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Sarah Scinto is the local host of Morning Edition on WVIA. She is a Connecticut native and graduate of King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, and has previously covered Northeastern Pennsylvania for The Scranton Times-Tribune, The Citizens’ Voice and Greater Pittston Progress.
You can email Sarah at sarahscinto@wvia.org
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A Purple Heart recipient shares his story of survival and hope with more than 100 high school students at Lycoming College. And, learn more about the Delaware Highlands Conservancy in this week’s Community Connection. -
The Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department encouraged members to get screened for cancer during a three day clinic. And a Scranton roller derby skater is in Innsbruck, Austria this week, competing in the Roller Derby World Cup.
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The U.S. Senate passed President Trump’s "big, beautiful" spending bill yesterday, and now it heads back to Congress. We’ll hear from some Pennsylvania lawmakers about what that means.
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As the U.S. Senate tries to pass its version of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," rural health leaders in Wayne County are concerned by potential cuts to Medicaid.
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June 30, 2025 - Today is the deadline for the state budget, but lawmakers are not close to a deal. Lisa Mazzarella will bring us some insight into the Danville Area Community Center. And, Bradford County Library has a new director after a tumultuous few years.
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Division II collegiate athletics will soon be played in the City of Scranton. And, it's time to make some weekend plans with Haley's Happy Hour.
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Keystone Mission is closing two centers for homelessness and poverty in the region. The Wilkes-Barre Innovation Center includes an overnight shelter - it will close to guests in July.
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This week's heat wave couldn't stop a group of teens in Berwick from feeding their neighbors with a summer food drive. And the field of Republican candidates for governor is taking shape ahead of next year's election.
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Gardening season is in full swing, and some of the Back Mountain’s best gardens will be on display this weekend. And Lackawanna County's wastewater treatment plant is taking a proactive approach to 'forever chemicals.'
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Only about one third of 4th graders in Pennsylvania are proficient in reading. That’s according to the latest federal numbers. And, get some reading recommendations for your next beach trip with this week's Bookmarks.
