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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Five pedestrians were injured after a crash in downtown Baltimore, police said. Two cars collided, pushing one into a group of bystanders.
A body was pulled from the Inner Harbor this weekend, police said. The cause of death is under investigation.
Baltimore County is no longer a sanctuary jurisdiction. The county notifies ICE when releasing inmates with immigration detainers.
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A Nottingham man was accused of paying a 16-year-old girl for sex, reports said. Police think there may be more victims.
Floodwaters swamped Annapolis, closing businesses and roads. The 4-foot storm surge renewed the focus on the forthcoming City Dock Park.
A pedestrian was hit on a highway in Anne Arundel County, police said. The pedestrian was airlifted to a hospital.
A biotech consultant running for Annapolis City Council wants to cap property tax hikes. He also opposes high-density housing.
A Bob Ross painting is up for auction in Baltimore County. The piece was a gift to his personal friends. It could now fetch thousands.
Four police officers saved a life by performing CPR at a grocery store in Anne Arundel County. The "truly remarkable" officers were awarded.
A golf store is opening its first location in Baltimore County, reports said. It will have a putting green and a simulator showroom.
A Davidsonville murder suspect tried to fire his lawyers. Now, a judge ruled on whether he is mentally competent to stand trial.
These are the top 25 middle schools in Maryland. Is yours on the list?
School staff will train on an artificial intelligence security system that flagged a bag of chips as a potential gun in Baltimore County.
Up to 2 feet of flooding is possible in parts of Anne Arundel County. Rain and wind are expected to bring a storm surge to the coast.
A child porn bust led to the arrest of an Anne Arundel County man. He's accused of ordering girls to make child porn in the Philippines.
An aging school will get a facelift in Baltimore County. A $288 million renovation and addition will modernize the 76-year-old school.
Shots were fired in Annapolis, police said. The gunfire damaged a vehicle in a residential neighborhood.
A former mental health worker was charged with rape in Baltimore County. Police said the assault happened when the victim was being treated.
Was it a gun or chips? See video of police searching after a snack was flagged as a possible weapon at a Baltimore County school.
