Bowie, MD|News|
Boil Water Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Prince George's County
The advisory was issued following a water main break near the Cheverly Metro Station.
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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Hollywood, CA|News|
Driver Attacked After Plowing Into Crowd Outside East Hollywood Nightclub
At least 30 people were injured in the crash that occurred just before 2 a.m. in East Hollywood, authorities said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
2 Men Accused Of Burglarizing Silver Spring Barber Shop
Both men are facing second-degree burglary charges and other counts, Montgomery County police said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Germantown, MD|News|
Man Arrested After 3 People Shot Outside His Germantown Home
The Germantown man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, following the Wednesday incident.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Senators Block Van Hollen's Attempt To Save FBI HQ Funds For MD
MD Sen. Chris Van Hollen previously used an amendment to block the Trump administration from using funds to move the FBI HQ to D.C.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Lightning Strikes Damage VA Homes: Here's How To Stay Safe
12 people in the U.S. have died this year from lightning strikes; VA homes have been damaged. Here's how you can cut the risk of a strike.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Naval Academy To Reassign First Female Superintendent: Report
Vice Adm. Yvette Davids was first appointed superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis in January 2024.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Edgewater-Davidsonville, MD|News|
Lightning Strikes Damage MD Homes, Buildings: Here's How To Stay Safe
12 people in the U.S. have died this year from lightning strikes; MD homes have been damaged. Here's how you can cut the risk of a strike.
Megan VerHelst and Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
2 VA Cities Among Best Places To Raise A Family
A recent WalletHub ranking aims to give parents a sense of which towns are best suited to raise families. See which VA towns made the list.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|News|
This MD Town Among Best Places To Raise A Family
A recent WalletHub ranking aims to give parents a sense of which towns are best suited to raise families. See which MD towns made the list.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|News|
This Restaurant Has The Best Sushi In MD, New Ranking Says
Chef Standards recently compiled a list of the best sushi restaurants in each state. See which Maryland eatery made the cut.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
This Restaurant Has The Best Sushi In VA, New Ranking Says
Chef Standards recently compiled a list of the best sushi restaurants in each state. See which Virginia eatery made the cut.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
This Restaurant Has The Best Sushi In FL, New Ranking Says
Chef Standards recently compiled a list of the best sushi restaurants in each state. See which Florida eatery made the cut.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
3 Meteor Showers Now Active Over VA Skies: How To Watch
The highly anticipated Perseid meteor shower is under way. It overlaps with two other lesser meteor showers.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
3 Meteor Showers Now Active Over MD Skies: How To Watch
The highly anticipated Perseid meteor shower is under way. It overlaps with two other lesser meteor showers.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
164th Anniversary Of The First Battle of Manassas: Schedule Of Events
The anniversary event will be held Saturday through Monday at Manassas National Battlefield Park.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
How VA Senators Voted On $9B Bill Cutting Public Broadcasting, Foreign Aid
The Senate approved a bill drastically slicing PBS shows and assistance to other nations. Here's how Virginia senators cast their votes.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
How MD Senators Voted On $9B Bill Cutting Public Broadcasting, Foreign Aid
The Senate approved a bill drastically slicing PBS shows and assistance to other nations. Here's how Maryland senators cast their votes.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Court Orders New Trial For Somerset County Mom Who Fatally Stabbed Son
Elina Gutti was found guilty of fatally stabbing her son more than 17 times in the neck.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Storm Chances Linger In VA As Temps Will Feel Like 105 Degrees
Thunderstorms are possible across Northern Virginia on Thursday, and it could feel as hot as 105 degrees. See the latest forecast.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
