Bel Air, MD|News|
Full Beaver Moon, 2nd Of 3 Supermoons, Is Wednesday: What To Know In MD
Wednesday’s full moon will be the brightest and biggest supermoon since 2019.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
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I'm a national breaking news editor covering and providing support in several states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York City, Massachusetts, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. I re-joined Patch in 2019 as a roving editor before moving to the national desk in January 2020. This is my second stint with the company — I launched and managed Ankeny Patch in Iowa from 2011 to 2013.
Before returning to Patch, I spent four years assisting with marketing and communications for a nonprofit that provided services to people with disabilities. I also spent time as a reporter at the Des Moines Business Record, served as editor of the Britt News-Tribune in Iowa, and started my career as a journalist at the Jackson County Chronicle in Wisconsin.
Reach me at megan.verhelst@patch.com.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Full Beaver Moon, 2nd Of 3 Supermoons, Is Wednesday: What To Know In VA
Wednesday’s full moon will be the brightest and biggest supermoon since 2019.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Flights Resuming After Ground Stop Issued At Reagan Airport
The FAA said the stop at Reagan Airport was put in place shortly before 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Needles In Rockville Halloween Candy Were Placed By Child, Police Say
On Monday, Rockville police said they were investigating a report that two children received candy contaminated with sewing needles.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Governor Directs $62M In State Funds To MD SNAP Recipients
The order came after two judges ruled the federal government must use contingency funds to at least partially fund the food aid program.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
6 Dead, Dozens Sickened In Widespread Listeria Outbreak: What To Know In FL
The listeria outbreak has been linked to pre-packaged meals sold at stores including Trader Joe's and Walmart.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
6 Dead, Dozens Sickened In Widespread Listeria Outbreak: What To Know In VA
The listeria outbreak has been linked to pre-packaged meals sold at stores including Trader Joe's and Walmart in Virginia.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Son Of Rap Executive, Alleged Gang Leader Fatally Shot In LA: Reports
Police said the man was fatally shot outside a smoke shop in South Los Angeles, according to reports.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
Explosion At Harvard Medical School Likely Intentional, Authorities Say: Reports
The explosion occurred shortly before 2:50 a.m. on Saturday, authorities said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
5 Arrested After Hundreds Of Kids Cause Chaos In DC's Navy Yard Neighborhood
The National Guard also responded and closed roads in an attempt to disperse the group, police said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
3-Alarm Fire Torches Gloucester Township Apartment Complex, 5 Injured
Approximately 100 people were displaced following the blaze. A firefighter also suffered injuries, police said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
RivCo Child Molester Arrested With Ski Mask, Rope, Condoms And Pills: Police
The man was previously convicted of performing lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years old, police said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Germantown, MD|News|
3 Teens Charged In Series Of Shootings In Montgomery County
In one incident, police said one of the teens attempted to shoot a student getting off a school bus near Neelsville Middle School.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Wayne, NJ|News|
3 Children Among 5 Killed In Halloween Night Fire In Paterson
The fire was reported shortly before 10 p.m. Friday. Officials said strong winds in the area helped fuel the blaze.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
These Are The Scariest Graveyards In Virginia, Survey Says
A new survey revealed 150 graveyards around the country that people refuse to enter at night. See which VA cemeteries made the list.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
These Are The Scariest Graveyards In Maryland, Survey Says
A new survey revealed 150 graveyards around the country that people refuse to enter at night. See which MD cemeteries made the list.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Judges Order SNAP Benefits Must Continue: What It Means For FL
The rulings came a day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to Florida SNAP recipients.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Judges Order SNAP Benefits Must Continue: What It Means For VA
The rulings came a day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to Virginia SNAP recipients.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
MD SNAP Payments Ordered During Government Shutdown, Courts Say
The rulings came a day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to Maryland SNAP recipients.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
2 Trapped, 1 Injured In Dramatic Collision In Bethesda
The crash that left a vehicle on top of two others happened Thursday in the parking lot of the Camalier Building in Bethesda, police said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
