Who We Are
Everything Pennsylvania
PCN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit television network dedicated to educating, connecting, and celebrating Pennsylvania's past, present, and future through cable television and streaming platforms.
PCN strives to ensure that all Pennsylvanians have access to unfiltered content that reflects their communities' daily lives and interests. PCN's content focuses on the state's rich history and cultural significance, current events like the PIAA Championships, and unbiased access to state leadership and government activities.
America’s first educational cable TV network
Founded in 1979 as the nation's first educational cable television network, PCN was on the air before CNN, ESPN, MTV, TNT, USA Network, Fox News, MSNBC, and nearly all other nationally distributed cable networks.
Its purpose was to provide a cable television network as a public service for the distribution of educational programming by Pennsylvania institutions of higher learning under the leadership of Penn State University.
Leadership
Get to know the people behind PCN, from our staff to our board of directors and ambassador board.
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Help us continue to bring unique and original content to Pennsylvania
As a nonprofit network, PCN delivers a diverse lineup of programming dedicated to telling Pennsylvania’s story — showcasing its people, places, past and future. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to educate, connect and celebrate.
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