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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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Marianne Faithfull's posthumous EP is a return to her folk and pop roots

2 days ago | wvia.org | Mary Kelly |Kathryn Fink |Christopher Intagliata
NEWS VOICES: Ketamine treatments help those with chronic pain and mental health issues, advocates say

2 days ago | wvia.org | Kat Bolus |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, Kat Bolus sits down with Lydia McFarlane to discuss the pros and cons of ketamine treatments. This is a transcript of their conversation as it aired on WVIA Radio. ***KAT: You're listening to Morning Edition here on WVIA Radio. I'm Kat Bolus, and this is News Voices.
First of its kind military facility opens at Tobyhanna Army Depot

2 days ago | wvia.org | Kat Bolus

Electronic circuits and components are the often unseen elements that make a digital world work. That extends to United States military equipment repaired at Tobyhanna Army Depot in Monroe County. "We're transitioning from an industrial based military to one that is digitally driven, information dominant and has a strong focus on technology and innovation,” said Major Gen. James D.
BREAKING: Cartwright confirms he will not run for Congress again

3 days ago | wvia.org | Borys Krawczeniuk |Sarah Scinto

Former U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright announced he will not seek re-election Thursday. His decision sets off a search for a suitable Democrat who can defeat Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan next year. During a press conference at Greenwood Hose Company in Moosic Thursday morning, Cartwright confirmed he will not run for Congress again. He did not endorse another Democrat. WVIA News learned on Wednesday Cartwright decided against running again from two sources familiar with his decision.
Farmers market vouchers delayed, Cartwright not seeking re-election

3 days ago | wvia.org | Sarah Scinto

It's Thursday, June 5. Farmers market vouchers delayed, disruptedFewer people will get farmers market vouchers and their distribution has been delayed. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says that’s because the federal government is holding back money set aside for the vouchers. Cartwright will not run for Congress Former U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright confirmed he will not run for Congress again next year. And in Western Pennsylvania, an ethane cracker reports an explosion.
Artist restoring century-old stained glass for Scranton City Hall

4 days ago | wvia.org | Sarah Scinto

Parts of Scranton’s history are in pieces at a studio in Luzerne County while a stained glass artist restores the century-old windows of Scranton City Hall. A Lackawanna County man is getting ready to release his first original video game. It will immerse players in the world of competitive Esports. And solar energy companies across the region are reeling at the prospect of rollbacks to green energy tax credits.
Clinic will remove barriers to health care access in Wilkes-Barre

5 days ago | wvia.org | Sarah Scinto

Wilkes-Barre’s Health Department unveiled the city’s new mobile clinic at Coal Street Park. Inside the 45-foot long bus are three exam rooms, a restroom and waiting area. The clinic will be staffed by doctors and nurses through the city’s health department.
PA Senators split on budget bill, Keystone College gets new owner

5 days ago | wvia.org | Sarah Scinto

It's Tuesday, June 3. Pennsylvania's senators are split on support of President Donald Trump's federal budget bill. A Washington D.C. nonprofit officially takes the reins of struggling Keystone College. And, have you seen a river otter lately? The animals are making a comeback in Pennsylvania's rivers.
ICE arrests at Honesdale restaurant

6 days ago | wvia.org | Sarah Scinto

It's Monday, June 2. Today we’ll visit a new ketamine clinic in Luzerne County. Employees there and advocates around the region want to reduce the stigma around using the drug as a medical treatment. Immigration agents showed up at a Wayne County restaurant Thursday morning and arrested three suspected undocumented immigrants who work there. And Lisa Mazzarella gets us connected with another nonprofit serving the community.
What to know as new distracted driviing law takes effect in Pa.

1 week ago | wvia.org | Roger DuPuis

There were nearly 10,000 crashes involving distracted driving last year in Pennsylvania, killing 49 people, state transportation officials say. Those crashes also left more than 6,000 people injured, according to PennDOT statistics. A new law that takes effect this week is designed to curb the use of electronic devices behind the wheel and save lives. Here's what you need to know about "Paul Miller's Law," which is named for a Scranton man killed by a distracted tractor-trailer driver in 2010.