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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.

Paul Lombardo has been named the new Director of Human Resources for CH-UH Schools. He replaces Nylajean McDaniel, who was recently appointed superintendent.
Shaker's legendary hockey coach Mike Bartley talked to Patch about his love for the game and what his players taught him.
Mike Bartley is retiring as Shaker Heights hockey coach with more wins than any other coach in Ohio.
Patch users who weighed in on the issues were divided.
Shaker residents and officials have been exploring whether the deer population has gotten larger in the city and are open to discussing options for dealing with it.
The delay is because Mosdos Ohr Hatorah wishes to re-negotiate the agreed terms, said CH-UH School Board President Ron Register.
Patch's "Your New Home" series shows how to do things around the house you never thought about.
The information in this report is from the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. An indictment does not mean a conviction.
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District has hired Deborah D. Moore as the new principal of Monticello Middle School.
Find the appraised and minimum bid values for foreclosed homes in the city set for auction Monday, July 8.
Here are this week's most bizarre police reports.
Here are this week's most bizarre police reports.
We want your opinion: After a year without Fourth of July Fireworks, should Shaker Heights consider bringing the show back next year?
A photographer gives tips on shooting your own photos of this week's brightest festivities.
A photographer gives tips on shooting your own photos of this week's brightest festivities.
Patch's "Your New Home" series shows how to do things around the house you never thought about.
Find the appraised and minimum bid values for foreclosed homes in the city set for auction Monday, July 8.