Havre de Grace, MD|News|
House Fire In Havre De Grace Under Investigation
The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at a home that was undergoing renovations, authorities said.
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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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Dollar General Closing Dozens Of Stores: What It Means For VA Shoppers
Dollar General plans to close nearly 100 stores nationwide during the first quarter of 2025. Here's that that could mean for VA shoppers.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Dollar General Closing Dozens Of Stores: What It Means For MD Shoppers
Dollar General plans to close nearly 100 stores nationwide during the first quarter of 2025. Here's what that could mean for MD shoppers.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
NCAA March Madness Betting Expected To Top $3.1B: What To Know In VA
As the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament kicks off, here's what to know about college sports betting in Virginia.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
NCAA March Madness Betting Expected To Top $3.1B: What To Know In MD
A majority of U.S. states, including Maryland, allow college sports betting. Here's what to know before placing a bet.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Woman Sought In Connection With Harford County Theft
Police are looking for a woman who may have information about a theft that occurred in Harford County last fall.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Man Charged In Woman's Murder Four Decades Later
Police have made an arrest in the 1979 murder of Kathryn Donohue of Arlington, VA, who was found dead in a Prince George's Co. parking lot.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
PG County Man Accused Of Beating Dad To Death With Hammer
Police said the Fort Washington man assaulted his father before stabbing himself multiple times.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Oxon Hill Man Fatally Stabbed Wife During Argument, Police Say
Police said the stabbing happened Saturday morning in the 100 Block of Kennebec Street in Prince George's County.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Children Home, Mom Still Hospitalized After NJ Crash That Killed 3
A mother and her three children were injured on March 9 in a chain-reaction crash on Route 55 in Gloucester County.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Fairfax Co. Police Launch Campaign Targeting Aggressive Drivers
During last year's Road Shark campaign, Fairfax County police issued nearly 35,000 tickets in an effort to deter aggressive driving.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
New Milford, NJ|News|
Person Stabbed During Fight Near New Milford High School
Two individuals are in custody following the Monday fight, according to New Milford Schools Superintendent Peter Galasso.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|News|
Bergen County Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Spa Customer
A 35-year-old Teaneck man was charged with sexual assault following an incident at Hand and Stone Spa in Allendale.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
Patient Accused Of Bringing Ghost Gun Into New Haven Hospital: Police
A 24-year-old East Haven man is facing charges following the incident at Yale-New Haven Hospital, police said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Bird Flu In NYC House Cats Linked To Pet Food, Officials Say
NYC health officials said two confirmed cases, as well as a suspected third case, were linked to a specific brand of raw pet food.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT|News|
Pilot Killed In Hang Glider Crash In Deep River
Connecticut State Police said the crash happened Friday in the area of Cedar Lake Road.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Woman Fatally Stabbed At Oxon Hill Residence
Police said the stabbing happened Saturday morning in the 100 Block of Kennebec Street.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Victim, Officers Identified In Fatal Pedestrian Collision On I-495
Police were pursuing the woman after a suspected carjacking when she fled on foot and was struck by two cars.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Helicopters Permanently Restricted Near Reagan Airport After Crash
The move comes just days after the NTSB recommended a ban on some helicopter flights following the midair collision that killed 67 people.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Florida Is The Best U.S. State For Retirees, Study Says
WalletHub looked at factors including tax rates, cost of living and quality medical care to determine the best states to retire.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
