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Meckley Brooms Sees Halloween Surge in Lopez

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Meckley Brooms Sees Halloween Surge in Lopez

LOPEZ, Pennsylvania — Meckley Brooms, an artisan broom-making business in Lopez, Pennsylvania, has experienced a surge in orders for Halloween, according to an interview with owner Briana Meckley broadcast by NPR. The segment, reported by NPR's Scott Simon, highlighted the seasonal demand for the handcrafted brooms produced by the company.

The interview with Briana Meckley, owner of Meckley Brooms, focused on the business's increase in broom orders leading up to Halloween. The discussion was part of NPR's coverage of the artisan broom maker, based in Lopez, Pennsylvania.

The story was reported by Scott Simon for NPR. Audio of the segment was not immediately available at the time of publication.

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