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07/11/2025

Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Now, scientists are using AI-powered facial recognition technology to track the whales on their seasonal migrations, offering new insights into their habits and health. (From PBS NewsHour)

Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal migrations are among the longest of any mammal, stretching thousands of miles. Now, scientists are using AI-powered facial recognition technology to track the whales on their jou...

07/11/2025

Heat-related illnesses occur across a spectrum, and mild heat stress can quickly progress to life-threatening heat stroke if a person is exposed to dangerous conditions for too long. (From PBS NewsHour)

In the U.S., hundreds of people working or playing outside – even those who seem healthy – succumb to heat-related illnesses each year.

07/10/2025

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.

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.

07/10/2025

Verne Inc. will employ at least 61 people after opening a Lycoming County plant that builds tanks for storing highly dense hydrogen to fuel on-site electricity generators.

Verne Inc. will employ at least 61 people after opening a Lycoming County plant that builds tanks for storing highly dense hydrogen to fuel on-site electricity generators.

07/10/2025

👩‍🌾💚 Every caregiver deserves care, too.

Whether you're tending to a loved one or a neighbor, you're making a difference.

🤝 Presented by WITF, WVIA, Pennsylvania Department of Aging & All One Foundation

07/10/2025

Now it’s our job to speak up and make sure the Senate hears us: clawing back support from local stations would leave communities less safe, children less prepared for school, and all of us less connected. We won’t let that happen.

Call your Senators today before they vote on the Rescissions Act:
➡️ Senator John Fetterman: 570- 820-4088
➡️ Senator Dave McCormick: 570-941-0930
🔗 ProtectMyPublicMedia.org

The Senate will soon consider a rescissions package that would take back approved public media funding. Call your Senators now!

07/10/2025

Congratulations to Thomas Nally of Lakeland Area District WVIA's Artist of the Week for the week of June 29th. 🖌️

WVIA’s Artist of the Week honors high school students who excel in the visual and performing arts. Selected by their school, these talented students are featured in a 1-minute spotlight on WVIA TV for a week and on wvia.org for a year! Open to grades 9-12.

Discover past winners of Artist of the Week by visiting WVIA.org/aow. 🎨✨

07/10/2025

Congratulations to Ronnie Marinelli of Lakeland Area District WVIA's Artist of the Week for the week of June 29th. 🖌️

WVIA’s Artist of the Week honors high school students who excel in the visual and performing arts. Selected by their school, these talented students are featured in a 1-minute spotlight on WVIA TV for a week and on wvia.org for a year! Open to grades 9-12.

Discover past winners of Artist of the Week by visiting WVIA.org/aow. 🎨✨

07/10/2025

➡️ This week’s WVIA Community Connection spotlight shines on Delaware Highlands Conservancy and the Van Scott Nature Reserve

🎧 Catch WVIA's Community Connection here: https://www.wvia.org/podcast/community-connection/2025-07-04/delaware-highlands-conservancy-pa-office-headquarters

📻 Tune in every Friday with host Lisa Mazzarella at 8:45 AM during Morning Edition and again at 4:44 PM during All Things Considered as we highlight the work of nonprofits making a difference in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.

🤝 Support provided by Wayne County Community Foundation and Fidelity Bank k

07/10/2025

An arts festival in State College, a barn concert in Wyoming County and a plant sale in the Poconos. It's all happening this weekend in our region.

An arts festival in State College, a barn concert in Wyoming County and a plant sale in the Poconos, and it's all happening this weekend in our region.

07/09/2025

Community organizations in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties have contributed 'millions of dollars' in recent months to help keep Community Health Systems’ struggling Scranton hospitals afloat as officials work to find a buyer.

Community organizations in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties have contributed 'millions of dollars' in recent months to help keep Community Health Systems’ struggling Scranton hospitals afloat as officials work to find a buyer.

07/09/2025

The media and technology company donated 35 new laptops to clients of Outreach, a Scranton-based nonprofit that helps community members overcome barriers to employment among other programs.

The media and technology company donated 35 new laptops to clients of Outreach, a Scranton-based nonprofit that helps community members overcome barriers to employment among other programs.