Juliette Rihl
@julietterihl.bsky.social
Investigative reporter @PennLive.com
📍Philadelphia
Before: Pittsburgh, Phoenix, Taiwan
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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
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...
Grateful to @umwallacehouse.bsky.social for this honor and my colleagues @pennlive.com for their unwavering support! 🙏🏻
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/04...
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
Today’s the last day!!!
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...
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
October 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today’s the last day!!!
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...
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.'
www.pennlive.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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...
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...
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
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.
@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.
June 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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.
@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.
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
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...
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
The board suggested the county hire one of two providers despite questions about misconduct and ethics.
www.pennlive.com
June 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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...
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...
Calling all football fans: Don’t miss this award-winning podcast by my wonderful colleagues!
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.
www.pennlive.com
May 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Calling all football fans: Don’t miss this award-winning podcast by my wonderful colleagues!
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...
@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.
www.pennlive.com
May 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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...
@pennlive.com exclusive: www.pennlive.com/news/2025/05...
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
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
April 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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
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
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
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.
www.pennlive.com
April 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The latest from @julietterihl.bsky.social
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
📣 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
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
April 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
📣 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
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
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...
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.
www.pennlive.com
April 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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...
Grateful to @umwallacehouse.bsky.social for this honor and my colleagues @pennlive.com for their unwavering support! 🙏🏻
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/04...
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...
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.”
www.pennlive.com
April 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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...
Read the story for deets on what he says and a link to the recording:
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/04...
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...
@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 ...
www.pennlive.com
April 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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...
@chasthompson.bsky.social has the story:
www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/0...
PS. To other media chasing this story, please cite our work. It’s common courtesy. Thank you 🙏🏻
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...
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
April 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
PS. To other media chasing this story, please cite our work. It’s common courtesy. Thank you 🙏🏻
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...
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
April 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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...
Read for more details ⬇️
www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/0...
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
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...
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.
www.pennlive.com
April 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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...
Grateful to be included in today’s @columjournreview.bsky.social newsletter along with @savvyliterate.com 🙏🏻
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-...
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.
www.cjr.org
April 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Grateful to be included in today’s @columjournreview.bsky.social newsletter along with @savvyliterate.com 🙏🏻
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
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.
www.pennlive.com
April 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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.
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick told police he drank half a bottle of vodka before driving to a public county meeting Wednesday but did not undergo drug and alcohol testing, despite county policy reportedly mandating it, @julietterihl.bsky.social reports.
Dauphin County official told cops he drank 1/2 bottle of vodka before driving to public meeting
Commissioner George Hartwick did not undergo drug and alcohol testing, despite county policy reportedly mandating it.
www.pennlive.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick told police he drank half a bottle of vodka before driving to a public county meeting Wednesday but did not undergo drug and alcohol testing, despite county policy reportedly mandating it, @julietterihl.bsky.social reports.
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
Dauphin County officials are calling for “thoughts and prayers” for Commissioner George Hartwick after he scraped his county-owned SUV against a pillar in the county garage, reports @julietterihl.bsky.social and @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social.
Dauphin County commissioners ask for ‘thoughts and prayers’ after colleague’s crash, meeting debacle
The whereabouts of George Hartwick were unknown for hours after Wednesday's incident but he is reportedly safe.
www.pennlive.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Dauphin County officials are calling for “thoughts and prayers” for Commissioner George Hartwick after he scraped his county-owned SUV against a pillar in the county garage, reports @julietterihl.bsky.social and @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social.
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
More on the George Hartwick story from @julietterihl.bsky.social: the Dauphin County commissioner never showed at the flag planting he claimed he had attended, organizers told PennLive.
Dauphin County commissioner who crashed SUV didn’t attend event he blamed for lateness
George Hartwick's missed appearance came on the same morning he crashed his county-owned SUV into a concrete pillar in the county garage at the administration building.
www.pennlive.com
April 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
More on the George Hartwick story from @julietterihl.bsky.social: the Dauphin County commissioner never showed at the flag planting he claimed he had attended, organizers told PennLive.
Watch the video at the bottom of the story to see behind-the-scenes footage of me arguing with security for not letting us into the county garage, ha.
(Little did they know we’d already gone in earlier and gotten photos and video of the smashed car)
(Little did they know we’d already gone in earlier and gotten photos and video of the smashed car)
April 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Watch the video at the bottom of the story to see behind-the-scenes footage of me arguing with security for not letting us into the county garage, ha.
(Little did they know we’d already gone in earlier and gotten photos and video of the smashed car)
(Little did they know we’d already gone in earlier and gotten photos and video of the smashed car)
Big news out of Dauphin County today:
Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick crashed his county-owned 2023 Ford Explorer in the county garage Wednesday morning, sparking an investigation, officials confirmed to reporter @julietterihl.bsky.social
Dauphin County commissioner crashes government SUV for the 4th time
The crash into a concrete pillar occurred in the county garage before the commissioners' weekly meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
www.pennlive.com
April 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Big news out of Dauphin County today:
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
Rows of golfers lined up to hit the links could soon be traded for rows of computer servers in a giant warehouse, as a popular publicly-owned golf course is up for sale and being eyed for a future data storage site.
Read the full story from @julietterihl.bsky.social:
Read the full story from @julietterihl.bsky.social:
Bogey or tax boon? Dauphin County golf course could be sold for data warehouse space
The Dauphin County General Authority is accepting proposals to buy the golf course until May 15.
www.pennlive.com
April 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Rows of golfers lined up to hit the links could soon be traded for rows of computer servers in a giant warehouse, as a popular publicly-owned golf course is up for sale and being eyed for a future data storage site.
Read the full story from @julietterihl.bsky.social:
Read the full story from @julietterihl.bsky.social:
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
"I think, for someone who came to this country in a legal process, to have been detained by ICE, under immense pressure from this administration, I feel that that is wrong.”
If you read one thing (outside the @penncapital-star.com today), check out this story from @brettsholtis.bsky.social.
If you read one thing (outside the @penncapital-star.com today), check out this story from @brettsholtis.bsky.social.
'This brings back a lot of trauma': Bhutanese-Americans living in central Pa. react to recent ICE raids
For 15 years, Sujata Bastola has called West Hempfield Township home. The story of where she is from is more complex.
lancasteronline.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"I think, for someone who came to this country in a legal process, to have been detained by ICE, under immense pressure from this administration, I feel that that is wrong.”
If you read one thing (outside the @penncapital-star.com today), check out this story from @brettsholtis.bsky.social.
If you read one thing (outside the @penncapital-star.com today), check out this story from @brettsholtis.bsky.social.
Reposted by Juliette Rihl
The blood moon lunar eclipse at peak totality as seen over Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 3-14-2025.
Nikon D780 • Nikon 200-500mm @ 500 mm, ISO 400, 1 sec., f/5.6
Nikon D780 • Nikon 200-500mm @ 500 mm, ISO 400, 1 sec., f/5.6
March 14, 2025 at 7:59 AM
The blood moon lunar eclipse at peak totality as seen over Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 3-14-2025.
Nikon D780 • Nikon 200-500mm @ 500 mm, ISO 400, 1 sec., f/5.6
Nikon D780 • Nikon 200-500mm @ 500 mm, ISO 400, 1 sec., f/5.6