Governor Shapiro pushed for adult cannabis use to be legalized in his 2024 budget. Lawmakers debated a bill in the state house to create the program and expunge people's records for possession. That bill stalled, but advocates have promised to keep fighting in 2025. What's going on now? Will we greenlight marijuana by Jan. 2026?
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A look into cannabis education, career paths, legalization concerns, and public health implications. -
Cannabis legalization sparks debate over health, safety, and state revenue. -
Experts and lawmakers debate cannabis safety, science, and legalization in PA.
Scranton Fringe Festival announced a cultural exchange program with Scranton's sister city in Ireland. The performing arts group will present "Ulysses of Scranton" here during the Scranton Fringe Festival in the spring. Then, a week later, the group will travel to Ireland and perform at the Ballina Arts Centre.
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Lackawanna County is the most Irish in PA—explore Scranton’s rich Irish culture. -
Scranton Fringe Festival and Ballina partner for a cultural exchange celebrating Irish heritage. -
Exploring Scranton’s Irish heritage and a new cultural exchange with Ballina, Ireland.
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Breaking the Barriers: Addressing Homelessness Through Housing and Social Change -
Homelessness is rising due to high living costs, as shelters struggle to provide support and housing -
Homelessness is systemic, underreported, and affects all.
Statewide, proficiency levels on PSSA tests -- exams taken by students in third through eighth grades -- have not reached 2019 levels, the last year before the pandemic. We spend time in classrooms in Northeast and Central Pennsylvania that have seen the biggest gains or biggest drops since 2019 and learn about why.
Panelists
Erin Keating
Scranton School District Superintendent
Gregory Frigoletto
Wayne Highlands School District Superintendent
Sarah Hofius Hall
WVIA News Reporter
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Teachers approach the PSSAs with responsibility but acknowledge the pressure it brings -
The PSSAs are seen as a valuable tool among many for fostering student success -
These summative assessments measure knowledge against state standards. -
WVIA News dives into the lasting effects of COVID-19 on student learning
Keystone Edition Reports takes a look at the season of giving. Presents aren't the only thing to be given this December. Often it's the gift of time that people most appreciate. Where can you volunteer? What can you do to make someone else's holiday season a little brighter? And is it true that gift-givers...get more satisfaction than receivers?
Panelists
Haley O'Brien
WVIA All Things Considered host and multimedia journalist.
Meghan Loftus
CEO, Friends of the Poor
Lisa Mazzarella
WVIA Radio Host
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Donations from families, small businesses, and big stores support a holiday initiative in Lackawanna -
A discussion with Haley O’Brien and Meghan Loftus on volunteerism and poverty relief. -
We ask people from around our region the best gift that they have received -
Lisa Mazzarella discusses her new feature, Community Connection, which highlights local nonprofits.
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a serious problem on the roads, and authorities say it's only getting worse with increased cell phone use. Keystone Edition Reports takes a look at a new state law meant to help law enforcement crack down on distracted driving.
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Meet Eileen Miller, a devoted mother who turned tragedy into a powerful mission. -
Eileen Miller shares her journey from tragedy to advocacy -
Hear from Eileen Miller, State Senator Rosemary Brown, and WVIA News journalist Roger DuPuis
