Haley O'Brien | WVIA News
ReporterHaley joined the WVIA news team in 2023 as a reporter and host. She grew up in Scranton and studied Broadcast Journalism at Marywood University. Haley has experience reporting in Northeast Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley. She enjoys reporting on Pennsylvania history and culture, and video storytelling.
You can email Haley at haleyobrien@wvia.org
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Tuesday, April 23, was the primary election in Pennsylvania. Here's a look at voting around Northeastern and Central Pa. -
The Showcase app creates an immersive experience for users to discover one emerging musical artist each day. The app launched last year, and the founder hopes it will provide a complimentary service to other streaming platforms and help rising talent get noticed. -
A mix of short films, features, and documentaries are on deck at the Waverly Community House this weekend. Movie buffs will have the opportunity to meet filmmakers from near and far at the 8th annual NEPA Film Festival. -
The new restaurant, sports bar and arcade opens April 15 at the Shoppes at Montage in Moosic. Dave & Buster's will host a grand opening April 19. -
17-year-old Sulette Lange says Poetry Out Loud helped her overcome her fear of public speaking. She won the regional and state competitions, and will perform at the national competition this Spring. -
Marywood University students joined forces with Broadway in Scranton for kindness week. Several businesses are getting in on the fun, too. -
Astronomy lovers and weather forecasters weigh in on what Pennsylvanians can expect outside of the line of totality. This guide has safety tips and a list of solar eclipse watch parties in the region. -
This week, Sarah Scinto tells us how local officials are preparing for the primary election, Kat Bolus takes us to a Ramadan celebration, and more.
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Ryan Von Smith started the Scranton business by selling food out of his home. Now, he’s a contestant on a national TV show with star chef Gordon Ramsay and the phone hasn’t stopped ringing. -
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.
