I was born in Ohio, grew up in Rhode Island and have recently fallen in love with Howard County.
I graduated from Boston University in May of 2010 with degrees in Political Science and Journalism. After a brief stint as a Congressional intern in D.C., I returned to my home in Northern Rhode Island to begin working as a journalist.
I spent 6 months working for Patch in Rhode Island covering a wide range of community news. In August of 2011, I moved back to the D.C. area and began guest editing for a number of Patches, including Greenbelt, Bethesda, Hyattsville and finally, Columbia.
At Boston University, I served as a columnist for the award-winning school newspaper, The Daily Free Press.
I am a passionate Boston sports fan (go Sox) and enjoy following both local and national politics. My hobbies include photography, cooking and skiing.
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Howard County Council Member Calvin Ball (D-District 2) writes about why he's supporting President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention.
Jurors found Elizabeth Lindenau not guilty of 18 counts of animal neglect.
Today's weather and more.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Howard County police department. It does not indicate a conviction. Crimes were reported between Aug. 31-Sept. 5.
Expect a large outdoor patio, 30 draft beers and a main bar with a high ceiling.
The Democrats have begun the quadriennal praising of themselves.
The Maryland governor focused his speech on taking the nation forward with Obama.
Between September 2011 and January 2012 Elizabeth Lindenau said she never went to the house on Lambeth Court, where 40 dead animals were found in January.
The husband of a woman on trial for the death of 40 animals in a Columbia townhouse said he was responsible for the animals.
Brady Decker said he completely "lost it" after finding a beloved cockatoo dead in the house at Lambeth Court.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Howard County police department. It does not indicate a conviction. Crimes reported between Aug. 28 and Aug. 31, 2012.
Last night the college football season kicked off and one Maryland team was involved in a very odd play.
Wilde Lake High School grad Zach Brown may be given a starting opportunity at linebacker with the Tennessee Titans.
School Board candidate Ann De Lacy says the name-calling is more than uncivil. She says it’s dangerous. Her critics say she's running a divisive campaign.
Paul Ryan was factually incorrect multiple times during his convention speech and other things to know for Thursday.
A used car dealer used money he obtained illegally to pay for vacations, clothing, dining and entertainment, officials said.
Republican National Convention kicks off, Hurricane Isaac makes landfall, a rancorous school board debate, weather.
Firefighters were able to put out a small fire at a house before serious damage was done.
The company that produced the soup for Wegmans said people found plastic bits in it.
