WVIA Celebrates 60 Years of Service to Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania

WVIA public media is marking 60 years of service to Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, celebrating six decades of educational programming, local storytelling, cultural connection, and, more recently, trusted journalism.

“WVIA’s mission remains clear: to inform, educate, and connect the communities we serve,” said WVIA President & CEO Carla McCabe. “From rural towns to growing suburban centers and urban neighborhoods, WVIA plays a vital role in ensuring access to trusted information and lifelong learning opportunities for all.”

Throughout its 60th anniversary year, WVIA will commemorate the milestone with special on-air programming, including Throwback Thursdays — a monthly primetime block featuring classic WVIA productions. Additional community events and initiatives will highlight the station’s history while engaging audiences in its future.

“For six decades, WVIA has been woven into the fabric of life across our region — sparking curiosity, enriching homes with music and learning, and bringing communities together,” said WVIA Board Chair Bob Kelly. “As we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on the future: expanding local journalism, deepening educational outreach through WVIA Kids in the Classroom, and continuing to tell the evolving stories of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.”

Community members can stay informed about WVIA’s 60th Anniversary activities at wvia.org, through WVIA’s social media channels, and tuning in regularly to WVIA TV and WVIA Radio. 

In commemoration of WVIA’s 60th anniversary, on one Thursday a month WVIA will open up the vaults to present an evening of classic WVIA original productions.

Thursday, April 16th

• 8pm – State of Pennsylvania – Snakes, Lizards & Frogs, Oh My!
• 9pm – Looking to the River
• 10pm – Expedition Susquehanna

Thursday, May 21st:

• 8pm – State of Pennsylvania
• 9pm – Ubaldo
• 10pm – Journey to the Endless Mountains

Thursday, June 18th:

• 8pm – Remembering Agnes
• 9pm – Agnes 50: Life After the Flood
• 10pm – Peoples of the Susquehanna River

Thursday, July 16th:

• 8pm – William Warren Scranton: In A Clear Light
• 9pm – Barbara Weisberger: En Pointe
• 10pm – Judge William J. Nealon: At the Heart of It All

Thursday, August 20th:

• 8pm – Scranton The Once & Future City
• 9pm – Sister Adrian: The Mother Teresa of Scranton
• 9:30pm – Alvina Krause: Director
• 10pm – Last Waltz on A Tightrope

Thursday, September 24th:

• 8pm – Lyman H. Howe’s High Class Moving Pictures
• 8:30pm – The Best of Uncle Ted
• 9pm – Local TV: The Early Years
• 10pm – WARMLand Remembered