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.
Kohl’s associates have already been notified of the closure and offered a severance package or a chance to apply to at another location.
Fairfax County Public Schools have made a decision about Friday's schedule, as Northern Virginia continues digging out from a winter storm.
Business news in Virginia includes a tip jar stolen from a restaurant, the newest Wawa opens, the best food in the U.S., and casino plans.
Winter Restaurant Week runs from Friday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 26, when diners will get to enjoy good food at special prices.
RCC celebrates Dr. Martin Luthor King Jr. birthday with keynote address, community luncheon, and voluntary activities for all ages.
Fairfax City leaders voted to retain an executive search firm to provide recommendations of candidates to serve as temporary city manager.
Stafford County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday that a 17-year-old runaway who was reported missing on Thursday has been located.
Arlington County Public Health officials found violations at 19 of the 49 food establishments they visited between Dec. 2-9.
The owner of Bullneck Run Farm in McLean woke up Satuday to find 10 chickens and one loud, honking goose were missing, according to reports.
US Capitol Police arrested a Fairfax County man who tried to light a fire on top of his car near the Grant Memorial.
For a limited time, Mr Wash Car Wash is offering unlimited car washes as part of its Snow Storm Special at its Tysons location.
One of the Reston Association's most popular events, Senior Movie Day returns for its 30th season on Jan. 22.
Based on an alert generated by FLOCK detection technology, Fairfax City Police recover a stolen vehicle and arrest two suspects.
A new Tysons casino referendum bill will be considered by the Virginia General Assembly's 2025 session, which begins Wednesday.
Parts of northern and central Virginia are under a winter storm advisory, with icy temperatures and snow accumulations over the weekend.
The Office of Personnel Management updated its operating status for all federal offices in the greater Washington, D.C., area on Wednesday.
Arlington Public Schools have made a decision about Wednesday, Jan. 8, as Northern Virginia continues digging out from a winter storm.
Fairfax County Public Schools have made a decision about Wednesday, Jan. 8, as Northern Virginia continues digging out from a winter storm.
Patch invited readers in Reston to send us their best of this week's winter storm.
Patch invited readers in Fairfax City to send us their best of this week's winter storm.
