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.
Fairfax City Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the driver of a car involved in a hit-and-run Sunday on Fairfax Boulevard.
Denise C. Reed was last seen on Jan. 31 at the Sunshine Lady House in Fredericksburg City, according to police.
Recent VA business news includes where to celebrate Fat Tuesday, a list of Restaurant Week participants, a new Taco Bamba and a CVS closure.
VDOT crews will install concrete medians to improve safety on Southpoint Parkway between Route 1 and Pacific Drive.
Southbound traffic on the George Washington Parkway will be diverted onto Route 123 in McLean while roadwork is done the next two weekends.
Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors found health code violations at 16 of the 20 restaurants they visited recently.
Thirty-two restaurants will offer brunch, lunch and dinner deals Feb. 24-March 2 as part of Fairfax City Restaurant Week. See the full list.
Fairfax City has launched a survey, open through March 15, to gather input from residents on housing in the city.
Arlington police arrested a 31-year-old man who they say argued with a woman about parking and threatened a man who tried to intervene.
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery will host its 15th annual Bayou Gras Mardi Parti on March 4.
Reston business owner launches Facebook group to encourage consumers to support businesses that champion human rights and social justice.
Donors at Monday's blood drive will receive $5 off any menu item at Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar in Clarendon.
A Fredericksburg man was sentenced Wednesday for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fake oxycodone pills that contained fentanyl.
Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is seeking 49-year-old Steve Edward Tyler, whose car was found in Dekalb County, Alabama.
Daylight saving time is almost here. Virginia will soon spring forward, but some politicians want to stop changing the clocks.
The Trump administration laid off fee collectors and trail maintenance employees at Virginia's Shenandoah National Park.
City of Fairfax Police advised the public to not approach a suspect known to carry knives and firearms, but call the police instead.
Stafford County Sheriff's deputies charged two men in connection to a disturbance Monday at a Fredericksburg motel, according to reports.
Four new restaurants, a boutique and a personal health services provider are coming to Reston Town Center, according to BXP.
Girl Scout Cookie season has officially started for the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital.
