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WVIA returns as official media partner for NEPA Film Festival

PITTSTON – WVIA announces its continued role as official media partner for the 2025 NEPA Film Festival, taking place April 4 to April 6 at the Waverly Community House in Waverly.

Feel Good Friday: ALDI in Pittston throws birthday party for littlest fan

PITTSTON — A Feel Good Friday story to brighten your weekend! Heather, a local mom, and her daughter, Liliana, are regular shoppers at their favorite grocery store, ALDI in Pittston. So much so, that for Liliana’s seventh birthday, her family partnered up with her favorite store to throw her a surprise ALDI-themed party!

12th Annual Pittston City Saint Patrick’s Parade kicks off March

PITTSTON — The 12th Annual Pittston City Saint Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 1, is NEPA’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade of the season.

The Many NEPA Food & Drink Adventures of Gabby

One thing about me...I love good food and good drinks. Thankfully, I live in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where there are countless delicious spots to stop...

WVIA Radio launches ‘Community Connection’ to spotlight local nonprofits

PITTSTON – WVIA announced the launch of “Community Connection,” a new interview series dedicated to celebrating the incredible work of nonprofit organizations across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.

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Food Fight Podcast – Pittston Tomato Festival: A Culinary Celebration | Ep.023: Mayor Mike Lombardo & Mary Kroptavich

Hear how the festival has evolved from modest beginnings into a multi-tiered festival featuring food, art, carnival rides, and more, playing a crucial role in the revitalization of Main Street in Downtown Pittston.
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Food Fight Podcast – Turning a Bus Into a Wood-Fired Pizza Truck | Ep.016: Bart Weidlich

Today in the Loop Internet studio, host Brian DiMattia is joined by Bart Weidlich. Ever thought of turning a bus into a wood-fired pizza truck?

New WVIA Documentary gives NEPA sports heroes their due

PITTSTON– Local sports fans likely have no idea that the nation’s most successful semi-professional team in the Empire Football League’s 55-year history rushed straight out of Northeast Pennsylvania.

Tony’s Wine Cellar celebrates 10th anniversary of open mic night

PITTSTON — In Northeast Pennsylvania, a number of bars host an open mic night, which is to say they invite local, amateur musicians to perform in front of a crowd. The amateur nature of these open mic nights are filled with surprises, both good and bad.

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