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Haley O’Brien

@Haley_ob

Reporter at @WVIATVFM Public Media, All Things Considered host Thoughts expressed here are mine and mine only!

 Scranton, PA
Joined July 2018
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'The Office' star serves up sausage in nonpartisan deed for 'politically overserved' Scranton

'The Office' star serves up sausage in nonpartisan deed for 'politically overserved' Scranton

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region is inundated with campaign ads, with both presidential campaigns spending the most on advertising in this area. Actor Brian Baumgartner and Johnsonville Sausage...

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During my visit to the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, where components for artillery and mortar shells are produced, including 155 mm shells for Ukraine, I emphasized the dedication of the workers, which is truly inspiring—they are helping Ukraine stand strong in our fight for freedom. I am grateful to the people of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and all the states where Americans are building this incredible arsenal of global freedom. Together, we are strengthening the defense of liberty and democracy. 🇺🇦🇺🇸
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Harris makes whirlwind Luzerne County stop, with 24-minute speech at Wilkes University

Harris makes whirlwind Luzerne County stop, with 24-minute speech at Wilkes University

Vice President Harris says she will 'always put middle-class working people first' as supporters drown out protesters in Wilkes University gymnasium.

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RECIPES OF THE REGION: Coal Region woman shares secret for haluski recipe with Pa. Dutch twist

RECIPES OF THE REGION: Coal Region woman shares secret for haluski recipe with Pa. Dutch twist

Stephanie Niglio’s family has Italian and Slovak roots. Born and raised in the Coal Region, Niglio makes haluski with the Pennsylvania Dutch version of dumplings.

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It's national chicken wing day: Where you going tonight?
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Scranton nonprofit brings neurofeedback to NEPA, results ‘life-changing’

Scranton nonprofit brings neurofeedback to NEPA, results ‘life-changing’

Mental health professionals use neurotechnology at a new nonprofit in Scranton to get a glimpse of what’s going on in the brain. The treatment can treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, headaches and more.

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Cleanup, investigation underway after tornado strikes Mahanoy City

Cleanup, investigation underway after tornado strikes Mahanoy City

Officials from the National Weather Service confirmed an F1 tornado blew through the area on Monday, May 27.

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wvia.org/news/local/2024-05-… The historic Ritz Theater in Scranton has transformed into an arts and business hub with the goal of bringing the community together.
New owners of Ritz Theater in Scranton ‘opening our doors to everyone’ with $1 movie series

New owners of Ritz Theater in Scranton ‘opening our doors to everyone’ with $1 movie series

The owners of the Ritz Theater are inviting guests to see the newly renovated space with an affordable $1 movie series in partnership with Coca-Cola.

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Pike County communities divided over LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Members of the LGBTQ+ community are asking every municipality in Pike County to recognize June as Pride Month. Four townships did, but others are divided.

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Jurors deliberated more than 10 hours more than two days before returning guilty verdict following trial over 2017 murder of Robert Baron. wvia.org/news/local/2024-05-…

UPDATED: Lackawanna County jury finds Schuback guilty in Old Forge pizzeria owner's murder

Jurors deliberated more than 10 hours over two days before returning guilty verdict following trial in 2017 murder of Robert Baron.

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Gov. Shapiro wants to more than double the state's investment to gun violence prevention in next year's budget. wvia.org/news/local/2024-05-…
Shapiro touts gun violence prevention in Luzerne County

Shapiro touts gun violence prevention in Luzerne County

Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and local officials discussed investments to Luzerne County's gun prosecution unit, and more proposed in next year's budget.

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Marywood University to honor community leaders, president reflects on her tenure

Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Marywood University president, will retire in June. She reflects on her tenure before the annual Community Leadership Celebration.

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Carbon Co. pizza chef wins Pizza Maker of the Year, recipe featured in cookbook

Tony Cerimele won the world title at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. His recipe for Old Forge double crust white pizza is in a World Pizza Champions cookbook.

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wvia.org/news/local/2024-03-… Monroe County will name a poet laureate
Open mic pops in Monroe County, group to name poet laureate

Open mic pops in Monroe County, group to name poet laureate

The poet laureate will champion literacy initiatives and promote the local poetry scene.

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wvia.org/news/local/2024-03-… The building that houses NBC's favorite Scranton paper company is an icon beyond the Electric City, and the owner is asking fans of the show “The Office” to pitch in to help with repairs.
“The Office” fans asked to pitch in for Penn Paper tower restoration

“The Office” fans asked to pitch in for Penn Paper tower restoration

The Pennsylvania Paper and Supply Co. building is a Scranton icon thanks to NBC’s “The Office.” Owners of the pop culture landmark are fundraising to offset the cost of restoring the tower.

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Mary Garm served as executive director of the Lackawanna County Library System for 20 years. Sandy Longo takes over this month. wvia.org/news/local/2024-02-…

Lackawanna Library System leader retires

Mary Garm served as executive director of the Lackawanna County Library System for 20 years. Sandy Longo took over at the start of 2024.

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wvia.org/news/local/2024-02-… The Carbon County prothonotary says the office is too short-staffed to continue providing passport services.

Carbon County suspends passport services, cites caseload

The Carbon County prothonotary says the office is too short-staffed to continue providing passport services.

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I wrote about flying squirrels today. I love my job.
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Flying squirrels: The search for an endangered species

Northern flying squirrels are endangered, and the Pa. Game Commission works to improve their habitat. A group went searching for the species in the Poconos.

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Drive-by shootings on Instagram Live: A timeline of events

Drive-by shootings on Instagram Live: A timeline of events

Scranton Police were investigating two drive-by shootings and a theft when a 20-year-old fired shots at a police vehicle. The suspects' digital footprint and surveillance footage helped police track...

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