WVIA 2025 Year in Review

2025 was a year in which violent crimes stunned cities and rural areas of Northeast and Northcentral Pennsylvania, federal immigration policies led to controversial deportations, and a bewildering theft shocked a Luzerne County community. But it also was a year for progress in the area of transporation, as WVIA's Roger DuPuis explains.

From memorable photos to top videos, don't forget to follow along each day at WVIA.org as we continue to publish WVIA 2025 Year in Review, recounting the top stories of the past year through New Year's Day.

Follow along each day at WVIA.org as we publish “Year in review 2025,” a week-long series recounting the top stories of the past year through New Year's Day. Today, check out the top read outdoors, environment and community news stories.

What do Nasario Damian Contreras, Matt McGloin, Rob Bresnahan, Paige Cognetti and Thomas Trotta have in common? Read on to learn why they mattered to Northeast Pennsylvania audiences in 2025.

WVIA's Haley O'Brien shares her Year in Review. This year's top community engagement stories showcase the region's culture, quirks and talent... with some gardening tips, too.

A new Chili's, a cultural exchange with a town in Ireland, and a local filmmaker's cult following are highlighted in this year's top community engagement stories.

Check out the most popular stories, videos and photos in WVIA's 2025 Year In Review.