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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Sunset Cove closed its Middle River dock bar after 13 years in Baltimore County. The marina where it was located is undergoing a revamp.
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Gas-powered leaf blowers are now banned in residential areas of Annapolis. Enforcement is underway. Offenders could be fined.
Roadwork will bring lane closures to Interstates 695 and 795. See the schedule.
Pre-K will no longer serve 3-year-olds in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The priority is now 4-year-olds. Here's why.
Does the public school superintendent live in Baltimore County? She says yes, but an inspector general thinks she may have moved too late.
An Odenton veteran won $5K for "absolutely necessary" home repairs. He claimed his check at an Annapolis dispensary honoring servicemembers.
A husband and wife were found dead in Baltimore County, police said. Detectives are investigating the deaths as a murder-suicide.
A Hawaiian restaurant just opened its first Anne Arundel County location. A grand opening luau will celebrate with poké and boba.
A road rage killing in Essex sent a Baltimore man to prison. He was found guilty of fatally shooting another driver, causing a crash.
A wood-fired pizza shop is opening in Edgewater. This eatery, the chain's second in Maryland, follows the company's success in Annapolis.
An Anne Arundel County police officer was charged with manslaughter in a Laurel crash. He was suspended without pay.
This Maryland restaurant was nominated for a James Beard Award. It was honored for its 58-page wine menu with bottles topping $5,000.
A repeat child porn offender pleaded guilty to new charges in Baltimore County, prosecutors said. He could spend over a decade in prison.
A 74-year-old man died in an Annapolis apartment fire. Officials identified the victim and announced what caused the blaze.
City Dock Park can still be built, a judge ruled in a lawsuit. The raised park, slated to reduce flooding, still awaits a $33M FEMA grant.
Robots are now delivering food at Towson University. The robots, which can cross roads and climb curbs, deliver from six campus eateries.
A Severn man sold $31,000 in cocaine and fentanyl in Washington, D.C., prosecutors said. He was sentenced to prison.
A barricaded person died by suicide in Baltimore County. Police said the person shot at officers, sparking nearby school lockdowns.
This Annapolis high schooler cleans beaches and advocates for eco-friendly laws. She’s also a “tenacious” field hockey and lacrosse leader.
