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.
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Two comets will be visible in Virginia skies this week. The fireball-rich Orionid meteor shower is peaking at the same time.
Food-focused establishments continue to lead the top of the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study.
Food-focused establishments continue to lead the top of the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study.
An online list published by Rite Aid shows where the chain's prescriptions will be transferred in Virginia.
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its Thanksgiving forecast, which will bring "a patchwork of weather" across the country.
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its Thanksgiving forecast, which will bring "a patchwork of weather" across the country.
Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 27 this year. One of the biggest questions travelers usually have is: Will it snow in Virginia?
Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 27 this year. One of the biggest questions travelers usually have is: Will it snow in Maryland?
The ice cream was distributed to stores in six states and may contain an undeclared allergen, the company said.
An online list published by Rite Aid shows where the chain's prescriptions will be transferred in Maryland.
Eight family members died Monday when the van they were in was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 85 in Jackson County.
The parents of 6-month-old Nnakai Pratt are both due in court on Thursday, two days after police found the infant's body.
There’s still time to get in on the Halloween fun at haunted houses, costume parties, ghost tours and trick-or-treating events.
A recent survey asked 3,000 people where they would most like to own or rent a cabin to experience the fall colors this season.
Everyone has that one brand they wish would open closer to home. Here's what Pennsylvanians picked.
The body of 6-month-old Nnakai Pratt was found Tuesday following an extensive three-day search. His father was considered a suspect.
Nearly four dozen Florida school districts received the same threatening email, prompting investigations by local and federal authorities.
Amid the ongoing shutdown, the Trump administration has frozen or canceled nearly $28 billion in funding for Democratic-led districts.
Amid the ongoing shutdown, the Trump administration has frozen or canceled nearly $28 billion in funding for Democratic-led districts.
A jury previously found suspended FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia guilty of multiple rape and sex offense charges, prosecutors said.
