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Juliette Rihl

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Investigative reporter @PennLive.com 📍Philadelphia Before: Pittsburgh, Phoenix, Taiwan She/her

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 23

Very excited to announce I’m a 2025 Livingston Awards finalist for my reporting on Dauphin County’s shady dealings.

Grateful to @umwallacehouse.bsky.social for this honor and my colleagues @pennlive.com for their unwavering support! 🙏🏻

www.pennlive.com/news/2025/04...

PennLive reporter a finalist for national award based on Dauphin County investigations

The Livingston Award has been the preeminent award for young journalists in the U.S. for the past 44 years. Juliette Rihl's work exposed questionable contracts in Dauphin County.

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · 16h

I thought the same thing while reporting this story! The experts/gun owners I spoke with were very united in their meticulous adherence to gun safety rules (and honestly seemed borderline insulted by this example)

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Josh Vaughn @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social · 21h

Today’s the last day!!!

Josh Vaughn @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social · 16d

Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.

vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...

Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · 17h

I don’t usually cover breaking news, but this story is truly wild.

A pastor in central PA brought an AR-15 to church and pointed it at people during his sermon. Gun safety experts and internet commentators are, predictably, not happy!

(Paywall free link below)

www.pennlive.com/news/2025/10...

Dauphin County pastor under fire for pointing assault-style rifle during sermon

In a move experts called a serious safety violation, he pointed the unloaded weapon at churchgoers, while asking for a 'violent action of faith.'

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Josh Vaughn @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social · Jun 21

Let it be known I work with the absolute best team.
@julietterihl.bsky.social and I are taking home the John VR Bull First Amendment Award from the Pa Newsmedia Association for our coverage of corruption and shenanigans at the top levels of Dauphin County.

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Jun 21

a woman with red hair is smiling and saying we do make a great team .

ALT: a woman with red hair is smiling and saying we do make a great team .

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Josh Vaughn @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social · Jun 20

The Dauphin County Prison Board recommended the county choose between PrimeCare & Wellpath for the jail’s healthcare
There is a wild disconnect with board members trusting an audit that found P was ok at DCP but recommending two of the lowest ranked bidders

www.pennlive.com/news/2025/06...

In recommending healthcare provider, Dauphin County Prison board ignores consultant rankings

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · May 9

Calling all football fans: Don’t miss this award-winning podcast by my wonderful colleagues!

Megan Lavey-Heaton @savvyliterate.com · May 9

I am thrilled that one of the podcasts I produce, The PA High School Football Report, has been recognized in the 91st National Headliners Awards as one of the best sports podcasts in the nation. This podcast is a labor of love for me.

PennLive journalists win national awards in sports, news, photo, video & podcasts

Honors bestowed by several national journalism organizations highlight PennLive’s array of digital offerings.

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · May 5

After crashing his county-owned SUV, being charged with DUI and disappearing for 32 days, Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick is back on the job.

@pennlive.com exclusive: www.pennlive.com/news/2025/05...

Dauphin County commissioner returns to work 1 month after DUI charge

Commissioner George Hartwick told PennLive he does not plan to resign.

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 28

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 28

Hey bestie, your new favorite podcast just dropped!!

Don’t miss episodes 1+2 of Death County, the unbelievable criminal justice podcast by investigative journalist @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social, now available on *all* the platforms

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Christine Vendel @christinevendel.bsky.social · Apr 28

The latest from @julietterihl.bsky.social

911 dispatcher mishandled call from arson suspect after firebombing at Governor’s Residence

The 911 dispatcher did not appropriately flag the call, according to Dauphin County officials when pressed by PennLive.

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 24

Thank you!

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Wallace House Center for Journalists @umwallacehouse.bsky.social · Apr 23

📣 Meet the 2025 Livingston Awards Finalists for Local Reporting! 📣

These outstanding young journalists are shining a light on critical local issues—and shaping the future of news.

👏 Congratulations to all these finalists!

Read their work: loom.ly/LAVASEQ

#livingstonawards #uofm

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 23

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 23

PennLive reporter a finalist for national award based on Dauphin County investigations

The Livingston Award has been the preeminent award for young journalists in the U.S. for the past 44 years. Juliette Rihl's work exposed questionable contracts in Dauphin County.

www.pennlive.com

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 18

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 18

BREAKING: Dauphin County just released a recording of the 911 call from firebomber suspect Cody Balmer following the arson attack on Gov. Shapiro’s residence.

Read the story for deets on what he says and a link to the recording:

www.pennlive.com/news/2025/04...

911 call reveals suspected firebomber’s list of grievances against Gov. Shapiro: Listen here

In an erratic 911 call, the suspect also mentioned his daughters, Palestinian people and the alleged killing of someone he identified only as “Manny.”

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 18

NEW: The suspect in the arson attack at the PA Governor’s Residence tried to turn himself in three times, over the course of 12 hours, before police finally took him into custody.

@chasthompson.bsky.social has the story:

www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/0...

Suspect in Pa. Gov. Residence firebombing tried to surrender 3 times before arrest

Cody Balmer called 911 to claim responsibility for setting fire to the Governor's Residence within an hour of the attack. Why did he have to walk to state police headquarters more than 12 hours later ...

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 16

Sure thing. Here is a gift link (no paywall) so you can read the full story, which has more details about what he said during that call:

www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/0...

Pa. Gov. Shapiro was targeted for ‘what he wants to do to Palestinian people’: warrant

The search warrant obtained by PennLive reveals what police believe was Cody Balmer's motive in the arson: "perceived injustices to the people of Palestine."

www.pennlive.com

Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 16

His statements about Palestine were said during a call to 911, according to the warrant. So maybe it seems sudden because we didn’t know anything about that call before now? But I agree there are a lot more questions that need to be answered here. Hoping more details will emerge in the coming days

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 16

Can you elaborate? Want to make sure I’m understanding your perspective

Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 16

PS. To other media chasing this story, please cite our work. It’s common courtesy. Thank you 🙏🏻

Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 16

SCOOP: We obtained a search warrant saying Gov. Shapiro was targeted for “what he wants to do to Palestinian people.”

Read for more details ⬇️

www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/0...

Pa. Gov. Shapiro was targeted for ‘what he wants to do to Palestinian people’: warrant

The search warrant obtained by PennLive reveals what police believe was Cody Balmer's motive in the arson: "perceived injustices to the people of Palestine."

www.pennlive.com

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 16

SCOOP: We obtained a search warrant saying Gov. Shapiro was targeted for “what he wants to do to Palestinian people.”

Read for more details ⬇️

www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/0...

Pa. Gov. Shapiro was targeted for ‘what he wants to do to Palestinian people’: warrant

The search warrant obtained by PennLive reveals what police believe was Cody Balmer's motive in the arson: "perceived injustices to the people of Palestine."

www.pennlive.com

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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · Apr 11

How often do you get shots of a commissioner, who has crashed 4 county vehicles and has come under suspicion of drunk driving, wheeling a keg into the county administration building? bsky.app/profile/case...

Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · Apr 11

I'm a fan of great local watchdog journalism, and this piece by @julietterihl.bsky.social is a prime example. H/T to @bgrueskin.bsky.social for including it in his CJR newsletter.

A keg, 4 crashes and 2 police rides: Dauphin County official’s unique history behind the wheel

Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick’s crash last week in a county garage was at least his fifth time damaging a county vehicle, a PennLive investigation found.

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Juliette Rihl @julietterihl.bsky.social · Apr 11

Grateful to be included in today’s @columjournreview.bsky.social newsletter along with @savvyliterate.com 🙏🏻

Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · Apr 11

This week’s Laurels/Darts: Reliving the history of a financial meltdown; two reporters are barred from the county parking garage; and CNN’s data guru gives Trump his wings (ickily).

www.cjr.org/laurels-and-...

History: Still Repeating After All These Years

A timely look back at the 2008 implosion; a teachable moment in Dallas; CNN gives Trump his wings.

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