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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A new Chili's, a cultural exchange with a town in Ireland, and a local filmmaker's cult following are highlighted in this year's top community engagement stories. -
In the premiere episode of WVIA's Good Natured podcast, DiscoverNEPA's Don Jacobs and members of the WVIA team share their adventures in the great outdoors. WVIA's Haley O'Brien hosts the podcast, which is all about the outdoors and optimism in Northeast Pennsylvania. -
Nick Antidormi works year-round collecting, building and restoring vintage Christmas decorations. The display at his home is now being seen around the world, featured on HGTV’s new reality show. -
Participants had five minutes to eat as many potato chips as they can at the annual Middleswarth Potato Chip Eating Contest in Luzerne County. Bloodied but unbowed winner Tristan Fry claimed his fourth victory this year. -
The 10th annual Middleswarth Potato Chip Eating Contest at Sabatini’s in Exeter will challenge participants to eat as many chips as they can in five minutes. -
A blood drive will be held in honor of John Santiago’s daughter and John Nesbitt’s late wife at Toyota of Scranton on Giving Tuesday. AllOne Foundation and Charities is asking for blood donations to Miller-Keystone Blood Center in addition to monetary donations to dozens of health organizations. -
The big man in red will visit Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties this weekend to kick off the holiday season. The Scranton Santa Parade is Saturday morning, and Wilkes-Barre’s parade will step off that afternoon. -
Pocono Organics in Monroe County grows microgreens and recently started producing microgreen powder. The young vegetables are packed with nutrients and can easily be added to a variety of dishes. -
Former state Rep. Thom Welby, a Democrat, easily defeated two challengers to win the right to finish out the term of former Commissioner Matt McGloin. -
Despite knowing she plans to run for Congress next year, Scranton voters handed Mayor Paige Cognetti a huge victory in her bid for another term as mayor.
