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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



Does the 4-day work week lead to more worker satisfaction and productivity?

Book says Americans identities often defined by their jobs
By Scott LaMar/WITF

How a Washington city is model for transitioning from coal plant

Could Pennsylvania learn from Centralia, Washington?
By Scott LaMar/WITF

How some star baseball players avoided WWI playing with PA teams

Babe Ruth played for Lebanon Bethlehem Steel squad
By Scott LaMar/WITF

What are Pennsylvanians thinking about their health, abortion, firearms?

Muhlenberg College's PA Public Health Survey says politics a great source of stress
By Scott LaMar/WITF

Is Pa. Congressman Thaddeus Stevens finally getting his due?

New museum dedicated to Stevens; Another on the way
By Scott LaMar/WITF

How can we keep kids safe from danger online and at home?

PA Family Support Allliance initiates Family Digital Wellness program
By Scott LaMar/WITF

Lancaster Vice project tells fascinating tales of city’s seamier past

Prostitution, gambling and alcohol were widespread in the early 20th Century
By Scott LaMar/WITF


Cumberland County woman “finds her roots” on PBS program

Megan Robertson was one of three chosen nationwide to learn about her family history
By Scott LaMar/WITF
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