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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A student assaulted victims and pointed a replica BB gun at them, Anne Arundel County police said. The 16-year-old boy was arrested.
A controversial power line project shouldn't be built, the Baltimore County executive said. She wants to preserve land on the 67-mile route.
Public housing will get a $3 million revamp in Annapolis. After years of lawsuits, the city and housing officials say they've made amends.
Schools made a snow decision in Baltimore County. Here's the plan for Wednesday classes.
Maryland lawmakers protested Trump's job cuts and data sharing with Elon Musk's team. "Keep your hands off of our Social Security."
Schools made a snow decision in Anne Arundel County. Here's the plan for Wednesday classes.
The suspects of a Middle River fatal shooting were just found guilty of murder, prosecutors said. The victim was shot eight times.
A man was kidnapped and fatally shot near an Annapolis school, prosecutors said. A jury reached a verdict for 1 of the 3 Baltimore suspects.
Snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches are forecast in Maryland. See the snowfall estimates and the timeline for the latest winter storm.
A snow decision was made by Balimore County Public Schools for Tuesday classes. The state could see 2 to 8 inches of snow.
A snow decision was made by Anne Arundel County Public Schools for Tuesday classes. Maryland could see 2 to 8 inches of snow.
A teacher is under investigation over possible posts about illegal immigration. The Baltimore County educator is on leave, a report said.
A longtime WBAL reporter died at age 66. He had retired recently after covering Maryland schools for 35 years.
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Annapolis, police said. Officers have not yet released the victim's name.
A driver died after a Towson crash, police said. He was 90 years old.
Maryland is bracing for up to 8 inches of snow, sparking a winter storm warning Tuesday into Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.
A Peruvian and Mexican restaurant opened recently in Towson. The eatery is known for its TikTok famous tacos.
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A funeral fundraiser collected $16,000 for a 24-year-old shooting victim. The Severn man "brought so much love and light into our lives."
A disability-focused pre-kindergarten center may close a year early in Baltimore County due to declining enrollment and aging facilities.
