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 obtained petitions for robbery and assault by mob in connection with an attack and theft of a bike in Rosslyn.
Trump's cuts to state health programs mean Virginia loses $219 million for child immunizations and some services for at-risk populations.
City of Fairfax Police reported on Friday that the man they reported as critically missing has been located and is safe.
Virginia business news includes restaurants opening and closing, a popular TV anchor's departure, eco-friendly fashion and jewelry stores.
A man who shot one of the suspects during Tuesday’s mass shooting in Fredericksburg won’t be charged with a crime, reports say.
Angelika O’Reilly, an Arlington-based designer and entrepreneur, is opening the Eliana Curated jewelry boutique Saturday in Clarendon.
Restaurants Reston are taking reservations now for Easter brunch on Sunday, April 20.
Fairfax City Council voted unanimously to not advertise a controversial trail project, allowing staff to explore possible plan changes.
On Wednesday night, the Reston Association Board of Directors voted on the four officers who will lead RA during the 2025-2026 term.
A 49-year-old IT specialist, who was convicted of downloading child pornography, worked for the German Armed Forces Command in Reston.
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TSA stopped three travelers from bringing loaded handguns onto flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport within five days.
Reformation, which specializes in vintage-inspired apparel with eco-friendly business practices, is opening its first Virginia store.
Yorktown transports audiences aboard the S.S. American, complete with powerhouse vocalists, expert comedic timing, and tap dancing for days.
Restaurants in and around Fairfax City are taking reservations now for Easter brunch on Sunday, April 20.
Max Fisher, the GOP candidate in the 2023 election, said on Wednesday he would not be the party's candidate on the November ballot.
The names of two of the 3 victims killed in Tuesday's shooting in Fredericksburg were released by the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office.
Running unopposed, Matthew Mullenix (At-Large) and Michael Lanza (North Point) received the required quorum in the March RA Board election.
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