Backyard Broadcasting

The Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity is doing a “Blitz Build” on June 6th and 7th – where local and national crews will build a home on Scott Street in Williamsport over the weekend.   Dana Brigandi, Habitat’s Director ofDevelopment, tells Freddi Hammer about the project and the families’ lives that are changed forever.

“The Dominican Plate” is a local fundraiser coming this July 22nd to benefit ACES North America, a non-profit group founded to create sustainable development projects in the Dominican Republic.  Founder and President, Linell Stabler and Executive Director Kelly Uhland encourage you to get your tickets early and enjoy a night of live music and delicious authentic food served by Crosscutters players at the Genetti in Williamsport!

There’s new leadership at American Rescue Workers in Williamsport.  New Executive Director of Operations, Ben Hazen and Administrative Coordinator Chelsea Hill talk with Freddi Hammer about the programs and services ARW offers, including their multiple thrift stores, food pantry and the “Fresh Start Program” for men transitioning out of homelessness or incarceration. 

Sid Furst, the manager of the Salvation Army Community Garden and Urban Farm in Williamsport, joins Freddi Hammer to talk about the growing season and how the non-profit garden helps individuals, families, and groups grow fresh food, but also how they help build neighborhood pride and long-term self sufficiency.

It's the latest Backyard Business Spotlight with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).  Quite a few ribbon cuttings across Lycoming County recently that we'll talk about as well as the next PM Exchange event.     

We discuss the snags that have taken place regarding the future Bass Pro Outpost in Muncy Township and the frustrations area residents have as to why things are not progressing the way they should so construction can finally begin.

The Williamsport Lumber Yards baseball and softball fields are officially open with big crowds already filling up the complex during tournament weekends! We wrap it up and continue the baseball theme as we countdown to first pitch on Tuesday June 2nd at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field and the stadium's 100th anniversary celebration this Summer with the Williamsport Crosscutters, plus Jason gives an update on registration for the 2026 Grand Slam Parade on Tuesday, August 18th!  

Women’s Health Nurse, Ellisa Concini discusses a Women’s Health Screening event May 2nd at Geisinger Medical Centerin Muncy where women can get important wellness screenings for heart health, blood pressure, mammograms and more. This free event does not require registration. 

As the City of Williamsport considers Home Rule,candidates Andrew Dincher and Caroline Payne join Freddi Hammer to discuss the basics of the concept.  They discuss the ideas that they and 5 other committee members might consider to propose for the city if they are voted into the position this May.

Mandi Fair and Elizabeth Seagraves of Blast IU17 are in studio with Freddi Hammer to invite us all to take part in “Remake Learning Days” - a creative initiative to inspire hands-on learning; May 1st through the 23rd, at a variety of locationsacross the region, featuring activities for all ages!

Grace Knapp from Arthur’s Pet Pantry joins Freddi Hammer to share the non-profit’s mission of providing pet food for families in need, and to invite you to the 12th Annual “Bone Hunt” (an egg hunt for leashed dogs) on April 18th at BlueSparrow Farm in Milton.

RN and Trauma Program Manager and Stroke Coordinator, Star Bixby, joins Freddi Hammer to talk about organ donation, and how it impacts patients and families, and also to encourage a closer look at the program during April which is “Donate Life Month”.