Scott Blanchard, Editor / WITF
Latest by Scott Blanchard
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania climate forum brings informed public into problem-solving effort
Deliberative forums bring together a demographically representative group of people, provide them with in-depth background material on the subject matter of the forum, and create questions to engage attendees in small-group discussions that are designed to produce ideas and potential solutions.
The CDC now recommends Pfizer boosters after 5 months, down from 6
Recommendations for booster shots for those who initially received vaccines made by Moderna or Johnson & Johnson have not changed.
(Series) WITF/America Amplified: Pennsylvania voices
Countering the big lie: WITF newsroom’s coverage will connect lawmakers with their election-fraud actions
As part of WITF’s commitment to factual reporting, and because the U.S. Capitol attack on Jan. 6 threatened America itself, we will use language in our reporting to show how elected officials’ actions supported the election-fraud lie that led to the insurrection.
WITF’s ‘America Amplified’ strategy had to adapt — but the listening continues
We can’t physically bring people together, and our travel is limited. But we’re still listening.