Tate Blanchard

Tate Blanchard serves as a host of Comcast Newsmakers in West Virginia and eastern Ohio. His career began at WTRF-TV in Wheeling, where he worked as a news anchor and reporter.

Blanchard volunteers his time with organizations including Relay for Life, The American Heart Association and WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.

Blanchard is a graduate of West Liberty University, where he earned a B.S. in Communications.

Videos hosted by Tate Blanchard

Exploring the Future of Learning for Kids

Exploring the Future of Learning for Kids - 5:06

Exploring the future of learning and helping educators across western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia rethink what learning will look like pre and post pandemic is discussed by Tyler Samstag, Director, Remake Learning. Tate Blanchard hosts. remakelearning.org

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Unprecendented Times, Unprecedented Assistance

Unprecendented Times, Unprecedented Assistance - 5:34

The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact is the biggest force of change in any organization. Brandi Helms, CEO, United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, tells host Tate Blanchard that the outcome has enabled them to help connect more people with more resources. unitedwaympc.org

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YMCA: Rising Above Bankruptcy, Pandemic

YMCA: Rising Above Bankruptcy, Pandemic - 6:28

David Bluemling, Chair, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Board of Directors, talks with host Tate Blanchard about how the board guided the organization out of bankruptcy and into $600,000 positive cashflow, and how they are dealing with the pandemic. ymcapgh.org

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Two More Years Expected for Food Bank Demand

Two More Years Expected for Food Bank Demand - 6:43

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has seen a 40 percent increase in demand over last year, serving more than 200,000 people a month, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director Joe Arthur tells host Tate Blanchard that the high demand is expected to continue for the next 2 years and how the community can help. centralpafoodbank.org

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YMCA Reading Berks

YMCA Reading Berks - 7:00

A year into the pandemic and the YMCA of Reading & Berks County is pivoting its programs and services as membership decreases. Alyssa Bushkie, Director of Operations, tells host Tate Blanchard about continuing to meet the community needs while contemplating the next, new normal. ymcarbc.org

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A Closed Door Opens Many Others

A Closed Door Opens Many Others - 6:25

The pandemic may have closed the doors to many of America’s churches, but the Calvary United Church of Christ in Reading, PA, is a hub for many groups to offer programs and services to others, including food, housing, remote learning and help with rent, utilities and medications. Guest is Steve Ohnsman. Tate Blanchard hosts. calvaryreformeducc.org

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Library Adapts First to Digital Age, Then Pandemic

Library Adapts First to Digital Age, Then Pandemic - 6:11

With more than 2.9 million people visiting its 19 locations, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has adapted to both the pandemic and the digital age. Director of Digital Strategy Toby Greenwalt talks with host Tate Blanchard about its virtual offerings. carnegielibrary.org

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Housing Authority Makes It A Home

Housing Authority Makes It A Home - 7:18

The primary role of the Housing Authority of Pittsburgh is to provide affordable housing but Chief Community Affairs Officer Michelle Sandidge says that their programs and services go above and beyond to make it a home for residents. Tate Blanchard hosts. hacp.org

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