E-mail: Becca.Manning@patch.com
Phone: 781-217-4233
Hometown: Resident of Malden since 2013; previously resided in East Boston and Newton. Moved to Massachusetts (South Shore) in 2008. Born and raised in Troy, Ohio.
Birthday: November 6
About Me: A Massachusetts transplant, I grew up in Ohio and moved to the East Coast three years ago, spurred by a love of the ocean and a special affinity for Boston in particular. My first job in Massachusetts was working as assistant editor of a community weekly, the Pembroke Express, for the independent, family-owned Clipper Press. I had a great experience there, starting a newspaper from scratch in the town of Pembroke and watching it grow and become well received by the town. I was promoted to editor in 2009 and briefly took over as editor of two other Clipper Press weeklies, the Hanson Express and the Whitman Express, before signing on with Patch. I love community news, and I'm thrilled to be with Patch and especially excited to be covering the neighborhood of Charlestown.
Before reinventing myself as a New Englander, I worked for three years for a daily newspaper in Piqua, Ohio (just a few miles from my hometown of Troy). At the Piqua Daily Call, I started out as the education reporter and quickly added on the city government beat as well as page design and copy editing duties. Prior to that, I graduated from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism with a BSJ in journalism and an environmental studies certificate. During and right after college, I wrote for the independent student newspaper The Post and for magazines including Perspectives, Southeast Ohio, E/The Environmental Magazine and Bird Talk.
I have been writing for as long as I can remember, and telling stories even before that. I'm also an avid reader, and when I can combine all three of my loves — the ocean, writing and reading — with a day at a quiet beach, I am absolutely in heaven.
Charlestown residents were asked their thoughts on the development of parks and other open space in the area once Rutherford Avenue is reconstructed.
The recently released draft document sets standards in Boston for bee- and hen-keeping, composting, rooftop farms and other activities.
Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on May 17 in the North End.
Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on May 17 in Charlestown.
The recently released draft document sets standards in Boston for bee- and hen-keeping, composting, rooftop farms and other activities.
The recently released draft document sets standards in Boston for bee- and hen-keeping, composting, rooftop farms and other activities.
The 18-dock bike share pad is the third in Charlestown.
Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on May 16 in the North End.
Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on May 16 in Charlestown.
The recently released draft document sets standards in Boston for bee- and hen-keeping, composting, rooftop farms and other activities.
The recently released draft document sets standards in Boston for bee- and hen-keeping, composting, rooftop farms and other activities.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch with an update on the Hubway bike share program and details about a new Web application that connects residents to the region's green spaces.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch with an update on the Hubway bike share program and details about a new Web application that connects residents to the region's green spaces.
The outgoing Boston leader cautioned residents not to focus too much on the negative as the mayoral race heats up.
The outgoing Boston leader cautioned residents not to focus too much on the negative as the mayoral race heats up.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch with an update on the Hubway bike share program and details about a new Web application that connects residents to the region's green spaces.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch with an update on the Hubway bike share program and details about a new Web application that connects residents to the region's green spaces.
The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.
Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on May 15 in the North End.
Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on May 15 in Charlestown.
