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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Scranton has a special connection to a particular town in Ireland - Ballina, County Mayo. -
Learn about an Ukranian Easter tradition, shop at the giant flea fair and get a close look at reptiles this weekend. -
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre will host St. Patrick's Day parades this weekend, and two celebrations will be held in the Poconos later this month. -
Scranton Fringe Festival announced an international cultural exchange with Scranton’s sister city, Ballina, in Ireland. The group will perform on the other side of the Atlantic in October. -
The region's first St. Patrick's Day parade of 2025 is set for this weekend in Pittston. A play in Scranton will focus on Irish history, and Keystone College will host its annual sugar shack open house. -
This weekend, you can learn about maple sugaring at Montour Preserve, sample locally made brews at Groove Brewing in Scranton or attend a plant swap in Wilkes-Barre. -
Take your significant other to an animal-inspired art exhibit, Winterfest, or for a romantic walk in the park. -
Philadelphia Freedom will perform Saturday at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, Winterfest will be held at Lackawanna State Park and several Super Bowl watch parties are planned. -
Grover the Groundhog gives his own prediction at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park in Schuylkill County. The tradition in Pine Grove honors the Pennsylvania Dutch roots in this region. -
Grey Towers Heritage Association will host a lunch and learn with artists, Schuylkill County will celebrate Groundhog Day with the area's very own weather prognosticator, and hockey teams will battle at Wally Ice Fest.
