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PBS ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMMING AT WINTER 2023 TCA PRESS TOUR

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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The comprehensive effort marks a bold commitment to bring together the very best in science, history, and news programming in 2023 and beyond.

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  • The comprehensive effort marks a bold commitment to bring together the very best in science, history, and news programming in 2023 and beyond.
  • NOVA LAUNCHES "CLIMATE ACROSS AMERICA" CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHTING THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S.
  • Nationally, NOVA will present two new, one-hour climate documentaries: "Weathering the Future," premiering Wednesday, April 12, and "Chasing Carbon Zero," premiering Wednesday, April 26.
  • PBS KIDS Announces New Animated Series, LYLA IN THE LOOP, Premiering Early 2024
    Production has begun on LYLA IN THE LOOP, a funny and engaging animated series for kids ages 4-8 from Mighty Picnic and Pipeline Studios.

PBS Announces New Initiatives And Programming At Virtual Summer TCA Press Tour

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PBS presents its virtual summer Press Tour with new programming and initiatives on August 10, 11 & 12.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PBS presents its virtual summer Press Tour with new programming and initiatives on August 10, 11 & 12.
  • PBS presents its virtual summer Press Tour with new programming and initiatives on August 10, 11 & 12.
  • Updatedproducing criteria will roll outacross all PBS platforms, including PBS General Audience Programming, PBSDigital Studiosand PBSKIDS.Reporting and accountability are essential to advancing PBS's mission to serve and represent all communities.
  • Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Communications on Twitter .

New Multi-Platform Future Of Work Series Explores How The World Of Work - And The American Dream - Is Changing

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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The resulting multi-platform series, Future of Work, makes its debut this summer on streaming and broadcast platforms.

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  • The resulting multi-platform series, Future of Work, makes its debut this summer on streaming and broadcast platforms.
  • "Future of Work raises critical questions and explores compelling diverse individual experiences," says GBH Executive Producer and series creator Denise DiIanni.
  • How do we protect and preserve employment opportunities that sustain families, communities, and the nation -- fundamental aspects of the American Dream?
  • Meanwhile, viewers can stream the Future of Work digital series on PBS Digital Studios and PBS Voices YouTube Channel throughout the summer.

Your South Florida Town Hall Back-To-School

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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SOUTH FLORIDA PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida's history.

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  • SOUTH FLORIDA PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida's history.
  • Leading the way in this global society, SOUTH FLORIDA PBS serves diverse communities from Key West to the Sebastian Inlet and from the Atlantic Ocean west to Lake Okeechobee.
  • SOUTH FLORIDA PBS is committed to creating and presenting unique arts, education and cultural heritage programming, and tells different local stories across a variety of digital media platforms.
  • Some of our award-winning productions include James Patterson's Kid Stew, Changing Seas, Art Loft and Your South Florida.

The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum Collaborates to bring PBS KIDS Shows to Life in New Children's Exhibit Series

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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ST. LOUIS, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum is excited to announce a new national traveling exhibit series in collaboration with PBS KIDS popular shows.

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  • ST. LOUIS, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum is excited to announce a new national traveling exhibit series in collaboration with PBS KIDS popular shows.
  • The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum announces national traveling exhibit series in collaboration with PBS KIDS.
  • The first two PBS KIDS shows to debut in this exhibit series will be Molly of Denali and Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum .
  • Families can watch PBS KIDS anytime on the free PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and the PBS KIDS Video app, available on mobile and connected-TV devices, no subscription required.

Lawrence Whatley New President Of Professional Building Services

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawrence Whatley has joined Professional Building Services (PBS) as president.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawrence Whatley has joined Professional Building Services (PBS) as president.
  • PBS offers multiple services for new multifamily construction: concrete, wood framing, drywall, painting, siding and masonry, flooring, and hardscape installation.
  • "As a senior construction executive, Lawrence brings decades of multifamily and general construction experience with him to PBS," said Tai Cripps, president of Arlington Construction Services (ACS).
  • The Professional Building Services group has broad experience throughout the multifamily construction process.

PBS SoCal Introduces FAMILY MATH Multi-Platform Initiative As Part of 'Early Learning = Success' Campaign Providing Free Bilingual Educational Tools + Fun Workshops

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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PBS SoCal has long been recognized for its history of community outreach when it comes to early learning.

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  • PBS SoCal has long been recognized for its history of community outreach when it comes to early learning.
  • Though PBS SoCal will be piloting the program in the Compton region, workshops will eventually be taking place throughout Southern California over the coming year, focusing on spreading the Family Math curriculum to other communities.\nEditorial Content.
  • A newsletter will also be created and distributed to enhance user experiences promoting the most up-to-date content, in-person workshops and resources for FAMILY MATH.
  • Even though the PBS SoCal Family Math content is geared toward parents, the content is adaptable and accessible for early learning educators.

NPR Announces 2021 How I Built This Fellowship Application

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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The Fellowship aims to extend the spirit of How I Built This and further NPR's mission to create a more informed and engaged public.

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  • The Fellowship aims to extend the spirit of How I Built This and further NPR's mission to create a more informed and engaged public.
  • NPR is proud to announce that the How I Built This Fellows program, including NPR grants to selected Fellows, is supported by GoDaddy.
  • Listen to How I Built This on NPR One and wherever podcasts are available.
  • Your speaker can also access NPR podcasts, the NPR One skill, NPR News Now, and the Visual Newscast is available for screened speakers.

PBS Announces New Programming And Initiatives At Virtual TCA Press Tour

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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Slated to premiere in late 2022 on PBS, the two-hour film will explore racism's devastating impacts on Black Americans' health and solutions for an equitable future.

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  • Slated to premiere in late 2022 on PBS, the two-hour film will explore racism's devastating impacts on Black Americans' health and solutions for an equitable future.
  • For the 18th year in-a-row, Americans named PBS the "most trusted institution" in a nationwide survey, PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced today at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour.
  • Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Pressroom on Twitter .
  • For images and additional up-to-date information on PBS programs and announcements, visit PBS PressRoom at pbs.org/pressroom .

Voice Arts® Awards Announces Honorary Award Winners Ahead of December 20th Gala Livestream

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Society for Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) announces 2020's honorary award recipients ahead of the 7th Annual Voice Arts Awards recognizing exceptional talent in the voiceover industry, and inaugural livestream of the gala event.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Society for Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) announces 2020's honorary award recipients ahead of the 7th Annual Voice Arts Awards recognizing exceptional talent in the voiceover industry, and inaugural livestream of the gala event.
  • Tom Kenny will present the Voice Arts Icon Award for Arts and Humanities to the legendary Mark Hamill in celebration of his decades of achievement in voice acting.
  • The Voice Arts Awards Gala will be held this year on December 20th, 2020 and, for the first time ever, will be streaming live from New World Stages in New York City.
  • This year's Voice Arts Awards sponsors include Pandora, Kaotica, Comcast NBC Universal, Telemundo, LA Vocal Booths, PBS, and CBS2 Los Angeles.