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Harrisburg leaders nearing $50.1B budget deal, more than four months late Leaders in Harrisburg appear to have agreed on the basics of a state budget deal, as both the state House and Senate prepared to meet Wednesday morning. But environmental advocates say they're on high...

So do we think PA said we can't let the govt shutdown end before we pass a state budget or www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

YouTube video by WVIA UP TO DATE: Pa. lawmakers close to budget deal, could end months-long impasse

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How I called the #NYG news in the group text last night

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WVIA Election 2025 Liveblog Follow along with WVIA News today for the most up-to-date Election Coverage. The News Team is checking in at voting precincts, talking to voters and covering any issues in the region with election upd...

It's election day! Follow along as we work toward the pizza at the end of the tunnel www.wvia.org/live-updates...

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How I feel reading intros to PA state budget impasse stories at this point

NEPA advocates, medical professionals disagree with Trump administration linking autism to Tylenol President Donald Trump announced last week that taking Tylenol during pregnancy can increase a child’s chances of having autism. Local advocates and medical professionals say Trump's remarks aren't su...

#NEPA medical professionals and advocates disagree with President Trump's administration linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to increased risks of autism. And they say the statements made last week are harmful. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Judge protects Pennsylvania — for now — from federal reprisal in food-stamp dispute Pennsylvania joined the suit late, but the ruling temporarily prevents the U.S. Department of Agriculture from withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in benefits State officials say they are open...

Here to catch you up on the food-stamp data dispute between USDA and Pennsylvania. Court docs filed Sunday and Monday give the latest picture @wesa.fm www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...

BOOKMARKS: It's time to fall for some autumn reads There's a slight chill in the air and pumpkin flavored everything everywhere — fall has arrived in Northeast Pennsylvania. If you want to get cozy with a warm drink and a good book, here are a few rec...

Finally felt a chill in the air this morning (despite my house remaining humid as hell), so get your fall reading recs here! 🍁🎃 www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

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October 1st seems as good a time as any to rise from the dead on here.

ICE arrests co-owner of three NEPA restaurants ICE took restaurant owner Nasario Damian Contreras, a native of Mexico, into custody last Tuesday outside Isabella's Restaurant in Lackawanna County. Now, his family is hoping for the best.

Lots going on today. The big story: ICE arrested the co-owner of three Lackawanna County restaurants. Now his family can only hope for the best as he remains in custody.
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Crocamo and Low Cut Connie lead singer weigh in on canceled Luzerne County concert Philly rock band's frontman and Luzerne County manager speak with WVIA News about the decision to cancel Low Cut Connie's Rockin' the River appearance and the aftermath.

Hi hello I promise I will post more here. Anyway, catch this story and more during Morning Edition on @wviatvfm.bsky.social today www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Move back to the station is imminent and we are PUMPED, but I will definitely miss access to lunches like this from Kitty’s Kitchen. Gonna have to plan a Free Soda Friday toast on our last day here

OFF THE TRACK: Scranton roller derby skater bound for World Cup competition in Austria Charlotte "Bear Jew" Jacobson has had one goal in mind for the past year: To skate with Jewish Roller Derby in the Roller Derby World Cup. In just a few days, she will.

When I send this feature out to the state I know Andrea is gonna be like ANOTHER roller derby feature?? But how could I not talk about #WBSRD 's own Bear Jew heading to the World Cup? www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Been reporting on Keystone Mission for some time now - it was literally a year ago yesterday they celebrated the opening of the overnight shelter. Now that facility will close.

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Mood lately

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Hi. Should I be posting more regularly on here or

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When you hurt your ankle/leg/everything at practice but you work the morning shift so no one can see you using the rolly chairs as a knee scooter
(I promise I am going to urgent care later)

All about solving some mysteries in Bookmarks this week www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

March 21, 2025 Today - a central Pennsylvania lawmaker weighs in on the Department of Education, a special election next week will decide who controls the state house, and make your weekend plans with Haley’s Happy ...

Today on #UptoDate from @wviatvfm.bsky.social news - a central Pennsylvania lawmaker weighs in on the Department of Education, a special election next week will decide who controls the state house, and make your weekend plans with Haley’s Happy Hour.

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March 20, 2025 Today - farmers market season is on the way, but some seniors will have less to spend on fresh produce, an embattled township supervisor says she won’t resign, and a petting zoo becomes a nonprofit.

On today's Up to Date from @wviatvfm.bsky.social - farmers market season is on the way, but some seniors will have less to spend on fresh produce. An embattled township supervisor says she won’t resign, and a petting zoo becomes a nonprofit.

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Up to Date Stay Up to Date with WVIA News. Wherever you're listening, tune weekdays for the most interesting and important stories of the day from the WVIA Newsroom, brought to you by Morning Edition host, Sarah...

Hi, hello, I am a podcaster now with @wviatvfm.bsky.social . I am very chill about this and not thinking at all about the full-circleness of doing the thing that got me interested in radio in the first place

Anyway, subscribe please and thank you!

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'Is that a camel?': Lake Ariel petting zoo gains non-profit, animal sanctuary title Safari Farm Petting Zoo & Sanctuary in Lake Ariel gained non-profit status in February.

Safari Farm Petting Zoo & Sanctuary in Lake Ariel gained non-profit status in February.

DOGE Gains Access to Confidential Records on Housing Discrimination, Medical Details — Even Domestic Violence While some agencies have resisted efforts by Elon Musk’s team to access confidential records, HUD has opened the door. The potential harm to privacy could be significant.

NEW: DOGE can now access a HUD system that includes addresses domestic violence survivors have relocated to for safety, medical records in disability cases and credit reports in lending discrimination cases.

Few of the records are redacted or anonymized.

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Possible closures cause fear, worry at NEPA Penn State campuses More than 2,300 students attend one of four Northeast Pennsylvania campuses of Penn State University. After the 2026-27 academic year, some of those campuses may close.

Talked about this a lot on Morning Edition this AM - Penn State *will* close some of its Commonwealth campuses. The largest seven are safe, but the remaining 12 - including Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton - could be closed. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Shapiro sues Trump administration over impact of funding freeze on Pennsylvania The decision Thursday comes weeks after 22 other states challenged the president's decision. Notably, Republican Attorney General Dave Sunday's office is not listed on the formal complaint.

No word yet from the state AG, who would usually take the lead on this type of lawsuit. www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...

Shapiro sues Trump administration over impact of funding freeze on Pennsylvania The decision Thursday comes weeks after 22 other states challenged the president's decision. Notably, Republican Attorney General Dave Sunday's office is not listed on the formal complaint.

Catch @tomlriese.bsky.social back on top of the @wviatvfm.bsky.social homepage with this one: Gov. Josh Shapiro sues Trump administration over impact of funding freeze on PA

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You've earned some emotional moments! You'll be so missed, thanks for making this corner of the public media world such a welcoming, collaborative space!

Hiya #booksky! I've been doing a new feature here at WVIA all about what the #NEPA community is reading. Catch up and get some recs here! www.wvia.org/tags/bookmarks