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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Jessup Giuseppe, a forecasting ferret, predicted an early spring at the first Groundhog Day event in Lackawanna County. -
During the month of February, the public is invited to vote for the best French onion soup out of 20 participating restaurants. The Onion Cup was organized by Cliff Krajkovich, the owner of Gravity Restaurant & Bar in Waymart. -
WVIA News visited the Pennsylvania Farm Show last week to report on the richness of the annual event as it happened, but also with an eye toward larger trends in Keystone State agriculture, from potatoes to rodeo riding and bird flu. -
The founding fathers of the inaugural Jessup Groundhog Day hope it will become the borough's second most popular event, next to St. Ubaldo Day. -
In this episode of WVIA's Good Natured podcast, positive thoughts for the start of 2026. Kat Bolus shares her hiking adventures and DiscoverNEPA's Don Jacobs suggests trying something new. -
As eating habits and technology evolve, potatoes remain a staple in the United States. The Pennsylvania Co-operative Potato Growers educate the public about Pennsylvania’s potato industry at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. -
The WVIA News team will bring WVIA Radio listeners to the Pennsylvania Farm Show during All Things Considered today, Thursday, Jan. 15. Listen for live coverage from 4 to 6 p.m. -
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is a week-long celebration of the state’s agriculture industry. In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s theme is 'Growing a Nation.' -
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.
