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.
Patch is shining light on the young people who are having a positive impact on their schools and the greater Fredericksburg community.
DHS immigration agents detained a Georgetown University researcher outside his Rosslyn home on Monday night, according to reports.
A Centreville High School student pens Cappies Review of The New School of Northern Virginia's production of "A Murder Is Announced."
A Great Falls man who pleaded guilty to defrauding investors and not paying taxes was sentenced in federal court on Friday, reports say.
AAUW recognized the winners of its essay contest during a March 18 potluck dinner at the McLean Community Center.
A South Carolina man pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexually exploiting two young children while he was living in Reston, court records say.
The Trump Administration said the Social Security Administration will eliminate phone services soon. What it means for Virginians.
A 25-year-old Fredericksburg woman is considered a fugitive for missing two scheduled hearings, according to the Stafford County sheriff.
CIA police and the Fairfax County SWAT team arrested a man who made threats outside the CIA headquarters gate Wednesday.
A 53-year-old man who police say made threats and used a hammer to smash up an Arlington residential building faces multiple charges.
A protest at the Tesla dealership in Arlington on Saturday criticized billionaire Elon Musk and President Trump's job-cutting policies.
Protesters at the Tysons Corner Tesla dealership criticized billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's "unlawful" actions.
Sixty students participated in the Jan. 25 APS HSPC, the first programming competition for APS middle and high school students.
A Fredericksburg man who spent an extra $1 for Power Play when he bought his Powerball ticket tripled his winnings to $150,000.
MacKenzie Gore was named the starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals' March 27 home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Patch is shining light on the young people who are having a positive impact on their schools and the greater Fredericksburg community.
Recent business news in Virginia included a bookstore relocating after a fire, grocery and brewery closures, and a bank's shutdown scenario.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Fairfax City with Irish music, dancing, food and green beer. Also, contact SoberRide for a free Lyft home.
A teen suspect stole a vehicle and struck three other vehicles as he attempted to avoid arrest, according to Arlington County Police.
Rehab 2 Perform's new Reston location offers physical therapy, sports rehab, concussion care, pelvic health and peripartum care.
