Special Edition

November 25 26  Get to know, Dr. Guillermo De LA Vega, ob/gyn at Healthy Beginnings. He introduces us to the program available at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton. Coming up, Friday December 1 is World Aids Day.  Michelle Sandoval-Rosario, with the   U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy explains this year's theme, World Aids Day 35:...

November 18 19 They are getting ready for the Friends of the Poor annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Family to Family Program. Meghan Loftus and  Linda Robeson have  all the details for the Community Dinner for Adults and Elderly on November 21 and the Family to Family food distribution Wednesday November 22.  How will grocery prices impact your holiday celebrating?   Leslie G. Sarasin, President &amp...

November 11 12  This is year 10 for the Edwardsville Warrior Tree Project. It started with a 3 foot tree in Karen Declet’s living room and is now a 2 day event honoring our veterans. Karen is here with your invitation to take part.   It’s the 45th year for the Hazleton Area Chapter American Cancer Society Telethon coming up next Saturday November 18th. Jane Dougherty is here with all the details. ...

November 4 5  It’s the 45th year for the Hazleton Area Chapter American Cancer Society Telethon.  Mark the calendar for November 18th. Jane Dougherty is here with all the details.  While you have your calendar out, mark November 11th as Faith and Family Night. There will be great music at Mohegan Sun Arena when the Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins host Syracuse. Stephen Perillo tells us part of tick...

October 28 29 Getting ready for Halloween. Dr. Nancie Fitch, an emergency physician with MedExpress in Wilkes Barre starts us off with great safety reminders for a fun filled time!   It’s the 12th year for FARE’s (Food Allergy Research Education) Teal Pumpkin Project. It’s designed to make trick or treating more inclusive for those with food allergies or food intolerance.  Tiffany Leon is FARE's A...

October 21 22  Coming up this Tuesday October 24 is World Polio Day. In a world now where the focus is on COVID-19 or RSV, you may think, why are we still talking about Polio?  Joseph Riccardo Jr is Foundation Chair of the Rotary Club of Scranton. He’s here to tell us why and invite you to a panel discussion that will focus on eradicating polio, as well as pandemic preparedness and making the worl...

October 14 15 Events around the area are getting us ready to have a HOWL-ing good time!  Danielle Weinschenk has all the details of the upcoming dueling pianos,  Leadership Lackawanna fundraiser, “Howl at the Moon”!  Kevin Young  tells us it’s time for the “Howl-O-Ween” Pet Parade to benefit Pawsitively For The Animals. PA State Police Master Trooper David Peters with Troop N Hazleton, joins us wi...

You don’t have to travel to Greece to enjoy a captivating Greek musical journey.  The Rossetti Foundation for the Arts & Culture invites you to the Greek Odyssey Concert. Ken Hussey and Dr. Joe Olivieri have the details of the evening which will showcase the extraordinary talents of acclaimed Greek-American soprano Julie Ziavras. Lissa with our Audacy sister station 98.5KRZ has details of an u...

September 30 October 1  Healthcare is an ever expanding field, especially for those starting to look for a career. The Northeast PA Area Health Education Center has partnered with the Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium to bring the 2nd Annual Healthcare Career & College Exploration Event to the Viewmont Mall, Dickson City. Valerie Williams, Health Educator  with the Northeast PA...

September 23 24 There is a Senior Fair coming up this week and  Beth Pantano, Community  Liaison with Griswold Home Care has your invitation and all the details.  Rebecca Rybak Northeast Highway Safety Program, wraps up National Child Passenger Safety Week with reminders to keep the kids safe!  Dr. Katalin Kariko PhD.  adjunct professor at The University of Pennsylvania and Professor at University...

September 16 17  Two Cancer Day Survivor Celebrations are coming up. Amanda Marchegiani Community Relations Coordinator with Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Cancer survivor Day  Chair of the events Susan Drumgould have the details on where and when.  The Wilkes Barre VA recently received 4 out of 5 stars for quality of care for Veterans. The Under Secretary for Health at the Veterans Health Ad...

September 9 10 From the Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport,  Eric McKitish Director of Marketing/Communications and Air Service Development and Denise Price, Assistant Director of Public Safety have the details of the 3rd Annual Wheel Life Experience.  A golf tournament to benefit the Hazleton Area Recreation Program known at  HARP. Executive Director Christie Provanzo joins us.  It’s tim...

September 2 3  Monday is Labor Day.  Gary Perna  President and CEO of The United Way of Greater Hazleton Inc. Gary tells us the United Way is putting focus on children, especially to help them succeed in School. “The Dolly Parton Imagination Library” and  “The Nurse Pantry” are just a few of the programs he’s getting the word out about.  Track suits, MTV, acid washed jeans, neon fashions, shoulder...

August 26 27   It’s almost  Labor Day Weekend! The 14th Annual Memorial Pet Walk and Car Show to benefit Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care and Rescue for Domestic Animals will be happening. Denise Kumor has the details.  Also it’s a Labor Day Weekend tradition, “Valley With a Heart Benefits” John Davis explains it best..”We Do It For The Kids”.  It’s back to school time! Children and adults with food all...

August 19 20   Payments of the student loan debt of 40 million people, estimated to be about $430 billion dollars will come due in October. What should borrowers know? I found out from Brian Walsh,  SoFi’s expert Student Loan Manager. The Veterans Administration may have the job you are looking for.  Dr. Aaron Lee is Executive Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s Office of Human Capi...

August 12 13   When the kickstands go up next Saturday, hundreds of motorcyclists will be riding to support the Gino Merli Veterans Center Resident Welfare Fund.  Robert Champagne has the details on the 4th Annual Gino Merli Veterans Benefit Ride. The works of local playwrights will be brought to the stage at Actors Circle Providence Playhouse in Scranton. Cathy Rist Strauch has your invitation. ...

August 5 6  So many events are happening as we continue through August. Rick Markham has your invitation to the White Haven based, Legion Theatre Group production of the play “Sylvia”. It’s being performed at the Tilbury Community Center in West Nanticoke; it will benefit Mureille’s Place, a senior dog sanctuary in Wapwallopen. The “Good Things Are Happening Festival” is taking place at the Iron F...

July 29 30   An upcoming annual virtual fundraising event was designed to help the elderly IHM sisters in need of our care at this time of their lives. The Sisters of IHM have a long and distinguished history in service to the community,not only in our area, but in other parts of the world. It’s now a pleasure to share my conversation about the sisters, the fundraiser and so much more with my gues...

July 22 23  Rebecca Rybak NorthEast Highway Safety Program says there will be an effort as we near the end of July by law enforcement to curb aggressive driving and part of that is speeding. Uh Oh..what happens if you don’t heed Rebecca’s advice and get pulled over?     PA State Police Tpr. Anthony Petroski with Troop N Hazleton walks us through what to do if the lights in your rear view mirror ar...

July 15 16  Kathleen Smith is the Regent of the Shawnee Fort DAR Chapter based in Plymouth. They have spearheaded a drive to purchase a marker for Henry Brown at the Wilkes Barre City Cemetery. Kathleen shares his fascinating story and has your invitation for August 12th.  We will meet the Veterans Administration, Under Secretary for Benefits Joshua Jacobs.  PRIDE Month may be over but  Dr. Yoland...

July 8 9   The Jewish Community Center in Kington and WVIA TV are coming together to celebrate the 65th anniversary of heritage radio station WARM. Richard Yelen with the JCC and Rob Neyhard former on air personality, have your invitation to an upcoming night of great memories. Sherry Crolly Development Director at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter with details on the upcoming fundraising event, The Hom...

July 1 2 Vaughn Rudloff  of Plains Township has the opportunity of a lifetime, attending the Annual International Film Festival in Cannes, France. Audacy’s Doc and Chewy talk with the Producer Michael Jenkins from Same World Productions and Austin Monahan, a leading actor from the movie “Nanticoke”.  Getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July or just enjoy summer safely?  Dr. Nancy Fitch from M...

June 24 25 Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti talks about city projects, a positive credit rating, the recent Mayor’s Conference and preparing for a new baby.  An Audacy, I’m Listening presentation. Hosted by David O'Leary from our sister station in Boston it focuses on LGBTQ+ mental health during Pride month.     

June 17 18 It’s the 3rd of July Scrantastic Spectacular. Audacy’s Jill Wydra has details.  On the 4th it’s the 3rd annual Independence Day Charity Event from Paul and Lisa DeAngelo Family Foundation.  Paul Deangelo joins us with your invitation.  Next weekend “Lead With Love” is the theme for PrideFest in Wilkes Barre. Craig Lukatch and Colleen Logan are here to tell us what you need to know.  It’...

June 10 11  What happens after a stroke? Michael Wolk M.D.  Medical Director at Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospital has the latest in advancements. JP Bolton, Principal of Wheeler Resource Recovery in Texas tells it like it is about misconceptions on the current oil and gas market.  Audacy’s Nancy and Jason chat with PA. Governor Josh Shapiro.  State Auditor General Tim DeFoor is working to ge...