Scott LaMar was formerly the Host and Executive Producer of The Spark program on WITF-FM, 89.5 & 93.3 in Harrisburg, Pa.
Previously, LaMar was WITF TV’s Sr. Public Affairs producer and produced the station’s award-winning weekly public affairs TV program, Smart Talk.
In addition to his on-air duties, LaMar moderated political candidate debates, including those for candidates running for Pennsylvania governor and the U.S. Senate and was a regular contributor to BBC World News TV before and after the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.
The American Society of Civil Engineers honored LaMar with their national Excellence in Journalism award in 2020. He has been nominated for five Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards.
LaMar and The Spark have been recognized throughout the Central Pennsylvania community including ADVOZ Lancaster’s “Dignity in Dialogue Award”, the South-Central Assembly’s “Regional Citizen Award” and was named a “Humanitarian Hero” by The Humane Society of the United States/Pennsylvania.
A native of Coatesville, Pa., LaMar has also worked as a broadcast news anchor, sports play-by-play announcer and manager.
Rearview shot of three teen grunge girls at a harbour at night dancing with firework flares
Airdate: June 30th, 2023
The summer of 2023 is in full swing.
However, even with the Fourth of July weekend just beginning, it’s already been a unique summer and late spring.
Smoke from wild fires in Canada is creating unhealthy air quality, it’s been very dry up until the last week and we really haven’t gotten hot weather like other parts of the country yet.
But summer does expose us to some potential hazards.
With summer safety tips on The SparkFriday was Dr. David Gasperack, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the East Region, at WellSpan Health.
