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Scott Blanchard

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Covers:  energy, narrative writing, long-form features, investigative reporting, general news, local government, local politics, open government, open records, journalism ethics, trauma journalism
Journalist committed to credibility, trust, transparency, listening and working to counter the election-fraud lie (in 2020 and now).

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Scott Blanchard’s Biography

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I'm senior editor for WITF News and StateImpact Pennsylvania, which is a public radio collaboration based at WITF in Harrisburg and including reporters at WHYY in Philadelphia, WPSU in State College and The Allegheny Front in Pittsburgh. We cover the state's energy economy with clarity, insight, context and humanity.

I was a 2013 Ochberg Fellow at the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma. The fellows are "senior and mid-career journalists who want to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma…

Scott Blanchard’s Journalist Portfolio

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Mariner East 2: Sunoco's incidents, fines and shutdowns fuel residents' safety concerns | StateIm...

Mariner East 2: Sunoco's incidents, fines and shutdowns fuel residents' safety concerns | StateIm...

As part of the "Mariner East 2: At what risk?" series, StateImpact Pennsylvania reports how pipeline opponent…

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15 priests accused of abuse had ties to Harrisburg diocese

15 priests accused of abuse had ties to Harrisburg diocese

The Diocese of Harrisburg has acknowledged by name 15 priests who have been accused of sexually abusing child…

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Alleged abuse victims in county often denied immediate help

Alleged abuse victims in county often denied immediate help

Judges in York County denied temporary protection from abuse orders at one of the highest rates in the state.…

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Finding their way out: How the Red Lion shooting still haunts some

Finding their way out: How the Red Lion shooting still haunts some

It's been nine years since a student shot and killed his principal and then himself at Red Lion Area Junior H…

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Charity paid its leaders $2.5 million

Charity paid its leaders $2.5 million

Angel Food Ministries Inc., a charity that sells discount groceries in thousands of communities, including se…

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Finding common ground over barbecue

Finding common ground over barbecue

That’s why we had been trying to get our most extreme critics—like the one who called us “Satan” on Facebook—…

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Four years after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, polls show some attitudes softening

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By Scott Blanchard Verified, Jacob Turcotte
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Congress on Monday certified President-elect Donald Trump’s November victory as part of the peaceful transfer of power that has marked every U.S. presidential election – except one. Four years ago, Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol, trying to stop the tally of electoral votes that would make Joe Biden’s victory official. Lawmakers evacuated. Five people died during or after the riot.
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Four Years After Jan. 6 Capitol Riot, Polls Show Some Attitudes Softening - The Christian Science Monitor

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By Scott Blanchard Verified
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Congress on Monday certified President-elect Donald Trump’s November victory as part of the peaceful transfer of power that has marked every U.S. presidential election – except one. Four years ago, Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol, trying to stop the tally of electoral votes that would make Joe Biden’s victory official. Lawmakers evacuated. Five people died during or after the riot.
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How WITF and LNP are working to reduce polarization, encourage civil discourse and help communities work together [column]

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By Scott Blanchard Verified
| LNP Verified
All day Saturday, I was at a deliberative democracy event with more than 50 people from Lancaster County. They were invited to listen to each other, learn from each other, and find solutions through civil discussion across political or other differences. WITF, LNP | LancasterOnline, Franklin & Marshall College and the Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement partnered on the event because we believe it’s one way communities can set aside polarized rhetoric, and re-discover how to work together.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Sports writer at the Harrisonburg (Va.) Daily News-Record.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

You have an opportunity and a responsibility to do independent, thoughtful journalism that offers insight and enrichment to your community.

Awards

Mimi Award -- honorable mention

2013 - Editing/leadership

Named in memory of Providence Journal editor Mimi Burkhardt, The Mimi Award, presented by the Ochberg Society for Trauma Journalism, recognizes editors who demonstrate the highest attention to ethics and compassion in telling the stories of victims.

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