Fairfax City, VA|News|
Missing Endangered Teen From Fairfax Found Dead: FCPD
Fairfax County Police reported on Sunday that an 18-year-old missing since Saturday morning was found deceased in another jurisdiction.
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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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Endangered Missing Alert: Siblings Abducted By Deaf Father, Police Say
Authorities believe the children and two suspects were heading to San Jose.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car, Driver Tried To Flee: Police
Pittsburgh authorities said the collision happened just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday in the city's Bluff neighborhood.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Man Fatally Shot During Joliet Home Invasion Had History Of Burglary Convictions: Court Records
Police said the man was wearing gloves and had a screwdriver when he forced his way into the home Friday night.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
8-Month-Old Baby Dies In Suspected Drunk Driving Crash
Florida state authorities said the crash happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in Pasco County.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Erin Now A 'Catastrophic' Category 5 Hurricane: See Latest FL Impacts
Erin is expected to double or triple in size by the middle of next week, and the storm's impact on the U.S. is still dependent on its track.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Hurricane Erin Expected To ‘Explode’ Into Category 4 Storm: See Possible MD Impacts
Hurricane Erin is the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, and could grow into a major Category 4 storm as it moves along the U.S. coast.
Megan VerHelst and Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Hurricane Erin Expected To ‘Explode’ Into Category 4 Storm: See Possible VA Impacts
Hurricane Erin is the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, and could grow into a major Category 4 storm as it moves along the U.S. coast.
Megan VerHelst and Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Former MD Gov. Larry Hogan Hints At Another Political Run
Should Larry Hogan, a Republican, run for governor again, current Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, said he's ready for the challenge.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
NJ Man Pulls Gun In Gym Parking Spot Dispute, Police Say
Washington Township police said the man also pulled out a gun during the incident.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Man Struck By NJ Transit Light Rail Train In Burlington County
River Line service was suspended in both directions, but has since resumed, officials said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
This Sweet Treat Named 'Most Iconic Dessert' In MD By Condé Nast Traveler
The list by luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler includes a range of desserts from every state.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
This Sweet Treat Named 'Most Iconic Dessert' In VA By Condé Nast Traveler
The list by luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler includes a range of desserts from every state.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|News|
17 VA Schools Named To Princeton Review's Best Colleges List
The list is designed to help guide Virginians making college choices to institutions that best fit their academic and personal needs.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
11 MD Schools Named To Princeton Review's Best Colleges List
The list is designed to help guide Marylanders making college choices to institutions that best fit their academic and personal needs.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Sewage Spill Prompts Health Advisory For Anne Arundel County Waterway
People who come in contact with the affected water are advised to wash well with soap and warm water immediately.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Flash Flood Warning Issued For Parts Of MD Amid Ongoing Rainfall
Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen Thursday. Here's how much more the Baltimore region could get.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Fire Breaks Out At 4-Story Annapolis Townhome
Annapolis fire officials said the fire broke out around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Odenton-Severn, MD|News|
BWI Airport Adding Nonstop Flights To This Destination
Southwest Airlines said it plans to add a new destination to its route map from Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
3 Charged Following Attempted Kidnapping In Annapolis
The incident happened shortly after midnight on Tuesday, according to Annapolis police.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
