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Scott Blanchard, Former WITF and StateImpact Pennsylvania Editor / WITF

Scott Blanchard was WITF and StateImpact Pennsylvania's former director of journalism, he worked on things like newsroom strategy, culture, ethics, and training. He worked with reporters (mainly climate reporter Rachel McDevitt) on stories and was deeply involved with our community engagement efforts and collaborations with other news organizations.

Latest by Scott Blanchard


War, abortion, climate among issues Shippensburg U. students want candidates to address

WITF held a listening session with eight students, who have questions for both former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

By Scott Blanchard/WITF



U.S. Sen. Casey addresses concerns with border, Gaza

The Democratic senator’s opponent this fall, Dave McCormick, has been talking about those issues as well.

By Scott Blanchard/WITF

Riley Williams, convicted of storming Nancy Pelosi’s office on Jan. 6, asks for shorter sentence

Her lawyers say she is eligible for a sentence reduction related to a change in federal sentencing guidelines. Prosecutors oppose the effort.

By Scott Blanchard/WITF


Why is WITF’s journalism newsletter named ‘The Purple Buck’?

An artist’s thank-you that was tied directly to our work inspired the name.

By Scott Blanchard/WITF

WITF focuses election-fraud lie accountability policy on lawmakers in key areas involving democracy

In Pennsylvania, the election-fraud lie remains alive, pushed by elected officials who know that the 2020 election was free, fair and secure, and that the results were accurate. 

By Scott Blanchard/WITF

Chambersburg wants to become a better community. 19 residents gathered to discuss how to get there

WITF, a consultant and a brewery co-owner collaborated to hold an event at which people from Chambersburg talked about what makes a great community — and how their borough can get there.

By Scott Blanchard/WITF

Updated: 2022-11-09 02:30:00

Republican Scott Perry defeats Democrat Shamaine Daniels to retain 10th Congressional District seat

Rep. Scott Perry, from Dillsburg, sought his sixth term in office and was challenged by Harrisburg City Council member Shamaine Daniels.

By Brett Sholtis and Scott Blanchard/WITF
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