Andrew Metcalf, Patch Staff
- 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.
Posting Activity
Columbia|News|
HoCo Bikeshare?; Neighbor Ride Orientation: Columbia Daily Connection
Five things to know for Tuesday, Aug. 13
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Thunderstorms; Local Volleyball Star Headed to Turkey: What's Happening Ellicott City
Five things to know for Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Missed Out on FreeFest Tickets? Here Are Three More Ways to Get Them
Just like the free tickets during the general sale, these opportunities to get tickets to the popular fall festival in Columbia are fading.
Columbia|News|
NTSB: Pilot in Fatal Crash Not Qualified to Fly in Bad Weather
The crash killed an Ellicott City man and his daughter.
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Peak Hurricane Season Begins August 15, On Track to be 'Above Normal'
The National Hurricane Center predicts a 70 percent chance of an above-normal hurricane season, with three to five major hurricanes expected.
Columbia|News|
Peak Hurricane Season Begins August 15, On Track to be 'Above Normal'
The National Hurricane Center predicts a 70 percent chance of an above-normal hurricane season, with three to five major hurricanes expected.
Columbia|News|
Missed Out on FreeFest Tickets? Here Are Three More Ways to Get Them
Just like the free tickets during the general sale, these opportunities to get tickets to the popular fall festival in Columbia are fading.
Ellicott City, MD|News|
NTSB: Pilot in Fatal Crash Not Qualified to Fly in Bad Weather
The crash killed an Ellicott City man and his daughter.
Columbia|News|
Report: CA Board Approves $55,000 More for Dog Park
The park is on schedule to open sometime this fall.
Columbia|News|
Humid Weather; Two Weeks 'Til School: Columbia Daily Connection
Five things for August 11 in Columbia and Howard County.
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Memorial Run for Derailment Victims; Humid Weather: What's Happening Ellicott City
Five things for August 11.
Columbia|News|
Wait for Wednesday: Columbia Weather This Week
Here's a look at the week's forecast courtesy of the National Weather Service.
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Wait for Wednesday: Ellicott City Weather This Week
Here's a look at the week's forecast courtesy of the National Weather Service.
Bowie, MD|News|
Police Arrest One after Deadly Shooting in Bowie
Police obtained an arrest warrant for a second man after a deadly shooting early Sunday morning in Bowie.
Bowie, MD|News|
Lanham House Fire Causes $100K in Damages
The fire struck the home around 7:15 a.m. Saturday morning.
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Damiani, 102; "Mac" Hicks, 64 - Howard County Death Notices
Here are links to obituaries as listed by several funeral homes in Howard County.
Columbia|News|
Reddy, 72; Hatfield, 84: Howard County Death Notices
Here are links to obituaries as listed by several funeral homes in Howard County.
Columbia|News|
Star Athlete Surprise, Politician Hazmat Scare, Shed Burial Sentencing, Walmart Expanding: MD Top News
Patch rounds up some of this week’s top headlines from around Maryland.
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Star Athlete Surprise, Politician Hazmat Scare, Shed Burial Sentencing, Walmart Expanding: MD Top News
Patch rounds up some of this week’s top headlines from around Maryland.
