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Scott Sowers

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Washington, D.C.
As seen in: The Bond Buyer, Medium, MSN, The New York Times, Bloomberg CityLab, The Independent (UK), The Washington Post, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Finance Singapore, Chicago Tribune, SAGE Publishing and
Covers:  My main niches include the bond market, real estate, architecture, design, energy, automotive and the utility industry.
Writer/Editor/Journalist: Currently stationed with the DC Bureau of The Bond Buyer. I also write about real estate, design, energy, and cars.

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I'm currently working as a reporter for The Bond Buyer. I'm also an award-winning freelance journalist and independent producer based in Washington DC. My work has appeared appears in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Urban land and many other fine publications. My main niches include the municipal bond market, real estate, architecture, design, energy, automotive and the utility industry.

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Perry Israel remembered as lawyer, human being of the highest caliber

Perry Israel remembered as lawyer, human being of the highest caliber

Perry Israel, a beloved and respected bond lawyer suddenly passed away on Sunday from unknown causes. He was …

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Former mayor charged by SEC denies wrongdoing

Former mayor charged by SEC denies wrongdoing

Vern Breland, the former mayor of Sterlington, Louisiana, responded Friday to fraud charges leveled by the Se…

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Fitch observes cash-flush states facing uncertain economy

Fitch observes cash-flush states facing uncertain economy

The states are flush with cash thanks to trillions of dollars of federal rescue funds, leading Fitch Ratings …

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The journey to convert a vintage carriage house into a modern classic

The journey to convert a vintage carriage house into a modern classic

To get their dream home, Montgomery County family had to partially demolish and rebuild 1909 structure Ten ye…

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D.C. family peels away older renovations and unveils dream home

D.C. family peels away older renovations and unveils dream home

Eric Carter and Lauren Herrington were living in a farmhouse they loved in the Palisades-Kent neighborhood in…

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Rising from the ashes

Rising from the ashes

On a Monday morning in August 2018, Jason and Tamara Rademacher were jolted awake around 6 a.m. "We heard a b…

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Reconciliation 2.0 a real possibility

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Congress is facing a heavy workload this week that includes dealing with security lapses at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, a royal visit, a contentious Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act extension, and dealing with a second...
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DOT looking for P3s on highways

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The Trump administration is doubling down on its commitment to funding more infrastructure through private investment by rolling out a new U.S. Department of Transportation program. "The Freedom to Drive Initiative does not exist in a vacuum," said...
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D.C. nets a stable rating outlook

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Moody's Ratings sent Washington D.C. some good news this week in the form of an improved outlook to stable from negative. "Despite the two ongoing transformations in the District's economy – remote work that has weakened the office and retail markets...
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I used to write features for a local lifestyle publication called Rock Flash published by a local radio station.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, my first stories were written on a typewriter.

How is social media changing news?

I think it's diluting it into click-bait headlines.

Awards

National Press Club Award

2017 - Vivian Award

Award given for volunteerism, while serving as the Co-Chair of the Freelance Committee.

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National Association of Real Estate Editors

2016 - Best Feature - Daily Newspaper
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