Across Maryland, MD|News|
These 5 MD Golf Courses Rated Best In The State By Golfers
GolfPass recently released its Golfers’ Choice 2025 list, which highlights the top public courses in Maryland and other states.
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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Baltimore, MD|News|
Orioles Offer $10 Tickets To Some Fans: See Who Qualifies
The tickets will cost $10 each and be available for five dates in April, according to the team's website.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
2 People Found Dead In Chevy Chase Home
The bodies were found inside a Chevy Chase residence around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Montgomery County police said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Botulism Concerns Prompt Juice Recall In MI
The FDA is recalling the juice sold in several U.S. states due to the risk of potential food poisoning.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Botulism Concerns Prompt Juice Recall In IL
The FDA is recalling the juice sold in several U.S. states due to the risk of potential food poisoning.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Botulism Concerns Prompt Juice Recall In NJ
The FDA is recalling the juice sold in several U.S. states due to the risk of potential food poisoning.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Botulism Concerns Prompt Juice Recall In PA
The FDA is recalling the juice sold in several U.S. states due to the risk of potential food poisoning.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Parents Sue PA University After Football Player's Death
His family said Calvin "CJ" Dickey suffered a "horrible and painful death" after he was subjected to hazing at the college.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
The Trump Tariff Effect In MD: What Products Will Cost More?
President Donald Trump this week announced sweeping new tariffs. Here's how the action could affect Marylanders.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Cause Of Death Confirmed For Ex-Yankees Player Brett Gardner's Son
Miller Gardner, 14, died on March 21 while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Lockdown At MoCo High School Lifted After Student Stabbed
Police first reported the lockdown shortly after 1:50 p.m. Wednesday.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
PA Suing Trump Administration Over Cuts To Public Health Grants
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania joined 22 other states in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over cuts to public health grants.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
'Reckless' $350M Funding Cut Could Put NJ Lives At Risk, AG Says
On Tuesday, New Jersey joined 22 other states in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over cuts to public health grants.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Wayne, NJ|News|
Teen Charged In Fatal Shooting Of North Jersey Man
The 17-year-old is facing numerous juvenile delinquency charges in the March 22 shooting, prosecutors said.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Fairfax County Fire And Rescue Captain Dies In Line Of Duty
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department announced Capt. Barry Maham's death from cancer linked to his occupation.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun County Transit Expands Weekend Service
Here's a rundown of Loudoun County bus routes providing new or increased service.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|News|
How A PA Woman Lost $2.5M Winning Lottery Ticket
Mildred Simoneriluto purchased the ticket last May at the Shop n' Save in Murrysville, according to reports.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
MD Man Deported To El Salvador Due To 'Administrative Error'
After mistakenly deporting an MD man, the Trump administration is claiming that U.S. courts lack jurisdiction to return him to the country.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
6 People Hurt After Truck Crashes Onto Boston Sidewalk
At least two people were in critical condition following the crash, police said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Air Traffic Controller Arrested After Fight At Reagan Airport
The employee was arrested Thursday and charged with assault and battery, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
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