pride and geographical debate. Tonight at 8 PM on WQLN.

🌟🦁 WQLN and the Erie Zoo are teaming up for the Glow Wild Art Challenge—and we want YOUR child’s creativity to shine! 🐯🎨...
04/18/2025

🌟🦁 WQLN and the Erie Zoo are teaming up for the Glow Wild Art Challenge—and we want YOUR child’s creativity to shine! 🐯🎨

Kids can drop off their Glow Wild–inspired artwork in the WQLN lobby now through May 16.

All entries will be displayed at the Erie Zoo's carousel during the Glow Wild Celebration!

One lucky winner will be chosen to receive... a Pen Pal from the animal of their choice at the zoo! How cool is that?

Let your child's imagination run wild!

Artwork should be no bigger than a sheet of paper (8.5x11 inches)

👉 More info on Glow Wild: https://www.eriezoo.org/glowwild

And the winner of Scholastic Scrimmage 2025 is... MERCYHURST PREP! 🎉 💚 💙A huge congratulations to the talented students ...
04/18/2025

And the winner of Scholastic Scrimmage 2025 is... MERCYHURST PREP! 🎉 💚 💙

A huge congratulations to the talented students at Mercyhurst Preparatory School on your outstanding victory! We can’t wait to cheer you on in the Scholastic Scrimmage State Championship, coming later this spring.

A round of applause also goes to our second-place team, Cathedral Preparatory School, and our third-place team, Titusville Area School District. Your hard work and dedication were truly inspiring!

Every year, we are consistently blown away by the intellect and determination of these remarkable students. We can’t wait to see what they achieve in next year’s competition!

🦉🎷 Are you a night owl with a love for jazz?Join us tonight from 11 p.m. to midnight in the WQLN PBS NPR lobby for a liv...
04/17/2025

🦉🎷 Are you a night owl with a love for jazz?

Join us tonight from 11 p.m. to midnight in the WQLN PBS NPR lobby for a live performance by Jazz Paper Scissors during Gary Finney’s "Third Set."

Smooth sounds, cool vibes, and good company await. Don’t miss it! 🌙🎶

04/17/2025

We've been on the edge of our seats, waiting to crown the Scholastic Scrimmage Season 4 Champions here at WQLN PBS! 🏆 Did your favorite school make it to the final round? 🎨 Let us know who you're rooting for in the comments!👇

Need to catch up on who's in the finale? 📚 You can check out all previous episodes from this season by subscribing to WQLN PBS NPR's YouTube channel (link in bio)!

Quiggley the Action Figure is flying off store shelves!Fully equipped for adventure, Quiggley comes with:📺 A TV to tune ...
04/15/2025

Quiggley the Action Figure is flying off store shelves!

Fully equipped for adventure, Quiggley comes with:
📺 A TV to tune into PBS KIDS shows
📻 A radio to catch daily programs like Classics with Brian Hannah on WQLN NPR
🌭 And of course, Smith's Hotdogs — his all-time fave

Built for action. Made for Erie.

We couldn’t resist hopping on the trend — and now our favorite frog-dog is officially collectible!

04/15/2025

Grab your sense of adventure, because this road trip is larger than life. From the sweet streets of Hershey to the historic heart of Philly, the monuments of DC, and the towering thrills of NYC—we’re packing 6 days and 5 nights with unforgettable moments.

This June 15–20, join WQLN for a journey so epic, even 🦍 King Kong would trade the Empire State Building for a comfy bus seat!

👇Check out the itinerary and book your trip now at:
https://www.wqln.org/wqln-road-trips

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Erie Craft Beer Fest such a successful event!
04/14/2025

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Erie Craft Beer Fest such a successful event!

We are truly amazed by the incredible artwork submitted for our WQLN PBS Art Show & Contest—and this is just a glimpse o...
04/14/2025

We are truly amazed by the incredible artwork submitted for our WQLN PBS Art Show & Contest—and this is just a glimpse of the many beautiful pieces we've received. Join us this Thursday, April 17, at 5:00 PM for the exhibition, open to the public. Come celebrate and support our talented local young artists!

🏌️‍♂️ WQLN’s Second Annual Golf Scramble⏳ Don’t miss the Early Birdie discount—good through April 30!Grab your clubs and...
04/13/2025

🏌️‍♂️ WQLN’s Second Annual Golf Scramble

⏳ Don’t miss the Early Birdie discount—good through April 30!

Grab your clubs and tee up for a day that’s un-fore-gettable! Enjoy a round of golf, cold drinks, great games, and a sizzling steak dinner—all while supporting WQLN PBS NPR.

📍 Whispering Woods Golf Club
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 17
👉 Sign up now at WQLN.org/Golf and let’s par-tee!

🎉 Today’s the day!  🍻The Erie Craft Beer Fest is happening tonight at the Concourse of Union Station.💻 Tickets are still...
04/12/2025

🎉 Today’s the day! 🍻

The Erie Craft Beer Fest is happening tonight at the Concourse of Union Station.

💻 Tickets are still available online at wqln.org/beer or at the door 🚪.

🍺 VIP doors open at 3 p.m.
🍺 General admission begins at 4 p.m.

19 breweries, local vendors, and a great atmosphere—don’t miss one of Erie’s signature events.

Tag your crew and we’ll see you there! 🙌

🚨 LAST CALL 🚨Are you a beer lover? Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Make the Erie Craft Beer Fest your dest...
04/11/2025

🚨 LAST CALL 🚨

Are you a beer lover? Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Make the Erie Craft Beer Fest your destination.

It’s happening TOMORROW at the Concourse of Union Station.

🍻VIP admission starts at 3 p.m. — get in an hour early!
🍺General admission is from 4 to 7 p.m.
GET YOUR TICKET 👉 https://www.wqln.org/erie-craft-beer-fest

✔️ Enjoy craft beer from 19 regional breweries
✔️ Tasty treats from local vendors
✔️Plus the music of Jack Stevenson

Thank you to our event sponsors:
CA Curtze Co, Erie Federal Credit Union, JET/FOX/YourErie, Lighthouse Law, LLP. , VNET Fiber, Erie News Now, and Northwest Bank

Show your support for WQLN PBS NPR.

We hope to see you there—cheers!

04/11/2025

Four women, a Tuscan villa, and a journey of self-discovery. Enchanted April is a breath of fresh air. 🌸 Join them this Saturday night at 8 PM on WQLN.

📚 We’re diving into 255 amazing stories from young writers across the region for this year’s WQLN PBS Kids Writers Conte...
04/10/2025

📚 We’re diving into 255 amazing stories from young writers across the region for this year’s WQLN PBS Kids Writers Contest!

From fantastic adventures to heartwarming tales, these creative kids have truly outdone themselves!

Our judges have the tough job of selecting the winners, but one thing’s for sure—every entry is a masterpiece!

Thanks, LECOM Health dental students for your help.

🏆 Winning stories will be posted at WQLN.org/Writers after the Awards Reception in May, so stay tuned!

A huge THANK YOU to all the talented kids who participated! Keep dreaming, keep writing, and keep creating! 💙

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