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  • Columbia, MD

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.

I enjoy chasing down a good story and meeting new people. Please, never hesitate to send me a comment, tip or story idea.

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Will You Camp Out For Wegmans?

In the past, openings have reportedly included "lounge chairs, sleeping bags and pup tents."

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Hazmat Investigates Dry Powder on Government Vehicle

The Howard County police and fire department investigated a suspicious substance on a federal government vehicle near an Army recruiting station in Columbia on Monday.

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Duckling Rescue Captivates HoCo

The short post on Howard County Government's Facebook page garnered over 1,000 likes.

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Avoid Phosphorous, Aid a Lake

The watershed manager says too much phosphorous is contributing to poor lake ecosystems in Columbia.

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