Sarah Hofius Hall | WVIA News
Sarah Hofius Hall has covered education in Northeast Pennsylvania for almost two decades. She visits the region's classrooms and reports on issues important to students, teachers, families and taxpayers. Her reporting ranges from covering controversial school closure plans and analyzing test scores to uncovering wasteful spending and highlighting the inspirational work done by the region's educators. Her work has been recognized by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Pennsylvania Women's Press Association.
Sarah, an Ithaca College graduate, received a first-place award for news beat reporting from the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association in 2025, for her work covering education. She spent 17 years at the Scranton Times-Tribune before joining WVIA in 2024.
You can email Sarah at sarahhall@wvia.org
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When baseball fans from around the globe travel to South Williamsport this summer and next, they will be met with improvements to the Little League International Complex. -
The interim president of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania started his role as president on Friday, after approval from the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. -
Starting this fall, students at Saint John Neumann Jr./Sr. High School in Lycoming County won’t be in class on Fridays. Instead, students will have more time for tutoring, career exploration and family. -
A long-vacant building in downtown Scranton will provide classrooms for health sciences programs and become a gateway to the Lackawanna College campus, the school announced Tuesday. -
Students at East Stroudsburg High School South sorted 650 pairs of new pants purchased by the Pocono Mountains United Way and distributed them to 10 clothing closets. -
The bishop of the Diocese of Scranton is saddened by critical comments President Donald Trump made about Pope Leo XIV and dismayed by the AI-generated image posted by the president that seemingly portrays him in the place of Jesus Christ. -
April is Autism Acceptance Month. This month's Keystone Edition episode highlights the ways that the community supports and uplifts those who have autism. -
Parents of young children don’t always know about available resources, including free preschool, medical screenings or behavioral support. Three upcoming events will connect families with providers. -
Pennsylvania College of Technology canceled its baseball season this week after an investigation. The Williamsport school did not provide information about what prompted the investigation, but stated that it has led to changes to the coaching staff and team roster. -
A bill in the state House would allow the PIAA to establish separate playoff systems and championships for boundary and non-boundary schools.
