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    <title>Susquehanna County man charged in triple homicide</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[State police have charged a Susquehanna County man with shooting his uncle and two friends to death Monday in Great Bend Township.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro portrays the state’s new budget as another example of Republicans and Democrats teaming up to “get stuff done.”]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania lawmakers may have missed their July 1st deadline, but over the weekend they agreed to a $50.8 billion state budget.]]></description>
    
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    <title>Farmers Market season underway in NEPA</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Fellow police officers, family, friends, even the governor gathered Wednesday to celebrate the life of a state trooper who died in the line of duty last week.]]></description>
    
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce says the Big Boy generated some big…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <description><![CDATA[Revelations that the tractor-trailer driver accused of striking and killing a state trooper on Interstate 81 in Northeast Pennsylvania was in the country illegally have put renewed focus on the requirements to obtain Commercial Driver's Licenses.]]></description>
    
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Revelations that the tractor-trailer driver accused of striking and killing a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <description><![CDATA[Luzerne County native Hunter Lacomis prepared for two years to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. The iconic trail spans over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Luzerne County native treks from Georgia to Maine </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Luzerne County native Hunter Lacomis prepared for two years to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. The iconic trail spans over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Luzerne County native Hunter Lacomis prepared for two years to thru-hike the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Trucker faces homicide charge in death of Pa. trooper on I-81</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A Massachusetts truck driver faces homicide by vehicle and several other charges in the death of a Pennsylvania state trooper on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Trucker faces homicide charge in death of Pa. trooper on I-81</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Massachusetts truck driver faces homicide by vehicle and several other…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Star will shine over Milford Borough again for America250</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Since the 1930s a star has illuminated the knob overlooking the Milford Borough. In 2017, the National Park Service removed it. This year, the Pike County community and federal representatives worked together to restore the star ahead of the country’s semiquincentennial Saturday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Since the 1930s a star has illuminated the knob overlooking the Milford Borough. In 2017, the National Park Service removed it. This year, the Pike County community and federal representatives worked together to restore the star ahead of the country’s semiquincentennial Saturday.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Since the 1930s a star has illuminated the knob overlooking the Milford…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Pa. state budget officially late </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[State Senators left Harrisburg on Tuesday, marking another year the state budget will miss the June 30th deadline.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Pa. state budget officially late </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[State Senators left Harrisburg on Tuesday, marking another year the state budget will miss the June 30th deadline.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[State Senators left Harrisburg on Tuesday, marking another year the state…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Literacy in focus as Pa. schools try to catch up</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[WVIA News released its annual PA School Report Card analysis this week. This year's report focuses on literacy and how schools around the state are trying to catch up.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-30/literacy-in-focus-as-pa-schools-try-to-catch-up</link>
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    <itunes:title>Literacy in focus as Pa. schools try to catch up</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[WVIA News released its annual PA School Report Card analysis this week. This year's report focuses on literacy and how schools around the state are trying to catch up.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[WVIA News released its annual PA School Report Card analysis this week. This…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>DHS drops plans for immigration centers in Schuylkill, Berks counties</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The federal government has made a definitive decision on whether to go ahead with its proposed immigration detention centers in Schuylkill and Berks counties. Congressman Dan Meuser got confirmation on Friday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-29/dhs-drops-plans-for-immigration-centers-in-schuylkill-berks-counties</link>
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    <itunes:title>DHS drops plans for immigration centers in Schuylkill, Berks counties</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The federal government has made a definitive decision on whether to go ahead with its proposed immigration detention centers in Schuylkill and Berks counties. Congressman Dan Meuser got confirmation on Friday.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The federal government has made a definitive decision on whether to go ahead…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Lackawanna County Dems sharply divided, legal fight possible</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A sharply divided Lackawanna County Democratic Party may be headed for another court battle. This one is over who can serve as the party committee members when the committee votes to pick new officers at an upcoming reorganization meeting.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A sharply divided Lackawanna County Democratic Party may be headed for another court battle. This one is over who can serve as the party committee members when the committee votes to pick new officers at an upcoming reorganization meeting.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A sharply divided Lackawanna County Democratic Party may be headed for another…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Marywood University president reflects on meeting with Pope Leo XIV</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Two Americans with a vested interest in Catholic education met recently in Rome. One was Marywood University President Lisa Lori. The other was Pope Leo XIV.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two Americans with a vested interest in Catholic education met recently in Rome. One was Marywood University President Lisa Lori. The other was Pope Leo XIV.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Two Americans with a vested interest in Catholic education met recently in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Trump shifts focus to economy in Lehigh Valley appearance</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said his trade policies are benefitting the nation during a stop in the Lehigh Valley on Tuesday afternoon. And, find out how you can help WVIA News cover the issues that matter to you as the midterm elections approach.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-24/trump-shifts-focus-to-economy-in-lehigh-valley-appearance</link>
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    <itunes:title>Trump shifts focus to economy in Lehigh Valley appearance</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said his trade policies are benefitting the nation during a stop in the Lehigh Valley on Tuesday afternoon. And, find out how you can help WVIA News cover the issues that matter to you as the midterm elections approach.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said his trade policies are benefitting the nation…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Feds may drop plans for immigration centers in Pa. warehouses</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Homeland Security may be rethinking plans to turn two Pennsylvania warehouses into immigrant detention centers. U.S. Sen. John Fetterman issued a statement Monday night saying he is "pleased to confirm ICE" is cancelling the plans, but did not say how he knows that.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-23/feds-may-drop-plans-for-immigration-centers-in-pa-warehouses</link>
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    <itunes:title>Feds may drop plans for immigration centers in Pa. warehouses</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Homeland Security may be rethinking plans to turn two Pennsylvania warehouses into immigrant detention centers. U.S. Sen. John Fetterman issued a statement Monday night saying he is "pleased to confirm ICE" is cancelling the plans, but did not say how he knows that.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Homeland Security may be rethinking plans to turn two…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Summer camp caters to children with traumatic brain injuries</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Camp Cranium is a camp for children with traumatic brain injuries. The week-long camp offers community, support and fun for the campers, encouraging independence and building their confidence every June.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-22/summer-camp-caters-to-children-with-traumatic-brain-injuries</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Camp Cranium is a camp for children with traumatic brain injuries. The week-long camp offers community, support and fun for the campers, encouraging independence and building their confidence every June.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Camp Cranium is a camp for children with traumatic brain injuries. The…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>604</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Commonwealth Concert series comes to Kirby Park this weekend </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Luzerne County Transportation Authority unveiled two newly decorated buses that will help carry crowds to this weekend's Commonwealth Concert Series performance at Kirby Park. The concert is part of America250PA’s celebrations of the country’s semiquincentennial.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-19/commonwealth-concert-series-comes-to-kirby-park-this-weekend</link>
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    <itunes:title>Commonwealth Concert series comes to Kirby Park this weekend </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Luzerne County Transportation Authority unveiled two newly decorated buses that will help carry crowds to this weekend's Commonwealth Concert Series performance at Kirby Park. The concert is part of America250PA’s celebrations of the country’s semiquincentennial.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Luzerne County Transportation Authority unveiled two newly decorated buses…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>616</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Union Pacific Big Boy has big economic impact </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Union Pacific’s Big Boy has already drawn thousands of hardcore and casual railfans to Steamtown National Historic Site this week to see the massive locomotive side-by-side with one of its former workmates. With those throngs of spectators comes a big windfall for the region’s economy.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-18/union-pacific-big-boy-has-big-economic-impact</link>
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    <itunes:title>Union Pacific Big Boy has big economic impact </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Union Pacific’s Big Boy has already drawn thousands of hardcore and casual railfans to Steamtown National Historic Site this week to see the massive locomotive side-by-side with one of its former workmates. With those throngs of spectators comes a big windfall for the region’s economy.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Union Pacific’s Big Boy has already drawn thousands of hardcore and casual…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>521</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Wilkes University names next leader</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The president of a college in Kentucky will become the next president of Wilkes University.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-17/wilkes-university-names-next-leader</link>
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    <itunes:title>Wilkes University names next leader</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The president of a college in Kentucky will become the next president of Wilkes University.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The president of a college in Kentucky will become the next president of Wilkes…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>424</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Historic steam engine draws thousands to Scranton</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 locomotive arrived in Northeast Pennsylvania over the weekend, and Monday began public viewing days in Scranton for one of the most powerful steam engines ever built. Officials estimate that 30,000 people stopped by the Steamtown National Historic Site for the first day.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-16/historic-steam-engine-draws-thousands-to-scranton</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 locomotive arrived in Northeast Pennsylvania over the weekend, and Monday began public viewing days in Scranton for one of the most powerful steam engines ever built. Officials estimate that 30,000 people stopped by the Steamtown National Historic Site for the first day.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 locomotive arrived in Northeast Pennsylvania over…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>467</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Big Boy 4014 arrives in Scranton for reunion exhibition</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Steamtown National Historic site will host a two-day reunion of two historic Big Boy railroad engines starting this morning. The city is expecting thousands of visitors for the event.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-15/big-boy-4014-arrives-in-scranton-for-reunion-exhibition</link>
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    <itunes:title>Big Boy 4014 arrives in Scranton for reunion exhibition</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Steamtown National Historic site will host a two-day reunion of two historic Big Boy railroad engines starting this morning. The city is expecting thousands of visitors for the event.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Steamtown National Historic site will host a two-day reunion of two historic…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>735</itunes:duration>






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    <title>What to expect as Big Boy steams toward NEPA</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The world's largest operating steam locomotive is scheduled to arrive in Northeastern Pennsylvania this weekend. The Big Boy is expected to bring crowds and a boost for the local economy.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-12/what-to-expect-as-big-boy-steams-toward-nepa</link>
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    <itunes:title>What to expect as Big Boy steams toward NEPA</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The world's largest operating steam locomotive is scheduled to arrive in Northeastern Pennsylvania this weekend. The Big Boy is expected to bring crowds and a boost for the local economy.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The world's largest operating steam locomotive is scheduled to arrive in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>723</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Steamtown Marathon registrations rising, NEPA running community growing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-11/steamtown-marathon-registrations-rising-nepa-running-community-growing</link>
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    <itunes:title>Steamtown Marathon registrations rising, NEPA running community growing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Local training programs help runners accomplish their goals, big and small. As…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>571</itunes:duration>






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    <title>ICE detainee who spoke out about conditions punished, transferred</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[An ICE detainee says he was put in solitary confinement and transferred out of state in retaliation for speaking out about conditions. The alleged retaliation came after a protest at Pennsylvania’s Moshannon Valley Processing Center, ICE’s largest immigrant detention facility in the northeast United States.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-10/ice-detainee-who-spoke-out-about-conditions-punished-transferred</link>
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    <itunes:title>ICE detainee who spoke out about conditions punished, transferred</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[An ICE detainee says he was put in solitary confinement and transferred out of state in retaliation for speaking out about conditions. The alleged retaliation came after a protest at Pennsylvania’s Moshannon Valley Processing Center, ICE’s largest immigrant detention facility in the northeast United States.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An ICE detainee says he was put in solitary confinement and transferred out of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>560</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Arc program helps adults with disabilities shine on stage</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Arc Angels program will present “Not Just Another Mermaid Tale,” which is based loosely on “The Little Mermaid,” on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lackawanna College theater.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-09/arc-program-helps-adults-with-disabilities-shine-on-stage</link>
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    <itunes:title>Arc program helps adults with disabilities shine on stage</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Arc Angels program will present “Not Just Another Mermaid Tale,” which is based loosely on “The Little Mermaid,” on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lackawanna College theater.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Arc Angels program will present “Not Just Another Mermaid Tale,” which is…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>615</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Bresnahan promises to fight &#x27;shortsighted&#x27; Medicaid rules</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan said Friday he plans to fight proposed federal Medicaid rules that advocates say may jeopardize treatment for cancer, HIV and other serious illnesses.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-08/bresnahan-promises-to-fight-shortsighted-medicaid-rules</link>
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    <itunes:title>Bresnahan promises to fight &#x27;shortsighted&#x27; Medicaid rules</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan said Friday he plans to fight proposed federal Medicaid rules that advocates say may jeopardize treatment for cancer, HIV and other serious illnesses.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan said Friday he plans to fight proposed federal Medicaid…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>705</itunes:duration>






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    <title>West Scranton High School dedicates memorial for classmates gone &#x27;too soon&#x27;</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Students at West Scranton High School now have a place to grieve classmates gone too soon, like Rose Hernandez, who would have graduated this year.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-05/west-scranton-high-school-dedicates-memorial-for-classmates-gone-too-soon</link>
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    <itunes:title>West Scranton High School dedicates memorial for classmates gone &#x27;too soon&#x27;</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Students at West Scranton High School now have a place to grieve classmates gone too soon, like Rose Hernandez, who would have graduated this year.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Students at West Scranton High School now have a place to grieve classmates…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>606</itunes:duration>






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    <title>State downgrades Wayne County child protection agency&#x27;s license</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The state Department of Human Services downgraded the Wayne County Children & Youth Services agency's license after finding many record-keeping deficiencies including some related to a child's death. And learn more about a street medicine mobile clinic in Scranton.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-04/state-downgrades-wayne-county-child-protection-agencys-license</link>
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    <itunes:title>State downgrades Wayne County child protection agency&#x27;s license</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The state Department of Human Services downgraded the Wayne County Children & Youth Services agency's license after finding many record-keeping deficiencies including some related to a child's death. And learn more about a street medicine mobile clinic in Scranton.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The state Department of Human Services downgraded the Wayne County Children &…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>468</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Health officials urge prevention during tick spike</title>
    <enclosure url="https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s677/audio/2026/06/june-3-26-utd.mp3" length="14779759" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA[For most of the country, weekly emergency visits for tick bites are at the highest rates for this time of year since 2017, according to the CDC.That’s also true for Pennsylvania.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-03/health-officials-urge-prevention-during-tick-spike</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>Health officials urge prevention during tick spike</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For most of the country, weekly emergency visits for tick bites are at the highest rates for this time of year since 2017, according to the CDC.That’s also true for Pennsylvania.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For most of the country, weekly emergency visits for tick bites are at the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>615</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Gov. candidate Garritty calls for &#x27;pause&#x27; on data center development</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Stacy Garrity – the republican candidate for governor – reiterated her call for a pause on data center development while in Wilkes-Barre Twp. on Monday. Garrity, who is currently the state treasurer, hosted a roundtable discussion on the industry with local elected and appointed officials.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-02/gov-candidate-garritty-calls-for-pause-on-data-center-development</link>
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    <itunes:title>Gov. candidate Garritty calls for &#x27;pause&#x27; on data center development</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stacy Garrity – the republican candidate for governor – reiterated her call for a pause on data center development while in Wilkes-Barre Twp. on Monday. Garrity, who is currently the state treasurer, hosted a roundtable discussion on the industry with local elected and appointed officials.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Stacy Garrity – the republican candidate for governor – reiterated her call for…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>593</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Street medicine clinic serves Scranton patients</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Wright Center started a mobile street medicine clinic in January. The Driving Better Health van meets patients where they are on Monday and Friday mornings.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-06-01/street-medicine-clinic-serves-scranton-patients</link>
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    <itunes:title>Street medicine clinic serves Scranton patients</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Wright Center started a mobile street medicine clinic in January. The Driving Better Health van meets patients where they are on Monday and Friday mornings.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Wright Center started a mobile street medicine clinic in January. The…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>504</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Mine cleanup legislation introduced</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh-area congressional representatives Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio say mine operators must do more to help communities dig out of problems left behind when mines close.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-29/mine-cleanup-legislation-introduced</link>
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    <itunes:title>Mine cleanup legislation introduced</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pittsburgh-area congressional representatives Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio say mine operators must do more to help communities dig out of problems left behind when mines close.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pittsburgh-area congressional representatives Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio say…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>547</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Shapiro meets Archbald residents, announces finalized data center development standards</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Governor Josh Shapiro heard from residents in Archbald who are worried about the cumulative impacts of data center campuses planned for their community. He visited the borough Wednesday, after releasing final standards for the data center industry to follow in order to get state support.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-28/shapiro-meets-archbald-residents-announces-finalized-data-center-development-standards</link>
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    <itunes:title>Shapiro meets Archbald residents, announces finalized data center development standards</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Josh Shapiro heard from residents in Archbald who are worried about the cumulative impacts of data center campuses planned for their community. He visited the borough Wednesday, after releasing final standards for the data center industry to follow in order to get state support.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Governor Josh Shapiro heard from residents in Archbald who are worried about…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>656</itunes:duration>






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    <title>U.S. Secretary of Ag signs disaster declaration for Pa. farmers during NEPA visit </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed an emergency declaration for Pennsylvania farmers Tuesday. The declaration will help farmers who lost crops during freezing weather in April.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-27/u-s-secretary-of-ag-signs-disaster-declaration-for-pa-farmers-during-nepa-visit</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed an emergency declaration for Pennsylvania farmers Tuesday. The declaration will help farmers who lost crops during freezing weather in April.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed an emergency declaration…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>513</itunes:duration>






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    <title>New community garden springs up in Kingston</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A new nonprofit has transformed an empty lot in Luzerne County into a community garden.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-26/new-community-garden-springs-up-in-kingston</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new nonprofit has transformed an empty lot in Luzerne County into a community garden.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new nonprofit has transformed an empty lot in Luzerne County into a community…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>668</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Story of WWII love, postwar loss told in new book about Nanticoke family&#x27;s treasured letters</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Today on Up to Date, a story about war, love and loss; sunscreen updates and funding for transportation alternative projects.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-25/story-of-wwii-love-postwar-loss-told-in-new-book-about-nanticoke-familys-treasured-letters</link>
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    <itunes:title>Story of WWII love, postwar loss told in new book about Nanticoke family&#x27;s treasured letters</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on Up to Date, a story about war, love and loss; sunscreen updates and funding for transportation alternative projects.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today on Up to Date, a story about war, love and loss; sunscreen updates and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Kat Bolus | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>391</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna County restaurants offer Dementia Friendly Dining</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Age Friendly Lackawanna’s Dementia Friendly Dining initiative includes three area restaurants: A Little Pizza Heaven in Scranton, Taylor Deli and Pasquale’s in Archbald. The restaurants support customers who may have dementia, as well as their caregivers.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-22/lackawanna-county-restaurants-offer-dementia-friendly-dining</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lackawanna County restaurants offer Dementia Friendly Dining</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Age Friendly Lackawanna’s Dementia Friendly Dining initiative includes three area restaurants: A Little Pizza Heaven in Scranton, Taylor Deli and Pasquale’s in Archbald. The restaurants support customers who may have dementia, as well as their caregivers.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Age Friendly Lackawanna’s Dementia Friendly Dining initiative includes three…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>594</itunes:duration>






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    <title> Williamsport voters approve Home Rule study - what comes next?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Williamsport voters on Tuesday approved a ballot question to form a commission to study the city’s form of government.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-21/williamsport-voters-approve-home-rule-study-what-comes-next</link>
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    <itunes:title> Williamsport voters approve Home Rule study - what comes next?</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Williamsport voters on Tuesday approved a ballot question to form a commission to study the city’s form of government.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Williamsport voters on Tuesday approved a ballot question to form a commission…]]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Primary Election results for Pa. state house, senate</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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 in Tuesday's primary.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-20/primary-election-results-for-pa-state-house-senate</link>
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    <itunes:title>Primary Election results for Pa. state house, senate</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 in Tuesday's primary.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sen. Lisa Baker easily defeated challenger Tyler Meyers to win the 20th Senate…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>519</itunes:duration>






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    <title>What to expect on Primary Election Day in NEPA</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Polls are open until 8 p.m. for the primary election in Pennsylvania. In Northeast Pa., voters can expect an unusual election with challenges to three incumbent state legislators on the ballot.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-19/what-to-expect-on-primary-election-day-in-nepa</link>
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    <itunes:title>What to expect on Primary Election Day in NEPA</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Polls are open until 8 p.m. for the primary election in Pennsylvania. In Northeast Pa., voters can expect an unusual election with challenges to three incumbent state legislators on the ballot.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Polls are open until 8 p.m. for the primary election in Pennsylvania. In…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>684</itunes:duration>






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    <title>June bike tour aims to showcase Northeast Pa. </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[For two days next month, cyclists will ride 85 miles from Ararat to Berwick along the region’s long-distance trails. The NEPA Ecotour is coming up on June 6 and 7.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-18/june-bike-tour-aims-to-showcase-northeast-pa</link>
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    <itunes:title>June bike tour aims to showcase Northeast Pa. </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For two days next month, cyclists will ride 85 miles from Ararat to Berwick along the region’s long-distance trails. The NEPA Ecotour is coming up on June 6 and 7.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For two days next month, cyclists will ride 85 miles from Ararat to Berwick…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>694</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Fine Arts Fiesta open in Wilkes-Barre for 70th year</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Wilkes-Barre’s Fine Arts Fiesta kicked off yesterday for the 70th year. Dance groups, musicians, actors and more will play on the outdoor stage while vendors display their artwork around Public Square this weekend.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-15/fine-arts-fiesta-open-in-wilkes-barre-for-70yh</link>
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    <itunes:title>Fine Arts Fiesta open in Wilkes-Barre for 70th year</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wilkes-Barre’s Fine Arts Fiesta kicked off yesterday for the 70th year. Dance groups, musicians, actors and more will play on the outdoor stage while vendors display their artwork around Public Square this weekend.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Wilkes-Barre’s Fine Arts Fiesta kicked off yesterday for the 70th year. Dance…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>585</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Immigration in NEPA</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Today, hear more of WVIA's three-day series on the conflicting, regional views of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. And The Institute releases the 2026 Indicators Report.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-14/immigration-in-nepa</link>
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    <itunes:title>Immigration in NEPA</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, hear more of WVIA's three-day series on the conflicting, regional views of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. And The Institute releases the 2026 Indicators Report.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today, hear more of WVIA's three-day series on the conflicting, regional views…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>679</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pennsylvania supports mothers with 5-year maternal health plan</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Shapiro Administration launched the ‘Healthy Moms, Vibrant Futures’ maternal health strategic action plan in March. Its goal is to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, supported by community input, collaboration from multiple state departments and a 5-year federal grant.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-13/pennsylvania-supports-mothers-with-5-year-maternal-health-plan</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pennsylvania supports mothers with 5-year maternal health plan</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Shapiro Administration launched the ‘Healthy Moms, Vibrant Futures’ maternal health strategic action plan in March. Its goal is to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, supported by community input, collaboration from multiple state departments and a 5-year federal grant.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Shapiro Administration launched the ‘Healthy Moms, Vibrant Futures’…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>745</itunes:duration>






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    <title>National immigration clash plays out in divided Northeast and Central Pa. </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Federal agents have arrested hundreds in Northeast and Central Pa. as critics question the wisdom and purpose of detaining so many non-criminal immigrants.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-12/national-immigration-clash-plays-out-in-divided-northeast-and-central-pa</link>
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    <itunes:title>National immigration clash plays out in divided Northeast and Central Pa. </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Federal agents have arrested hundreds in Northeast and Central Pa. as critics question the wisdom and purpose of detaining so many non-criminal immigrants.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Federal agents have arrested hundreds in Northeast and Central Pa. as critics…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>748</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Scranton family donates AED machines to youth leagues, will lead heart walk</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This weekend’s American Heart Association Heart Walk was led by 3-year-old Tate Engles. His family has purchased Automated External Defibrillator machines for youth sports leagues in Lackawanna County, plus Governor Josh Shapiro sends utility companies a letter.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-11/scranton-family-donates-aed-machines-to-youth-leagues-will-lead-heart-walk</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This weekend’s American Heart Association Heart Walk was led by 3-year-old Tate Engles. His family has purchased Automated External Defibrillator machines for youth sports leagues in Lackawanna County, plus Governor Josh Shapiro sends utility companies a letter.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This weekend’s American Heart Association Heart Walk was led by 3-year-old Tate…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Kat Bolus | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>340</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Misericordia joins schools partnering with Pa. State Police</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania needs state troopers. Area colleges want to help fill that need. Misericordia University is the latest to join a growing program.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-08/misericordia-joins-schools-partner</link>
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    <itunes:title>Misericordia joins schools partnering with Pa. State Police</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pennsylvania needs state troopers. Area colleges want to help fill that need. Misericordia University is the latest to join a growing program.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania needs state troopers. Area colleges want to help fill that need.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>604</itunes:duration>






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    <title>How to celebrate Northeast Pa. for 570Day</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Today is 570Day in Northeast Pennsylvania. The celebration of the region honors its most prominent area code, 570.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-07/how-to-celebrate-northeast-pa-for-570day</link>
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    <itunes:title>How to celebrate Northeast Pa. for 570Day</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today is 570Day in Northeast Pennsylvania. The celebration of the region honors its most prominent area code, 570.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today is 570Day in Northeast Pennsylvania. The celebration of the region honors…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>538</itunes:duration>






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    <title>NEPA hospital leaders reflect on three months under Tenor ownership</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tenor Health Foundation purchased the financially struggling, Community Health Systems-owned Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Regional Hospital in Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital. Executives are optimistic about the hospitals’ futures three months after the sale.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-06/nepa-hospital-leaders-reflect-on-three-months-under-tenor-ownership</link>
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    <itunes:title>NEPA hospital leaders reflect on three months under Tenor ownership</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tenor Health Foundation purchased the financially struggling, Community Health Systems-owned Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Regional Hospital in Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital. Executives are optimistic about the hospitals’ futures three months after the sale.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tenor Health Foundation purchased the financially struggling, Community Health…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>661</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Bill named for Scranton detective passes Pa. Senate</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Senate Bill 1284, which now heads to the House, is named for Kyle Gilmartin, the Scranton Police Department detective who survived being shot twice in the head in 2024. It would increase penalties for attempted murder of law enforcement officers.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-05/bill-named-for-scranton-detective-passes-pa-senate</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senate Bill 1284, which now heads to the House, is named for Kyle Gilmartin, the Scranton Police Department detective who survived being shot twice in the head in 2024. It would increase penalties for attempted murder of law enforcement officers.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Senate Bill 1284, which now heads to the House, is named for Kyle Gilmartin,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>566</itunes:duration>






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    <title>State senate bill would increase penalties for people who attempt to murder law enforcement officers</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[State Senator Lisa Baker, from Luzerne County, has introduced a bill that would increase penalties for people who attempt to murder law enforcement officers. And a data center campus proposed in Archbald is kicked off a state permit program.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-04/state-senate-bill-would-increase-penalties-for-people-who-attempt-to-murder-law-enforcement-officers</link>
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    <itunes:title>State senate bill would increase penalties for people who attempt to murder law enforcement officers</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[State Senator Lisa Baker, from Luzerne County, has introduced a bill that would increase penalties for people who attempt to murder law enforcement officers. And a data center campus proposed in Archbald is kicked off a state permit program.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[State Senator Lisa Baker, from Luzerne County, has introduced a bill that would…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>798</itunes:duration>






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    <title>NEPA residents, officials experience royal visit </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Thursday wrapped up a four-day state visit to the U.S. to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Their tour will leave lasting memories with some Northeast Pennsylvania residents.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-05-01/nepa-residents-officials-experience-royal-visit</link>
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    <itunes:title>NEPA residents, officials experience royal visit </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Thursday wrapped up a four-day state visit to the U.S. to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Their tour will leave lasting memories with some Northeast Pennsylvania residents.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Thursday wrapped up a four-day…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>562</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Union Pacific &#x27;Big Boy&#x27; locomotive to make Scranton stop</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The world's largest operating steam locomotive will visit one of the shrines of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>554</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Master Gardeners say plan your vegetable garden now</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In about a month, the weather will be warm enough to grow plants like cucumbers, tomatoes and more. Penn State Master Gardeners in Luzerne County say now is a good time to make plans for a vegetable garden.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In about a month, the weather will be warm enough to grow plants like cucumbers, tomatoes and more. Penn State Master Gardeners in Luzerne County say now is a good time to make plans for a vegetable garden.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In about a month, the weather will be warm enough to grow plants like…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>402</itunes:duration>






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    <title>PennDOT: avoid I-81 this week in Lackawanna, Luzerne counties</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-28/penndot-avoid-i-81-this-week-in-lackawanna-luzerne-counties</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials are "strongly advising" Northeast Pennsylvania commuters to avoid Interstate 81 this week due to multiple construction projects in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials are "strongly advising"…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>525</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Improvements planned for Little League complex in South Williamsport</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When baseball fans from around the globe travel to South Williamsport this…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>681</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Scranton Mayor presents positive outlook in 2026 State of the City address</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti’s State of the City address focused on a positive future for the Electric City, which turned 160 on Thursday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-24/scranton-mayor-presents-positive-outlook-in-2026-state-of-the-city-address</link>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti’s State of the City address focused on a positive…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>665</itunes:duration>






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    <title>&#x27;Pocono Pony&#x27; launches multi-million dollar expansion</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[MCTA, popularly known as the "Pocono Pony," recently broke ground on its new…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>575</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Biological aunt charged in death of Wilkes-Barre teen</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Police on Tuesday charged La'Niyah Clark’s biological aunt with kidnapping, abusing and fatally asphyxiating the Wilkes-Barre teen earlier this year.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-22/biological-aunt-charged-in-death-of-wilkes-barre-teen</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Police on Tuesday charged La'Niyah Clark’s biological aunt with kidnapping, abusing and fatally asphyxiating the Wilkes-Barre teen earlier this year.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Police on Tuesday charged La'Niyah Clark’s biological aunt with kidnapping,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>490</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Commonwealth Court finds Pa.&#x27;s Medicaid abortion ban unconstitutional</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-21/commonwealth-court-finds-pa-s-medicaid-abortion-ban-unconstitutional</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pennsylvania’s decades-old ban on using Medicaid to cover an abortion is on the edge of unraveling. A statewide court ruled Monday that the ban is unconstitutional.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania’s decades-old ban on using Medicaid to cover an abortion is on the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>750</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Rural Health leaders wary of shortfalls despite Rural Health Transformation funds</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania received $193 million this year from the Rural Health Transformation Program. But the state’s rural health leaders worry that the money isn’t enough.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-20/rural-health-leaders-wary-of-shortfalls-despite-rural-health-transformation-funds</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pennsylvania received $193 million this year from the Rural Health Transformation Program. But the state’s rural health leaders worry that the money isn’t enough.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania received $193 million this year from the Rural Health…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>753</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Williamsport Catholic school will switch to four-day school week</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Starting this fall, students at a Catholic secondary school in Lycoming County won’t be in class on Fridays. The school’s future four-day schedule — growing in popularity nationwide — is believed to be the first in Northeast or Northcentral Pennsylvania.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-17/williamsport-catholic-school-will-switch-to-four-day-school-week</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Starting this fall, students at a Catholic secondary school in Lycoming County won’t be in class on Fridays. The school’s future four-day schedule — growing in popularity nationwide — is believed to be the first in Northeast or Northcentral Pennsylvania.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Starting this fall, students at a Catholic secondary school in Lycoming County…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
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    <title>As autism rates soar, NEPA schools, communities respond with new programs</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[April is Autism Acceptance Month. This month’s episode of Keystone Edition focuses on the ways the community supports and uplifts those with autism.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-16/as-autism-rates-soar-nepa-schools-communities-respond-with-new-programs</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[April is Autism Acceptance Month. This month’s episode of Keystone Edition focuses on the ways the community supports and uplifts those with autism.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[April is Autism Acceptance Month. This month’s episode of Keystone Edition…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
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    <title>Pa. state House passes two measures on data center regulation</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania state House has approved two bills to regulate data center development. And the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will continue operations with a new, nonprofit owner.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-15/pa-state-house-passes-two-measures-on-data-center-regulation</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania state House has approved two bills to regulate data center development. And the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will continue operations with a new, nonprofit owner.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania state House has approved two bills to regulate data center…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>490</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Diocese of Scranton bishop &#x27;saddened&#x27; over Trump&#x27;s comments about pope </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-14/diocese-of-scranton-bishop-saddened-over-trumps-comments-about-pope</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The bishop of the Diocese of Scranton is "saddened" by critical comments…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>498</itunes:duration>






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    <title>After Artemis II, NEPA enthusiasts hope for more interest in astronomy</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Artemis II brought four astronauts the farthest into space humans have ever been. Astronomy enthusiasts here on Earth are hoping NASA’s latest mission will inspire more to explore what’s out there.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-13/after-artemis-ii-nepa-enthusiasts-hope-for-more-interest-in-astronomy</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Artemis II brought four astronauts the farthest into space humans have ever been. Astronomy enthusiasts here on Earth are hoping NASA’s latest mission will inspire more to explore what’s out there.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Artemis II brought four astronauts the farthest into space humans have ever…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>727</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lehigh debates joining juvenile detention center that could include Lackawanna, other counties</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A possible multi-county agreement regarding youth juvenile detention received mixed reactions in Lehigh County Wednesday night. Lackawanna County signed onto the agreement in February.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-10/lehigh-debates-joining-juvenile-detention-center-that-could-include-lackawanna-other-counties</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lehigh debates joining juvenile detention center that could include Lackawanna, other counties</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A possible multi-county agreement regarding youth juvenile detention received mixed reactions in Lehigh County Wednesday night. Lackawanna County signed onto the agreement in February.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A possible multi-county agreement regarding youth juvenile detention received…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>689</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Hundreds of pigeons rescued from Wilkes-Barre home </title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-09/hundreds-of-pigeons-rescued-from-wilkes-barre-home</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Officials with a Monroe County-based animal rehab center are looking to re-house hundreds of pigeons rescued from a Wilkes-Barre home this week.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Officials with a Monroe County-based animal rehab center are looking to…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>675</itunes:duration>






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    <title>NEPA&#x27;s Endless Mountains region one step closer to national recognition</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Endless Mountains is one step closer to national recognition. U.S. Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman and Congressman Dan Meuser introduced acts in March to make the four-county region a National Heritage Area.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-08/nepas-endless-mountains-region-one-step-closer-to-national-recognition</link>
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    <itunes:title>NEPA&#x27;s Endless Mountains region one step closer to national recognition</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Endless Mountains is one step closer to national recognition. U.S. Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman and Congressman Dan Meuser introduced acts in March to make the four-county region a National Heritage Area.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Endless Mountains is one step closer to national recognition. U.S. Senators…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>466</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Officials, DA push for bans on kratom sales and possession in Scranton</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Scranton City Council plans to ban the sale and possession of kratom, a substance that officials portrayed Monday as increasingly addictive and potentially deadly.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-07/officials-da-push-for-bans-on-kratom-sales-and-possession-in-scranton</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Scranton City Council plans to ban the sale and possession of kratom, a substance that officials portrayed Monday as increasingly addictive and potentially deadly.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Scranton City Council plans to ban the sale and possession of kratom, a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>770</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Diocese of Scranton welcomes more than 300 new Catholics over Easter weekend</title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The total number of people joining the church in the 11-county Diocese of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>607</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna College cadets to get real-world experience with Scranton Police</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Scranton Police Department will partner with Lackawanna College to provide real-world experience to cadets. Officials announced the collaboration Thursday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-03/lackawanna-college-cadets-to-get-real-world-experience-with-scranton-police</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Scranton Police Department will partner with Lackawanna College to provide real-world experience to cadets. Officials announced the collaboration Thursday.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Scranton Police Department will partner with Lackawanna College to provide…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>730</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna County Commissioners postpone vote on policy dealing with ICE agents</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Lackawanna County commissioners postponed action Wednesday on a proposed policy regulating the way employees interact with federal immigration agents and other law enforcement.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-02/lackawanna-county-commissioners-postpone-vote-on-policy-dealing-with-ice-agents</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Lackawanna County commissioners postponed action Wednesday on a proposed policy regulating the way employees interact with federal immigration agents and other law enforcement.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Lackawanna County commissioners postponed action Wednesday on a proposed…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>710</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Former MLB player waives preliminary hearing in Pike County drug case</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Former major league baseball player Lenny Dykstra was in a Pike County courtroom Tuesday for a preliminary hearing on drug-related charges. The hearing did not last very long.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-04-01/former-mlb-player-waives-preliminary-hearing-in-pike-county-drug-case</link>
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    <itunes:title>Former MLB player waives preliminary hearing in Pike County drug case</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former major league baseball player Lenny Dykstra was in a Pike County courtroom Tuesday for a preliminary hearing on drug-related charges. The hearing did not last very long.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Former major league baseball player Lenny Dykstra was in a Pike County…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>441</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Penn College cancels remainder of baseball season</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania College of Technology canceled its baseball season last week after an investigation.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-31/penn-college-cancels-remainder-of-baseball-season</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pennsylvania College of Technology canceled its baseball season last week after an investigation.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania College of Technology canceled its baseball season last week after…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>599</itunes:duration>






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    <title>As partial shutdown continues, AVP employees try to help TSA agents</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[With the partial federal shutdown delaying paychecks of the agents at its security checkpoints, the local airport tried to help. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport held a food drive for the TSA agents.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With the partial federal shutdown delaying paychecks of the agents at its security checkpoints, the local airport tried to help. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport held a food drive for the TSA agents.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With the partial federal shutdown delaying paychecks of the agents at its…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>736</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey bashes President Trump during Scranton speech</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[During a lecture Thursday at the University of Scranton, former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey outlined "grave concerns" about the nation's future. They include President Trump's attacks on judges and press freedom.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:07:14 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-27/former-u-s-sen-bob-casey-bashes-president-trump-during-scranton-speech</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[During a lecture Thursday at the University of Scranton, former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey outlined "grave concerns" about the nation's future. They include President Trump's attacks on judges and press freedom.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[During a lecture Thursday at the University of Scranton, former U.S. Sen. Bob…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>836</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pennsylvania joins multistate lawsuit over major environmental rollback</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania has joined a multistate lawsuit against the Trump Administration over a major environmental rollback. In February, the EPA reversed its longstanding finding that it can regulate greenhouse gas emissions.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-26/pennsylvania-joins-multistate-lawsuit-over-major-environmental-rollback</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pennsylvania has joined a multistate lawsuit against the Trump Administration over a major environmental rollback. In February, the EPA reversed its longstanding finding that it can regulate greenhouse gas emissions.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania has joined a multistate lawsuit against the Trump Administration…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>739</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Rate case settlement would protect electricity customers from data center costs</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A recently proposed settlement in a central Pennsylvania electric utility rate case aims to protect average residential customers from rising rates connected to new data centers. Consumer advocates hope it'll serve as a model to protect all residential customers in the state.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-25/rate-case-settlement-would-protect-electricity-customers-from-data-center-costs</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A recently proposed settlement in a central Pennsylvania electric utility rate case aims to protect average residential customers from rising rates connected to new data centers. Consumer advocates hope it'll serve as a model to protect all residential customers in the state.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A recently proposed settlement in a central Pennsylvania electric utility rate…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>590</itunes:duration>






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    <title>During March Madness, public officials and experts seek solutions for online gambling impact</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[March Madness is a time-honored ritual for millions of Americans who love to watch college basketball and bet on the hotly competitive tournament games. It also can be a difficult time for people suffering from gambling addiction.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-24/during-march-madness-public-officials-and-experts-seek-solutions-for-online-gambling-impact</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[March Madness is a time-honored ritual for millions of Americans who love to watch college basketball and bet on the hotly competitive tournament games. It also can be a difficult time for people suffering from gambling addiction.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[March Madness is a time-honored ritual for millions of Americans who love to…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>834</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Neighborhood &#x27;micro&#x27; hospital open in Poconos</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Monroe County residents now have access to a neighborhood hospital located in Bartonsville. Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, added Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono Creek to its network of neighborhood hospitals.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-23/neighborhood-micro-hospital-open-in-poconos</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Monroe County residents now have access to a neighborhood hospital located in Bartonsville. Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, added Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono Creek to its network of neighborhood hospitals.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Monroe County residents now have access to a neighborhood hospital located in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>657</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Data center concerns prompt regime change in Archbald</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Archbald Borough Council has new leadership. During a meeting Wednesday, the president, vice president and president pro tem were ousted from their roles. In November, they voted in favor of a controversial zoning move to allow data center development in the borough.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-20/data-center-concerns-prompt-regime-change-in-archbald</link>
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    <itunes:title>Data center concerns prompt regime change in Archbald</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Archbald Borough Council has new leadership. During a meeting Wednesday, the president, vice president and president pro tem were ousted from their roles. In November, they voted in favor of a controversial zoning move to allow data center development in the borough.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Archbald Borough Council has new leadership. During a meeting Wednesday, the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>635</itunes:duration>






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    <title>University of Scranton women&#x27;s basketball team compete in Final Four</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The University of Scranton's undefeated women’s basketball team will compete in the Final Four Thursday night, for a chance to play for the national championship.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-19/university-of-scranton-womens-basketball-team-compete-in-final-four</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The University of Scranton's undefeated women’s basketball team will compete in the Final Four Thursday night, for a chance to play for the national championship.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The University of Scranton's undefeated women’s basketball team will compete in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>475</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Crisis center opens residential program in Wayne County</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Northeast Regional Crisis Stabilization Center opened its walk-in service in December. Its crisis residential program opened on Sunday and is ready to serve the community with eight beds where people can stay for up to 10 days.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-18/crisis-center-opens-residential-program-in-wayne-county</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Northeast Regional Crisis Stabilization Center opened its walk-in service in December. Its crisis residential program opened on Sunday and is ready to serve the community with eight beds where people can stay for up to 10 days.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Northeast Regional Crisis Stabilization Center opened its walk-in service…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>654</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Greater Scranton Black Diamonds Pipe Band marches on after 2025 accident</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The unique sounds of bagpipes are hard to miss this time of year with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening around the region. But the Greater Scranton Black Diamonds pipe band had to cancel appearances last year after their bus crashed traveling home from a parade in the Poconos. This year, they’re back on the streets.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-17/greater-scranton-black-diamonds-pipe-band-marches-on-after-2025-accident</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The unique sounds of bagpipes are hard to miss this time of year with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening around the region. But the Greater Scranton Black Diamonds pipe band had to cancel appearances last year after their bus crashed traveling home from a parade in the Poconos. This year, they’re back on the streets.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The unique sounds of bagpipes are hard to miss this time of year with St.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>571</itunes:duration>






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    <title>O&#x27;Brien sisters share shepherd&#x27;s pie recipe for St. Patrick&#x27;s Day</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Irish culture is celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day with several area parades and other events showcasing Irish heritage. WVIA’s Haley O’Brien shares her family recipe for shepherd’s pie in the latest Recipes of the Region feature.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-16/obrien-sisters-share-shepherds-pie-recipe-for-st-patricks-day</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Irish culture is celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day with several area parades and other events showcasing Irish heritage. WVIA’s Haley O’Brien shares her family recipe for shepherd’s pie in the latest Recipes of the Region feature.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Irish culture is celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day with several area parades and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
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    <title>U.S. small business administrator stops in Dickson City</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler was in Dickson City Thursday. She toured Kriger Pipeline with Congressmen Rob Bresnahan and Dan Meuser.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-13/u-s-small-business-administrator-stops-in-dickson-city</link>
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    <itunes:title>U.S. small business administrator stops in Dickson City</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler was in Dickson City Thursday. She toured Kriger Pipeline with Congressmen Rob Bresnahan and Dan Meuser.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler was in Dickson City Thursday. She…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>575</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Cognetti blasts Bresnahan as congressional campaign heats up </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The congressional campaign between Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti and congressman Rob Bresnahan is heating up.The day after she found out she would be the only Democrat on the ballot, Cognetti took shots at Bresnahan over his stock trades.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-12/cognetti-blasts-bresnahan-as-congressional</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The congressional campaign between Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti and congressman Rob Bresnahan is heating up.The day after she found out she would be the only Democrat on the ballot, Cognetti took shots at Bresnahan over his stock trades.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The congressional campaign between Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>591</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Following gold medal victory, girls try hockey in Wilkes-Barre</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Following the U.S. Women's Hockey Team gold medal victory, more than 60 girls ages 4 to 18 tried hockey this weekend. They learned to pass and shoot and handle hockey sticks alongside coaches and volunteers from the Wilkes-Barre Junior Pens.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Following the U.S. Women's Hockey Team gold medal victory, more than 60 girls…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Center for Rural Pa. finds state&#x27;s maternity health desert growing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[According to the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, nearly half of the state’s rural counties do not have hospitals with labor and delivery units. This reflects a nationwide trend of hospitals closing specialized service lines such as obstetrics.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-10/center-for-rural-pa-finds-states-maternity-health-desert-growing</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[According to the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, nearly half of the state’s rural counties do not have hospitals with labor and delivery units. This reflects a nationwide trend of hospitals closing specialized service lines such as obstetrics.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[According to the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, nearly half of the state’s…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>866</itunes:duration>






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    <title>New poll shows economy could be weakness for GOP in midterms</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Handling of the economy has long been considered a strong suit for the Republican Party. But a new poll suggests the economy might now be one of the party’s weaknesses heading into this year’s midterms.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-09/new-poll-shows-economy-could-be-weakness-for-gop-in-midterms</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Handling of the economy has long been considered a strong suit for the Republican Party. But a new poll suggests the economy might now be one of the party’s weaknesses heading into this year’s midterms.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Handling of the economy has long been considered a strong suit for the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>620</itunes:duration>






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    <title>State elected officials support data center legislation</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[State legislators from Northeast Pennsylvania represent communities with the most amount of proposed data center developments in the state. Some of those elected officials are now supporting or drafting laws that could pause the industry or put standards in place for local municipalities to follow.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-06/state-elected-officials-support-data-center-legislation</link>
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    <itunes:title>State elected officials support data center legislation</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[State legislators from Northeast Pennsylvania represent communities with the most amount of proposed data center developments in the state. Some of those elected officials are now supporting or drafting laws that could pause the industry or put standards in place for local municipalities to follow.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[State legislators from Northeast Pennsylvania represent communities with the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>602</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Family questions WBPD not seeking Amber Alert for La&#x27;Niyah Clark</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Wilkes-Barre police did not seek an Amber Alert in their search for deaf teen La’Niyah Clark, whose body was found at the end of last month. This has raised questions about other advisories and calls for new options.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-05/family-questions-wbpd-not-seeking-amber-alert-for-laniyah-clark</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wilkes-Barre police did not seek an Amber Alert in their search for deaf teen La’Niyah Clark, whose body was found at the end of last month. This has raised questions about other advisories and calls for new options.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Wilkes-Barre police did not seek an Amber Alert in their search for deaf teen…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>761</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Carbon County community passes regulations for data centers</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Penn Forest Twp. now has protections in place to regulate data centers. Supervisors unanimously amended its zoning ordinance during a meeting Monday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-04/carbon-county-community-passes-regulations-for-data-centers</link>
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    <itunes:title>Carbon County community passes regulations for data centers</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Penn Forest Twp. now has protections in place to regulate data centers. Supervisors unanimously amended its zoning ordinance during a meeting Monday.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Penn Forest Twp. now has protections in place to regulate data centers.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>523</itunes:duration>






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    <title>What to know about measles infections and prevention in Pa.</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but the country is about to lose that designation as cases and outbreaks rapidly grow. Nationally, there have been more than 1,100 cases of measles infections - with 12 cases here in Pennsylvania.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-03/what-to-know-about-measles-infections-and-prevention-in-pa</link>
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    <itunes:title>What to know about measles infections and prevention in Pa.</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but the country is about to lose that designation as cases and outbreaks rapidly grow. Nationally, there have been more than 1,100 cases of measles infections - with 12 cases here in Pennsylvania.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but the country…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>715</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Loved ones honor La&#x27;Niyah &#x27;Lala&#x27; Clark with candlelight vigil</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Investigators on Friday identified the remains of a body found in South Wilkes-Barre as La'Niyah "Lala"Clark. The teen was reported missing on Jan. 17. The Luzerne County District Attorney's office also said Friday that Clark's biological aunt had been arrested in Maryland. Loved ones gathered in Wilkes-Barre over the weekend to honor La'Niyah's memory.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:19 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-03-02/loved-ones-honor-laniyah-lala-clark-with-candlelight-vigil</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Investigators on Friday identified the remains of a body found in South Wilkes-Barre as La'Niyah "Lala"Clark. The teen was reported missing on Jan. 17. The Luzerne County District Attorney's office also said Friday that Clark's biological aunt had been arrested in Maryland. Loved ones gathered in Wilkes-Barre over the weekend to honor La'Niyah's memory.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Investigators on Friday identified the remains of a body found in South…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
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    <title>Gov. Josh Shapiro visits Pike County mosque after gunman fired on building</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[As police continue to investigate who fired into an unoccupied Pike County mosque early Sunday, mosque worshippers got a boost from someone who knows about being attacked. Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the mosque Wednesday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-27/gov-josh-shapiro-visits-pike-county-mosque-after-gunman-fired-on-building</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As police continue to investigate who fired into an unoccupied Pike County mosque early Sunday, mosque worshippers got a boost from someone who knows about being attacked. Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the mosque Wednesday.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As police continue to investigate who fired into an unoccupied Pike County…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>681</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Family of missing teen faults Wilkes-Barre police for lack of urgency in search</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[La’Niyah Clark went missing in mid-January. On Tuesday, Luzerne County District Attorney Sanguedolce said they believe the remains of a woman found Saturday in the city are related to La’Niyah’s case, but did not elaborate. The teenager's family called for action outside the Wilkes-Barre Police Department.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-26/family-of-missing-teen-faults-wilkes-barre-police-for-lack-of-urgency-in-search</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[La’Niyah Clark went missing in mid-January. On Tuesday, Luzerne County District Attorney Sanguedolce said they believe the remains of a woman found Saturday in the city are related to La’Niyah’s case, but did not elaborate. The teenager's family called for action outside the Wilkes-Barre Police Department.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[La’Niyah Clark went missing in mid-January. On Tuesday, Luzerne County District…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
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    <title>Luzerne County DA connects investigation of human remains to case of missing Wilkes-Barre teen</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Investigators believe human remains found Saturday in Wilkes-Barre are related to the case of a missing city girl but can't explain the connection yet, Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce said Tuesday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-25/luzerne-county-da-connects-investigation-of-human-remains-to-case-of-missing-wilkes-barre-teen</link>
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    <itunes:title>Luzerne County DA connects investigation of human remains to case of missing Wilkes-Barre teen</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Investigators believe human remains found Saturday in Wilkes-Barre are related to the case of a missing city girl but can't explain the connection yet, Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce said Tuesday.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Investigators believe human remains found Saturday in Wilkes-Barre are related…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
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    <title>Officials hear from public on proposed Scranton-to-NYC passenger train</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Over the years, you may have heard about plans for a passenger train between Scranton and New York City. You may also know that so far, it’s just been a lot of talk. Now though, there is some progress happening.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-24/officials-hear-from-public-on-proposed-scranton-to-nyc-passenger-train</link>
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    <itunes:title>Officials hear from public on proposed Scranton-to-NYC passenger train</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Over the years, you may have heard about plans for a passenger train between Scranton and New York City. You may also know that so far, it’s just been a lot of talk. Now though, there is some progress happening.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Over the years, you may have heard about plans for a passenger train between…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>734</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Travel school nurse programs aims to ease shortage in Lackawanna County</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Moses Taylor Foundation partnered with the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit to launch a Travel School Nurse Pilot Program this school year. It aims to address a shortage of school nurses in Lackawanna County schools.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-23/travel-school-nurse-programs-aims-to-ease-shortage-in-lackawanna-county</link>
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    <itunes:title>Travel school nurse programs aims to ease shortage in Lackawanna County</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Moses Taylor Foundation partnered with the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit to launch a Travel School Nurse Pilot Program this school year. It aims to address a shortage of school nurses in Lackawanna County schools.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Moses Taylor Foundation partnered with the Northeastern Educational…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>678</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Tioga and Lycoming County rail trail named Pa.&#x27;s Trail of the Year</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A 62-mile trail through Lycoming and Tioga counties is Pennsylvania’s 2026 Trail of the Year. The Pine Creek Rail Trail stretches from Jersey Shore to Wellsboro.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-20/tioga-and-lycoming-county-rail-trail-named-pa-s-trail-of-the-year</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A 62-mile trail through Lycoming and Tioga counties is Pennsylvania’s 2026 Trail of the Year. The Pine Creek Rail Trail stretches from Jersey Shore to Wellsboro.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A 62-mile trail through Lycoming and Tioga counties is Pennsylvania’s 2026…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>633</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pike County senior living facility under investigation for alleged medical neglect</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania State Police say they launched an investigation Tuesday night at a Pike County senior care center after receiving an anonymous tip alleging suspected medical neglect of residents.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-19/pike-county-senior-living-facility-under-investigation-for-alleged-medical-neglect</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pike County senior living facility under investigation for alleged medical neglect</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pennsylvania State Police say they launched an investigation Tuesday night at a Pike County senior care center after receiving an anonymous tip alleging suspected medical neglect of residents.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania State Police say they launched an investigation Tuesday night at a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>495</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Men involved in ambush of Scranton Police detective will spend decades in prison</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The men involved in the ambush of Kyle Gilmartin in 2024 will spend decades in prison. Both men pleaded guilty in the fall and were sentenced in Lackawanna County Court on Tuesday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-18/men-involved-in-ambush-of-scranton-police-detective-will-spend-decades-in-prison</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The men involved in the ambush of Kyle Gilmartin in 2024 will spend decades in prison. Both men pleaded guilty in the fall and were sentenced in Lackawanna County Court on Tuesday.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The men involved in the ambush of Kyle Gilmartin in 2024 will spend decades in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>482</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Carbon County facility is world&#x27;s largest indoor producer of lettuce</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Most lettuce sold at grocery stores along the east coast come from the largest indoor lettuce-growing facility in the world - Little Leaf Farms in Banks Twp., Carbon County.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-17/carbon-county-facility-is-worlds-largest-indoor-producer-of-lettuce</link>
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    <itunes:title>Carbon County facility is world&#x27;s largest indoor producer of lettuce</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most lettuce sold at grocery stores along the east coast come from the largest indoor lettuce-growing facility in the world - Little Leaf Farms in Banks Twp., Carbon County.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Most lettuce sold at grocery stores along the east coast come from the largest…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>719</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Luzerne County house fires claim three lives </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[February 16, 2026- Pennie enrollment drops after Affordable Care Act subsidies expire. Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan plans to send a formal letter to the governor’s office requesting a two-year moratorium on data center projects. Shapiro unveils Housing Action Plan in Philadelphia. And, a discussion about what the SAVE Act could mean for voters.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-16/luzerne-county-house-fires-claim-three-lives</link>
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    <itunes:title>Luzerne County house fires claim three lives </itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[February 16, 2026- Pennie enrollment drops after Affordable Care Act subsidies…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>678</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Dickson City hospital partially reopens nine days after fire</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Nine days after a massive fire destroyed Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City’s orthopedic institute, the hospital has partially reopened today.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nine days after a massive fire destroyed Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City’s orthopedic institute, the hospital has partially reopened today.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nine days after a massive fire destroyed Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City’s…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>617</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Montrose coach is league&#x27;s first woman to coach varsity boys basketball</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Montrose Meteors head coach Tracie McComb is making history in Susquehanna County as the first woman to coach varsity boys basketball in the Lackawanna League.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-12/montrose-coach-is-leagues-first-woman-to-coach-varsity-boys-basketball</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Montrose Meteors head coach Tracie McComb is making history in Susquehanna County as the first woman to coach varsity boys basketball in the Lackawanna League.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Montrose Meteors head coach Tracie McComb is making history in Susquehanna…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>421</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Shapiro praises first responders after Dickson City hospital fire</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro thanked first responders for their work last week during the fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City. He said the hospital's emergency room is aiming to reopen by Friday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-11/shapiro-praises-first-responders-after-dickson-city-hospital-fire</link>
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    <itunes:title>Shapiro praises first responders after Dickson City hospital fire</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro thanked first responders for their work last week during the fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City. He said the hospital's emergency room is aiming to reopen by Friday.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro thanked first responders for their work last week during the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>569</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. Fish and Boat says stay off the ice on rivers</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission wants people to stay off icy rivers, streams and creeks. That’s because water still flows under the ice and can sweep victims away.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-10/pa-fish-and-boat-says-stay-off-the-ice-on-rivers</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pa. Fish and Boat says stay off the ice on rivers</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission wants people to stay off icy rivers, streams and creeks. That’s because water still flows under the ice and can sweep victims away.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission wants people to stay off icy rivers,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>612</itunes:duration>






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    <title>More PA residents with disabilities can save with PA ABLE</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This year, Pennsylvanians whose disabilities started before 46 years old can apply for P-A ABLE. The program allows people with disabilities to save up to $19,000 a year.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-09/more-pa-residents-with-disabilities-can-save-with-pa-able</link>
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    <itunes:title>More PA residents with disabilities can save with PA ABLE</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This year, Pennsylvanians whose disabilities started before 46 years old can apply for P-A ABLE. The program allows people with disabilities to save up to $19,000 a year.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This year, Pennsylvanians whose disabilities started before 46 years old can…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>752</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Dickson City hospital remains closed after massive fire</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A day after a fire destroyed its orthopedics institute, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City remained closed Thursday and its future uncertain. The fire forced more than 70 people to evacuate, with patients moved to other hospitals.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-06/dickson-city-hospital-remains-closed-after-massive-fire</link>
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    <itunes:title>Dickson City hospital remains closed after massive fire</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A day after a fire destroyed its orthopedics institute, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City remained closed Thursday and its future uncertain. The fire forced more than 70 people to evacuate, with patients moved to other hospitals.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A day after a fire destroyed its orthopedics institute, Lehigh Valley…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>522</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Residents fear negative impacts on water resources as data centers are proposed across Northeast Pa.</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The first story in WVIA News's three-part series on data centers looks at the potential impacts on water supplies.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-05/residents-fear-negative-impacts-on-water-resources-as-data-centers-are-proposed-across-northeast-pa</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The first story in WVIA News's three-part series on data centers looks at the potential impacts on water supplies.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The first story in WVIA News's three-part series on data centers looks at the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>653</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Shapiro pushes for more housing, higher minimum wage in budget address</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Only three months after he signed the current state budget, Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a new one Tuesday for the fiscal year that starts July 1. Shapiro called for some new programs and renewed a push for past proposals that failed to get through the state General Assembly.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-04/shapiro-pushes-for-more-housing-higher-minimum-wage-in-budget-address</link>
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    <itunes:title>Shapiro pushes for more housing, higher minimum wage in budget address</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Only three months after he signed the current state budget, Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a new one Tuesday for the fiscal year that starts July 1. Shapiro called for some new programs and renewed a push for past proposals that failed to get through the state General Assembly.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Only three months after he signed the current state budget, Gov. Josh Shapiro…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>575</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Jessup ferret draws hundreds to inaugural Groundhog Day event</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[On the frigid first morning of February, Jessup’s forecasting ferret drew a crowd of hundreds for a morning of tomfoolery, marking a new tradition in the Lackawanna County borough. But Jessup Giuseppe and Punxsutawney Phil ended up at odds about the forecast.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-03/jessup-ferret-draws-hundreds-to-inaugural-groundhog-day-event</link>
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    <itunes:title>Jessup ferret draws hundreds to inaugural Groundhog Day event</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the frigid first morning of February, Jessup’s forecasting ferret drew a crowd of hundreds for a morning of tomfoolery, marking a new tradition in the Lackawanna County borough. But Jessup Giuseppe and Punxsutawney Phil ended up at odds about the forecast.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the frigid first morning of February, Jessup’s forecasting ferret drew a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>540</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Tenor Health closes deal to purchase three CHS NEPA hospitals</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Just days after receiving state approval, Tenor Health Foundation and Commonwealth Health closed a deal selling Tenor three Northeast Pennsylvania hospitals, both companies announced Monday morning.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-02-02/tenor-health-closes-deal-to-purchase-three-chs-nepa-hospitals</link>
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    <itunes:title>Tenor Health closes deal to purchase three CHS NEPA hospitals</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Just days after receiving state approval, Tenor Health Foundation and Commonwealth Health closed a deal selling Tenor three Northeast Pennsylvania hospitals, both companies announced Monday morning.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Just days after receiving state approval, Tenor Health Foundation and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>481</itunes:duration>






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    <title>NEPA restaurant owner creates regional French onion soup contest</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[For the month of February, the public is invited to vote for their favorite French onion soup served by participating local restaurants. Twenty restaurants will take part in the first-ever Onion Cup.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-30/nepa-restaurant-owner-creates-regional-french-onion-soup-contest</link>
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    <itunes:title>NEPA restaurant owner creates regional French onion soup contest</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the month of February, the public is invited to vote for their favorite French onion soup served by participating local restaurants. Twenty restaurants will take part in the first-ever Onion Cup.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For the month of February, the public is invited to vote for their favorite…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>685</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. Health Department OKs sale of three NEPA hospitals to Tenor Health</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Department of Health has approved the sale of three hospitals in the region. Tenor Health Foundation will now own two hospitals in Scranton, Moses Taylor and Regional Hospital, plus Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. The three are currently owned by Commonwealth Health.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-29/pa-health-department-oks-sale-of-three-nepa-hospitals-to-tenor-health</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pa. Health Department OKs sale of three NEPA hospitals to Tenor Health</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Department of Health has approved the sale of three hospitals in the region. Tenor Health Foundation will now own two hospitals in Scranton, Moses Taylor and Regional Hospital, plus Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. The three are currently owned by Commonwealth Health.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Department of Health has approved the sale of three hospitals…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>376</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Tenor Health: NEPA hospital purchase still under state health department review</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tenor Health Foundation’s CEO confirmed that the company is ready to own and operate three Commonwealth Health-owned hospitals in the region. But that’s all pending approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-28/tenor-health-nepa-hospital-purchase-still-under-state-health-department-review</link>
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    <itunes:title>Tenor Health: NEPA hospital purchase still under state health department review</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tenor Health Foundation’s CEO confirmed that the company is ready to own and operate three Commonwealth Health-owned hospitals in the region. But that’s all pending approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tenor Health Foundation’s CEO confirmed that the company is ready to own and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>713</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Frigid temperatures on the way this week, region still warming overall</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia region got more than 9 inches of snow this weekend, as did most of Northeast Pa. Despite the frigid temperatures, scientists say the region is still warming overall.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-27/frigid-temperatures-on-the-way-this-week-region-still-warming-overall</link>
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    <itunes:title>Frigid temperatures on the way this week, region still warming overall</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Philadelphia region got more than 9 inches of snow this weekend, as did most of Northeast Pa. Despite the frigid temperatures, scientists say the region is still warming overall.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Philadelphia region got more than 9 inches of snow this weekend, as did…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>723</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Law enforcement, advocates tackle human trafficking in Northeast and Central Pa.</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[January is Human-Trafficking Awareness Month. Bloomsburg native Kate Price gave the keynote address at the NEPA Task Force Against Human Trafficking’s conference Thursday in Monroe County.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-26/law-enforcement-advocates-tackle-human-trafficking-in-northeast-and-central-pa</link>
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    <itunes:title>Law enforcement, advocates tackle human trafficking in Northeast and Central Pa.</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[January is Human-Trafficking Awareness Month. Bloomsburg native Kate Price gave the keynote address at the NEPA Task Force Against Human Trafficking’s conference Thursday in Monroe County.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[January is Human-Trafficking Awareness Month. Bloomsburg native Kate Price gave…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>750</itunes:duration>






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    <title>UP TO DATE: Dispute breaks out over Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Lackawanna County reveals new weather predicting  ‘groundhog’</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[It's Friday, Jan. 23 and today on Up to Date, we'll get an update on the impending closure of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. And we'll also listen to this week's episode of Community Connections with Lisa Mazzarella.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-23/up-to-date-dispute-breaks-out-over-pittsburgh-post-gazette-lackawanna-county-reveals-new-weather-predicting-groundhog</link>
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    <itunes:title>UP TO DATE: Dispute breaks out over Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Lackawanna County reveals new weather predicting  ‘groundhog’</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's Friday, Jan. 23 and today on Up to Date, we'll get an update on the impending closure of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. And we'll also listen to this week's episode of Community Connections with Lisa Mazzarella.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It's Friday, Jan. 23 and today on Up to Date, we'll get an update on the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Isabela Weiss | WVIA News | Report for America</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>490</itunes:duration>






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    <title>RFK Jr. launches &#x27;Take Back Your Health&#x27; tour in Harrisburg, Shapiro pushes back</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held his first ‘Eat Real Food’ rally Wednesday in Harrisburg. Gov. Josh Shapiro pushed back against the visit on social media.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-22/rfk-jr-launches-take-back-your-health-tour-in-harrisburg-shapiro-pushes-back</link>
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    <itunes:title>RFK Jr. launches &#x27;Take Back Your Health&#x27; tour in Harrisburg, Shapiro pushes back</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held his first ‘Eat Real Food’ rally Wednesday in Harrisburg. Gov. Josh Shapiro pushed back against the visit on social media.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held his…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>525</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Wayne County Commissioners halt plans on agricultural innovation center</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Wayne County Commissioners said Friday they shelved plans to build a $6 million agricultural center next to a proposed YMCA in Cherry Ridge Twp.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Wayne County Commissioners said Friday they shelved plans to build a $6 million agricultural center next to a proposed YMCA in Cherry Ridge Twp.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Wayne County Commissioners said Friday they shelved plans to build a $6…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>395</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Volunteers, Lt. Gov. Davis donate nearly 200 blankets in honor of MLK</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[More than 200 volunteers, from youth groups to the state’s first Black lieutenant governor, crafted fringe blankets and donated food for the Blankets & Broth event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-20/volunteers-lt-gov-davis-donate-nearly-200-blankets-in-honor-of-mlk</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[More than 200 volunteers, from youth groups to the state’s first Black lieutenant governor, crafted fringe blankets and donated food for the Blankets & Broth event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[More than 200 volunteers, from youth groups to the state’s first Black…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>512</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Gov. Shapiro talks substance abuse, prevention in Tunkhannock</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Governor Josh Shapiro joined a roundtable discussion about substance abuse prevention and recovery in Tunkhannock on Thursday. Shapiro, along with the state secretary of health and secretary of alcohol and drug programs, were there to learn what works in the Wyoming County community, and how the state could do better.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Governor Josh Shapiro joined a roundtable discussion about substance abuse…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>805</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. Farm Show draws thousands from across the state</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This is Pennsylvania Farm Show week in Harrisburg, and thousands of spectators of all ages filled the event's sprawling 24-acre complex in Harrisburg Thursday, perusing exhibits, admiring the livestock, and delighting in an array of freshly cooked foods and treats.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Pennsylvania Farm Show week in Harrisburg, and thousands of spectators of all ages filled the event's sprawling 24-acre complex in Harrisburg Thursday, perusing exhibits, admiring the livestock, and delighting in an array of freshly cooked foods and treats.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is Pennsylvania Farm Show week in Harrisburg, and thousands of spectators…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>730</itunes:duration>






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    <title> Art and memorabilia theft ring member gets four years in prison </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A federal judge sentenced another member of a large art and memorabilia theft ring to prison Tuesday. This was the sixth ring member sentenced who was part of targeting 20 museums and other venues over two decades.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-15/art-and-memorabilia-theft-ring-member-gets-four-years-in-prison</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A federal judge sentenced another member of a large art and memorabilia theft ring to prison Tuesday. This was the sixth ring member sentenced who was part of targeting 20 museums and other venues over two decades.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A federal judge sentenced another member of a large art and memorabilia theft…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>510</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Northwestern Pa. maternity care desert grows</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[As of today, eight counties in northwestern Pennsylvania do not have a hospital where a person can give birth. Warren County is the latest addition to the region’s expanding maternity care desert.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-14/northwestern-pa-maternity-care-desert-grows</link>
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    <itunes:title>Northwestern Pa. maternity care desert grows</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As of today, eight counties in northwestern Pennsylvania do not have a hospital where a person can give birth. Warren County is the latest addition to the region’s expanding maternity care desert.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As of today, eight counties in northwestern Pennsylvania do not have a hospital…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>640</itunes:duration>






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    <title>PSU study finds melanoma &#x27;hot spot&#x27; in Central Pa. </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A new study from Penn State University found a ‘hot-spot’ of melanoma cases in central Pennsylvania. Researchers found a pattern of skin cancer in counties with or near farmland.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-13/psu-study-finds-melanoma-hot-spot-in-central-pa</link>
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    <itunes:title>PSU study finds melanoma &#x27;hot spot&#x27; in Central Pa. </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new study from Penn State University found a ‘hot-spot’ of melanoma cases in central Pennsylvania. Researchers found a pattern of skin cancer in counties with or near farmland.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new study from Penn State University found a ‘hot-spot’ of melanoma cases in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>923</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lancaster County body theft suspect under investigation for Luzerne County thefts</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A Lancaster County man accused of stealing human remains from a Philadelphia-area cemetery is also under investigation in connection with November’s theft of two bodies from Good Shepherd Memorial Park in Luzerne County.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-12/lancaster-county-body-theft-suspect-under-investigation</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lancaster County body theft suspect under investigation for Luzerne County thefts</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Lancaster County man accused of stealing human remains from a Philadelphia-area cemetery is also under investigation in connection with November’s theft of two bodies from Good Shepherd Memorial Park in Luzerne County.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Lancaster County man accused of stealing human remains from a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>843</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pennsylvania Farm Show starts Saturday </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Farm Show starts tomorrow. The week-long event informs, inspires and connects residents with one of the state’s largest industries -- agriculture. And, Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro officially announces his reelection campaign.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-09/pennsylvania-farm-show-starts-saturday</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pennsylvania Farm Show starts Saturday </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Farm Show starts tomorrow. The week-long event informs, inspires and connects residents with one of the state’s largest industries -- agriculture. And, Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro officially announces his reelection campaign.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Farm Show starts tomorrow. The week-long event informs,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>593</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to shut down in May</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh is losing its biggest and oldest newspaper. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will shut down in May, according to owner Block Communications.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-08/pittsburgh-post-gazette-to-shut-down-in-may</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pittsburgh is losing its biggest and oldest newspaper. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will shut down in May, according to owner Block Communications.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pittsburgh is losing its biggest and oldest newspaper. The Pittsburgh…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>462</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Routine meeting highlights rift among Lackawanna County Dems</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A routine reorganization meeting held a surprise and sharp words for the Lackawanna County commissioners on Monday. And Harrisburg Democrats held a ceremony Tuesday to denounce the violence at the U.S. Capitol five years ago.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-07/routine-meeting-highlights-rift-among-lackawanna-county-dems</link>
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    <itunes:title>Routine meeting highlights rift among Lackawanna County Dems</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A routine reorganization meeting held a surprise and sharp words for the Lackawanna County commissioners on Monday. And Harrisburg Democrats held a ceremony Tuesday to denounce the violence at the U.S. Capitol five years ago.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A routine reorganization meeting held a surprise and sharp words for the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>648</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Shapiro, McCormick, Fetterman on U.S. capture of Venezuela&#x27;s Maduro</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Democrats nationwide are rejecting President Donald Trump’s seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is joining those criticisms, while U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick is commending the capture.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-06/shapiro-mccormick-fetterman-on-u-s-capture-of-venezuelas-maduro</link>
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    <itunes:title>Shapiro, McCormick, Fetterman on U.S. capture of Venezuela&#x27;s Maduro</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Democrats nationwide are rejecting President Donald Trump’s seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is joining those criticisms, while U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick is commending the capture.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Democrats nationwide are rejecting President Donald Trump’s seizure of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>538</itunes:duration>






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    <title>South Carolina man to face homicide charges in death of Scranton girlfriend</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A South Carolina man already charged in the death of his Scranton girlfriend is expected to face a more serious charge this week.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-05/south-carolina-man-to-face-homicide-charges-in-death-of-scranton-girlfriend</link>
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    <itunes:title>South Carolina man to face homicide charges in death of Scranton girlfriend</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A South Carolina man already charged in the death of his Scranton girlfriend is expected to face a more serious charge this week.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A South Carolina man already charged in the death of his Scranton girlfriend is…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>607</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Coffee Inclusive offers training, employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Coffee Inclusive in Pittston provides training and skills to adult employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-02/coffee-inclusive-offers-training-employment-for-adults-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Coffee Inclusive in Pittston provides training and skills to adult employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Coffee Inclusive in Pittston provides training and skills to adult employees…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>607</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. state troopers accuse top brass of retaliation</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In a federal lawsuit, two state troopers say their bosses retaliated against them for turning in corrupt fellow troopers. One of them says it started after he and 30 other troopers posed for a photo with President Donald Trump.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-01-01/pa-state-troopers-accuse-top-brass-of-retaliation</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pa. state troopers accuse top brass of retaliation</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a federal lawsuit, two state troopers say their bosses retaliated against them for turning in corrupt fellow troopers. One of them says it started after he and 30 other troopers posed for a photo with President Donald Trump.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In a federal lawsuit, two state troopers say their bosses retaliated against…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>592</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Take a First Day Hike across NEPA to celebrate the New Year</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[First Day Hikes will be held throughout Pennsylvania’s state parks, forests and trails tomorrow. The New Year's Day tradition promotes a healthy lifestyle, connects people with their state parks and gives them an opportunity to explore new places.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-31/take-a-first-day-hike-across-nepa-to-celebrate-the-new-year</link>
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    <itunes:title>Take a First Day Hike across NEPA to celebrate the New Year</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[First Day Hikes will be held throughout Pennsylvania’s state parks, forests and trails tomorrow. The New Year's Day tradition promotes a healthy lifestyle, connects people with their state parks and gives them an opportunity to explore new places.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[First Day Hikes will be held throughout Pennsylvania’s state parks, forests and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>516</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Polka legend John &#x27;Stanky&#x27; Stankovic dies at 89 </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[John 'Stanky' Stankovic, the Nanticoke-born polka musician whose band performed all over the United States and around the world, died early Christmas Day. He was 89.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-30/polka-legend-john-stanky-stankovic-dies-at-89</link>
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    <itunes:title>Polka legend John &#x27;Stanky&#x27; Stankovic dies at 89 </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[John 'Stanky' Stankovic, the Nanticoke-born polka musician whose band performed all over the United States and around the world, died early Christmas Day. He was 89.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[John 'Stanky' Stankovic, the Nanticoke-born polka musician whose band performed…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>556</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Retiring WVIA host George Graham reflects on half-century on the air</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The man who flipped the switch on WVIA-FM radio 52 years ago will be signing off in the new year. As George Graham's formal service to the station comes to a close, the legendary host, engineer and producer reflects on his career.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-29/retiring-wvia-host-george-graham-reflects-on-half-century-on-the-air</link>
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    <itunes:title>Retiring WVIA host George Graham reflects on half-century on the air</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The man who flipped the switch on WVIA-FM radio 52 years ago will be signing off in the new year. As George Graham's formal service to the station comes to a close, the legendary host, engineer and producer reflects on his career.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The man who flipped the switch on WVIA-FM radio 52 years ago will be signing…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>764</itunes:duration>






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    <title>WVIA News kicks off 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW</title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[WVIA's Haley O'Brien shares her Year in Review. This year's top community…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Waymart&#x27;s &#x27;Saint Nick&#x27; featured on HGTV for holiday display</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A man from Wayne County was featured on a reality show for the amount of Christmas decorations he has collected over the last ten years. "Saint Nick’s Christmas Display," was featured on HGTV’s “Hoarding for the Holidays.”]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A man from Wayne County was featured on a reality show for the amount of Christmas decorations he has collected over the last ten years. "Saint Nick’s Christmas Display," was featured on HGTV’s “Hoarding for the Holidays.”]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A man from Wayne County was featured on a reality show for the amount of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Budget fight cost Pa. millions in federal infrastructure funding</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania communities lost millions of dollars in federal funding this year after a congressional standoff forced lawmakers to pass a short-term spending bill that stripped out all Community Project Funding grants for fiscal year 2025.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pennsylvania communities lost millions of dollars in federal funding this year after a congressional standoff forced lawmakers to pass a short-term spending bill that stripped out all Community Project Funding grants for fiscal year 2025.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania communities lost millions of dollars in federal funding this year…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>812</itunes:duration>






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    <title>NEPA officials take a look at &#x27;Data Center Alley&#x27;</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The home of "Data Center Alley" in Virginia is vastly different from Lackawanna County. That's what officials from Lackawanna County found when they took a trip to Loudoun County, Virginia.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The home of "Data Center Alley" in Virginia is vastly different from Lackawanna County. That's what officials from Lackawanna County found when they took a trip to Loudoun County, Virginia.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The home of "Data Center Alley" in Virginia is vastly different from Lackawanna…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>630</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. joins multi-state lawsuit against Uber</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-19/pa-joins-multi-state-lawsuit-against-uber</link>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania has joined a multi-state lawsuit against rideshare app, Uber. And…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>621</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Bird flu back in Pa. &#x27;likely&#x27; kills 400 snow geese </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[It looks like Avian Influenza is back to plague Pennsylvania’s birds. About 400 snow geese likely died of the virus in Northampton County.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-18/bird-flu-back-in-pa-likely-kills-400-snow-geese</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It looks like Avian Influenza is back to plague Pennsylvania’s birds. About 400 snow geese likely died of the virus in Northampton County.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It looks like Avian Influenza is back to plague Pennsylvania’s birds. About 400…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>501</itunes:duration>






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    <title>VP Vance touts economic outlook in Lehigh Valley visit</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Vice President JD Vance was in Lehigh County yesterday talking about the economy. And a new program helps drivers with autism interact safely with police.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-17/vp-vance-touts-economic-outlook-in-lehigh-valley-visit</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vice President JD Vance was in Lehigh County yesterday talking about the economy. And a new program helps drivers with autism interact safely with police.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Vice President JD Vance was in Lehigh County yesterday talking about the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>607</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pike County gets first primary, immediate care center</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pike has been Pennsylvania’s only county without a hospital or a primary care center. That changed on Monday. Northwell Health unveiled its new primary and immediate care center in Dingmans Ferry, which will be open to residents and visitors in January.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-16/pike-county-gets-first-primary-immediate-care-center</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pike has been Pennsylvania’s only county without a hospital or a primary care center. That changed on Monday. Northwell Health unveiled its new primary and immediate care center in Dingmans Ferry, which will be open to residents and visitors in January.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pike has been Pennsylvania’s only county without a hospital or a primary care…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>465</itunes:duration>






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    <title>UPMC rural residency trains doctors to serve rural areas</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, or UPMC, started a rural residency program two years ago to bolster the rural doctor workforce. Residents start at UPMC Williamsport before transferring to either UPMC Wellsboro in Tioga county or its Cole location in western Pennsylvania.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-15/upmc-rural-residency-trains-doctors-to-serve-rural-areas</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, or UPMC, started a rural residency program two years ago to bolster the rural doctor workforce. Residents start at UPMC Williamsport before transferring to either UPMC Wellsboro in Tioga county or its Cole location in western Pennsylvania.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, or UPMC, started a rural residency…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>682</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Penn State faculty can vote to unionize next year</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Penn State faculty hoping to unionize across the university said Tuesday they filed the paperwork and signatures needed for a vote. And authorities have publicly identified the victims of a machete attack at a downtown Scranton apartment building earlier this week.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-12/penn-state-faculty-can-vote-to-unionize-next-year</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Penn State faculty hoping to unionize across the university said Tuesday they filed the paperwork and signatures needed for a vote. And authorities have publicly identified the victims of a machete attack at a downtown Scranton apartment building earlier this week.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Penn State faculty hoping to unionize across the university said Tuesday they…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>626</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Wilkes-Barre, Scranton find new partners to offer shelter on coldest nights</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[As snow fell and a biting cold settled over Wilkes-Barre last week, Pastor Sam Garnett opened the doors of Calvary Bible Church to anyone needing a warm place to sleep. In Scranton, Catholic Social Services did the same at Weston Field. Both cities have found new partners for the Code Blue Emergency shelter program that was previously run by Keystone Mission.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-11/wilkes-barre-scranton-find-new-partners-to-offer-shelter-on-coldest-nights</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As snow fell and a biting cold settled over Wilkes-Barre last week, Pastor Sam Garnett opened the doors of Calvary Bible Church to anyone needing a warm place to sleep. In Scranton, Catholic Social Services did the same at Weston Field. Both cities have found new partners for the Code Blue Emergency shelter program that was previously run by Keystone Mission.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As snow fell and a biting cold settled over Wilkes-Barre last week, Pastor Sam…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>633</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Trump touts economic progress in Poconos appearance</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In his 90-minute speech in Monroe County, Trump mocked Democrats’ claims over a so-called affordability crisis and said he hopes Democrats focus on trans rights, immigration policies and religious concerns instead of economic issues.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-10/trump-touts-economic-progress-in-poconos-appearance</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In his 90-minute speech in Monroe County, Trump mocked Democrats’ claims over a so-called affordability crisis and said he hopes Democrats focus on trans rights, immigration policies and religious concerns instead of economic issues.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In his 90-minute speech in Monroe County, Trump mocked Democrats’ claims over a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>547</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Penn State names new head football coach, Trump to speak in Monroe County</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Penn State football has a new head coach - Matt Campbell was introduced at an emotional press conference Monday afternoon. And as President Donald Trump heads for Monroe County Tuesday night, there may be traffic delays in the area.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-09/penn-state-names-new-head-football-coach-trump-to</link>
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    <itunes:title>Penn State names new head football coach, Trump to speak in Monroe County</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Penn State football has a new head coach - Matt Campbell was introduced at an emotional press conference Monday afternoon. And as President Donald Trump heads for Monroe County Tuesday night, there may be traffic delays in the area.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Penn State football has a new head coach - Matt Campbell was introduced at an…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>506</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Oz, Bresnahan, McCormick talk healthcare in separate NEPA visits</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Mehmet Oz joined U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan in Scranton Friday to discuss health care, and the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a provision in Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill that will give $50 billion to states over five years.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-08/oz-bresnahan-mccormick-talk-healthcare-in-separate-nepa-visits</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mehmet Oz joined U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan in Scranton Friday to discuss health care, and the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a provision in Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill that will give $50 billion to states over five years.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Mehmet Oz joined U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan in Scranton Friday to discuss health…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>786</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Trump to visit NEPA, talk about economy</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump will visit Northeast Pennsylvania on Tuesday for the first time since his election last year, a White House official confirmed Thursday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-05/trump-to-visit-nepa-talk-about-economy</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump will visit Northeast Pennsylvania on Tuesday for the first time since his election last year, a White House official confirmed Thursday.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[President Donald Trump will visit Northeast Pennsylvania on Tuesday for the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>660</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. State Rep. secures $5 million for neurodegenerative disease research after losing his father to ALS</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Michael Mullins died from ALS in 2022. Motivated by the loss of his father, state Rep. Kyle Mullins helped secure $5 million in the state budget to study diseases like ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-04/pa-state-rep-secures-5-million-for-neurodegenerative-disease-research-after-losing-his-father-to-als</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michael Mullins died from ALS in 2022. Motivated by the loss of his father, state Rep. Kyle Mullins helped secure $5 million in the state budget to study diseases like ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Michael Mullins died from ALS in 2022. Motivated by the loss of his father,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>632</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Shapiro to lead Chesapeake Bay conservation partnership</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Chesapeake Bay officials elected Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro to lead a regional agreement to help clean and restore the waterway. The first-term Democrat will take the reins at a tumultuous time for the 40-year-old partnership.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-03/shapiro-to-lead-chesapeake-bay-conservation-partnership</link>
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    <itunes:title>Shapiro to lead Chesapeake Bay conservation partnership</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chesapeake Bay officials elected Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro to lead a regional agreement to help clean and restore the waterway. The first-term Democrat will take the reins at a tumultuous time for the 40-year-old partnership.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Chesapeake Bay officials elected Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro to lead a regional…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
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    <title>NEPA&#x27;s Middleswarth chip-eating champion crowned </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A particular brand of potato chips found only in Pennsylvania draws snackers and spectators to see who can eat the most in five minutes. NEPA's Middleswarth chip-eating champion set a new record in a competition over the weekend.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-12-02/nepas-middleswarth-chip-eating-champion-crowned</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A particular brand of potato chips found only in Pennsylvania draws snackers and spectators to see who can eat the most in five minutes. NEPA's Middleswarth chip-eating champion set a new record in a competition over the weekend.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A particular brand of potato chips found only in Pennsylvania draws snackers…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>721</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Toyota of Scranton to raise money and boost blood supply this Giving Tuesday </title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[December 1, 2025– Toyota of Scranton will host a blood drive tomorrow in honor…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>724</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Geisinger Life Flight crew helps more than 400 patients each month</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Geisinger Life Flight 3, based at the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton International Airport, or AVP, recently celebrated one year at its new hangar, built from the ground up with COVID-19 grants. And, find out how to shop small in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties for Small Business Saturday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Geisinger Life Flight 3, based at the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton International Airport, or AVP, recently celebrated one year at its new hangar, built from the ground up with COVID-19 grants. And, find out how to shop small in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties for Small Business Saturday.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Geisinger Life Flight 3, based at the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton International…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>484</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Ballet Theatre of Scranton celebrates 50 years of &#x27;The Nutcracker&#x27;</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Members of the Ballet Theatre of Scranton will once again offer a free weekend…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>597</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Welby sworn in as Lackawanna County Commissioner, Woodlands resort shut down</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Thom Welby, Lackawanna County’s newest commissioner, is sworn in and on the job. And The Woodlands, a hotel and resort in Luzerne County, is shut down by code enforcement.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thom Welby, Lackawanna County’s newest commissioner, is sworn in and on the job. And The Woodlands, a hotel and resort in Luzerne County, is shut down by code enforcement.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Thom Welby, Lackawanna County’s newest commissioner, is sworn in and on the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>530</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Religious retreat proposal sparks tense, hours-long hearing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A Chabad rabbi wants to open 12 cabins for a religious retreat in Waverly Twp., Lackawanna County. Last week’s three-hour zoning meeting became tense.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Chabad rabbi wants to open 12 cabins for a religious retreat in Waverly Twp., Lackawanna County. Last week’s three-hour zoning meeting became tense.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Chabad rabbi wants to open 12 cabins for a religious retreat in Waverly Twp.,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>464</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Medical students ensure no one dies alone in NEPA hospice centers</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Medical students from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine comfort hospice patients while their families are away. The students are part of the national No One Dies Alone program. And, Lackawanna County hopes "The Trouble with Cali" ends with an upcoming documentary.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-24/medical-students-ensure-no-one-dies-alone-in-nepa-hospice-centers</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Medical students from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine comfort hospice patients while their families are away. The students are part of the national No One Dies Alone program. And, Lackawanna County hopes "The Trouble with Cali" ends with an upcoming documentary.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Medical students from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine comfort hospice…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>812</itunes:duration>






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    <title>NEPA Teens go to &#x27;Hadestown&#x27; in two productions of Tony-winning musical</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Once upon a time, there was a railroad line - and the road to the underworld will start in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre this weekend. Two casts of students will tell the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice in “Hadestown: Teen Edition.”]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Once upon a time, there was a railroad line - and the road to the underworld will start in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre this weekend. Two casts of students will tell the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice in “Hadestown: Teen Edition.”]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Once upon a time, there was a railroad line - and the road to the underworld…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>728</itunes:duration>






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    <title>University of Scranton women&#x27;s basketball scores &#x27;improbable&#x27; win over Division I Pitt</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Division III basketball teams aren’t supposed to beat Division I opponents. The University of Scranton women’s team didn’t believe that Sunday, even though ESPN gave the Royals a .1% chance of beating the University of Pittsburgh.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-20/university-of-scranton-womens-basketball-scores-improbable-win-over-division-i-pitt</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Division III basketball teams aren’t supposed to beat Division I opponents. The University of Scranton women’s team didn’t believe that Sunday, even though ESPN gave the Royals a .1% chance of beating the University of Pittsburgh.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Division III basketball teams aren’t supposed to beat Division I opponents. The…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>641</itunes:duration>






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    <title>PPL Electric Utilities wants to raise rates</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[PPL Electric Utilities wants to raise its residential customers' bills by 7 percent, but customers will have a chance to respond. The public can comment on the rate hike at several upcoming hearings.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-19/ppl-electric-utilities-wants-to-raise-rates</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[PPL Electric Utilities wants to raise its residential customers' bills by 7 percent, but customers will have a chance to respond. The public can comment on the rate hike at several upcoming hearings.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[PPL Electric Utilities wants to raise its residential customers' bills by 7…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>535</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Remains stolen from mausoleum in Luzerne County</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, the remains of two people were stolen from Good Shepherd Memorial Park. And for Plains Twp. Commissioner Peter Biscontini, the crime isn’t just immoral - it's personal.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-18/remains-stolen-from-mausoleum-in-luzerne-county</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Earlier this month, the remains of two people were stolen from Good Shepherd Memorial Park. And for Plains Twp. Commissioner Peter Biscontini, the crime isn’t just immoral - it's personal.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Earlier this month, the remains of two people were stolen from Good Shepherd…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>714</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Temple University dental campus coming to downtown Tamaqua</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry is taking the next step with the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership. The organizations will open a rural dentistry campus in downtown Tamaqua.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-17/temple-university-dental-campus-coming-to-downtown-tamaqua</link>
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    <itunes:title>Temple University dental campus coming to downtown Tamaqua</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry is taking the next step with the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership. The organizations will open a rural dentistry campus in downtown Tamaqua.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry is taking the next step with…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>839</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Historic Scranton Electric Building to be new Fidelity Bank headquarters</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[An historic building with an iconic sign in downtown Scranton is under renovations to become Fidelity Bank’s new corporate center.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-14/historic-scranton-electric-building-to-be-new-fidelity-bank-headquarters</link>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An historic building with an iconic sign in downtown Scranton is under…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>657</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Shapiro signs $50.1 billion state budget</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Lawmakers in Harrisburg finally passed a state budget on Wednesday after an impasse that lasted more than four months.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-13/shapiro-signs-50-1-billion-state-budget</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lawmakers in Harrisburg finally passed a state budget on Wednesday after an impasse that lasted more than four months.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lawmakers in Harrisburg finally passed a state budget on Wednesday after an…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>604</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. lawmakers close to budget deal, could end months-long impasse</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Harrisburg lawmakers say leaders have agreed to a $50.1 billion dollar budget deal, though few details were publicly available Tuesday night. The state has gone more than 130 days without a budget.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-12/pa-lawmakers-close-to-budget-deal-could-end-months-long-impasse</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Harrisburg lawmakers say leaders have agreed to a $50.1 billion dollar budget deal, though few details were publicly available Tuesday night. The state has gone more than 130 days without a budget.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Harrisburg lawmakers say leaders have agreed to a $50.1 billion dollar budget…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>435</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. still without a state budget as federal government could reopen</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[While eight Democratic Senators broke rank with their party Sunday night to reach a deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania has gone more than 130 days without a state budget. That's hitting school districts and charter schools in particular.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-11/pa-still-without-a-state-budget-as-federal-government-could-reopen</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pa. still without a state budget as federal government could reopen</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[While eight Democratic Senators broke rank with their party Sunday night to reach a deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania has gone more than 130 days without a state budget. That's hitting school districts and charter schools in particular.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[While eight Democratic Senators broke rank with their party Sunday night to…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>750</itunes:duration>






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    <title>NEPA boxing gyms help people with Parkinson&#x27;s disease fight back</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[People living with Parkinson’s disease fight back against the disease’s progression at Rock Steady Boxing Northeast Pennsylvania. Two gyms in the region accommodate people at every level of Parkinson's.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-10/nepa-boxing-gyms-help-people-with-parkinsons-disease-fight-back</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[People living with Parkinson’s disease fight back against the disease’s progression at Rock Steady Boxing Northeast Pennsylvania. Two gyms in the region accommodate people at every level of Parkinson's.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[People living with Parkinson’s disease fight back against the disease’s…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>713</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Shapiro packs groceries as SNAP remains in limbo</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro touted Pennsylvania’s SNAP Emergency Relief Fund while he packed groceries in Pittston. SNAP food assistance benefits are in limbo during the government shutdown.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-07/pa-gov-packs-groceries-as-snap-remains-in-limbo</link>
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    <itunes:title>Shapiro packs groceries as SNAP remains in limbo</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro touted Pennsylvania’s SNAP Emergency Relief Fund while he packed groceries in Pittston. SNAP food assistance benefits are in limbo during the government shutdown.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro touted Pennsylvania’s SNAP Emergency Relief Fund while he…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>706</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna County DA investigating alleged paper ballot tampering</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher said a judge of elections interested in getting elected to the job wrote her name on ballots under the section for the judge office and handed them to voters on Election Day.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-06/lackawanna-county-da-investigating-alleged-paper-ballot-tampering</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher said a judge of elections interested in getting elected to the job wrote her name on ballots under the section for the judge office and handed them to voters on Election Day.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher said a judge of elections…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>467</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Democrats win big in state, local elections</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Democrats won a lot of elections statewide Tuesday and that includes in Northeast and North Central Pennsylvania. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti won the marquee race of the night, the third time city voters elected her mayor.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-05/democrats-win-big-in-state-local-elections</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Democrats won a lot of elections statewide Tuesday and that includes in Northeast and North Central Pennsylvania. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti won the marquee race of the night, the third time city voters elected her mayor.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Democrats won a lot of elections statewide Tuesday and that includes in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>727</itunes:duration>






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    <title>SNAP benefits partially restored as Pa. pledges millions to food banks</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Monday brought new developments in the battle to restore SNAP food aid benefits to recipients across the country and in Pennsylvania amid the ongoing government shutdown. Following a court order, SNAP benefits will be partially restored and the payments will be delayed.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-04/snap-benefits-partially-restored-as-pa-pledges-millions-to-food-banks</link>
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    <itunes:title>SNAP benefits partially restored as Pa. pledges millions to food banks</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Monday brought new developments in the battle to restore SNAP food aid benefits to recipients across the country and in Pennsylvania amid the ongoing government shutdown. Following a court order, SNAP benefits will be partially restored and the payments will be delayed.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Monday brought new developments in the battle to restore SNAP food aid benefits…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>517</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Honesdale homeowner uncovers cemetery history</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A homeowner from Honesdale uncovered tombstones in his own backyard. The discovery led him to the mysterious history of a nearby cemetery. And, a judge orders the Trump admin. to continue to fund SNAP during the government shutdown.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-03/honesdale-homeowner-uncovers-cemetery-history</link>
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    <itunes:title>Honesdale homeowner uncovers cemetery history</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A homeowner from Honesdale uncovered tombstones in his own backyard. The discovery led him to the mysterious history of a nearby cemetery. And, a judge orders the Trump admin. to continue to fund SNAP during the government shutdown.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A homeowner from Honesdale uncovered tombstones in his own backyard. The…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>490</itunes:duration>






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    <title>SNAP benefits on pause, food pantries and residents feel the squeeze</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[More than 2 million Pennsylvanians will not receive their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits in November due to the government shutdown. The USDA notified states earlier this month that it would not be able to fully fund SNAP. Residents and the region’s food pantries are feeling the squeeze.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-31/snap-benefits-on-pause-food-pantries-and-residents-feel-the-squeeze</link>
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    <itunes:title>SNAP benefits on pause, food pantries and residents feel the squeeze</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[More than 2 million Pennsylvanians will not receive their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits in November due to the government shutdown. The USDA notified states earlier this month that it would not be able to fully fund SNAP. Residents and the region’s food pantries are feeling the squeeze.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[More than 2 million Pennsylvanians will not receive their Supplemental…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>719</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna County Commissioner candidates tussle over campaign contributions</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The candidates in the special election for Lackawanna County Commissioner are fighting about money as election day inches closer. They’re focused on one particularly large contribution from a state senator.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-30/lackawanna-county-commissioner-candidates-tussle-over-campaign-contributions</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lackawanna County Commissioner candidates tussle over campaign contributions</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The candidates in the special election for Lackawanna County Commissioner are fighting about money as election day inches closer. They’re focused on one particularly large contribution from a state senator.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The candidates in the special election for Lackawanna County Commissioner are…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>521</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Congolese refugees grow crops and community in Scranton</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A growing number of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo call Scranton home. To provide fresh food and savings, the community tends to a garden in the middle of South Scranton.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-29/congolese-refugees-grow-crops-and-community-in-scranton</link>
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    <itunes:title>Congolese refugees grow crops and community in Scranton</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A growing number of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo call Scranton home. To provide fresh food and savings, the community tends to a garden in the middle of South Scranton.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A growing number of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo call…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>695</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Amid protest, Sacco assumes chair of Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Lackawanna County has a new chair of its Board of Commissioners and a big crowd showed up Monday to express displeasure. Brenda Sacco, sworn in last week, takes Bill Gaughan's place as chair.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-28/amid-protest-sacco-assumes-chair-of-lackawanna-county-board-of-commissioners</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lackawanna County has a new chair of its Board of Commissioners and a big crowd showed up Monday to express displeasure. Brenda Sacco, sworn in last week, takes Bill Gaughan's place as chair.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lackawanna County has a new chair of its Board of Commissioners and a big crowd…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>569</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Tenor Health signs purchase agreement with CHS for Wilkes-Barre, Scranton hospitals</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[October 27, 2025- Tenor and CHS signed a purchase agreement for three NEPA hospitals. The United Nations Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania celebrates the United Nations’ founding anniversary. Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace leader sounds the alarm on the potential expiration of health care subsidies. And, readers recommend horror books ahead of Halloween.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-27/tenor-health-signs-purchase-agreement-with-chs-for-wilkes-barre-scranton-hospitals</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[October 27, 2025- Tenor and CHS signed a purchase agreement for three NEPA hospitals. The United Nations Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania celebrates the United Nations’ founding anniversary. Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace leader sounds the alarm on the potential expiration of health care subsidies. And, readers recommend horror books ahead of Halloween.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[October 27, 2025- Tenor and CHS signed a purchase agreement for three NEPA…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>889</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Literary spirits will haunt Bloomsburg Public Library this weekend</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Creepy characters will come to life in the stacks of the Bloomsburg Public Library this weekend when the historic building transforms into a haunted library. And, candidates for Lackawanna County Commissioner meet for a debate.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-24/literary-spirits-will-haunt-bloomsburg-public-library-this-weekend</link>
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    <itunes:title>Literary spirits will haunt Bloomsburg Public Library this weekend</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Creepy characters will come to life in the stacks of the Bloomsburg Public Library this weekend when the historic building transforms into a haunted library. And, candidates for Lackawanna County Commissioner meet for a debate.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Creepy characters will come to life in the stacks of the Bloomsburg Public…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>718</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Sacco sworn in as new Lackawanna County Commissioner</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Eight months after Matt McGloin resigned, Lackawanna County finally has a new county commissioner. Brenda Sacco took the oath of office on Wednesday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-23/sacco-sworn-in-as-new-lackawanna-county-commissioner</link>
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    <itunes:title>Sacco sworn in as new Lackawanna County Commissioner</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eight months after Matt McGloin resigned, Lackawanna County finally has a new county commissioner. Brenda Sacco took the oath of office on Wednesday.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Eight months after Matt McGloin resigned, Lackawanna County finally has a new…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>522</itunes:duration>






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    <title>ESU football coach who is blind inspires team to look at game differently</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[AJ Moncman is a student assistant for the football team at East Stroudsburg University. Other members of the coaching staff say he’s helped change the way they look at the game.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-22/esu-football-coach-who-is-blind-inspires-team-to-look-at-game-differently</link>
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    <itunes:title>ESU football coach who is blind inspires team to look at game differently</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[AJ Moncman is a student assistant for the football team at East Stroudsburg University. Other members of the coaching staff say he’s helped change the way they look at the game.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[AJ Moncman is a student assistant for the football team at East Stroudsburg…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>597</itunes:duration>






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    <title>State Supreme Court rules again in battle to replace a Lackawanna County Commissioner</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[It looks like the upcoming special election for Lackawanna County commissioner will decide who permanently replaces former commissioner Matt McGloin. A court ruling Monday says former county employee Brenda Sacco can temporarily replace McGloin.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-21/state-supreme-court-rules-again-in-battle-to-replace-a-lackawanna-county-commissioner</link>
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    <itunes:title>State Supreme Court rules again in battle to replace a Lackawanna County Commissioner</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It looks like the upcoming special election for Lackawanna County commissioner will decide who permanently replaces former commissioner Matt McGloin. A court ruling Monday says former county employee Brenda Sacco can temporarily replace McGloin.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It looks like the upcoming special election for Lackawanna County commissioner…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>600</itunes:duration>






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    <title>NEPA, Central Pa. food banks rely on donations as state, federal funding impacted</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A month-long campaign in Schuylkill County raises money for local food pantries. Area food banks and food pantries are relying on donations more than ever as the Pennsylvania budget impasse and federal government shutdown continue.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-20/nepa-central-pa-food-banks-rely-on-donations-as-state-federal-funding-impacted</link>
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    <itunes:title>NEPA, Central Pa. food banks rely on donations as state, federal funding impacted</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A month-long campaign in Schuylkill County raises money for local food pantries. Area food banks and food pantries are relying on donations more than ever as the Pennsylvania budget impasse and federal government shutdown continue.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A month-long campaign in Schuylkill County raises money for local food…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>655</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Scranton mayoral candidates debate crime, city streets</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Scranton’s mayoral candidates offered contrasting views of the city during a debate at the University of Scranton Thursday night. And, SNAP food assistance payments have been frozen as the federal government shutdown continues.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-17/scranton-mayoral-candidates-debate-on-crime-city-streets</link>
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    <itunes:title>Scranton mayoral candidates debate crime, city streets</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scranton’s mayoral candidates offered contrasting views of the city during a debate at the University of Scranton Thursday night. And, SNAP food assistance payments have been frozen as the federal government shutdown continues.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Scranton’s mayoral candidates offered contrasting views of the city during a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>644</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna County commissioners propose budget that keeps property taxes the same </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[October 16, 2025 - The state’s overdue budget is impacting area schools. Property taxes stay the same in a new budget proposal from Lackawanna County’s commissioners. And, schools see results from cell phone bans.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-16/lackawanna-county-commissioners-propose-budget-that-keeps-property-taxes-the-same</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lackawanna County commissioners propose budget that keeps property taxes the same </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[October 16, 2025 - The state’s overdue budget is impacting area schools. Property taxes stay the same in a new budget proposal from Lackawanna County’s commissioners. And, schools see results from cell phone bans.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[October 16, 2025 - The state’s overdue budget is impacting area schools.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>560</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Balmer pleads guilty in arson attack at Pa. governor&#x27;s mansion</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The 38-year-old man accused of firebombing the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in April has pleaded guilty.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-15/balmer-pleads-guilty-in-arson-attack-at-pa-governors-mansion</link>
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    <itunes:title>Balmer pleads guilty in arson attack at Pa. governor&#x27;s mansion</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 38-year-old man accused of firebombing the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in April has pleaded guilty.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 38-year-old man accused of firebombing the residence of Pennsylvania…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>422</itunes:duration>






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    <title>NEPA coffee shops raise prices to deal with rising costs, tariffs </title>
    <enclosure url="https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s677/audio/2025/10/oct-14-2025-utd.mp3" length="17289397" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA[If you've been paying a little more for your morning coffee, coffee shops around Northeast and Central Pennsylvania say tariffs are the reason why. The cost of goods from producers in Brazil, Vietnam and Columbia has increased up to 50%.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-14/nepa-coffee-shops-raise-prices-to-deal-with-rising-costs-tariffs</link>
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    <itunes:title>NEPA coffee shops raise prices to deal with rising costs, tariffs </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you've been paying a little more for your morning coffee, coffee shops around Northeast and Central Pennsylvania say tariffs are the reason why. The cost of goods from producers in Brazil, Vietnam and Columbia has increased up to 50%.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you've been paying a little more for your morning coffee, coffee shops…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>720</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Penn State fires football coach James Franklin</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[James Franklin is out at Penn State. The school fired the longtime football coach Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 22-21 home loss to Northwestern. Meanwhile, more than half of Penn State’s staff say they don’t have confidence in senior leadership.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-13/penn-state-fires-football-coach-james-franklin</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[James Franklin is out at Penn State. The school fired the longtime football coach Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 22-21 home loss to Northwestern. Meanwhile, more than half of Penn State’s staff say they don’t have confidence in senior leadership.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[James Franklin is out at Penn State. The school fired the longtime football…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>778</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Wyoming Valley Challenger baseball team honored in Harrisburg</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Wyoming Valley Challenger team played at the Little League World Series in August, and on Wednesday, state leaders recognized the team in Harrisburg.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-10/wyoming-valley-challenger-baseball-team-honored-in-harrisburg</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Wyoming Valley Challenger team played at the Little League World Series in August, and on Wednesday, state leaders recognized the team in Harrisburg.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Wyoming Valley Challenger team played at the Little League World Series in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>687</itunes:duration>






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    <title>State blames Luzerne County for sending some voters two mail-in ballots</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The state department that oversees elections says to blame Luzerne County for 31 voters getting two mail-in ballots for the upcoming election. And as the state budget impasse passes the 100-day mark, Pa. Gov. Shapiro lashes out at the state senate.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-09/state-blames-luzerne-county-for-sending-some-voters-two-mail-in-ballots</link>
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    <itunes:title>State blames Luzerne County for sending some voters two mail-in ballots</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The state department that oversees elections says to blame Luzerne County for 31 voters getting two mail-in ballots for the upcoming election. And as the state budget impasse passes the 100-day mark, Pa. Gov. Shapiro lashes out at the state senate.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The state department that oversees elections says to blame Luzerne County for…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>458</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Officials say state system sent duplicate mail-in ballots to some Luzerne County voters</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The state system that tracks voter registrations mistakenly produced two mail-in ballots for 31 Luzerne County voters, but the extras were immediately cancelled, the county announced Tuesday.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-08/officials-say-state-system-sent-duplicate-mail-in-ballots-to-some-luzerne-county-voters</link>
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    <itunes:title>Officials say state system sent duplicate mail-in ballots to some Luzerne County voters</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The state system that tracks voter registrations mistakenly produced two mail-in ballots for 31 Luzerne County voters, but the extras were immediately cancelled, the county announced Tuesday.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The state system that tracks voter registrations mistakenly produced two…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>642</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pets blessed for St. Francis, Lackawanna County may avoid large tax hike</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Early October is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a Christian saint known for his love of nature and animals. Some churches invite pets to Mass to honor him. And, Lackawanna County Commissioners say they don't expect a dramatic tax hike next year.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-07/pets-blessed-for-st-francis-lackawanna-county-may-avoid-large-tax-hike</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pets blessed for St. Francis, Lackawanna County may avoid large tax hike</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Early October is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a Christian saint known for his love of nature and animals. Some churches invite pets to Mass to honor him. And, Lackawanna County Commissioners say they don't expect a dramatic tax hike next year.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Early October is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a Christian saint…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>797</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Arts for Life promotes aging creatively in West Scranton</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Arts for Life provides free art and writing classes from professional artists for caregivers and care recipients. The program uses creativity to promote acceptance of diagnoses and strengthen relationships between loved ones.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-06/arts-for-life-promotes-aging-creatively-in-west-scranton</link>
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    <itunes:title>Arts for Life promotes aging creatively in West Scranton</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Arts for Life provides free art and writing classes from professional artists for caregivers and care recipients. The program uses creativity to promote acceptance of diagnoses and strengthen relationships between loved ones.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Arts for Life provides free art and writing classes from professional artists…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>690</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Third Democrat jumps in race for Pennsylvania&#x27;s 9th Congressional District</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District has twice as many Republicans as Democrats, but that isn’t discouraging a bunch of Democrats from trying to challenge off four-term Republican congressman Dan Meuser next year.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-03/third-democrat-jumps-in-race-for-pennsylvanias-9th-congressional-district</link>
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    <itunes:title>Third Democrat jumps in race for Pennsylvania&#x27;s 9th Congressional District</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District has twice as many Republicans as Democrats, but that isn’t discouraging a bunch of Democrats from trying to challenge off four-term Republican congressman Dan Meuser next year.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District has twice as many Republicans as…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>692</itunes:duration>






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    <title>A 58-year-old college freshman joins Lycoming College football team</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A football player from Williamsport could make history this season. If Tom Cillo plays in a game for Lycoming College, he’ll be one of the oldest players to ever see playtime at the collegiate level.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-02/a-58-year-old-college-freshman-joins-lycoming-college-football-team</link>
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    <itunes:title>A 58-year-old college freshman joins Lycoming College football team</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A football player from Williamsport could make history this season. If Tom Cillo plays in a game for Lycoming College, he’ll be one of the oldest players to ever see playtime at the collegiate level.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A football player from Williamsport could make history this season. If Tom…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>618</itunes:duration>






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    <title>NEPA advocates, doctors disagree with Trump admin.&#x27;s link between Tylenol and autism</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said last week that taking acetaminophen- or, brand-name Tylenol- during pregnancy can increase a child’s chances of having autism. Local advocates and medical professionals disagree and say the statement causes harm to the community.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-10-01/nepa-advocates-doctors-disagree-with-trump-admin-s-link-between-tylenol-and-autism</link>
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    <itunes:title>NEPA advocates, doctors disagree with Trump admin.&#x27;s link between Tylenol and autism</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said last week that taking acetaminophen- or, brand-name Tylenol- during pregnancy can increase a child’s chances of having autism. Local advocates and medical professionals disagree and say the statement causes harm to the community.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said last week that taking acetaminophen- or, brand-name…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>717</itunes:duration>






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    <title>One dead in Wayne County gated community shooting</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old man with a history of mental health troubles shot his parents and killed a public safety officer in a gated Northeast Pennsylvania residential community on Sunday, state troopers say.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-30/one-dead-in-wayne-county-gated-community-shooting</link>
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    <itunes:title>One dead in Wayne County gated community shooting</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A 26-year-old man with a history of mental health troubles shot his parents and killed a public safety officer in a gated Northeast Pennsylvania residential community on Sunday, state troopers say.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A 26-year-old man with a history of mental health troubles shot his parents and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>806</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Appeals court says special election for Lackawanna County Commissioner can happen </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A state appeals court ruled Friday that a special election to replace ex-Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin can go on as planned Nov. 4. McGloin resigned seven months ago and the county is still trying to replace him.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-29/appeals-court-says-special-election-for-lackawanna-county-commissioner-can-happen</link>
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    <itunes:title>Appeals court says special election for Lackawanna County Commissioner can happen </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A state appeals court ruled Friday that a special election to replace ex-Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin can go on as planned Nov. 4. McGloin resigned seven months ago and the county is still trying to replace him.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A state appeals court ruled Friday that a special election to replace…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>687</itunes:duration>






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    <title>PA Democrats: TikTok investor spending big on judge retention vote</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Democrats say Pennsylvania’s richest man is trying to buy the outcome of the state’s Supreme Court retention race this year. And get the details on WVIA's Building the Future Open House with Haley's Happy Hour.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-26/pa-democrats-tiktok-investor-spending-big-on-judge-retention-vote</link>
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    <itunes:title>PA Democrats: TikTok investor spending big on judge retention vote</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Democrats say Pennsylvania’s richest man is trying to buy the outcome of the state’s Supreme Court retention race this year. And get the details on WVIA's Building the Future Open House with Haley's Happy Hour.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Democrats say Pennsylvania’s richest man is trying to buy the outcome of the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>705</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. joins legal fight over food-stamp recipient data</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A judge has added Pennsylvania to a lawsuit over the Trump administration’s demand for personal information about food-stamp recipients. And in Scranton, the NEPA Youth Shelter's new teen center takes shape.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-25/pa-joins-legal-fight-over-food-stamp-recipient-data</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pa. joins legal fight over food-stamp recipient data</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A judge has added Pennsylvania to a lawsuit over the Trump administration’s demand for personal information about food-stamp recipients. And in Scranton, the NEPA Youth Shelter's new teen center takes shape.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A judge has added Pennsylvania to a lawsuit over the Trump administration’s…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>555</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Artists wanted for NEPA native seed packet design</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Earth Conservancy is seeking artists to design the cover of a packet of native plant seeds. The pouches will replace other promotional items, like pens, that the nonprofit typically gives out at conferences and educational events.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-24/artists-wanted-for-nepa-native-seed-packet-design</link>
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    <itunes:title>Artists wanted for NEPA native seed packet design</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Earth Conservancy is seeking artists to design the cover of a packet of native plant seeds. The pouches will replace other promotional items, like pens, that the nonprofit typically gives out at conferences and educational events.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Earth Conservancy is seeking artists to design the cover of a packet of native…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>797</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Celebrating fathers in Luzerne County</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Luzerne County Head Start celebrated fathers, father figures, and more at the Million Fathers March. And, Pennsylvania has not complied with a Trump administration demand for personal information on food-stamp recipients.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-23/celebrating-fathers-in-luzerne-county</link>
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    <itunes:title>Celebrating fathers in Luzerne County</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Luzerne County Head Start celebrated fathers, father figures, and more at the Million Fathers March. And, Pennsylvania has not complied with a Trump administration demand for personal information on food-stamp recipients.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Luzerne County Head Start celebrated fathers, father figures, and more at the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>450</itunes:duration>






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    <title>College pantries aim to break stigma surrounding food insecurity for NEPA students </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[College pantries aim to break stigma surrounding food insecurity, Pa. GOP endorses Stacy Garrity for governor, and tracking fall foliage in Pa.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-22/college-pantries-aim-to-break-stigma-surrounding-food-insecurity-for-nepa-students</link>
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    <author>katbolus@wvia.org (Kat Bolus | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>College pantries aim to break stigma surrounding food insecurity for NEPA students </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[College pantries aim to break stigma surrounding food insecurity, Pa. GOP endorses Stacy Garrity for governor, and tracking fall foliage in Pa.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[College pantries aim to break stigma surrounding food insecurity, Pa. GOP…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Kat Bolus | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>406</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Trump admin. threatens food-stamp funding if Pa. doesn&#x27;t share personal data</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Trump administration gave Pennsylvania a deadline of today to share personal data on food-stamp recipients or lose millions of dollars for food assistance.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-19/trump-admin-threatens-food-stamp-funding-if-pa-doesnt-share-personal-data</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>Trump admin. threatens food-stamp funding if Pa. doesn&#x27;t share personal data</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Trump administration gave Pennsylvania a deadline of today to share personal data on food-stamp recipients or lose millions of dollars for food assistance.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Trump administration gave Pennsylvania a deadline of today to share…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>543</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Three police officers killed, two wounded in York County shooting</title>
    <enclosure url="https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s677/audio/2025/09/sept-18-2025-utd.mp3" length="16268116" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania State police commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris said 5 officers were shot while responding to a “domestic-related” situation in York County Wednesday night. A suspect is also dead. And, a local filmmaker remembers Robert Redford.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-18/three-police-officers-killed-two-wounded-in-york-county-shooting</link>
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    <itunes:title>Three police officers killed, two wounded in York County shooting</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pennsylvania State police commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris said 5 officers were shot while responding to a “domestic-related” situation in York County Wednesday night. A suspect is also dead. And, a local filmmaker remembers Robert Redford.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania State police commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris said 5…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>677</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna County Democrats try again to block special election for commissioner</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Another week, another another court appeal in the unresolved search for a replacement for ex-Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin. The Lackawanna County Democratic Party wants a state appeals court to block a special election to replace McGloin.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-17/lackawanna-county-democrats-try-again-to-block-special-election-for-commissioner</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lackawanna County Democrats try again to block special election for commissioner</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Another week, another another court appeal in the unresolved search for a replacement for ex-Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin. The Lackawanna County Democratic Party wants a state appeals court to block a special election to replace McGloin.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Another week, another another court appeal in the unresolved search for a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>519</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Questions remain over federal funds for rural healthcare</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The White House is touting a $50 billion program for rural healthcare - but how much of that money will Pennsylvania see? And, get some reading recommendations in the latest Bookmarks.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-16/questions-remain-over-federal-funds-for-rural-healthcare</link>
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    <itunes:title>Questions remain over federal funds for rural healthcare</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The White House is touting a $50 billion program for rural healthcare - but how much of that money will Pennsylvania see? And, get some reading recommendations in the latest Bookmarks.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The White House is touting a $50 billion program for rural healthcare - but how…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>747</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Luzerne County student raising money for native Ukraine</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A student at Wyoming Seminary school in Kingston wants to make a difference in his native country of Ukraine.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-15/luzerne-county-student-raising-money-for-native-ukraine</link>
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    <itunes:title>Luzerne County student raising money for native Ukraine</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A student at Wyoming Seminary school in Kingston wants to make a difference in his native country of Ukraine.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A student at Wyoming Seminary school in Kingston wants to make a difference in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>750</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna County Commissioner candidates chosen</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Republicans and Democrats chose candidates for a special election to replace former Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin. And, King's College remembers Ryan Fitzgerald, an alumni whose remains were recently identified among victims of the World Trade Center attacks.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-12/lackawanna-county-commissioner-candidates-chosen</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lackawanna County Commissioner candidates chosen</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Republicans and Democrats chose candidates for a special election to replace former Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin. And, King's College remembers Ryan Fitzgerald, an alumni whose remains were recently identified among victims of the World Trade Center attacks.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Republicans and Democrats chose candidates for a special election to replace…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>718</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Effort to replace Lackawanna County Commissioner back in court</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[It was back to court Wednesday for the arguments about replacing former Lackawanna County commissioner Matt McGloin. This time, the sides argued about whether voters should get to pick the replacement in a special election Nov. 4.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-11/effort-to-replace-lackawanna-county-commissioner-back-in-court</link>
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    <itunes:title>Effort to replace Lackawanna County Commissioner back in court</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It was back to court Wednesday for the arguments about replacing former Lackawanna County commissioner Matt McGloin. This time, the sides argued about whether voters should get to pick the replacement in a special election Nov. 4.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It was back to court Wednesday for the arguments about replacing former…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>471</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna College expanding skilled trade courses, satellite centers</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The college based in Lackawanna County will now have a presence statewide. The school plans to open three new satellite centers. The centers will focus on skilled trades.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-10/lackawanna-college-expanding-skilled-trade-courses-satellite-centers</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lackawanna College expanding skilled trade courses, satellite centers</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The college based in Lackawanna County will now have a presence statewide. The school plans to open three new satellite centers. The centers will focus on skilled trades.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The college based in Lackawanna County will now have a presence statewide. The…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>570</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Sickle cell hotline connects patients with care</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and a new toll-free hotline is connecting unaffiliated sickle cell patients with care in Pennsylvania. The Children’s Sickle Cell Foundation and Sinergie, a sickle cell nonprofit, launched the hotline.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-09/sickle-cell-hotline-connects-patients-with-care</link>
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    <itunes:title>Sickle cell hotline connects patients with care</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and a new toll-free hotline is connecting unaffiliated sickle cell patients with care in Pennsylvania. The Children’s Sickle Cell Foundation and Sinergie, a sickle cell nonprofit, launched the hotline.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and a new toll-free hotline…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>578</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna County still without new commissioner</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Lackawanna County is still without a third commissioner after the state supreme court blocked Brenda Sacco's appointment. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania is still without a state budget as legislators return to Harrisburg.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-08/lackawanna-county-still-without-new-commissioner</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lackawanna County still without new commissioner</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lackawanna County is still without a third commissioner after the state supreme court blocked Brenda Sacco's appointment. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania is still without a state budget as legislators return to Harrisburg.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lackawanna County is still without a third commissioner after the state supreme…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>744</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Sacco named new Lackawanna County Commissioner but Pa. Supreme Court delays appointment</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[After six months, Lackawanna County common pleas court judges chose Brenda Sacco on Thursday to replace ex-Commissioner Matt McGloin, but the state supreme court blocked her swearing-in on Friday. And the Luzerne County Fair is open this weekend - get the details with Haley's Happy Hour.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-05/brenda-sacco-named-new-lackawanna-county-commissioner</link>
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    <itunes:title>Sacco named new Lackawanna County Commissioner but Pa. Supreme Court delays appointment</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After six months, Lackawanna County common pleas court judges chose Brenda Sacco on Thursday to replace ex-Commissioner Matt McGloin, but the state supreme court blocked her swearing-in on Friday. And the Luzerne County Fair is open this weekend - get the details with Haley's Happy Hour.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After six months, Lackawanna County common pleas court judges chose Brenda…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>620</itunes:duration>






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    <title>E-bikes, e-scooters cause headaches for trail operators and police</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Officials want to stress courtesy and safety as e-bikes and e-scooters multiply across NEPA. And there's another twist in the six-month saga to replace a former Lackawanna County Commissioner.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-04/e-bikes-e-scooters-cause-headaches-for-trail-operators-and-police</link>
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    <itunes:title>E-bikes, e-scooters cause headaches for trail operators and police</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Officials want to stress courtesy and safety as e-bikes and e-scooters multiply across NEPA. And there's another twist in the six-month saga to replace a former Lackawanna County Commissioner.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Officials want to stress courtesy and safety as e-bikes and e-scooters multiply…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>525</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna County Dems want to block special election for new commissioner</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Lackawanna County Democratic Party has asked the county court to block a Nov. 4 special election to replace former Commissioner Matt McGloin. It’s the latest twist in a six-month quest to replace McGloin. And, legislators debate data centers.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-03/lackawanna-county-dems-want-to-block-special-election-for-new-commissioner</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lackawanna County Dems want to block special election for new commissioner</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Lackawanna County Democratic Party has asked the county court to block a Nov. 4 special election to replace former Commissioner Matt McGloin. It’s the latest twist in a six-month quest to replace McGloin. And, legislators debate data centers.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Lackawanna County Democratic Party has asked the county court to block a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>495</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti will run for 8th Congressional District seat</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti will run for Congress next year, joining one of the nation's hottest expected contests, and won't drop out of this year's campaign for mayor.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-02/scranton-mayor-paige-cognetti-will-run-for-8th-congressional-district-seat</link>
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    <itunes:title>Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti will run for 8th Congressional District seat</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti will run for Congress next year, joining one of the nation's hottest expected contests, and won't drop out of this year's campaign for mayor.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti will run for Congress next year, joining one of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>637</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Special election approved to fill vacant Lackawanna County commissioner seat</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[September 1, 2025 - There’s confusion over potential changes coming this fall for vaccines. Columbia County Residents look to Penn State Extension for answers on PFAS in their community. Lisa Mazzarella sits down with the founder of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary. And, good news for Pennsylvania hunters about Sunday hunting.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-09-01/special-election-approved-to-fill-vacant-lackawanna-county-commissioner-seat</link>
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    <itunes:title>Special election approved to fill vacant Lackawanna County commissioner seat</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[September 1, 2025 - There’s confusion over potential changes coming this fall for vaccines. Columbia County Residents look to Penn State Extension for answers on PFAS in their community. Lisa Mazzarella sits down with the founder of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary. And, good news for Pennsylvania hunters about Sunday hunting.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[September 1, 2025 - There’s confusion over potential changes coming this fall…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>717</itunes:duration>






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    <title>How to talk to children about gun violence after Minnesota school shooting</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The shooting at a Minnesota Catholic school has dominated headlines and renewed parents’ fears as Pennsylvania students head back to school. Mental health experts from the region offer insight on how to talk to children about gun violence.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-29/how-to-talk-to-children-about-gun-violence-after-minnesota-school-shooting</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>How to talk to children about gun violence after Minnesota school shooting</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The shooting at a Minnesota Catholic school has dominated headlines and renewed parents’ fears as Pennsylvania students head back to school. Mental health experts from the region offer insight on how to talk to children about gun violence.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The shooting at a Minnesota Catholic school has dominated headlines and renewed…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>576</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Scranton native, Navy sailor killed after D-Day invasion will be laid to rest</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A sailor from Scranton died shortly after the D-Day invasion more than 80 years ago. His remains had not been identified until this year, but now he will be laid to rest back home.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-28/scranton-native-navy-sailor-killed-after-d-day-invasion-will-be-laid-to-rest</link>
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    <itunes:title>Scranton native, Navy sailor killed after D-Day invasion will be laid to rest</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A sailor from Scranton died shortly after the D-Day invasion more than 80 years ago. His remains had not been identified until this year, but now he will be laid to rest back home.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A sailor from Scranton died shortly after the D-Day invasion more than 80 years…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>598</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Forever chemicals, data center meetings planned</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Columbia County residents can learn more about forever chemicals this week, and next week, state democrats are holding another hearing on data centers.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-27/forever-chemicals-data-center-meetings-planned</link>
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    <itunes:title>Forever chemicals, data center meetings planned</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Columbia County residents can learn more about forever chemicals this week, and next week, state democrats are holding another hearing on data centers.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Columbia County residents can learn more about forever chemicals this week, and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>435</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. budget still overdue, Mastriano mulls second run for governor</title>
    <enclosure url="https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s677/audio/2025/08/aug-26-2025-utd.mp3" length="8955500" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA[Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro says Republican lawmakers are stalling state budget talks to gain an advantage ahead of next year's governor's race. Meanwhile, State Sen. Doug Mastriano is still deciding whether he'll jump into the race for governor.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-26/pa-budget-still-overdue-mastriano-mulls-second-run-for-governor</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pa. budget still overdue, Mastriano mulls second run for governor</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro says Republican lawmakers are stalling state budget talks to gain an advantage ahead of next year's governor's race. Meanwhile, State Sen. Doug Mastriano is still deciding whether he'll jump into the race for governor.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro says Republican lawmakers are stalling state budget talks…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>372</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Dreams come true for Luzerne County Little League players</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Dreams came true in South Williamsport on Saturday. Under blue skies and with an international audience, a team of baseball players from Luzerne County showed what can be possible in the 2025 Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-25/dreams-come-true-for-luzerne-county-little-league-players</link>
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    <itunes:title>Dreams come true for Luzerne County Little League players</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dreams came true in South Williamsport on Saturday. Under blue skies and with an international audience, a team of baseball players from Luzerne County showed what can be possible in the 2025 Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dreams came true in South Williamsport on Saturday. Under blue skies and with…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
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    <title>Pittston Tomato Festival on this weekend, Miss Pennsylvania visits Luzerne County alma mater</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Pittston Tomato Festival, an annual celebration of the fruit often confused for a vegetable, is on this weekend. And Miss Pennsylvania stopped by Luzerne County Community College ahead of the Miss America competition.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-22/pittston-tomato-festival-on-this-weekend-miss-pennsylvania-visits-luzerne-county-alma-mater</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Pittston Tomato Festival, an annual celebration of the fruit often confused for a vegetable, is on this weekend. And Miss Pennsylvania stopped by Luzerne County Community College ahead of the Miss America competition.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Pittston Tomato Festival, an annual celebration of the fruit often confused…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>521</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Scranton-area farmers protest cuts to climate change funds</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Farmers and environmentalists criticized the USDA in Scranton for cutting a program that funded climate change resistance projects. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick stopped in Scranton and Tobyhanna to tour local defense operations.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-21/scranton-area-farmers-protest-cuts-to-climate-change-funds</link>
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    <itunes:title>Scranton-area farmers protest cuts to climate change funds</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Farmers and environmentalists criticized the USDA in Scranton for cutting a program that funded climate change resistance projects. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick stopped in Scranton and Tobyhanna to tour local defense operations.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Farmers and environmentalists criticized the USDA in Scranton for cutting a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>553</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pennsylvanians could face higher health insurance costs</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania health insurers are proposing higher premiums for coverage in 2026. That means people who buy plans through Pennie – the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace — could end up paying more each month to stay insured.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-20/pennsylvanians-could-face-higher-health-insurance-costs</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pennsylvanians could face higher health insurance costs</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pennsylvania health insurers are proposing higher premiums for coverage in 2026. That means people who buy plans through Pennie – the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace — could end up paying more each month to stay insured.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania health insurers are proposing higher premiums for coverage in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>567</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity running for governor</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is running for governor, hoping to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026. Garrity announced her long-rumored candidacy in a video posted on social media Monday morning.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-19/pa-treasurer-stacy-garrity-to-run-for-governor</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity running for governor</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is running for governor, hoping to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026. Garrity announced her long-rumored candidacy in a video posted on social media Monday morning.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is running for governor, hoping to…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>645</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Shapiro discusses proposed hospital sales in Nanticoke</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro was in Nanticoke on Friday to talk about job training and other topics - he addressed questions about the proposal to sell three local hospitals to a private foundation. And, a Bradford County animal sanctuary welcomes shelter dogs to new, tiny homes.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-18/shapiro-discusses-proposed-hospital-sales-in-nanticoke</link>
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    <itunes:title>Shapiro discusses proposed hospital sales in Nanticoke</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro was in Nanticoke on Friday to talk about job training and other topics - he addressed questions about the proposal to sell three local hospitals to a private foundation. And, a Bradford County animal sanctuary welcomes shelter dogs to new, tiny homes.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro was in Nanticoke on Friday to talk about job training and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>730</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Social Security union members and leaders rally in Plains Twp. to fully staff the administration</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Aug. 15, 2025: News Voices with Roger DuPuis and Lydia McFarlane, Social Security rally in Luzerne County and a Community Connection from Pittston.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-15/social-security-union-members-and-leaders-rally-in-plains-twp-to-fully-staff-the-administration</link>
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    <itunes:title>Social Security union members and leaders rally in Plains Twp. to fully staff the administration</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Aug. 15, 2025: News Voices with Roger DuPuis and Lydia McFarlane, Social Security rally in Luzerne County and a Community Connection from Pittston.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Aug. 15, 2025: News Voices with Roger DuPuis and Lydia McFarlane, Social…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Kat Bolus | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>773</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Shapiro says no to redistricting, state budget still undecided</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[State lawmakers say they're making progress on Pennsylvania's budget, but we'll hear how their actions say otherwise. And travel to Williamsport with the WVIA News Team's coverage of the Little League World Series.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-14/shapiro-says-no-to-redistricting-state-budget-still-undecided</link>
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    <itunes:title>Shapiro says no to redistricting, state budget still undecided</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[State lawmakers say they're making progress on Pennsylvania's budget, but we'll…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Isabela Weiss | WVIA News | Report for America</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>541</itunes:duration>






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    <title>State budget impasse continues</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[August 13, 2025 - The state budget impasse continues as Senate Republicans attempt to pass a temporary spending plan. Investigators are piecing together the cause of a deadly explosion at a U.S. Steel plant in Western Pa. And, scenes from the Little League World Series Grand Slam Parade.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-13/state-budget-impasse-continues</link>
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    <itunes:title>State budget impasse continues</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[August 13, 2025 - The state budget impasse continues as Senate Republicans attempt to pass a temporary spending plan. Investigators are piecing together the cause of a deadly explosion at a U.S. Steel plant in Western Pa. And, scenes from the Little League World Series Grand Slam Parade.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[August 13, 2025 - The state budget impasse continues as Senate Republicans…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>520</itunes:duration>






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    <title>WVIA News to report live from Little League World Series parade</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[August 12, 2025 - The WVIA News team will report live from the Little League World Series’ Grand Slam Parade this afternoon. Democrats in the state house look to meet the deadline set by SEPTA amidst stalled budget negotiations. And, a look at legislation that would ban PFAS in firefighting foam currently in the state legislature.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-12/wvia-news-to-report-live-from-little-league-world-series-parade</link>
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    <itunes:title>WVIA News to report live from Little League World Series parade</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[August 12, 2025 - The WVIA News team will report live from the Little League World Series’ Grand Slam Parade this afternoon. Democrats in the state house look to meet the deadline set by SEPTA amidst stalled budget negotiations. And, a look at legislation that would ban PFAS in firefighting foam currently in the state legislature.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[August 12, 2025 - The WVIA News team will report live from the Little League…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>422</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pennsylvania reports two human cases of West Nile virus</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[West Nile virus cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and there’s a lot of controversy over the potential sale over Wilkes-Barre General and two Scranton hospitals.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-11/pennsylvania-reports-two-human-cases-of-west-nile-virus</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pennsylvania reports two human cases of West Nile virus</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[West Nile virus cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and there’s a lot of controversy over the potential sale over Wilkes-Barre General and two Scranton hospitals.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[West Nile virus cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and there’s a lot of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Isabela Weiss | WVIA News | Report for America</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>644</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Two dead, two Pa. state troopers wounded in Susquehanna County shooting</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A rampage in Susquehanna County Thursday morning left two people dead, two Pennsylvania state troopers seriously wounded, an EMT injured and investigators looking for answers. And, Lackawanna County residents can learn more about the impact of data centers next week.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-08/two-dead-two-pa-state-troopers-wounded-in-susquehanna-county-shooting</link>
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    <itunes:title>Two dead, two Pa. state troopers wounded in Susquehanna County shooting</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A rampage in Susquehanna County Thursday morning left two people dead, two Pennsylvania state troopers seriously wounded, an EMT injured and investigators looking for answers. And, Lackawanna County residents can learn more about the impact of data centers next week.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A rampage in Susquehanna County Thursday morning left two people dead, two…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>667</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Wilkes-Barre honors new U.S. Citizens</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Some of NEPA’s newest U.S. citizens waved small American flags, said the Pledge of Allegiance and sang “God Bless America.” Their journey to citizenship was honored during a ceremony in Wilkes-Barre.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-07/wilkes-barre-honors-new-u-s-citizens</link>
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    <itunes:title>Wilkes-Barre honors new U.S. Citizens</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some of NEPA’s newest U.S. citizens waved small American flags, said the Pledge of Allegiance and sang “God Bless America.” Their journey to citizenship was honored during a ceremony in Wilkes-Barre.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Some of NEPA’s newest U.S. citizens waved small American flags, said the Pledge…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>647</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna County farm provides education on bees</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[At the Clum Family Farm, bees buzz for peak honey-making season. And learn more about a rural health clinic in Susquehanna County bracing for the impact of Medicaid cuts.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-06/lackawanna-county-farm-provides-education-on-bees</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lackawanna County farm provides education on bees</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[At the Clum Family Farm, bees buzz for peak honey-making season. And learn more about a rural health clinic in Susquehanna County bracing for the impact of Medicaid cuts.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[At the Clum Family Farm, bees buzz for peak honey-making season. And learn more…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>696</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Daycare students meet senior pen pals, railroad merge under consideration</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Kids and seniors met for the first time to celebrate United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s first Pen Pal Day. And, two major railroad companies want to merge - and one part of Western Pennsylvania is watching the deal with high hopes.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-05/daycare-students-meet-senior-pen-pals-railroad-merge-under-consideration</link>
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    <itunes:title>Daycare students meet senior pen pals, railroad merge under consideration</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kids and seniors met for the first time to celebrate United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s first Pen Pal Day. And, two major railroad companies want to merge - and one part of Western Pennsylvania is watching the deal with high hopes.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Kids and seniors met for the first time to celebrate United Neighborhood…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>726</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Rural health clinic braces for Medicaid changes, closure possible</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Susquehanna Family Health Clinic provides care to thousands of patients, many of them Medicaid recipients. They now face the possibility of closure as President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill goes into effect. And get an update on two sinkholes causing issues in Wilkes-Barre.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-04/rural-health-clinic-braces-for-medicaid-changes-closure-possible</link>
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    <itunes:title>Rural health clinic braces for Medicaid changes, closure possible</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susquehanna Family Health Clinic provides care to thousands of patients, many of them Medicaid recipients. They now face the possibility of closure as President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill goes into effect. And get an update on two sinkholes causing issues in Wilkes-Barre.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Susquehanna Family Health Clinic provides care to thousands of patients, many…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>632</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Bresnahan still trading stocks, wants a blind trust</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[For months, Congressman Rob Bresnahan has faced criticism for trading stocks after calling for a ban on congressional stock trading as a candidate. He says he wants a blind trust, but House rules thwarted that plan.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-08-01/bresnahan-still-trading-stocks-wants-a-blind-trust</link>
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    <itunes:title>Bresnahan still trading stocks, wants a blind trust</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For months, Congressman Rob Bresnahan has faced criticism for trading stocks after calling for a ban on congressional stock trading as a candidate. He says he wants a blind trust, but House rules thwarted that plan.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For months, Congressman Rob Bresnahan has faced criticism for trading stocks…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>652</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Why Scranton has invested millions in city parks</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Since 2021 the City of Scranton has invested over $25 million into its parks. Mayor Paige Cognetti explains the improvements and investment in the city's outdoor spaces. And, with a state prohibition lifted, Sunday hunting is expanding in Pennsylvania.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-31/why-scranton-has-invested-millions-in-city-parks</link>
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    <itunes:title>Why Scranton has invested millions in city parks</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Since 2021 the City of Scranton has invested over $25 million into its parks. Mayor Paige Cognetti explains the improvements and investment in the city's outdoor spaces. And, with a state prohibition lifted, Sunday hunting is expanding in Pennsylvania.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Since 2021 the City of Scranton has invested over $25 million into its parks.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>613</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Gov. Josh Shapiro joins lawsuit over Planned Parenthood funding</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Shapiro and other states in the lawsuit say the Trump administration's proposal to halt Medicaid reimbursement to Planned Parenthood is illegal. And find out how Pennsylvania's solar industry feels about the One Big Beautiful Bill.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-30/gov-josh-shapiro-joins-lawsuit-over-planned-parenthood-funding</link>
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    <itunes:title>Gov. Josh Shapiro joins lawsuit over Planned Parenthood funding</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shapiro and other states in the lawsuit say the Trump administration's proposal to halt Medicaid reimbursement to Planned Parenthood is illegal. And find out how Pennsylvania's solar industry feels about the One Big Beautiful Bill.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Shapiro and other states in the lawsuit say the Trump administration's proposal…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>881</itunes:duration>






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    <title>McDade Park pool still closed, Lackawanna county sues construction company </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[It's another heat advisory type of day in Northeast Pennsylvania, but a pool in Lackawanna County is still closed. Find out why it will stay closed until at least next year. And, a new mural celebrates indigenous Lenape heritage in Scranton.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:53:56 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's another heat advisory type of day in Northeast Pennsylvania, but a pool in Lackawanna County is still closed. Find out why it will stay closed until at least next year. And, a new mural celebrates indigenous Lenape heritage in Scranton.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It's another heat advisory type of day in Northeast Pennsylvania, but a pool in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>585</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Tamaqua dental campus hopes to address rural dentistry access</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In News Voices, WVIA's Roger DuPuis and Lydia McFarlane discuss rural dental care and how a new Temple Dental campus coming to Tamaqua could address some barriers. And we'll travel to East Stroudsburg for the latest Community Connection.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-28/tamaqua-dental-campus-hopes-to-address-rural-dentistry-access</link>
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    <itunes:title>Tamaqua dental campus hopes to address rural dentistry access</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In News Voices, WVIA's Roger DuPuis and Lydia McFarlane discuss rural dental care and how a new Temple Dental campus coming to Tamaqua could address some barriers. And we'll travel to East Stroudsburg for the latest Community Connection.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In News Voices, WVIA's Roger DuPuis and Lydia McFarlane discuss rural dental…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>789</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Beekeeper donates thousands of bees to replace stolen Keystone College colony</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[When someone stole as many as 15,000 bees from Keystone College last week, beekeeper Sonny Kierzkowski was ready to help. And, make your weekend plans with Haley's Happy Hour.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-25/beekeeper-donates-thousands-of-bees-to-replace-stolen-keystone-college-colony</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[When someone stole as many as 15,000 bees from Keystone College last week, beekeeper Sonny Kierzkowski was ready to help. And, make your weekend plans with Haley's Happy Hour.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When someone stole as many as 15,000 bees from Keystone College last week,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>651</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Gov. Shapiro calls supporters of transgender athlete ban &#x27;extremist legislators.&#x27;</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro weighs in on legislation that would ban transgender girls and women from publicly funded sports teams, but does not say if he would veto the bill. And, Food Dignity, a local nonprofit, applied for a USDA grant to support farming infrastructure in the region.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-24/gov-shapiro-calls-supporters-of-transgender-athlete-ban-extremist-legislators</link>
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    <itunes:title>Gov. Shapiro calls supporters of transgender athlete ban &#x27;extremist legislators.&#x27;</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro weighs in on legislation that would ban transgender girls and women from publicly funded sports teams, but does not say if he would veto the bill. And, Food Dignity, a local nonprofit, applied for a USDA grant to support farming infrastructure in the region.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro weighs in on legislation that would ban transgender girls and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>815</itunes:duration>






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    <title>ICE arrests co-owner of three NEPA restaurants</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[ICE took restaurant owner Nasario Damian Contreras, a native of Mexico, into custody last Tuesday outside Isabella's Restaurant in Lackawanna County. Now, his family is hoping for the best.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-23/ice-arrests-co-owner-of-three-nepa-restaurants</link>
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    <itunes:title>ICE arrests co-owner of three NEPA restaurants</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ICE took restaurant owner Nasario Damian Contreras, a native of Mexico, into custody last Tuesday outside Isabella's Restaurant in Lackawanna County. Now, his family is hoping for the best.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ICE took restaurant owner Nasario Damian Contreras, a native of Mexico, into…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>626</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Band cut from summer concert series claims cancelation was political</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[There’s controversy brewing after Luzerne County cut a band from a popular summer concert series - the band’s lead singer says it was a political move because of the band’s lyrics and statements. And Penn State finds 18 percent of private Pennsylvania wells are contaminated by PFAS chemicals.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-22/band-cut-from-summer-concert-series-claims-cancelation-was-political</link>
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    <itunes:title>Band cut from summer concert series claims cancelation was political</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There’s controversy brewing after Luzerne County cut a band from a popular summer concert series - the band’s lead singer says it was a political move because of the band’s lyrics and statements. And Penn State finds 18 percent of private Pennsylvania wells are contaminated by PFAS chemicals.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There’s controversy brewing after Luzerne County cut a band from a popular…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>486</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Temple Dental to start rural dentistry track, open Tamaqua campus</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[July 21, 2025 – Temple Dental is coming to Tamaqua with its brand new rural dentistry track. The program is set to start as early as 2026 with the goal of addressing gaps in rural dentistry. Northeast Pennsylvania’s first hip-hop festival returns this summer with more talent. And, book recommendations from Osterhout Free Library’s annual tent sale.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-21/temple-dental-to-start-rural-dentistry-track-open-tamaqua-campus</link>
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    <itunes:title>Temple Dental to start rural dentistry track, open Tamaqua campus</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[July 21, 2025 – Temple Dental is coming to Tamaqua with its brand new rural…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>722</itunes:duration>






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    <title>U.S. House passes cuts to NPR, PBS</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Today is a busy day for Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. We take a look at the bill that would cut $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and more.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-18/u-s-house-passes-cuts-to-npr-pbs</link>
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    <itunes:title>U.S. House passes cuts to NPR, PBS</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today is a busy day for Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. We take a look at the bill that would cut $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and more.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today is a busy day for Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. We take a look at…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Isabela Weiss | WVIA News | Report for America</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>805</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Vance touts Trump tax cuts in West Pittston, avoids Medicaid</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Vice President JD Vance visited West Pittston yesterday to promote the One Big Beautiful Bill. He focused on Trump tax cuts but ignored Medicaid and SNAP in his speech.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-17/vance-touts-trump-tax-cuts-in-west-pittston-avoids-medicaid</link>
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    <itunes:title>Vance touts Trump tax cuts in West Pittston, avoids Medicaid</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vice President JD Vance visited West Pittston yesterday to promote the One Big Beautiful Bill. He focused on Trump tax cuts but ignored Medicaid and SNAP in his speech.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Vice President JD Vance visited West Pittston yesterday to promote the One Big…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Isabela Weiss | WVIA News | Report for America</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>423</itunes:duration>






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    <title>JD Vance visits West Pittston</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Today, Vice President JD Vance is coming to town – he’ll be speaking at Don’s Machine Shop in West Pittston. We'll also cover AI, recreational cannabis use and more.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-16/jd-vance-visits-west-pittston</link>
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    <itunes:title>JD Vance visits West Pittston</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today, Vice President JD Vance is coming to town – he’ll be speaking at Don’s…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Isabela Weiss | WVIA News | Report for America</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>443</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Northeast and Central Pennsylvania face flash flooding</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Northeast and Central Pennsylvania handled flooding and sinkholes – and Vice President JD Vance announced where he’ll be speaking in West Pittston tomorrow.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-15/northeast-and-central-pennsylvania-face-flash-flooding</link>
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    <itunes:title>Northeast and Central Pennsylvania face flash flooding</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Northeast and Central Pennsylvania handled flooding and sinkholes – and Vice President JD Vance announced where he’ll be speaking in West Pittston tomorrow.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Northeast and Central Pennsylvania handled flooding and sinkholes – and Vice…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Isabela Weiss | WVIA News | Report for America</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>352</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Local team prepares for Little League World Series Challenger Exhibition Game next month</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Local team prepares to play in Little League World Series Challenger Exhibition Game, America's upcoming birthday and Tibetan monks visit Northeast Pa.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-14/local-team-prepares-for-little-league-world-series-challenger-exhibition-game-next-month</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Local team prepares to play in Little League World Series Challenger Exhibition Game, America's upcoming birthday and Tibetan monks visit Northeast Pa.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Local team prepares to play in Little League World Series Challenger Exhibition…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Kat Bolus | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>572</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Comcast, Scranton nonprofit, give away laptops to increase digital literacy</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Comcast partnered with Outreach in Scranton to give away 35 laptops this week. New manufacturing jobs are on the way for Lycoming County, and make some weekend plans with Haley's Happy Hour.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-11/comcast-scranton-nonprofit-give-away-laptops-to-increase-digital-literacy</link>
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    <itunes:title>Comcast, Scranton nonprofit, give away laptops to increase digital literacy</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Comcast partnered with Outreach in Scranton to give away 35 laptops this week. New manufacturing jobs are on the way for Lycoming County, and make some weekend plans with Haley's Happy Hour.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Comcast partnered with Outreach in Scranton to give away 35 laptops this week.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>679</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Keystone Mission’s executive director steps down early</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[July 10, 2025 - Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill yesterday repealing the state’s Sunday hunting ban. Keystone Mission’s executive director stepped down early and Scranton business owners don’t want parking fees to go up or hours to extend for downtown meters.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-10/keystone-missions-executive-director-steps-down-early</link>
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    <itunes:title>Keystone Mission’s executive director steps down early</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[July 10, 2025 - Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill yesterday repealing the state’s Sunday hunting ban. Keystone Mission’s executive director stepped down early and Scranton business owners don’t want parking fees to go up or hours to extend for downtown meters.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[July 10, 2025 - Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill yesterday repealing the state’s…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>586</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Sources: Meuser will not run for Pa. Governor</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Sources say U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser will not try to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026. And, there's a lot of buzz in King of Prussia - find out why one organization is hosting honeybees.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-09/sources-meuser-will-not-run-for-pa-governor</link>
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    <itunes:title>Sources: Meuser will not run for Pa. Governor</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sources say U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser will not try to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026. And, there's a lot of buzz in King of Prussia - find out why one organization is hosting honeybees.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sources say U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser will not try to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>633</itunes:duration>






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    <title>New cancer center open in Dickson City, Lackawanna County</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Geisinger has brought cancer care closer to home for its patients fighting cancer in Lackawanna and surrounding counties. Previously, Geisinger patients would have to travel to Luzerne County for cancer care.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-08/new-cancer-center-open-in-dickson-city-lackawanna-county</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>New cancer center open in Dickson City, Lackawanna County</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Geisinger has brought cancer care closer to home for its patients fighting cancer in Lackawanna and surrounding counties. Previously, Geisinger patients would have to travel to Luzerne County for cancer care.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Geisinger has brought cancer care closer to home for its patients fighting…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>517</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Teacher&#x27;s union president retires after 56 years with Scranton School District</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Look back on the career of Rosemary Boland, union president of the Scranton Federation of Teachers. She retired last week after 56 years in the Scranton School District. And keep the Independence Day spirit going with some U.S. History reading recommendations.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-07/teachers-union-president-retires-after-56-years-with-scranton-school-district</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>Teacher&#x27;s union president retires after 56 years with Scranton School District</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Look back on the career of Rosemary Boland, union president of the Scranton Federation of Teachers. She retired last week after 56 years in the Scranton School District. And keep the Independence Day spirit going with some U.S. History reading recommendations.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Look back on the career of Rosemary Boland, union president of the Scranton…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>935</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Purple Heart recipient brings story of survival, hope to high schoolers</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-04/purple-heart-recipient-brings-story-of-survival-hope-to-high-schoolers</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>Purple Heart recipient brings story of survival, hope to high schoolers</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Purple Heart recipient shares his story of survival and hope with more than…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>683</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Cancer screenings for Wilkes-Barre, Scranton firefighters raise awareness of risk</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-03/cancer-screenings-for-wilkes-barre-scranton-firefighters-raise-awareness-of-risk</link>
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    <itunes:title>Cancer screenings for Wilkes-Barre, Scranton firefighters raise awareness of risk</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department encouraged members to get screened for…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>587</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. lawmakers sound off as &quot;Big Beautiful Bill&quot; passes U.S. Senate</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-02/pa-lawmakers-sound-off-as-big-beautiful-bill-passes-u-s-senate</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pa. lawmakers sound off as &quot;Big Beautiful Bill&quot; passes U.S. Senate</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The U.S. Senate passed President Trump’s "big, beautiful" spending bill…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>792</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Rural health leaders, Pa. Health Secretary sound alarm on proposed Medicaid cuts</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-07-01/rural-health-leaders-pa-health-secretary-sound-alarm-on-proposed-medicaid-cuts</link>
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    <itunes:title>Rural health leaders, Pa. Health Secretary sound alarm on proposed Medicaid cuts</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the U.S. Senate tries to pass its version of the "One Big Beautiful Bill…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>593</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Legislators to miss state budget deadline</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-30/legislators-to-miss-state-budget-deadline</link>
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    <itunes:title>Legislators to miss state budget deadline</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[June 30, 2025 - Today is the deadline for the state budget, but lawmakers are…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>681</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lackawanna College athletics to join NCAA Division II</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-27/lackawanna-college-athletics-to-join-ncaa-division-ii</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lackawanna College athletics to join NCAA Division II</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Division II collegiate athletics will soon be played in the City of Scranton.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>593</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Keystone Mission closing two centers, including Wilkes-Barre overnight shelter</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-26/keystone-mission-closing-two-centers-including-wilkes-barre-overnight-shelter</link>
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    <itunes:title>Keystone Mission closing two centers, including Wilkes-Barre overnight shelter</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Keystone Mission is closing two centers for homelessness and poverty in the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>635</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Despite heat, Berwick teens feed community</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-25/despite-heat-berwick-teens-feed-community</link>
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    <itunes:title>Despite heat, Berwick teens feed community</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week's heat wave couldn't stop a group of teens in Berwick from feeding…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>490</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Back Mountain gardens host tours this weekend</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.']]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-24/back-mountain-gardens-host-tours-this-weekend</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>Back Mountain gardens host tours this weekend</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.']]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Gardening season is in full swing, and some of the Back Mountain’s best gardens…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>696</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Literacy lagging in Pa. schools </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-23/literacy-lagging-in-pa-schools</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>Literacy lagging in Pa. schools </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Only about one third of 4th graders in Pennsylvania are proficient in reading.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>798</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Scranton celebrates Juneteenth with block party</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Glynis Johns, CEO of the Black Scranton Project, hopes the organization's annual Juneteenth Jubilee can become one of Scranton's "big three" events. Plus, make some more weekend plans with Haley's Happy Hour.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-20/scranton-celebrates-juneteenth-with-block</link>
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    <itunes:title>Scranton celebrates Juneteenth with block party</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Glynis Johns, CEO of the Black Scranton Project, hopes the organization's annual Juneteenth Jubilee can become one of Scranton's "big three" events. Plus, make some more weekend plans with Haley's Happy Hour.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Glynis Johns, CEO of the Black Scranton Project, hopes the organization's…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>768</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Local animal shelters struggle with record surrenders, rising medical costs</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Today, local shelters in Northeast Pennsylvania say they can't keep up with surrenders, animal cruelty, medical cases and strays. And meet a father-daughter coroner duo serving Lycoming County.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-19/local-animal-shelters-struggle-with-record-surrenders-rising-medical-costs</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>Local animal shelters struggle with record surrenders, rising medical costs</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, local shelters in Northeast Pennsylvania say they can't keep up with surrenders, animal cruelty, medical cases and strays. And meet a father-daughter coroner duo serving Lycoming County.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today, local shelters in Northeast Pennsylvania say they can't keep up with…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>565</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Family planning funding on pause, impacts NEPA maternal health organization</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Trump administration's scrutiny of federal funding keeps hitting home. A freeze on federal funding for a reproductive health program has left Maternal and Family Health Services struggling to continue serving Pennsylvania.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-18/family-planning-funding-on-pause-impacts-nepa-maternal-health-organization</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>Family planning funding on pause, impacts NEPA maternal health organization</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Trump administration's scrutiny of federal funding keeps hitting home. A freeze on federal funding for a reproductive health program has left Maternal and Family Health Services struggling to continue serving Pennsylvania.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Trump administration's scrutiny of federal funding keeps hitting home. A…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>487</itunes:duration>






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    <title>&#x27;No Kings&#x27; rallies in NEPA, Keystone Mission to downsize shelters</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Thousands of protestors across the region shared a sentiment over the weekend - "No Kings." Hear more from a local protest in Wilkes-Barre. And, Keystone Mission will close two centers in NEPA, including an overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Wilkes-Barre.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-17/no-kings-rallies-in-nepa-keystone-mission-to-downsize-shelters</link>
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    <itunes:title>&#x27;No Kings&#x27; rallies in NEPA, Keystone Mission to downsize shelters</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thousands of protestors across the region shared a sentiment over the weekend - "No Kings." Hear more from a local protest in Wilkes-Barre. And, Keystone Mission will close two centers in NEPA, including an overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Wilkes-Barre.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Thousands of protestors across the region shared a sentiment over the weekend -…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>544</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. Republicans applaud climate rollbacks</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Reps. Rob Bresnahan and Dan Meuser are among those applauding a Trump administration plan to roll back Biden-era climate rules.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-16/pa-republicans-applaud-climate-rollbacks</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>Pa. Republicans applaud climate rollbacks</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[U.S. Reps. Rob Bresnahan and Dan Meuser are among those applauding a Trump administration plan to roll back Biden-era climate rules.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[U.S. Reps. Rob Bresnahan and Dan Meuser are among those applauding a Trump…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>565</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pa. Health Secretary criticizes Medicaid cuts, church closes in South Scranton</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Today, we’ll catch up with WVIA Bilingual reporter Robert Collado on the closing of a South Scranton church. And Pennsylvania's Health Secretary criticizes potential cuts to Medicaid.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-13/pa-health-secretary-criticizes-medicaid-cuts-church-closes-in-south-scranton</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>Pa. Health Secretary criticizes Medicaid cuts, church closes in South Scranton</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, we’ll catch up with WVIA Bilingual reporter Robert Collado on the closing of a South Scranton church. And Pennsylvania's Health Secretary criticizes potential cuts to Medicaid.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today, we’ll catch up with WVIA Bilingual reporter Robert Collado on the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>952</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Age Friendly celebration gathers resources for older adults</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Age-Friendly Lackawanna Celebration at Nay Aug Park gathered resources and support for older adults. And we'll hear from a student impacted by the "pause" on Job Corps operations.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-12/age-friendly-celebration-gathers-resources-for-older-adults</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>Age Friendly celebration gathers resources for older adults</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Age-Friendly Lackawanna Celebration at Nay Aug Park gathered resources and support for older adults. And we'll hear from a student impacted by the "pause" on Job Corps operations.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Age-Friendly Lackawanna Celebration at Nay Aug Park gathered resources and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>493</itunes:duration>






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    <title>PA Republicans endorse Trump sending troops to Los Angeles</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The country is watching as protests continue in Los Angeles and other cities. Republicans, including at least two representing our region, express their support for President Trump’s decision to send soldiers to LA.And a new facility is open at Tobyhanna Army Depot - the Monroe County facility now makes microelectronics.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-11/pa-republicans-endorse-trump-sending-troops-to-los-angeles</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>PA Republicans endorse Trump sending troops to Los Angeles</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The country is watching as protests continue in Los Angeles and other cities. Republicans, including at least two representing our region, express their support for President Trump’s decision to send soldiers to LA.And a new facility is open at Tobyhanna Army Depot - the Monroe County facility now makes microelectronics.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The country is watching as protests continue in Los Angeles and other cities.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>785</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Prison inmates care for fellow inmates with hospice training</title>
    <enclosure url="https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s677/audio/2025/06/june-10-2025-utd.mp3" length="14254388" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA[Today, inmates care for other inmates at the end of their lives at SCI Waymart. And in Scranton, a new garden appeals to more senses than sight.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-10/prison-inmates-care-for-fellow-inmates-with-hospice-training</link>
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    <author>sarahscinto@wvia.org (Sarah Scinto | WVIA News)</author>
    <itunes:title>Prison inmates care for fellow inmates with hospice training</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, inmates care for other inmates at the end of their lives at SCI Waymart. And in Scranton, a new garden appeals to more senses than sight.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today, inmates care for other inmates at the end of their lives at SCI Waymart.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>593</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Re-entry help, &quot;redemption&quot; from Union County nonprofit</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A year-old nonprofit in Union County offers re-entry and recovery services. And, find some reading recommendations for Pride Month.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A year-old nonprofit in Union County offers re-entry and recovery services.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>921</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Gov. Shapiro sues USDA, Cartwright bows out of 2026 congressional race</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro has sued the USDA over the termination of a three-year, $13 million dollar food assistance contract. But that's only one issue taxing Pennsylvania's food assistance programs. And, former Congressman Matt Cartwright explains his decision not to run again in 2026.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro has sued the USDA over the termination of a three-year, $13 million dollar food assistance contract. But that's only one issue taxing Pennsylvania's food assistance programs. And, former Congressman Matt Cartwright explains his decision not to run again in 2026.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Shapiro has sued the USDA over the termination of a three-year, $13…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
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    <title>Farmers market vouchers delayed, Cartwright not seeking re-election</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Fewer people may be able to get produce at farmers markets this summer. There are fewer farmers market vouchers available and their distribution is delayed. And, former U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright will not run for Congress again next year.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-05/farmers-market-vouchers-delayed-cartwright-not-seeking-re-election</link>
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    <itunes:title>Farmers market vouchers delayed, Cartwright not seeking re-election</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fewer people may be able to get produce at farmers markets this summer. There are fewer farmers market vouchers available and their distribution is delayed. And, former U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright will not run for Congress again next year.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fewer people may be able to get produce at farmers markets this summer. There…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>628</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Century-old stained glass gets new life for Scranton city hall</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Parts of Scranton’s history are in pieces at a studio in Luzerne County while a stained glass artist restores the century-old windows of Scranton City Hall.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-04/artist-restoring-century-old-stained-glass-for-scranton-city-hall</link>
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    <itunes:title>Century-old stained glass gets new life for Scranton city hall</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Parts of Scranton’s history are in pieces at a studio in Luzerne County while a stained glass artist restores the century-old windows of Scranton City Hall.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Parts of Scranton’s history are in pieces at a studio in Luzerne County while a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>584</itunes:duration>






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    <title>PA Senators split on budget bill, Keystone College gets new owner</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania's senators are split on support of President Donald Trump's federal budget bill. And a Washington D.C. nonprofit officially takes the reins of struggling Keystone College.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-03/pa-senators-split-on-budget-bill-keystone-college-gets-new-owner</link>
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    <itunes:title>PA Senators split on budget bill, Keystone College gets new owner</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pennsylvania's senators are split on support of President Donald Trump's federal budget bill. And a Washington D.C. nonprofit officially takes the reins of struggling Keystone College.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pennsylvania's senators are split on support of President Donald Trump's…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>757</itunes:duration>






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    <title>ICE arrests at Honesdale restaurant</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[ICE arrested three employees of a Honesdale restaurant late last week. And a ketamine clinic in Luzerne County hopes to reduce stigma around medical use of the drug.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-06-02/ice-arrests-at-honesdale-restaurant</link>
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    <itunes:title>ICE arrests at Honesdale restaurant</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ICE arrested three employees of a Honesdale restaurant late last week. And a ketamine clinic in Luzerne County hopes to reduce stigma around medical use of the drug.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ICE arrested three employees of a Honesdale restaurant late last week. And a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>669</itunes:duration>






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    <title>PSU Wilkes-Barre to close - what does that mean for students?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Penn State University is closing down regional campuses - including the one in Wilkes-Barre. We’ll take a deeper look at what that means for students in Northeast Pennsylvania.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-05-30/psu-wilkes-barre-to-close-what-does-that-mean-for-students</link>
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    <itunes:title>PSU Wilkes-Barre to close - what does that mean for students?</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Penn State University is closing down regional campuses - including the one in Wilkes-Barre. We’ll take a deeper look at what that means for students in Northeast Pennsylvania.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Penn State University is closing down regional campuses - including the one in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>605</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Battling truancy with Dungeons and Dragons </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[We're off to defend a castle with the Dungeons and Dragons club at a Luzerne County school - the club is one way educators there are trying to increase school attendance.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-05-29/battling-truancy-with-dungeons-and-dragons</link>
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    <itunes:title>Battling truancy with Dungeons and Dragons </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're off to defend a castle with the Dungeons and Dragons club at a Luzerne County school - the club is one way educators there are trying to increase school attendance.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We're off to defend a castle with the Dungeons and Dragons club at a Luzerne…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>714</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Dickson City council member killed in weekend crash</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A Dickson City council member died in a car crash over the weekend. And utility customers in four counties could face rate hikes.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-05-28/dickson-city-council-member-killed-in-weekend-crash</link>
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    <itunes:title>Dickson City council member killed in weekend crash</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Dickson City council member died in a car crash over the weekend. And utility customers in four counties could face rate hikes.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Dickson City council member died in a car crash over the weekend. And utility…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>457</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lost Williamsport WWII Airman identified, will be laid to rest</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Today, just after Memorial Day, we’ll learn the story of a WWII airman from Williamsport whose remains were finally identified last year. He'll be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery this summer.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-05-27/lost-williamsport-wwii-airman-identified-will-be-laid-to-rest</link>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today, just after Memorial Day, we’ll learn the story of a WWII airman from…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>624</itunes:duration>






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    <title>The latest in the saga to replace a Lackawanna County Commissioner</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[May 26, 2025 - Next steps in replacing a Lackawanna County commission, Bookmarks and Community Connection.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-05-26/the-latest-in-the-saga-to-replace-a-lackawanna-county-commissioner</link>
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    <itunes:title>The latest in the saga to replace a Lackawanna County Commissioner</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[May 26, 2025 - Next steps in replacing a Lackawanna County commission, Bookmarks and Community Connection.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[May 26, 2025 - Next steps in replacing a Lackawanna County commission,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Kat Bolus | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>728</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Penn State Wilkes-Barre to close after trustee vote</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[We have a big update on Penn State University today - Penn State's board of trustees voted 25 to 8 on Thursday to close seven regional campuses, including Wilkes-Barre.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-05-23/penn-state-wilkes-barre-to-close-after-trustee-vote</link>
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    <itunes:title>Penn State Wilkes-Barre to close after trustee vote</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have a big update on Penn State University today - Penn State's board of trustees voted 25 to 8 on Thursday to close seven regional campuses, including Wilkes-Barre.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We have a big update on Penn State University today - Penn State's board of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>954</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Gov. Shapiro visits Scranton elementary school</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Governor Josh Shapiro sees the Scranton School District as an example of progress - that’s what he told elementary school students during a visit this week.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-05-22/gov-shapiro-visits-scranton-elementary-school</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Josh Shapiro sees the Scranton School District as an example of progress - that’s what he told elementary school students during a visit this week.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Governor Josh Shapiro sees the Scranton School District as an example of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>697</itunes:duration>






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    <title>2025 Primary Results: candidates for Scranton mayor set</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Today we're catching up on results from the 2025 Primary Election - Scranton has its candidates for the next mayor of the Electric City.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-05-21/2025-primary-results-candidates-for-scranton-mayor-set</link>
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    <itunes:title>2025 Primary Results: candidates for Scranton mayor set</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we're catching up on results from the 2025 Primary Election - Scranton has its candidates for the next mayor of the Electric City.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today we're catching up on results from the 2025 Primary Election - Scranton…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Sarah Scinto | WVIA News</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>864</itunes:duration>






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