Brian Hughes speaks with Gus Fahey from Valley in Motion about his organization’s upcoming events to promote community involvement. 98.5’s Lissa speaks with Kristen Harris Shomay about the Scranton Light the Night Walk to support the Leukemia Lymphoma Society coming up on Saturday August 23rd at Dunmore High School. Encores of Brian’s interviews with Vala Afshar from Salesforce on artificial Intelligence and Bob Keefe from E2 on clean energy jobs in Pennsylvania. And WILK’s Jason Barsky speaks with Bob Durkin, President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce in the latest edition of the Local Business Community Update.

Brian Hughes speaks with Mary Theresa Mazur, Program Director for the Northeast Pa. Area Health Education Center about the state of health care in Northeast Pa. and their efforts to recruit and train a healthcare workforce. Brian speaks with Dr. Lauren Sanzi about the 2025 Hazleton Area Children’s Festival, coming up on Sunday August 24th at the Hazle Township Community Park. Brian speaks with Maria Edwards, President & CEO of Maternal and Family Health Services, about their mission and services to mothers & children, and how you can help. Brian speaks with playwright and TV movie critic Jeff Boam about the return of his 2016 play, “The Judas Sheep” coming in September to the Ole Brick Theatre in Scranton, and a quick review of the Summer movie season. And Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with WNEP meteorologist Jeremy Lewan about the Summer weather season and his trip to Switzerland.

An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Luzerne County Community College President John Yudichak, on its partnership with Luzerne County and its services in helping students. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Britteny & Vicki from the West Pittston Fire Department about their Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser, coming up on Friday August 8th beginning at 6:30pm at Clubhouse 315. Brian speaks with Liz Pancotti from the Groundwork Initiative about the potential impact of President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill on Pennsylvanians. An encore of Brian’s interviews with Laura Ryan from the Miller Keystone Blood Center in Pittston about the need for blood donations and their events coming up in August and Dr. Cassandra Crifisi on safe gun storage. 98.5 KRZ’s Lissa speaks with Kristin Harris Shomay about the Light the Night Walk, coming up on Saturday August 23rd at Dunmore High School.

Brian Hughes speaks with Laura Ducceschi, President & CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation about their efforts in collaboration with other non profits to keep Regional and Moses Taylor Hospitals in Scranton open. Brian speaks with Jessup Police Chief Derek Fozard about the borough’s Inaugural National Night Out event, coming up on Saturday August 9th from 6 to 8pm at Jessup Memorial Field. Brian also speaks with Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy of the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease about overwhelming public support to keep vaccines widely available to protect their children & communities. And an encore of Brian’s interview with Karen McClain, Liaison and Coordinator of the Scranton Catholic Charismatic Renewal about their Annual Conference, coming up August 1st thru the 3rd at the University of Scranton.

Brian Hughes speaks with Laura Ryan from the Miller Keystone Blood Center in Pittston about the need for blood donations and their events coming up in August. Brian speaks with Grace Benson about the Annual Fundraiser for Laura’s Hope Rescue, coming up on Saturday August 2nd at the Christy Mathewson Little League Field in Factoryville. Brian speaks with Dr. Sandra Fay , President of the American Veterinary Medical Association about Pet Heat Safety. And Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Bob Durkin, President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce about the Local Business Community Update.

Brian Hughes speaks with Luzerne County Community College President John Yudichak, on its partnership with Luzerne County and its services in helping students. Brian speaks with Emily Socha Kisel and Kimberly Long about an Ovarian Cancer Benefit, coming up on July 27th at McDonnell’s Grove in Carbondale. Brian speaks with Director Dan Nudo from Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre about their youth workshop production of “Disney’s Descendants” July 18th thru the 21st at the theatre on North Main St. Brian speaks with Jay Sochoka about the St. Eulalia’s Summer Festival July 18th & 19th at the church in Roaring Brook Township. And encores of Brian’s interviews with Brian Walsh from Si Fi regarding student loan payments, and Joan Alker about the impact of Medicaid cuts on rural hospitals.

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro on the potential impact of President Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts bill on Pennsylvanians. Brian Hughes speaks with Karen McClain, Liaison and Coordinator of the Scranton Catholic Charismatic Renewal about their Annual Conference, coming up August 1st thru the 3rd at the University of Scranton. Nancy & Jason speak with Dawn Hucklebride from Paid Leave For All about paid medical leave for small business employees in Pennsylvania, and an encore of Brian’s interview with Karel Zubris and Ed Kopec from the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame about their benefit Cornhole Tournament, coming up on Sunday, July 13th at Susquehanna Brewing Company in Pittston.

Brian Hughes speaks with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti about her attendance at the U..S. Mayor’s Conference in Tampa, Florida, potential cuts to Medicaid, the status of Regional & Moses Taylor hospitals in Scranton, the city’s youth crime initiative, infrastructure, and if she might challenge Rob Bresnahan’s seat in the 8th Congressional District in 2026. An encore of Brian’s interview with Paul DeAngelo about his family foundation’s Independence Day Festival at City View Park in Hazleton to benefit area charities. Brian speaks with Karel Zubris and Ed Kopec from the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame about their benefit Cornhole Tournament on Sunday July 13th at Susquehanna Brewing Company in Pittston. Froggy 101’s Doc speaks with John Wharton from Valhalla Veterans Services about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. And a look back on the destruction caused by Hurricane Agnes in 1972, featuring segments of a

30th anniversary commemoration by WILK newsman Tom Regan, titled “Agnes, A Flood of Memories”.

Brian Hughes speaks with Darryl Lewis from Rising Tide Wellness about a Health Fair, coming up on Thursday June 26th from 10am to 3pm on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. Brian speaks with Bob Keefe from E2 about clean energy jobs in Pennsylvania. An encore of Brian’s interview with Mary Kay Pivovarnik, Executive Director of CASA of Wyoming Valley about their child advocacy mission. 98.5’s Lissa speaks with James Barrett about the “Good Things Are Happening Fest” coming up in Scranton in September, and an encore of Brian’s interview with Antonio Ciaccia about Pharmacy Benefit Managers.

Brian Hughes speaks with Mary Kay Pivornik from CASA of Wyoming Valley about their advocacy for children. Froggy 101’s Doc speaks with Hazleton Police Officer Jess Surkin about Camp Aspire, for kids 7 to 14 dealing with traumatic life circumstances Brian speaks with Dylan & Nicole from the NEPA Pride Coalition about their Educational Symposium on Friday June 13th at Marywood University. Brian speaks with Megan Alpert from Joy World Wealth Partners about her series of workshops to empower women. Brian speaks with father & son entrepreneurs Tariq and Zaidan about Zaidan’s sneaker store, which holds it’s grand opening Friday June 13th on Wyoming Ave. in Kingston. And Lissa from KRZ speaks with Tatiana about Scranton Girls Rock Camp.