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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Over 7,000 students would lose transportation if school bus drivers went on strike in Anne Arundel County. These towns would be hardest hit.
A retired FBI agent plans to fight crime if elected to the Annapolis City Council. He's also a veteran, a firefighter & a former teacher.
Over 50 Baltimore County schools have more fresh fruit and produce this year. Is your school on the list?
School bus drivers said they will go on strike in Anne Arundel if negotiations stall. The possible work stoppage comes as classes resume.
An Anne Arundel County Council member will not run for a third term. Her priorities were schools, the environment and housing.
The $750 million Powerball jackpot is one of the largest ever. Here's where to buy tickets in Maryland.
A retired Navy rear admiral is running for Annapolis City Council. He wants faster permitting, smarter budgets and better customer service.
School bus drivers are considering going on strike in Anne Arundel County. Students resume classes next week, making this a timely concern.
These are the 20 best employers in Maryland, according to Forbes. The state's schools and hospitals ranked highly.
New cell phone rules are underway in Baltimore County schools. Updated grading and cursive policies were also announced.
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Annapolis should not build the Maritime Welcome Center, a city council hopeful said. He also wants to ditch an electric ferry and cut costs.
A trooper was hurt in a College Park crash when a driver from Anne Arundel County who was impaired struck a patrol car, state police said.
A Davidsonville murder suspect tried to fire his lawyers. He must now undergo a mental competency exam, a judge has decided.
A woman, 74, died in a Baltimore County crash. Police said the other driver, an unlicensed 16-year-old, fled the scene and faces charges.
Hurricane Erin is eroding Ocean City beaches. With deadly rip currents and powerful waves, the storm is churning up Maryland seas.
A Lego resale store is opening its first Maryland location. "We wanted to open close to home," said the owner, a Baltimore County native.
He wants to create more jobs and make housing more affordable. Here's his plan if he wins another term on the Annapolis City Council.
Hurricane Erin drew a tropical storm warning in parts of Maryland. See when 12-foot waves and 45 mph winds could arrive.
A swimmer was found dead in a Baltimore County quarry, police said. Officers identified the man, 36, after a three-day search.
