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Josh Vaughn
@joshuapvaughn.bsky.social
Investigative reporter for PennLive in Harrisburg, Pa
“High-impact prison reporting of the journalist Joshua Vaughn” - Rolling Stone
Rally today at the Pa Capitol pushing for the legislature to pass medical parole.
October 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
A daily affirmation we all need.
October 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
October 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Well, it’s about time. I need to go get fitted for my black robe.
October 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Before I was a podcaster, before I was a journalist, I was a future marine biologist.
September 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.

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September 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Deeply humbled and honored to accept this award from the Pa Prison Society last night.
September 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
“The high-impact prison reporting of the journalist Joshua Vaughn.” - Rolling Stone.
I think that’s going in my resume.
August 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Got to find a good place to hang this bad boy.
July 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Incredibly humbled and honored to be named Human Rights Champion of the Year by the Pa Prison Society
July 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Couple years old but can double confirm.
July 6, 2025 at 1:26 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.
June 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
No official total but easily more than 1,000 people at the No Kings event in Harrisburg.
It took more than 30 minutes to get everyone across the walking bridge.
June 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Did I mention I have a podcast?
May 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
WE’RE NUMBER 1!!!!!!!!
April 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
What has 2 thumbs and a top 10 podcast on Apple?
This guy!!!!
April 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Top 10 on Apple!!!!!
April 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
We’ve officially cracked the top 10 for series and top 100 of ALL podcasts on Apple!!!
This is incredible!!!!!
April 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Death County, Pa is now #15 on Apple True Crime podcast charts and featured in the new and noteworthy section!!!!
April 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Did I mention I have a podcast?
April 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I see you, Google
April 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Ask and ye shall receive
April 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Of note, this is what Pa law says the coroners job is.
Identifying potential criminal wrongdoing or neglect is right there next to determining cause and manner of death.
March 27, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Front page
March 17, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The rare gym selfie
March 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM