Haley O'Brien | WVIA News
ReporterHaley loves storytelling through all mediums. She has experience working as a TV, radio and digital journalist. As newscast host during All Things Considered, she brings the news of the day to listeners on weekday afternoons. Sometimes she takes WVIA News on the road to broadcast live from locations like the Pennsylvania Farm Show and Wilkes-Barre’s Fine Arts Fiesta. When reporting, Haley seeks out arts and culture stories and fascinating, talented people to interview about their journeys and perspectives. Check out her gardening segment, PLANT PEOPLE, in which she shares gardening stories, inspiration and tips. Have a story idea for Haley? Send her an email at haleyobrien@wvia.org
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The Fine Arts Fiesta brings a celebration of all forms of art to Wilkes-Barre's Public Square, May 14-17. This year’s theme is “70 years around the square.”
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With spring weather blooming in the region, Penn State Master Gardeners in Luzerne County are sharing tips for a bountiful gardening season.
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In this episode, Kat Bolus brings us reporting about Earth Day and the Mah Jongg Social Club of NEPA. Don Jacobs fills us in on turkey season and a Susquehanna County native who won a national title for his turkey calling skills.
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The tulips are beginning to bloom at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery. This week's warm temperatures caused the flowers to sprout quickly.
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WVIA News will broadcast live from a News & Brews event this afternoon, Tuesday, April 14, at Turkey Hill Brewing Company in Bloomsburg.
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Amateur astronomers from the Luzerne County area will share their knowledge of outer space at events hosted by the Wilkes-Barre Astronomy Club.
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Andrew Pruden is the owner of Turkey Hill Inn, which was established by his grandfather. His daughter, Olivia King, will soon take over the family business.
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In this month's episode of the Good Natured podcast, Don Jacobs catches us up on trout season, and Kat Bolus finds growing interest in youth ice hockey for girls.
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The Greater Scranton Black Diamonds Pipe Band marched in area parades this season after a vehicle accident last year left several band members injured and forced the group to cancel its 2025 St. Patrick’s Day appearances.
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The popular Irish dish, also known as cottage pie, is made with ground meat, vegetables and potatoes.