I wish I could say I was born with a camera in my hand, but the truth is that I picked up an old camera my parents were going to throw away when I was seven years old. Ever since then, I’ve been shooting and trying to take photos of anything I could. My love of photography led to a love of writing and reporting on things of importance. I spent some time in the U.S. Army as a Public Affairs Specialist and worked for the St. Petersburg Times and tbt*. In December 2010, I had the two biggest achievements in my life happen within a week of each other. I received my degree in journalism from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and got married to the love of my life.
I started my work at Patch in Florida, managing the sites on the beaches of Pinellas County, where I started different initiatives that helped the people of Pinellas, including highlighting dogs in need of adoption with a video series called Adoptables at Risk.
During my break with Patch, I worked in DC as a copywriter creating content for large government bids. I decided to take time to do something that my wife and I really wanted to do, which was to live in another country and help out our soldiers. After spending almost two years overseas, the journalism bug wouldn't stop itching, so I knew it was time to come back to Patch and seek out new and interesting local stories to tell. I hope to able to serve everyone well, and hopefully get to know a few of you too. If you see me out and about, don't hesitate to say hi. There's nothing in this life so urgent that it can't be delayed for a smile and a hello.
If you want to get in touch with me, send me an email at Leigh.armstrong@patch.com.
On November 4, the Eatontown Museum, along with the Eatontown Historical Committee, will honor veterans and active-duty servicemembers.
The Ocean City Transportation Center's parking lot is going to be repaved on Wednesday, causing a closure for the 10th Street exit.
Rich McCleary, a 47-year-old manager at the Manahawkin Applebee's, will be running 100 miles for Ocean of Love.
Rich McCleary, a 47-year-old manager at the Manahawkin Applebee's, will be running 100 miles for Ocean of Love.
A report from the Superintendent has said that that Mill Pond Elementary might contain traces of mercury in the gym flooring.
The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company is throwing a Halloween party for the adults with drinking, dancing and a costume contest.
Want to know the people working to serve the residents of Galloway? You'll have your chance on Tuesday.
The Long Branch Police has been able successfully identify the thief that stole from a super market Good Samaritan.
Ocean City seniors in need of their flu shot will be able to get it on October 26 at the Ocean City Senior Center.
How did Berkeley Township students fare on the PARCC?
How did Lacey Township students fare on the PARCC?
How did Barnegat students fare on the PARCC?
How did Ocean City students fare on the PARCC?
How did Galloway students fare on the PARCC?
How did Long Branch and Eatontownstudents fare on the PARCC?
How did Little Silver and Oceanport students fare on the PARCC?
Three seats are open for the Barnegat Board of Education with four candidates vying for them.
Sam DeLarso, 53, went fishing on Saturday and the police are looking for information on his whereabouts.
A hit and run in Forked River left two injured and police looking for the small white SUV that hit them.
A look back on the week for Galloway.
