Lisa Rossi, Patch Staff
- Columbia, MD
Lisa grew up in a small town in Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa, where she studied journalism and political science. She enjoyed her first five years in journalism working as a reporter at the Des Moines Register, covering city politics, state crime, and the 2008 presidential campaign and Iowa caucuses. She then spent two years as a senior associate editor at Chapel Hill and Durham magazines in North Carolina. She settled in Maryland in the summer of 2010, and enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children in her spare time.
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Columbia|News|
Proposed Bus Route Would Link Columbia To Bethesda Metro
Will this make your commute easier?
Columbia|News|
Five Things To Know About Columbia, 9/28
Reader quote: “Personally, I don't automatically think that something is wrong with poor kids.”
Columbia|News|
Five Things to Know About Columbia, 9/23
A man accused of killing his twin brother will appear in court, Howard County residents talk about the working poor, and there might be thunderstorms.
Columbia|News|
Bail Review Hearing Friday for Man Accused of Killing Twin Brother
On Aug. 27, 2007, the body of Wasel Ali, 19, twin brother of Wael Ali, was discovered on a secluded dirt path in the woods behind the 12000 block of Green Meadow Drive in Columbia.
Elkridge, MD|News|
Study Shows Climbing Out of Poverty in Howard County Costs Up To $72,000 a Year
The high cost of living in Howard County makes it difficult for "working poor" residents to become self-sufficient, a study shows.
Columbia|News|
Stevens Forest Road Apartment Fire Injures Seven, Displaces Families
Fire officials have not yet determined a cause.
Columbia|News|
Columbia Teen Indicted in Long Reach Stabbing Death
Xavier Trevon Bates is charged in the July 27 death of Christian Lendell Hall.
Columbia|News|
Study Shows Climbing Out of Poverty in Howard County Costs Up To $72,000 a Year
The high cost of living in Howard County makes it difficult for "working poor" residents to become self sufficient, a study shows.
Columbia|News|
Photo of the Day: This Apple Needs a Pie
I went apple-picking recently at Larriland Farm. Post your best apple pie recipe below.
Columbia|News|
(Updated) Michael Kors Store to Open at Mall in Columbia
The new 1,959 square-foot space is scheduled to open in December 2011.
Columbia|News|
Police Await Cause on Oakland Mills High Graduate’s Death
Julio Salgado was found dead at his Towson apartment in the early morning hours of Sept. 13.
Columbia|News|
Police: ‘Bailady’ Shot in Columbia Was To Collect $1,000
A Columbia man accused of shooting a bail bondswoman owed her $1,000, according to court documents.
Columbia|News|
Top Weekend Events in Columbia
See a 200-year-old manor, enter a salsa dance competition or go to a festival celebrating music from the 90s.
Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
NE Cobb Man Arrested in Twin's Killing
Wael Ali is charged with murder four years ago in Maryland.
Columbia|News|
Seven Things to Know About Columbia, 9/16
Have YOU ever danced under the People Tree before?
