The Year That Shaped Harrisburg

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  Asia Tabb is the Host and Producer for WITF’s The Spark.
  
  She began her start in radio when she joined legendary radio/ host producer, Doc Christian. She worked closely with Doc for her role on “The Gospel Express, on WHOV 88.1 FM and was a host for “Unrestricted Praise” at Praise FM.
  
  Previously she was an anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana at KTAL/KMSS. Asia also worked as a Multi-Media Journalist at WHP-TV here in Harrisburg, PA.
  
  Asia got her break into news at KTVO in Ottumwa, Ia. While the 2020 caucuses were gearing up. Asia followed many candidates through their campaign trail from Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and 46th President of the United States Joe Biden.
  
  Asia was born and raised in Norfolk, Va. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2018 with a major in Communications.
  
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The former William Penn High School in Harrisburg pictured on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Jeremy Long - WITF News

aired; May 29, 2026

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David Morrison of the Historic Harrisburg Association joins The Spark to explore why 1926 stands out as one of the most important years in the city’s history.

A century ago, Harrisburg was experiencing a period of tremendous growth and optimism. Morrison highlights the institutions, buildings, neighborhoods, and cultural organizations that are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2026, many of which continue to shape life in the capital city today.

The conversation examines the opening of William Penn High School, the founding of organizations such as the Art Association of Harrisburg and Harrisburg Community Theatre, the construction of prominent Front Street mansions, and the lasting influence of the City Beautiful movement. Morrison also discusses the people behind these developments, including civic leaders and visionaries whose efforts transformed Harrisburg’s infrastructure, architecture, and cultural identity.

From historic homes and public spaces to arts organizations that remain active today, this segment offers a look back at a year whose impact is still visible throughout Harrisburg 100 years later.