Tom Riese | WVIA News
Reporter / Producer & Host - All Things ConsideredTom Riese is a multimedia reporter and the local host for NPR's All Things Considered. He comes to NEPA by way of Philadelphia. He is a York County native who studied journalism at Temple University.
You can email Tom at tomriese@wvia.org
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Sarah Hofius Hall speaks with first generation college students, Sarah Scinto interviews the director of a domestic violence center, and more.
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Statewide legalization of clean syringe programs is a step closer to reality after a state House committee vote on Wednesday.
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A man in Lackawanna County was sent back to prison for taking a medication to manage his opioid addiction, according to federal court paperwork. Advocates say an agreement between the Pennsylvania court system and the U.S. Department of Justice will protect people's right to such treatments.
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The residential water rate could go up 25% if the state's utility commission approves a request from Pennsylvania American Water Company. A decision must be made by August.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration announced Friday new requirements for gas drilling and fracking companies. A new policy will require operators to disclose which chemicals they use to drill before receiving permits for new unconventional wells. Previously, companies only had to provide information on chemicals when requested to do so by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. The announcement follows an agreement with CNX Resources, which last year started sharing realtime air quality data and chemicals used at two well pads in southwestern Pennsylvania. In the future, CNX plans to share data for other operations in the state, according to a statement. Groups like the Physicians for Social Responsibility had pushed for disclosures, fearing operators used harmful chemicals.
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A member of the Northeast Pa. Gang Task Force and a University of Scranton criminologist discuss gang violence in the region, social factors, and how it's difficult to research the phenomenon.
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The Scranton School District will receive $2 million and the Luzerne and Lackawanna DA's offices will each pull in $100,000 to reduce gang activity in Northeast Pennsylvania, according to officials. The suspects in recent shootings that wounded a Scranton Police officer and targeted homes are expected to appear in court in February.
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This week, a Lycoming County resident talks about a community rehabilitation program, George Graham reviews the new album from folk duo, Last Birds, and more.
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A 20-year-old Lackawanna County man is under arrest for shooting and critically wounding Scranton Police Detective Kyle Gilmartin. Aiden Deininger was arraigned and charged from his hospital bed, Gilmartin’s handcuffs placed on him.
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A hotel and convention space would replace a corner lot — and a high-end restaurant and hotel could come to Public Square.
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