WNEP morning meteorologist Joe Snedeker joins the News Engine Podcast to discuss, well, everything.

Joe goes into detail about how he got his start at WNEP, when and why he began wearing shorts in the middle of winter, the rigors of the annual Go Joe bike ride, and why he can't sit still and battles a short attention span. It all adds up to a high-energy morning broadcast that has lasted over two- decades.

Joe shares his feelings about the work St. Joseph's Center does, how he handles any awkward moments that come with teasing his co-workers on the air, what he thinks of people who claim to be meteorologists but aren't, and how he really doesn't want to be the center of attention.

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Many people have seen Frank Dubas' creations. From his colorful umbrellas over Bogart Place to his community Gardens of Cedar, Dubas has been making Scranton a more colorful place while creating a splash on social media.

Learn more about how he did it and what's next.

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Rich Roman, District Executive for PennDOT’s Engineering District 4, joins the News Engine Podcast to discuss the 7.5-mile Interstate 81 widening project between Scranton and Avoca.

The enormous project will cost $500 million and take 10 years but it will be 5 years before crews start digging. Between now and then there's a lot of planning.

Rich takes us inside the expansion and discusses how traffic will be affected and what drivers and commuters can expect. He also discusses a similar 7-mile widening project for Luzerne County that's expected to start in two years.

We also couldn't resist the opportunity to give Rich some grief about the traffic circle near the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and he breaks down for us why roundabouts can work.

If you travel on Interstate 81 in Lackawanna or Luzerne Counties this episode is a must-listen.

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