Annapolis, MD|News|
Escalating Trade War With China Puts These Key MD Exports At Risk
President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war against China could put thousands of Maryland jobs on the line.
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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Washington DC|News|
Beloved News Anchor Leon Harris To Leave DC's NBC4
The anchor won more than a dozen local Emmy Awards during his career, including two for best local news anchor.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
Tax Refunds Going Out In FL: How To Check Your Status
Tax Day in Florida is coming up on May 1. If you've already filed and are waiting for your refund, here's how to check its status.
Megan VerHelst and Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Tax Refunds Going Out In MD: How To Check Your Status
Tax Day is coming up on April 15. If you've already filed and are waiting for your refund, here's how to check state and federal status.
Megan VerHelst and Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|News|
Tax Refunds Going Out In VA: How To Check Your Status
Tax Day is coming up on April 15. If you've already filed and are waiting for your refund, here's how to check state and federal status.
Megan VerHelst and Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Man Who Traveled To MD To Kill Supreme Court Justice Pleads Guilty
Nicholas John Roske was arrested in 2022 after he was found with a gun and a knife near Brett Kavanaugh's Chevy Chase home.
Megan VerHelst and Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
2 Children Dead After Fire Tears Through Several Millville Homes
Authorities said nearly two dozen people were displaced following the Wednesday night blaze, according to reports.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
2 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fredericksburg
Virginia State Police said the plane had taken off from Leesburg and was en route to Hampton Roads when it crashed.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs: VA Leaders React
Trump announced the new tariffs last week, including a 10 percent tax on imports from all countries and higher rates on dozens more.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs: MD Leaders React
Trump announced the new tariffs last week, including a 10 percent tax on imports from all countries and higher rates on dozens more.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Frito-Lay Recalls Chips Sold In VA Over Undeclared Allergen
The FDA has upgraded the chips recall to Class 1, meaning the product presents a serious health hazard that could cause death.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
Former Nationals Player Killed In Dominican Roof Collapse
At least 124 people were killed when the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed during a merengue concert this week.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Possible Cause Of Near-Collision At Reagan Airport Revealed: Report
The close call happened just south of the airport, near where a plane and Army helicopter collided in January, killing 67 people.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|News|
Family Demands Answers After NJ Teen Fatally Shot In West Bank
Amer Rabee, a 14-year-old Palestinian American from Saddle Brook, was among three teens shot by Israeli forces on Sunday.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Big Change To ID Requirements Less Than 1 Month Away In VA
The deadline for REAL ID enforcement is now just one month away. Here's what to know to get a REAL ID in Virginia.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Big Change To ID Requirements Less Than 1 Month Away In MD
The deadline for REAL ID enforcement is now just one month away. Here's what to know to get a REAL ID in Maryland.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
See Which VA Grad Schools Are Ranked Among Best In U.S.
The rankings evaluate programs in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, medicine, business, law, education and more.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
See Which MD Grad Schools Are Ranked Among Best In U.S.
The rankings evaluate programs in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, medicine, business, law, education and more.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Recalled Bratwurst May Contain Bits Of Plastic, FDA Says
Health officials issued a recall after consumers found pieces of plastic in the bratwurst, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Soccer Coach Questioned After Death Of San Fernando Valley Teen
The body of Oscar Omar Hernandez was found Wednesday, three days after he was reported missing by his family.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
