Rockville, MD|News|
Man With Knife Arrested At Jewish School In Rockville
A man with a knife at a Jewish school was taken into custody after he became combative with two off-duty Montgomery County police officers.
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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Bel Air, MD|News|
How The $1,000-Per-Baby ‘Trump Accounts’ Would Affect MD Parents
President Donald Trump touted the money as a "pro-family initiative" that will benefit millions of American families.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
How The $1,000-Per-Baby ‘Trump Accounts’ Would Affect VA Parents
President Donald Trump touted the money as a "pro-family initiative" that will benefit millions of American families.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|News|
Most Bed Bug Infested Cities: Where These VA Towns Rank
Pest management company Terminix recently released its annual list of the Top 50 Most Bed Bug-Infested U.S. Cities.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
How The $1,000-Per-Baby ‘Trump Accounts’ Would Affect GA Parents
President Donald Trump touted the money as a "pro-family initiative" that will benefit millions of American families.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Where Atlanta Ranks Among The Most Bed Bug-Infested Cities
Pest management company Terminix recently released its annual list of the Top 50 Most Bed Bug-Infested U.S. Cities.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
How The $1,000-Per-Baby ‘Trump Accounts’ Would Affect FL Parents
President Donald Trump touted the money as a "pro-family initiative" that will benefit millions of American families.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
2 DC Men Charged With Robbing Silver Spring Gas Station
Police said the men were driving a stolen van when they committed the Wednesday robbery.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Popular Fast Food Chain Testing 2 New Sandwiches: See Where
Chick-fil-A is testing two new sandwiches through July 19 at select restaurants, including a Florida location.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Iconic GA Fast Food Chain Testing 2 New Sandwiches: See Where
An iconic GA food chain is testing two new sandwiches through July 19 at select restaurants in their respective markets.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Supreme Court Revives Atlanta Family's 'Wrong House' Lawsuit
An Atlanta family said the FBI wrongfully raided their home in 2017, causing them emotional trauma.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Atlanta-Area Rapper Silento Pleads Guilty To Cousin's Murder
Ricky Hawk, whose 2015 song "Watch Me Whip/Nae Nae" went viral, was also sentenced to prison for the murder of Frederick Rooks.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|News|
Jersey City Park To Host 2026 World Cup Fan Festival
Gov. Phil Murphy announced the selection at a "One Year to Go" celebration held at the park on Wednesday.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued In MD Due To Wildfire Smoke, Heat
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to move into Maryland. When combined with heat, it can harm the state's air quality.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Man Charged In December Fatal Stabbing In Silver Spring
Police charged the man in connection with the death of 49-year-old Mynor Rene Lara Salguero.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Barrow, GA|News|
Teachers Killed In GA School Shooting Added To National Memorial
Two teachers and two students died in September when a student opened fire at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, authorities said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Montgomery County Police Request Help ID'ing Person Of Interest
A reward of up to $10,000 is available for information that leads to an arrest.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island, RI|News|
'No Kings' Protests To Be Held Across Rhode Island This Weekend: What To Know
The protests will coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C. commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
Road Closures, Suspended Flights: What To Know Before DC Military Parade
Army officials estimate around 200,000 attendees for the events on Saturday, which also marks the President Trump's 79th birthday.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
DOGE Gets Access To Social Security Data: What MD Residents Should Know
The court sided with the Trump administration in one of the first Supreme Court appeals involving DOGE, a team once led by Elon Musk.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
