Haley O'Brien | WVIA News
ReporterHaley O'Brien is a newscast host on WVIA Radio during All Things Considered, weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. She is also WVIA's Community Engagement Reporter, and writes a weekly series titled "Eventful," featuring weekend events planned for around the region. Listen to the accompanying radio segment, Haley's Happy Hour, Thursdays at 5:44 p.m.
You can email Haley at haleyobrien@wvia.org
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This weekend’s events include a Cherry Blossom Festival in Wilkes-Barre, a fishing derby in Pike County, a mac and cheese cookoff and more. -
There are Easter egg hunts, Earth Day events and other outdoor happenings this weekend. -
A massive egg hunt is planned for Wayne County, one just for adults will be held in Lehighton, and beeping eggs will make an inclusive event in Wilkes-Barre. -
Vintage art, an exclusive menu item and 'Office' nostalgia make this unlike any other Chili's restaurant. -
The NEPA Film Festival kicks off Friday at the Waverly Community House. Also this weekend is Pennsylvania Polkafest and a plant and tea crawl in the Poconos. -
See a cat show in Luzerne County, a dance competition featuring local celebrities, or join a walking club in Scranton this weekend. -
James J. Olecki, 47, of Clarks Summit, illegally withdrew the money from Ritz PAC Holdings business accounts between March 2024 and January 2025, police say. His lawyer says Olecki maintains his innocence. -
It’s the first weekend of spring! Freshen up your wardrobe with a clothing swap, practice self-care by attending a health and wellness fair, play miniature golf at the library and more. -
Maple farmers celebrate nearly 190 years of Pennsylvania agriculture as possible funding boost loomsGov. Josh Shapiro announced significant boosts to agriculture spending in his 2025/26 budget. Farmers will reap the benefits of that boost. -
Scranton has a special connection to a particular town in Ireland - Ballina, County Mayo.
