Fridays at 8:30 PM beginning Aug. 30
Learn how this resilient city is building a stronger future
New Castle guests featured are Andrew Henley, director of New Castle Public Library; Nicole Amabile, executive director of Arise; Kimberly Koller-Jones, executive director of Hoyt Art Center; Chris Frye, city administrator; Don Kemerer, executive director of Cray Youth and Family Services; and Damon Blackshear, kitchen manager at City Rescue Mission.
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / (WEAO 49.1)
Friday, Sept. 13, at 8:30 PM
Saturday, Sept. 14, at 1:30 AM and 6 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / (WEAO 49.2)
Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 PM
HISTORIAN
Andrew Henley
Andrew Henley is the director of the New Castle Public Library, where he aims to connect the past to the present by expanding the library’s educational and recreational services.
VISIONARY
Nicole Amabile
Nicole Amabile is the executive director of Arise, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and services to survivors of abuse while working to prevent violence and abuse through education and public awareness.
ARTIST
Kimberly Koller-Jones
Kimberly Koller-Jones is the executive director of the Hoyt Art Center, a museum and gallery that also provides art education through workshops and classes. Beyond her work at the art center, she loves bringing art to the city through her work on murals around town.
REVITALIZER
Chris Frye
Chris Frye is New Castle’s first city administrator, a role he transitioned into after his election as the first Black mayor of the city.
BUSINESS LEADER
Don Kemerer
Don Kemerer is the executive director of Cray Youth and Family Services, where he provides education, mentoring and care to kids.
HUMANITARIAN
Damon Blackshear
Damon Blackshear is the head of food services at City Rescue Mission, where he provides food to those in need of a meal.
New Castle is a city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Located along the Shenango River at the mouth of Neshannock Creek, it is 43 miles northwest of Pittsburgh near the Pennsylvania–Ohio border, approximately 17 miles southeast of Youngstown, Ohio. — Wikipedia