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.
Fans of the Wicked franchise can sip either sweet like Glinda or bold and mysterious like Elphaba cocktails at three Fairfax eateries.
Fans of the :Wicked" franchise can sip either sweet like Glinda or bold and mysterious like Elphaba cocktails at two Arlington eateries.
Fans of the "Wicked" franchise can sip either sweet like Glinda or bold and mysterious like Elphaba cocktails in McLean.
An American Airlines flight bound for Reagan National Airport in NoVA was forced to land in Ohio due to mechanical issues, reports say.
Arlington County police arrested a man they say tried to disarm an officer during an arrest in Ashton Heights on Saturday.
The 15-year-old girl who was reported to be critically missing on Monday was located, according to Arlington County police.
A Maryland man who made threats with a knife at Fairfax City convenience store is facing an assault charge, according to police.
Old Glory DC will be playing all 2026 home regular season and playoff matches at George Mason University in Fairfax.
C.G. Woodson's production of "Tartuffe: The Rhinestone Hypocrite" is bright, bold, and full of bling, according to Cappies review.
A Maryland man who was at the scene of a police investigation was arrested on drug-related charges, according to Arlington County police.
Stafford County sheriff's deputies arrested a 21-year-old man who they say resisted arrest, striking several of them in the process.
A Reston restaurant is honoring Veterans Day by offering veterans and active-duty military a free meal on Tuesday.
A Fairfax restaurant is honoring Veterans Day by offering veterans and active-duty military a free meal on Tuesday.
Three Arlington restaurants are honoring Veterans Day by offering veterans and active-duty military a free meal on Tuesday.
A café known for it's “Eat Positive. Live Positive” philosophy is opening its second location in the DMV.
A new restaurant specializing in serving healthy, plant forward, sustainable food is coming to Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean.
Fairfax County police are investigating the fatal stabbing of an Alexandria woman Saturday night in Annandale. An MD man has been charged.
VA business news includes 2 banks close; Toastique and chocolate shops expand; New View gears up for the holidays; largest ice rink opens.
The RA Elections Committee is seeking candidates to fill a total of four seats on the RA Board of Directors.
Man faces weapons charges for using an air pistol to shoot two people from an Arlington Village apartment window, according to police.
