Email: marge.neal@patch.com
Phone: 410-390-2029
Hometown: Middle River, MD
Birthday: June 26
Marge grew up in eastern Baltimore County, where she fell in love with the outdoors and particularly waterfront parks. That love of nature led to a career in public recreation and parks administration. After nearly 20 years of the ball-bouncing, whistle-tooting, tree-hugging, paper-shuffling life of a recreation supervisor, she convinced a community weekly newspaper editor to hire her as a staff reporter. She spent more than eight years as a writer, photographer and associate editor for The Dundalk Eagle before moving to The Frederick News-Post in 2007. While at the FNP, Marge covered social services and then education.
Marge has won more than 60 state, regional and national journalism awards for writing and photography, including a prestigious National Headliner Award and five National Newspaper Association awards, two of which were first-place honors for column writing.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, photography, camping and spending time with her "kits," Sydney, 14, and Beijing, 5.
News and headlines from around the area that you may have missed.
Veteran library system employee James C. Cooke will assume the role of assistant director for support services, effective July 28.
Veteran library system employee James C. Cooke will assume the role of assistant director for support services, effective July 28.
Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long received the 2013 ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete with a Disability. It is her third ESPY win since 2007.
Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long received the 2013 ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete with a Disability. It is her third ESPY win since 2007.
The plane crashed into a mobile home in Maryland City, MD just outside of Laurel.
The plane crashed into a trailer home in Maryland City, MD just outside of Laurel.
News and feature stories you might have missed.
News and feature stories you might have missed.
Young explorers Frankie Claridge and Collins Nocar came across a mysterious creature while visiting Fort Howard Park.
If you're looking for a movie to see this weekend, here's a local listing.
If you're looking for a movie to see this weekend, here's a local listing.
Gardeners wanting to design and build a water feature can find all the materials needed—as well as professional guidance—at the venerable York Road establishment.
Santa Claus will attend this month's concerts to celebrate Christmas in July.
Maryland Department of the Environment officials warn that air pollution could adversely affect children, seniors and those with heart and respiratory conditions.
Maryland Department of the Environment officials warn that air pollution could adversely affect children, seniors and those with heart and respiratory conditions.
The disaster film "Sharknado" that aired last Thursday will be re-airing this Thursday at 7 p.m.—and there may even be a sequel coming.
The disaster film "Sharknado" that aired last Thursday will be re-airing this Thursday at 7 p.m.—and there may even be a sequel coming.
Follow these tips to stay cool and avoid heat-related illnesses.
Follow these tips to stay cool and avoid heat-related illnesses.
