Born and raised in Maryland, Old Bay pumps through my veins, and I have more flag apparel than I care to admit. Deep community connections have led me to award-winning stories on veterans' mental health and a secret skate park. I've been a Patch reporter since June 2020, covering Anne Arundel County and Baltimore County with a focus on feature stories and business news. The Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association has recognized my work with nine first-place prizes and three second-place honors for excellence in journalism.
I graduated from the University of Delaware in May 2020 with a degree in media communication and minors in journalism and political science. I interned at FOX Sports, The Delaware News Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer. I also led my college newspaper, The Review, as editor-in-chief during my senior year.
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The county exec has a new plan to end gun violence after the mass shooting. The gun control debate has been "frustrating as hell," he said.
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Families think the Annapolis mass shooting was a hate crime. Hundreds gathered at the State House on Father's Day, calling for justice.
A toddler was killed after walking in front of a car in Laurel, police said. Officers called it "an absolutely tragic accident."
Two new restaurants are opening in Maryland. One city was named a top place to live. A lottery winner will buy a car. Here's the good news.
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A shooting victim is in critical condition and a suspect was arrested after a gunfire exchange in Annapolis, police said.
Are post offices closed on Juneteenth? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Anne Arundel County.
Are post offices closed on Juneteenth? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Severna Park.
Are post offices closed on Juneteenth? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Broadneck.
Are post offices closed on Juneteenth? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Crofton.
Are post offices closed on Juneteenth? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Glen Burnie.
Are post offices closed on Juneteenth? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Edgewater and Davidsonville.
Are post offices closed on Juneteenth? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Odenton and Severn.
Are post offices closed on Juneteenth? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Pasadena.
Are post offices closed on Juneteenth? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Annapolis.
Thunderstorms and hail are possible in Maryland ahead of Father's Day and Juneteenth. Here's the weekend weather forecast.
Should Maryland build a third span of the Bay Bridge?
Principals are getting a raise under a new deal with the Anne Arundel County school board. Teachers still need to finalize their contract.
The Annapolis mass shooting suspect is an Army veteran with PTSD, reports said. He's accused of killing three after a party parking dispute.
