Bel Air, MD|News|
Daylight Saving Time Ending Soon In MD: Here's When To Turn Clocks Back
As daylight hours dwindle, Marylanders will adjust their clocks soon. Here's what to expect and when.
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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Germantown, MD|News|
Peeping Tom Dressed As Woman To Sneak Into MoCo Locker Rooms: Police
Authorities said the accused peeping Tom would record women once he gained entry to the locker rooms at local gyms.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Virginia To Tap State Funds To Assist SNAP Recipients
The Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance program will pay current SNAP recipients to offset lost benefits, officials said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
VA Lawmakers Move To Pause Student Loan Payments Amid Shutdown
The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act was introduced on Wednesday by Democratic lawmakers from several states, including VA.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
CT Lawmaker Moves To Pause Student Loan Payments Amid Shutdown
The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act was introduced on Wednesday by Democratic lawmakers from several states, including CT.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
MD Lawmakers Move To Pause Student Loan Payments Amid Shutdown
The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act was introduced on Wednesday by Democratic lawmakers from several states, including MD.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Military Activity Prompts Ground Delay At Reagan National Airport
As of 5:45 p.m., flight tracking website FlightAware said a total of 115 flights were delayed at the airport.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Strong Storm To Hit VA Ahead Of Halloween: See Latest Forecast
A strong storm system could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of Virginia. See the latest timing, impacts.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Strong Storm To Hit MD Ahead Of Halloween: See Latest Forecast
A strong storm system could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of MD; a surf advisory is in place. See the latest timing, impacts.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
MD Among States Suing Trump Administration Over Suspended SNAP Benefits
Maryland has joined a group of 26 states suing over the suspension of the program that helps 693,000 in the state and 40 million nationwide.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Man With Nearly 140 Warrants Charged In Series Of Fairfax County Gym Thefts
Police said detectives identified 50 victims from stolen credit cards found in the man's possession.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
'Monster' Storm To Dampen Halloween Festivities In VA: Latest Timing
Soon after a nor'easter exits the mid-Atlantic coast Tuesday night, a new storm will move into Virginia later in the week.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
'Monster' Storm To Dampen Halloween Festivities In MD: Latest Timing
Soon after a nor'easter exits the mid-Atlantic coast Tuesday night, a new storm will move into Maryland later in the week.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Man With Violent History Arrested For Shooting Gun In Woodbridge Neighborhood
Police said the man was intoxicated and was banging on the door of a residence.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Police Seek Help Finding Suspect In North Bethesda Homicide
Two other men charged in connection with the death of a 29-year-old North Bethesda man are currently in police custody.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Teen Accused Of Making Bomb Threat Against Rockville Medical Facility
The teen is facing several charges following the Thursday incident, police said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Masked Intruders Who Terrorized Alexandria Home Were Pranking Family: Police
The incident gained national attention when a doorbell camera captured the suspects attempting to break into an Alexandria home.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
These Are The Top Elementary Schools In VA, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
A new report by U.S. News includes about 47,000 public elementary schools ranked at the state and district levels.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Fairfax County Police Make Arrest In Boy's Fatal Shooting
Police said the shooting happened on Oct. 15 in the 13000 block of Parcher Avenue.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Melissa Strengthens Into Hurricane: See Latest Track, FL Impacts
Hurricane Melissa is expected to rapidly intensify in the coming days and poses a historic threat to several Caribbean nations.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
