WVIA

10/16/2026

Be My Neighbor Day is almost here! ❤️

Join us at WVIA Studios in Pittston on Saturday, October 17, from 9 AM–12 PM for a morning of family fun, hands-on activities, story time, and a photo with Daniel Tiger!

📖 Free storybooks for children (while supplies last)
🥫 Bring canned fruit to support Meals on Wheels of Greater Pittston.

🎟️ This FREE event requires reservations. Reserve your spot at wvia.org/events!

We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

10/15/2026

Be part of WVIA’s Fall Food-Raising Campaign: Impact Through Giving!

📻 We’re coming together to support public media and help fight hunger in our communities.

🥫 Thanks to Weis Markets, every dollar raised will help generate a matching food donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and CEO/Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank.

Your support makes a difference for WVIA and our neighbors in need!

❤️ Make an impact today!

📞 Call 1-877-700-9842 or give online at wvia.org/give.

10/15/2026

The Pennsylvania Rural Health Model ran from 2019 through 2024 at 18 hospitals across the commonwealth, including Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale.

The Pennsylvania Rural Health Model ran from 2019 through 2024 at 18 hospitals across the commonwealth, including Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale.

10/15/2026

This week’s WVIA Community Connection spotlight shines on United NEPA Alliance (UNA)

🎧 Catch WVIA's Community Connection NOW ➡️
https://buff.ly/u056KJX

📻 Tune in every Friday with host Lisa Mazzarella at 8:45 AM during Morning Edition and again at 4:44 PM during All Things Considered as we highlight the work of nonprofits making a difference in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.

🤝 Support provided by Wayne County Community Foundation, Fidelity Bank Community Giving Foundation and Community Giving Foundation (Berwick)

10/15/2026

The Lackawanna County commissioners unveiled a proposed $190 million 2027 budget that keeps property taxes the same, but a key county official warned of the potential for future tax hikes.

The Lackawanna County commissioners unveiled a proposed $190 million 2027 budget that keeps property taxes the same, but a key county official warned of the potential for future tax hikes.

10/15/2026

The latest episode of Pop Shop is available NOW! Tune in for the latest conversations and insights on what’s happening in pop culture. 👀🎥

▶️ Watch now: https://buff.ly/RsSX7eP

📺 New episodes premiere every Thursday!

🤝 Support provided by the F.M. Kirby Center

10/15/2026

📢 WVIA is Hiring!

WVIA Public Media is seeking a News & Public Affairs Program Producer for our Keystone Edition television series!

We’re looking for an experienced producer with a background in news and public affairs to help create engaging, informative programming.

📩 Interested? Email your resume and a link to your demo reel to [email protected] and visit wvia.org/careers for more information.

This is an independent contractor position. WVIA is an equal opportunity employer.

10/15/2026

🎬 Behind the Scenes at WVIA!

We’re working together for WVIA’s Fall Food-Raising Campaign: Impact Through Giving!

📻 Join us October 15 & 16 as we support public media and help fight hunger in our communities.

🥫 Thanks to Weis Markets, every dollar raised will help generate a matching food donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and CEO/Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank.

🔗 Support now: Call 1- 877-700-9842 or at wvia.org/give

📸: Dennis Curtin, Weis Markets
📸: Joe Arthur, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
📸: Alecia Panuski, CFRE WVIA Major Gifts Officer
📸: Lisa Mazzarella, WVIA Host/Producer

10/15/2026

Corscale, the company behind data center campus, provided information and experts to answer residents' questions.

Corscale, the company behind data center campus, provided information and experts to answer residents' questions.

10/15/2026

Today, the state health secretary discusses measles vaccinations as an outbreak continues across the state. And two candidates for a state senate seat met for a forum last night - we’ll have more on the issues they discussed.

Today, the state health secretary discusses measles vaccinations as an outbreak continues across the state. And two candidates for a state senate seat met for a forum last night - we’ll have more on the issues they discussed.