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.
Voters in the 11th Congressional District chose Democrat James Walkinshaw over Republican Stewart Whitson to fill the empty seat in VA.
An Eagle Scout renovated the wig fitting room in the Sid and Reba Dewberry Cancer Center at VHC Health in Arlington.
An opening date has been set for Shake Shack's new location in Fairfax City's Kamp Washington Shopping Center.
A Fairfax man pleaded guilty to threatening to kill USPS and Veterans Affairs employees earlier this year, according to court records.
A missing 14-year-old girl was last seen Monday night at her residence, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
David Cropper is one of three candidates on the Nov. 4 ballot seeking the Ward One seat on the Fredericksburg City Council.
From a candy and pet care company owner to a private equity investor, six Virginians made the new Forbes 400 wealthiest Americans list.
A federal judge dismissed lawsuits filed by two Northern VA school systems over their gender policies, which defy the Trump administration.
City of Fairfax police arrested a man they say threatened to shoot a fellow employee at a city auto dealership recently.
Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect they say exposed himself inside a business at an area mall on Friday.
An Arlington man and a male teen were arrested in connection to a stabbing that occurred Friday night in Arlington Mill, police say.
A 27-year-old man is facing assault and battery charges after fighting with Spotsylvania sheriff's deputies early Sunday, authorities say.
Virginia's 11th Congressional District seat will be decided Tuesday by voters following the death of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly.
Fredericksburg City police say the missing woman whose family was concerned about her well-being has been located.
Voters in Virginia's 11th Congressional District will cast ballots Tuesday to fill former U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly's (D) seat in Congress.
There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.
There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.
New restaurants coming to town, a $1M winner, criticism of a meals tax, housing trends and gastro pub's fest in recent VA business news.
City of Fairfax police arrested a man they say threatened someone walking their dog with a knife in Kamp Washington on Tuesday.
Arlington County Police are looking for a man they say followed three victims and exposed himself Tuesday afternoon in Ballston.
