List of Penn Live Journalists and Reporters

1. Aaron Kasinitz

Designation Reporter Author Bio Journalist turned journalism teacher | Give me a shout: ****@gmail.com
Twitter @AaronKazreports Get Email Contact

2. Ashley Dill

Designation Reporter Author Bio Covering community news for the Herald-Journal.
Twitter @ashleydill_shj Get Email Contact

3. Bill Tull

Designation News Copy Editor Author Bio Content Editor for Sports for the Patriot-News @pennlive.com. Email me at ****@pennlive.com
Twitter @TullSportdesign Get Email Contact

4. Bob Flounders

Designation Journalist Author Bio PSU beat writer for PennLive......Lehigh Valley native...who knows what will happen next in State College? (No, seriously, who knows?)
Twitter @BobbyFlo7 Get Email Contact

5. Brian Linder

Designation Managing Sports Producer Author Bio HS Sports & News Editor at Pennlive.com. Allogeneic bone marrow transplant survivor. Heart & mind overcome all. Legacy verified.
Twitter @SportsByBLinder Get Email Contact

6. Burke Noel

Designation Content Vice President Get Email Contact

7. Charles Thompson

Designation Reporter Author Bio Cover PA govt., public policy and other things for @PennLive. Carlisle native. Beth's husband. Andrew and Sarah's Dad. W&L grad. Bills / Phils / OCNJ fan.
Twitter @ChasThompson1 Get Email Contact

8. Chris Hopkins

Designation Sport and Social Media Editor Author Bio Sports and Social Media Editor for @pennlive
Twitter @chopkins44 (385 Followers) Get Email Contact

9. Chris Mautner

Designation Social Media Deputy Editor Author Bio Editor and social media person at @PennLive. Writes about comics for @ComicsJournal and @TheSmartSet. Does other stuff he can't think of at the moment.
Twitter @cmautner (1.8K Followers) Get Email Contact

10. Christine Vendel

Designation Investigative News Editor Author Bio Investigative/breaking news editor for PennLive/The Patriot-News. Former Kansas City Star reporter. Tennis mom. ❤ my 9 rescue pets and holiday parades.
Twitter @ChristineVendel Get Email Contact

11. Claudia Dimuro

Designation Reporter Get Email Contact

12. Dan Gleiter

Designation Photojournalist Author Bio Photojournalist for PA Media Group's @PennLive in Harrisburg, Pa.
Twitter @DanGleiter Get Email Contact

13. Daniel Gallen

Designation Writer Author Bio covering Penn State for @Lions247 / @247Sports | @DBKSports alum | I write to remember | ****@paramount.com
Twitter @danieljtgallen (5.7K Followers) Get Email Contact

14. Daniel Sostek

Designation Sports Reporter Author Bio Sports reporter @PennLive / Past: @PONews @SportingNews, @PittsburghPG, @ThePittNews / Nic Cage fanatic / Probably listening to Hop Along / Pitt alum
Twitter @dan_sostek (3.1K Followers) Get Email Contact

15. Daniel Urie

Designation Reporter Author Bio Business Reporter @pennlive and the @patriotnews. Follow me on Facebook - facebook.com/Daniel-Urie-Wr…
Twitter @DanielUrie2018 Get Email Contact

16. David Wenner

Designation Enterprise and Watchdog Reporter Author Bio Enterprise/watchdog reporter for PennLive/The Patriot-News, with a special interest in health care.
Twitter @DavidRWenner Get Email Contact

17. Deb Kiner

Designation Reporter Author Bio Reporter for PA Media Group: @Pennlive and The Patriot-News, Lock Haven grad
Twitter @DeborahKiner Get Email Contact

18. Deron Dalton

Designation News Editor Author Bio Writer | Strategist ❤s: Glitter ✨, Pop Culture, Geekdom Stans: #DonnaSummer/@JanetJackson/@Beyonce Past: @TheTylt, @DailyDot
Twitter @DeronDalton Get Email Contact

19. Dustin Hockensmith

Designation Sports Trend Reporter Author Bio Sports reporter for @pennlive, covering PSU football, recruiting, fantasy football and HS wrestling. Podcast host. Man-child. Tips: ****@pennlive.com.
Twitter @dhockensmith (2.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

20. David Jones

Designation Columnist Author Bio Columnist for PennLive.com and Harrisburg Patriot-News, the Penn State bible. 2017 FWAA President. 2018 inductee USBWA Hall of Fame.
Twitter @djoneshoop (10.4K Followers) Get Email Contact

21. Emily Ann Jackman

Designation Trending Reporter, National News Author Bio Journalist II Trending Reporter for National News, Pop Culture and Entertainment @Pennlive @AdvanceLocal ll The girl from Ipanema ll Trinidadian Proverbs 31.
Twitter @Annaylim3 Get Email Contact

22. Eric F. Epler

Designation Sports Writer Author Bio Sports writer, cheese wheel racer and handicapper. 30 putts around Oakmont my HOF moment.
Twitter @threejacker (5.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

23. Evan Wheaton

Designation Sports Reporter Author Bio Sports @PennLive • CT native • @TheSpfldStudent made • Hit me up ???? ****@pennlive.com
Twitter @EvanWheaton Get Email Contact

24. Greg Pickel

Designation Penn State Football Reporter Author Bio Covering Penn State and recruiting @PennStateOn3. Formerly with @PennLive, @FightOnState and Scout. Tips/bookings: gpic92 @ gmail.com
Twitter @GregPickel Get Email Contact

25. Hope Stephan

Designation Digital Operations Lead Author Bio Digital operations lead @PennLive Love my cats, love my car, love my job. Pretty much love life, actually. #meezers #grammarnerd #FordMustang
Twitter @hstephan Get Email Contact

26. Amy Worden

Designation Enterprise Editor Author Bio Contributor WaPost. Journalism prof. Dickinson College. Alum Phila. Inquirer, AP. NOLA, VT, Toronto, NYC, Balt., D.C. street hoops grad. Obie. UVMHP
Twitter @inkyamy Get Email Contact

27. Ivey DeJesus

Designation Reporter Author Bio Reporter for PennLive, Harrisburg, Pa. Oenophile; yogi, organic gardener and homesteader. Minorities are underrepresented in U.S. news organizations.
Twitter @iveydejesus Get Email Contact

28. Jana Benscoter

Designation Reporter Author Bio Cellist, cyclist, hiker, runner, traveler; news and sports junkie; @RedSox and @UMassFH fan. TBI survivor. Founder @female_FANews
Twitter @jbenz51 Get Email Contact

29. Janet Pickel

Designation Web Content Editor and Staff Development Author Bio Journalist/trainer/analyst at @PennLive near Harrisburg, Pa. Parent, partner, friend and baker outside of work.
Twitter @jlsp30 (1.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

30. Jan Murphy

Designation Capitol Bureau Chief Author Bio I am a Capitol reporter for Pennlive/The Patriot-News in Harrisburg, Pa., covering state government. Email me at ****@pennlive.com
Twitter @JanMurphy Get Email Contact

31. J.D. Prose

Designation State Political Reporter Author Bio Political reporter @PennLive. Formerly @bctimes & @USATODAY Network’s PA Bureau. Terp for life. I'd beg for some forgiveness, but begging's not my business.
Twitter @jdprose (2.4K Followers) Get Email Contact

32. Jenna Wise

Designation Crime and Public Safety Reporter Author Bio Crime/public safety reporter @PennLive + @PatriotNews. Previously @njdotcom @ShipUSlate @PittsburghPG. Tips: ****@pennlive.com
Twitter @JennaRWise Get Email Contact

33. Jennifer Palik

Designation Senior Editor Author Bio Senior editor for @PatriotNews | If I'm not working, reading or researching, I'm probably out hiking.
Twitter @jenpalik Get Email Contact

34. Jim Carlson

Designation Freelance Writer Author Bio Covers Penn State wrestling for pennlive.com and bwi.rivals.com as well as other freelance opportunities. Avid Bucco backer whose credo is: "This is the year.''
Twitter @JamesRCarlson Get Email Contact

35. Jimmie Brown

Designation Reporter Author Bio Social Media Videographer/Reporter for @Pennlive + @PatriotNews | @BloomsburgU graduate | ΦΝΠ♦️ | Email: ****@pennlive.com |
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36. Joe Hermitt

Designation Photo Department Lead Author Bio Photo Lead for The Patriot-News and @PennLive. Been here since 1997, covering @PennStateFball since 2000. Opinions are my own. Former legit blue check holder.
Twitter @JoeHermitt Get Email Contact

37. Joe McClure

Designation News Copy Editor Get Email Contact

38. John Baer

Designation Columnist Get Email Contact

39. John Beauge

Designation Correspondent Twitter @jbreporter Get Email Contact

40. John Luciew

Designation Digital Journalist Author Bio Journalist, novelist, lover of bulldogs, beer and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Buzz for @PennLive My Books: amazon.com/John-Luciew/e/
Twitter @JohnLuciew Get Email Contact

41. John McGonigal

Designation Sports Writer Author Bio Penn State football @PennLive. AP / Heisman voter. Fan of wheel routes and Wawa. @DailyCollegian alum. YNWA. ✉️: ****@gmail.com
Twitter @jmcgonigal9 (4.9K Followers) Get Email Contact

42. Jonathan Bergmueller

Designation Reporter Author Bio Active voice advocate | Courts reporter for @Pennlive | formerly @wmsptsungazette and @shipuslate
Twitter @jonpberg (359 Followers) Get Email Contact

43. Joyce Davis

Designation Opinion Editor Author Bio Opinion Editor—PennLive
Twitter @byJoyceDavis Get Email Contact

44. Mark Pynes

Designation Photojournalist Author Bio Staff photographer @pennlive & @patriotnews. Alumni @marist_hs, @univ_of_oregon, @registerguard, and @sacbee_news.
Twitter @MarkPynes Get Email Contact

45. Martin Boutros

Designation Video Producer Get Email Contact

46. Nebiy Esayas

Designation Sports Reporter Author Bio Athletic Director at Thurgood Marshall Academy in Washington D.C. | Be A Visionary | ΩΨΦ | #StayDown
Twitter @_nebiy_ (1K Followers) Get Email Contact

47. Paul G. Wyatt

Designation Contributor Get Email Contact

48. Paul Vigna Jr.

Designation Enterprise Manager Author Bio Wine writer covering mid-Atlantic wines, wineries for The Wine Classroom on @PennLive and CentralPA magazine. Philly sports fan. Chocoholic.
Twitter @pierrecarafe (717 Followers) Get Email Contact

49. Ryan Truland

Designation Editor Author Bio Journalist / Content Creator #FlyEaglesFly #BBN #Hiphop
Twitter @RyanTruland Get Email Contact

50. Salim Makhlouf

Designation Director of Video Production Author Bio Entrepreneur & Intrapreneur. Director of @Penn_Studios at @PAMediaGroup. I like starting & creating things. Also a Franchise Owner. Opinions my own
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51. Megan Lavey-Heaton

Designation Data Journalist and Podcast Producer Author Bio Meg • she/her/they • co-creator Namesake w/ @secondlina • @PennLive social media/data/podcasts • books/store @Hiveworks • fangirl & crafty
Twitter @savvyliterate Get Email Contact

52. Sean Adams

Designation Reporter Author Bio Entertainment Reporter for PennLive.com and the Patriot-News; Resident Playwright, founding member of the Stage Door Series with Gamut Theatre Group.
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53. Sean Simmers

Designation Photojournalist Author Bio Photojournalist for the @PatriotNews and @Pennlive since 2000 in Harrisburg, Pa. instagram.com/seansimmers#
Twitter @SeanSimmers Get Email Contact

54. Joshua Vaughn

Designation Reporter Author Bio Investigative reporter @pennlive. Formerly @theappeal, @cumberlink, @therecordherald & @WDVMTV. UMass '14. ****@pennlive.com
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55. Sue Gleiter

Designation Food Writer Author Bio Covering the food and dining scene in central Pennsylvania since 1997 for Pennlive.com and The Patriot-News.
Twitter @sgleiter (2.5K Followers) Get Email Contact

56. Teresa Bonner

Designation News Manager Author Bio News manager at PennLive.com/The Patriot-News (where I worked from 1992-2003). Previously worked at News Journal, Wilmington, DE & Centre Daily Times.
Twitter @tessb29 Get Email Contact

57. Timothy Johnson

Designation Freelance Sportswriter Author Bio I stumbled out of town with barely enough strength to reach the city limits. I knew I'd be arrested if I spent another night in Harrisburg. -Kerouac
Twitter @tjj5009 Get Email Contact

58. Tom De Martini

Designation Sports Reporter Author Bio Sports reporter @PennLive. Long-suffering NY Mets, NY Rangers and NY Giants fan. Thoroughbred racing enthusiast. Viva Las Vegas!
Twitter @TomDeMartini1 Get Email Contact

59. Tricia Kline

Designation Freelance Reporter Author Bio inspirational author, journalist, biographer and teacher
Twitter @WriterTKline Get Email Contact

60. Zack Hoopes

Designation Schools and Education Reporter Author Bio Send tips, suggestions, complaints, dead rodents, etc. to ****@pennlive.com. Retweets are usually tagging data for future reference.
Twitter @zwhoopes (353 Followers) Get Email Contact

61. Zahriah Balentine

Designation Journalist Author Bio Journalist @PennLive JSU Alumna???? Tips: ****@pennlive.com
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62. Jim Cheney

Designation Sports Writer Author Bio UncoveringPA.com is Pennsylvania's most-read travel website with awesome places to visit in all 67 counties. Author: "Waterfalls of Pennsylvania".
Twitter @UncoveringPA Get Email Contact