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.
Arlington County Police charged a 65-year-old man with indecent exposure and assault for a incident outside a Barcroft residential building.
City of Fairfax business leaders recognized The Auld Shebeen Irish Pub & Restaurant for its longevity and service to the community.
The first 100 people standing in line Wednesday morning at the new Fredericksburg Panera will receive a year's worth of You Pick Two meals.
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A 24-year-old driver accused of fleeing the scene after his vehicle struck a police officer faces the possibility of prison sentence.
Grammy-nominated composer, conductor, and music educator met with Robinson Secondary musicians to prepare for the May 20 debut of her work.
Eight elected officials from Fairfax have voiced support for one of the three Democrats running for the 11th District seat in Congress.
City of Fairfax Police confirmed the 25-year-old man sought by police on Friday night near GMU's campus was found dead on Saturday.
The McLean Citizens Association awarded six teens a Teen Character Award during the 27th annual award ceremony at McLean Day.
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