WVIA-TV (Pittston, PA)

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters has announced that George Graham from WVIA has been named the PAB Radio Broadcaster of the Year for 2023. George is a familiar face to many as the long-standing host of shows like All That Jazz, Mixed Bag, and Homegrown Music Concerts. Last August, we marked his incredible 50-year journey with WVIA, having joined the team even before the station officially began broadcasting in April 1973. This year, we have several special events planned to honor the radio station's commitment to serving our community. Stay tuned for more information!

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EVENTFUL: Get outside for D&L Trailfest, garden tour and more this weekend

3 days ago | wvia.org | Haley O'Brien

Summer is in full swing! And there is so much to do this weekend, including 5k races in Lackawanna County, a celebration of the D&L Trail in Carbon County and a garden tour in Luzerne County. Carbon County D&L TrailfestA community event in Lehighton on Sunday will celebrate the D&L trail, which is managed by the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.
Rep. Rob Bresnahan promised to preserve Medicaid, but he and critics differ on the promise

4 days ago | wvia.org | Borys Krawczeniuk

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s vote for a federal spending bill expected to end the Medicaid benefits of millions has drawn criticism centered mostly on whether he broke a promise. Protesting citizens and many groups aligned with Democrats say the first-term Republican congressman promised he would not vote to cut the federal health insurance program meant mainly for low-income people, but did it anyway.
Coroner rules Bradford County teenage girl died from a gunshot

5 days ago | wvia.org | Borys Krawczeniuk

A 14-year-old Bradford County girl killed two weeks ago died of a shotgun wound to the chest, the county coroner’s office announced. Coroner James Bowen ruled the death of Destiny Skye Gross, of Towanda, a homicide, but did not label it as criminal or otherwise in his news release. State police have not announced any arrests. Homicide means a victim died because of someone else’s actions but does not necessarily mean a crime was committed. Police have said no threat to the public exists.
Southern Lehigh board meeting sees president ousted, new light shed on superintendent's leave

5 days ago | wvia.org | Jenny Roberts

UPPER SAUCON TWP. — Southern Lehigh School Board ousted its president Monday night in a heated and chaotic meeting that the former leader said didn’t honor her due process rights.
Berwick teens feed community, build leadership skills during summer food drive

5 days ago | wvia.org | Isabela Weiss

At 15, Evan Polanco has big dreams — not to just help one family, but to change his entire community. “I want to, you know, improve off of that, gain some confidence off of that, and then do more. Because, I go to a different school, actually than everyone … And I genuinely love to, like, speak about certain things like this, like how we could give back more to our community,” Polanco said outside West Berwick Elementary.
PLANT PEOPLE: Back Mountain gardens to be showcased in Luzerne County garden tour

6 days ago | wvia.org | Haley O'Brien

Gardening can be a demanding hobby. PLANT PEOPLEAn occasional feature highlighting gardening tips, projects and inspiration. The weather is unpredictable and sometimes relentless, making it difficult to bring a vision to life. But gardeners put in the work to create their own paradise, and often, they are the only ones to enjoy the fruits of their labors.
BOOKMARKS: Summertime means getting booked up for the beach

1 week ago | wvia.org | Sarah Scinto

Think about some beach day essentials. That list probably includes things like sunscreen, an umbrella, a comfortable chair, snacks and drinks. My list also always includes a book. As soon as summer rolls around, I look forward to sitting on the beach in the sunshine, listening to the crash of the waves and immersing myself in a good story. Most of the time, when I look up from whatever my beach read of the summer might be, I spot plenty of other beachy bookworms doing the same.
Advocates call on Pa. state lawmakers to address 'literacy crisis' as scores drop nationwide

1 week ago | wvia.org | Sydney Roach

Only about one-third of 4th graders in Pennsylvania were proficient in reading in 2024, according to the National Assessment of Education Progress, which reported significant decreases in reading scores nationwide. Now, advocates are calling on state lawmakers to improve training for teachers, and to support early literacy screening and intervention.
NEWS VOICES: SCI Waymart inmates care for fellow inmates who are in hospice

1 week ago | wvia.org | Roger DuPuis |Lydia McFarlane

NEWS VOICESWelcome to News Voices, a weekly feature where members of the WVIA News team will talk with each other — and sometimes sources — about key things we've learned in recent stories we have been working on. Today, WVIA News' Roger DuPuis and Lydia McFarlane talk about SCI Waymart's program that trains inmates to care for fellow inmates in hospice care. This is a transcript of their conversation as it aired on WVIA Radio. ***ROGER: You're listening to Morning Edition here on WVIA Radio.
Scranton celebrates Juneteenth with block party

1 week ago | wvia.org | Sarah Scinto

Roller skating, music and more as Juneteenth celebrated in ScrantonJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On Thursday, people of all ages celebrated the holiday while a DJ spun jams at the Black Scranton Project’s Center for Arts and Culture. NEPA PrideFest coming to Wilkes-BarreWVIA's Haley O'Brien has the details on NEPA PrideFest, hosted by the Rainbow Alliance, in this week's Haley's Happy Hour.