Nick Gestido, Patch Staff
- Parkville-Overlea, MD
Local Editor Nick Gestido was born and raised in Carney, MD, before his family moved to Fallston, MD in 1995. He graduated from Fallston High School in 2003, and went to UMBC for college where he earned a degree in English with a minor in Journalism.
During college, Nick worked for The Aegis, a local newspaper in Harford County and served as an intern at baltimoresun.com.
Upon graduation, he came to work for Patuxent Publishing in their now-closed Towson office, as an editorial assistant and sometimes-reporter for the Baltimore Messenger.
When the Tribune company was bought out, Nick left the world of journalism - working for 2 years as a grant writer for a non-profit agency in Columbia, MD before finding his ideal job with Patch. He hopes to put his experience to use to serve the communities in Parkville, Carney, Overlea and Fullerton (and all their surrounding areas - looking at you Cub Hill, Linover, etc.)
In his free time, Nick likes to read (mostly creative non-fiction & comic books - yes, they count), play video games, and watch movies (Netflix is probably the best thing ever to happen to him). He lives with his wife, Cory (another Parkville native, and Loch Raven High School grad) and cat, Flops, in Perry Hall (despite his best efforts to move back "home" to Parkville).
Politics
I'm a registered Democrat (so I can participate in primary elections) but I would say that I'm sort of politically agnostic - there is a great deal of good and bad to be had on either side of the "party line".
Religion
Despite being raised Catholic, I'm a pretty non-religious individual. Although, I am very interested in the religious beliefs of others - if you want to talk more about your beliefs or mine, just ask.
Posting Activity
Parkville-Overlea|News|
Cardin: Voting Rights Act Decision 'Erroneous'
Sen. Ben Cardin calls on Congress to "act quickly to reverse" a Supreme Court decision striking down a portion of the 1965 anti-discrimination law.
Parkville-Overlea|News|
Fullerton Crime: Church Burglarized, 90 Packs of Cigarettes Stolen
In one incident nothing was stolen from an area church, while in another a burglar made off with over 4 cartons of cigarettes.
Parkville-Overlea|News|
Orioles Fans Flock To Meet Fielder McLouth (Photos)
Hunt Valley-Cockeysville, MD|News|
PETA Seeks Freedom For Broadmead's Finches
The California-based animal rights group is voicing concerns over how birds are kept at Cockeysville's Broadmead.
Parkville-Overlea|News|
Marks: No Plans for Ban On Cellphone 'Reverse Vending Machines'
Some Baltimore City officials worry the machines promote the theft of cellphones and other portable electronic devices.
Hunt Valley-Cockeysville, MD|News|
Hunt Valley-Cockeysville Obituaries Through June 25
Find the links to Hunt Valley and Cockeysville area funeral homes.
Parkville-Overlea|News|
Parkville-Overlea Obituaries Through June 25
Find the links to Parkville and Overlea area funeral homes.
Hunt Valley-Cockeysville, MD|News|
Help Get Sidney Back To His Owner
The cat has been missing from the Monkton area since Friday.
Parkville-Overlea|News|
Parkville/Carney Crime: Burglar Scared Off By Homeowner
The following information was provided by the Baltimore County Police Department. In cases where a criminal charge is noted, the information supplied does not indicate a conviction.
Hunt Valley-Cockeysville, MD|News|
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Cockeysville Home
No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire.
Hunt Valley-Cockeysville, MD|News|
Help Wanted: Hunt Valley-Cockeysville Job Postings
Patch provides a list of available jobs in Hunt Valley, Cockeysville and the surrounding areas for the week of June 24, 2013.
Parkville-Overlea|News|
Help Wanted: Parkville-Overlea Job Postings
Patch provides a list of available jobs in Parkville, Overlea and the surrounding areas for the week of June 24, 2013.
Parkville-Overlea|News|
Parkville-Overlea Weather: Showers Later in Week
Parkville-Overlea|News|
Live Parkville-Overlea Traffic Updates (Map)
Parkville-Overlea|News|
Solve a Crime, get 50 Free Burritos and Watch Out for Bears: Weird News
Here's a roundup of some of the more unusual news items from around Maryland.
Parkville-Overlea|News|
Maryland Universities' Teacher Training Programs Get Mediocre Marks
Study: Nearly 9 of 10 programs earned three stars or less on a four-star scale.
