HIP Media Features

HIP Art Initiative

WNEP, April 2024

Valeria Quinones from WNEP stopped by the center April 2024 to see our murals. We are very proud of the 20 murals (to-date) that adorn our walls, and all of the talented artists who have made this art initiative possible. Visit our Art Initiative page for more information.

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Creativity in the Streets

PBS, WVIA, Keystone Edition

Murals are one type of public art and are intentionally available to all. Collaboration is key and can include the community, artists, and local government as they address design, funding, and locale. Keystone Edition: Arts explores the past and present of the region’s murals focusing on what inspires artists and who benefits when art is created for public spaces.

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Beacons of Hope

PBS, WVIA, Keystone Edition

Education and opportunity are keys to success for many in NEPA, and the next Keystone Edition Reports takes a look at those two elements through the eyes of two area organizations, The STARS Program at Marywood University and the Hazleton Integration Project. Two organizations, one goal: serving the underserved.

**Outstanding Dominican Excelling Abroad Award**

By: Kent Jackson
December 23, 2022
Rossanna Gabriel received the "Outstanding Dominican Excelling Abroad Award", recognizing the great work, and community service she has done through out the years for her people, country and community. She received the award from the "Dominican Institute for Dominicans Abroad" who supports and recognizes work done by Dominicans abroad. Rossanna, and another indivual had the pleasure to receive the award recognizing them for their dedication. #HIP is very proud of Rossanna's, achievements and its excited for the recognition she got from her own people.

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News Articles

Joe Maddon's annual Thanksmas provides more than 500 meals

By: James Esposito
December 11, 2022

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SPOTLIGHT ON CITIZENSHIP: Katherine Silfa overcomes family being separated; believes in power of education

By: Lilibeth Fuentes
November 12, 2022

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New STEAM studio opens at Hazleton One Community Center

By: Kent Jackson
October 1, 2022

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