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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Queer people and their allies will perform at the LGBTQ Storyslam on Saturday, hosted by Scranton Fringe. -
Local training programs help runners accomplish their goals, big and small. As runners begin training for the Steamtown Marathon in October, they share why they love the sport amid a rise in registrations for the race. -
In this month's episode, WVIA’s Kat Bolus shares biking tips and details about the upcoming NEPA Ecotour while DiscoverNEPA‘s Don Jacobs takes us geocaching in Monroe County in honor of America250. Also, we visit a new community garden in Luzerne Co. -
Green Neighbors Network was established in 2025, hosting community clean-ups and educational events for children. The nonprofit now operates a community garden in Kingston. -
Sen. Lisa Baker easily defeated challenger Tyler Meyers to win the 20th Senate District Republican nomination and Sen. Marty Flynn did the same to Jeffrey Lake to win the 22nd Senate District Democratic nomination. Both will face contests in November. -
The Fine Arts Fiesta began Thursday, kicking off four days of performances, activities and all things art on Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. -
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.” -
With spring weather blooming in the region, Penn State Master Gardeners in Luzerne County are sharing tips for a bountiful gardening season. -
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. -
The tulips are beginning to bloom at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery. This week's warm temperatures caused the flowers to sprout quickly.
