July 3 4  It's the 4th of July holiday weekend 2021. Cassandra Coleman is already working on a year of 4th of July in 2026. With Pennsylvania in the spotlight as Executive Director of America250PA.org she wants to get the word out so everyone can take part. Everyone is invited to take part in the Promise Keepers Ride on Sunday August 1st. David Ragan founder of Veterans Promise has details on the ride, an awards ceremony  and his organization with a mission to help Veterans and their families with services and support. 

Special Edition June 26 27   The Fourth of July is quickly approaching. Mike Taluto with PennDOT District 4 and Christina Sullivan coordinator of the Lackawanna County Highway Safety Program have travel tips. Eric Pimm joins Audacy's Nikki Stone to talk about Campfire and Coffee for all Veterans and First Responders, Audacy's Bob Cordaro welcomes the author of "Lackawanna County's Fallen 56", Jason Amico. Back to the office ergonomics With PA Dawn Webster  and  Dr. Elizabeth Dunn has Happy Money!  tips to help relieve both financial and mental stress 

Special Edition June 19 20   Ashley Wolo, Executive Director Griffin Pond Animal Shelter on why the shelter is at full capacity.  It's almost time for the finals of NEPA Sings 4 sponsored by CASA of Luzerne County. Be there for the fun. Sarah Mule' has details.  Meet the Garden Goombas, Joe Stuppino and Dr. Frank Colella. They are not only growing health food, but cultivating smiles, laughter and friendships as well. 

Special Edition June 12 13   June is Pride Month and from Devereux Pocono, Clinical Director Dr. Michelle Wonders tells us how they are supporting the LGBTQ community. A new Alzheimer's drug was approved this week. Audacy's Frank Andrews gets the details from Clay Jacobs, Executive Director of the PA Alzheimer's Association.   Bill Johnston-Walsh, State Director of AARP Pennsylvania to discuss the state of nursing homes in PA and how AARP is fighting to protect residents.  Dawn Webster Physican's Assistant with Med Express has  great tips for summer travel  safety.  

Special Edition June 5 6  On Sunday, June 6, 2021 – 34th annual National Cancer Survivors Day® Daniel LaMagna, Affiliate Chair of the Northeastern PA Affiliate of PanCAN and Ellen Eiden, pancreatic cancer survivor  Dawn Webster Physician's Assistant with Med Express has the details of what you can do to help prevent skin cancer.   Kim Thiboldeaux, executive chair, Cancer Support Community and author of “Your Cancer Road Map” Angela Foreshaw-Rouse, Manager of State Operations and Outreach for AARP Pennsylvania has details of a new study on healthcare inequalities in the state including here in NEPA.

Special Edition May 29 30    Dawn Webster Physican's Assistant with Med Express and great tips for summer safety.  Mike Taluto with PennDOT District 4 and Christina Sullivan Lack Co Community Program, traffic safety program coordinator safety on the road, sidewalk and water.  Matthew Miller, Ph.D., VA Suicide Prevention Program Director.  Tracey's Hope and Hospice has an update on their upcoming event.. Denise Kumor, CEO of Tracey's Hope and Hospice has details.  Leslie Sarasin, President and CEO of the Food Industry Association the new grocery shopping trends that are sweeping America.

Special Edition May 22 23   The  Medical Marijuana program in Pennsylvania was signed into law in 2016 and continues to expand for those who need it.  The discussion has now turned, to legalizing adult use cannabis here in the Commonwealth as neighboring states have already done so.  What's the status of Pennsylvania laws and what can residents do to  bring their opinions to lawmakers.  Robert Rudnitsky, Exec Director of Philly Normal and Co founder for Perfectly Normal, Todd Eachus, member of Perfectly Normal, Jennifer Seek, advocate and volunteer for Perfectly Normal.   Enjoy the sun but don't forget to protect your skin. Dawn Webster Physician's Assistant with Med Express has the details of what you can do to help prevent skin cancer.

Special Edition May 15 16   It's Armed Forces Week.  Jennifer Micciche is a Veteran and with her husband Matthew at their store in Clarks Summit are selling great gift ideas with part of the proceeds going to local veterans organizations.   Dr. Jennifer Strauss, Head of the Women’s Mental Health Program for the VA and Dr. Laura Miller, Medical Director of Reproductive Mental Health for the VA discuss the unique mental health challenges women Veterans face and the VA resources available to support them. They will also discuss VA’s Mental Health Month campaign, One Step Today.   The DAV is connecting Veterans and their spouses with meaningful employment opportunities. Jeff Hall National Employment Director with the DAV has information on the virtual career fairs. 

Special Edition May 8 9   At some point, everyone will experience a loss, and the way we grieve is as unique as we are. But there is help. Diane Deese, VITAS VP of Community Affairs has information. Be an informed voter. The Wilkes Barre Chapter NAACP Action Committee Chair Bill Browne has details on an upcoming event.  John O. Voigt and Mike Korb Past Chair, Penn-Anthracite Section SME  are celebrating 150 years of mining heritage and everyone is invited.  Rebecca Rybak Highway Safety Education Coordinator Northeast Highway Safety Program

Special Edition May 1 2  Mari Potis Director of Membership and Events with the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce has details of the Chamber Block Party coming next weekend.  Taking care of the environment goes on long past Earth Day. John Morrow a Conservation Corps Leader with the Lackawanna River Conservation Association tells us what they have coming up.  The DAV is connecting Veterans and their spouses with meaningful employment opportunities. Jeff Hall National Employment Director with the DAV has information on the virtual career fairs.