Bruce Goldfarb, Patch Staff

Trained as an EMT/paramedic, Bruce has been in the Arbutus area since 1982 and received his bachelor's degree from UMBC.

Bruce was a regular contributor to <i>Baltimore</i> magazine for many years, and was previously editor of <i>Maryland</i> magazine. He has  written for <i>USA Today</i>, <i>Washington Post</i>, <i>Baltimore Sun</i>, NPR&#39;s <i>All Things Considered</i>, <i>American Health</i>, <i>Harper&#39;s</i>, and numerous other publications.  He has also produced seven health reference books.<b> <br></b>

<b>Your Beliefs</b><br>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.<br><br><b>Politics </b><br>I&#39;m not particularly partisan, but I tend to take the side of ordinary people.<br><br><b>Religion</b><br><i>How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious)</i>

Raised in a Jewish family, and still love the food and customs. But a practicing atheist.

<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br><i>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?</i>

1. Infrastructure. Our roads, bridges and rails are crumbling.

2. Prudent commercial and residential development that creates jobs and promotes growth but doesn&#39;t spoil the character of the community.

3. Supporting and enhancing effective teaching in our public schools and at the university and college level.