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Scott LaMar

Scott LaMar has worked in both radio and television for more than four decades.

Currently, LaMar is 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 has 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.

LaMar often emcees or moderates local events and has gone as far as California to emcee a national event.

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.

Latest by Scott LaMar



Could artificial beaver dams help restore streams in Pennsylvania?

Susquehanna University project builds "beaver dams" to trap sediment, raise groundwater
By Scott LaMar/WITF

150 years later, there are still unknowns surrounding the “Molly Maguires” in Pennsylvania

Irish coal miners may or may not have been murderers
By Scott LaMar/WITF




Why are Americans still angry about inflation?

Washington Post' Heather Long points to comparisons with prices before pandemic
By Scott LaMar/WITF


What emotional responses do Pennsylvania voters have to Biden and Trump?

F&M poll gauges how voters feel about candidates
By Scott LaMar/WITF

Book chronicles 1958 killing spree that may have started fascination with murderers

Best-selling author Harry MacLean's new book is "Starkweather – The Untold Story of the Killing Spree That Changed America"
By Scott LaMar/WITF
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