Michael O’Connell is a field editor with Patch in Northern Virginia. He was also the host and producer of the weekly It's All Journalism podcast and produced the Better News podcast for the American Press Institute.
Previously, Michael was a digital editor at Local News Now, a senior digital editor at Federal News Network, a producer of the National Governors Association's Meet the Threat podcast, and managing editor at The Connection Newspapers. For three years, Michael taught podcasting in the American University School of Communication’s Masters in Digital Storytelling program.
Besides speaking about podcasting at various journalism conferences, Michael is also the author of the textbook, Turn Up the Volume — A Down and Dirty Guide to Podcasting.
In June 2018, Michael traveled to Tajikistan on behalf of the U.S. State Department to teach young journalists how to podcast. Through that program, he also had the opportunity to speak to journalists remotely in Albania, Egypt, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Hayfield Secondary's football team withdrew from playoff contention amid calls for investigation into recruiting scandal, according to FCPS.
Small Business Saturday kicks off to “shop small” events that emphasize the power of dollars spent in local communities, including Fairfax.
Small Business Saturday kicks off to “shop small” events that emphasize the power of dollars spent in local communities, including Reston.
Small Business Saturday kicks off to “shop small” events that emphasize the power of dollars spent in local communities, including McLean.
New owners at Sugar Mama’s Ice Cream in Fairfax City introduce gluten-free, vegan and Indian-inspired flavors along with some old favorites.
Between Nov. 4-15, Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors found health code violations at 16 Fredericksburg restaurants.
Cirque du Soleil's annual performances in Tysons could continue through 2030 if special use amendment application is approved.
Alcohol and speed contributed to Saturday's early morning fatal crash near Fairfax County and Elden Street in Reston, investigators say.
Michael Hendrickson, 79, was last seen driving a 2010 blue Land Rover LR2 SUV leaving his home in the 1300 block of Army Navy Drive.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
NoVA business news includes top U.S. restaurants, a free roof, 6th Apricot Lane, new chicken and Thai eateries, plus a possible meals tax.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
A majority of the union that represents Arlington’s firefighters and paramedics said they had no confidence in the fire chief’s leadership.
Apricot Lane offers a limited selection of each style, giving shoppers a unique experience from boutique to boutique.
Arlington County Police apprehended a man with a knife in Rosslyn who they say chased another person and resisted arrest.
Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested a woman on multiple child porn possession charges on Monday, authorities say.
Mayor Linda J. Colbert told county lawmakers that opposing the Tysons casino was the Vienna Town Council's top legislative priority.
