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 heat wave could break temperature records in Maryland Monday. The year's first scorcher drew an air quality alert with unseasonal highs.
Staffing and restroom issues are priorities for school board candidate Erica McFarland. The Chesapeake High mom is running in District 3.
Teacher pay and mental health are top priorities for school board candidate Dana Schallheim. The District 5 mother is seeking a second term.
A Gambrills crash gave a driver life-threatening injuries, police said. Medics flew him to the hospital.
A house fire killed a 38-year-old man in Baltimore County, officials said. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
The police officer who died in an I-695 crash was off-duty, authorities confirmed. The Rosedale man was a SWAT officer in Baltimore City.
A teacher was surprised with $25,000 and a national award in Pasadena. "I just can’t believe it," he said after his win.
Five Baltimore County high schools rank among the nation's best, U.S. News said. Where does your school rank?
Five Anne Arundel County high schools rank among the nation's best, U.S. News said. Where does your school rank?
A Fort Meade civilian employee was found dead in his office, the Army said. Here’s what we know.
The ship Dali was "unseaworthy," Baltimore claims. The city took legal action against the shippers in the Key Bridge crash, reports said.
A temporary channel has opened near the collapsed Key Bridge. Small ships can now enter the port. The cleanup has a new debris removal tool.
The Spring Sailboat Show returns to downtown Annapolis this weekend. Thousands of visitors are expected. Here's what to know.
A woman was fatally shot in Nottingham, police said. Detectives think it was a targeted attack.
Move your plants inside! A frost advisory was issued in Maryland. Mid-week storms could bring high wind and more April showers.
A house exploded this weekend in Essex. One man was hospitalized with burns, reports said.
A man was fatally shot in a Baltimore County apartment complex, police said. Officers found him with multiple gunshot wounds.
A fatal crash in Anne Arundel County claimed a driver's life, police said. He was 37.
Baltimore County wants to hire more teachers and bus drivers. More positions were added to the $2.6 billion public school budget proposal.
A new jewelry store in Annapolis sells diamonds grown in a laboratory. The business also has ties to pop star Lizzo.
