Mark Brackenbury, Town&Gown

Mark Brackenbury is editorial director of Barash Media. He can be reached at [email protected].

Founding Foodie Hector Cruz’s Group Brings Together Thousands to Talk Local Dining

March 15, 2024Mark Brackenbury, Town&Gown

Hector Cruz developed his appreciation for great food through his success as sales manager for an Audi dealership in Miami. “The owner of the dealership, every time that we got […]

Respect for All Beliefs Is Bob Smith’s Mission at Penn State Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development

Community

December 18, 2023Mark Brackenbury, Town&Gown

Bob Smith, director of Penn State's Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development, loves seeing students grow in their understanding of each other

Tyler Gum: Achieving ‘Aha!’ Moments at the Military Museum

Community

November 9, 2023Mark Brackenbury, Town&Gown

Tyler Gum applies a trusted litmus test while leading the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg. “If your barometer is ‘Can you explain what you’re doing or what you’re going to […]

Letter from the Editor: On the Job

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December 31, 2020Mark Brackenbury, Town&Gown

When I was an aspiring journalist in college, one of the books that made the biggest impact on me was Working, by Studs Terkel. The subtitle of the book, published […]

Letter from the Editor: The Everyday Moments That Matter

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December 2, 2020Mark Brackenbury, Town&Gown

I spent the better part of a week in November with my wife, sister, and brother-in-law, sorting through more than 60 years’ worth of everyday life. It was a […]

Letter from the Editor: As Centre County Goes …

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November 2, 2020Mark Brackenbury, Town&Gown

I’m a numbers geek. It’s an ironic trait for someone whose only D in college came after the naive decision, as a freshman journalism student, to take a math […]