Chris Mazzolini worked as a newspaper reporter in North Carolina for the past six years, where he jumped at the chance to cover all kinds of interesting and crazy things. Chris embedded with U.S. Marines on search-and-rescue operations in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He got some government folks fired for corruption. And a bunch more.
Life on the beach was great (he lived in a place called Surf City!) but his heart and family were elsewhere. So Chris happily returned to Northeast Ohio to abandon the printing press, go full digital and build something great at Patch.
Before beginning his career as an ink-stained wretch, Chris graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University with a master's degree. Before that, he studied political science and played football at Kenyon College. Even before that, he came of age at Wickliffe High School.
Chris is happily married to his wife Karyn. Together, they maintain a stable of critters - two dogs, two cats. In his free time, he enjoys reading and sports. Like many of you, he curses the Steelers and Ravens, and roots in vain for the Browns.
We know that every kid has that Christmas present they just love! Well, we want you to take a picture of your child with that present and explain what it is and why they love it!
What do you think are Solon's top stories of the year? Tell us in the comments!
The lighting of the giant Menorah will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Solon Chabad. The event is free and open to the public.
Is Solar Center back on the road to redevelopment? All signs point to forward movement for the long-dormant project.
What do you think are Solon's top stories of the year? Tell us in the comments!
The city will ask officials with the Ohio Department of Transportation to attend a meeting on Jan. 17 to discuss the new traffic barriers on U.S. 422.
The city council will talk about the letter to ODOT concering the U.S. 422 guard rails at a special meeting at 6:45 p.m. tonight
Where is Santa Claus now? Check his progress tonight with NORAD!
The game at the pond between Solon and Orange also raised money for breast cancer research.
Alesci's is a deli and bakery that will treat you to great Italian cooking
The information in this report is from the Solon Police Department. An arrest does not mean a conviction.
The Solon hockey game tonight against Orange will raise money to help fight breast cancer.
Check out these open houses scheduled for this weekend in Solon and Twinsburg.
The information in this report is from the Solon Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
C. Jay Matthews, a popular Cleveland pastor who owns a home in Solon, was sentenced to prison for cheating on federal taxes.
The Comets scored a bunch of goals to bring their record to 8-4.
The city wants to build a system of flashing lights where multi-purpose trails cross SOM Center Road near Hawthorne Parkway.
Did you send an e-mail to Solon Schools only to have it bounce back? That's because the school district is experiencing technical problems with its e-mail system.
A plumbing business that has served Solon residents for 25 years was recognized by the Solon Chamber of Commerce as the 2011 Business of the Year.
Patch is giving readers a chance to share photos and videos with the Peters community in 'Your Neighborhood Gallery,' a new feature on this site.
