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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Overcrowding is improving in this Baltimore County school. Its longstanding classroom trailers, intended to be temporary, will be removed.
Two tax changes were passed in Anne Arundel County. The county's elections will also have a change the next time you vote.
A woman was fatally shot in Odenton, police said. Detectives are still investigating.
A counterprotester crashed an anti-Trump rally in Baltimore County. The argument on No Kings Day ended with a handshake and common ground.
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A boat explosion in Anne Arundel County hospitalized two crabbers, officials said. A witness thinks it's "amazing they are alive."
A budget airline will stop flying to Boston's Logan Airport this fall. The budget carrier connected the U.S. to mainland Europe via Iceland.
A budget airline will stop flying to BWI Airport this fall. The budget carrier connected the U.S. to mainland Europe via Iceland.
Bed bugs are a major problem in these three Maryland towns. The cities are among the most infested in the U.S.
Maryland's most fascinating restaurant is known for its crab cakes and jumbo shakes. A new ranking honored this 60-year-old family business.
Four protests are planned in Baltimore County this weekend. "No Kings Day" coincides with President Trump's military parade and birthday.
Three protests are planned in Anne Arundel County this weekend. "No Kings Day" coincides with President Trump's military parade & birthday.
A growing gas station known for its food is opening its first location in Anne Arundel County. A grand opening will celebrate with freebies.
A teacher was accused of sexually abusing a minor at a school. Police said they arrested the 40-year-old man.
Two unknown lottery players just won $1 million in Baltimore County. A trucker and a fresh college grad also scored jackpots.
A downtown Annapolis building was sold for millions of dollars. The Main Street property houses an eatery and a children's clothing store.
Concerts aboard a sailboat will rock Annapolis all summer. Boaters and kayakers can enjoy live music playing from an anchored catamaran.
A new ice cream shop is opening in Anne Arundel with 200 rotating flavors. "We grew up here, just down the street," the co-founder said.
An Olympian's childhood pool was renamed after his family. The pool honored the gold medalist & his mom, a beloved Baltimore County teacher.
A man pointed a gun at a driver on I-695 in Baltimore County, police said. He was arrested in Harford County on gun and drug charges.
