Backyard Broadcasting Business Spotlight for April 2026

In Touch with Freddi Hammer - Dana Brigandi, Habitat for Humanity's Director of Development

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.

In Touch with Freddi Hammer - Dominican Plate Founder and President, Linell Stabler and Executive Director Kelly Uhland

“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!

In Touch with Freddi Hammer - American Rescue Workers, New Executive Director of Operations, Ben Hazen and Administrative Coordinator Chelsea Hill.

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.

In Touch with Freddi Hammer - Sid Furst, the manager of the Salvation Army Community Garden and Urban Farm in Williamsport

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.

Backyard Broadcasting Business Spotlight for April 2026

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!