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.
Matt Stover and Kyle Richardson, both Baltimore Ravens during the teams win at Super Bowl XXXV, will meet fans at a Giant store in Perry Hall this weekend.
Business owners, share your Valentine's Day specials with Patch readers.
The Ridgeleigh Community Association will host a general membership meeting Tuesday to talk about the decaying Oakleigh Pet Cemetery.
The victim was treated for minor injuries at Franklin Square Medical Center.
The owner of Parkville's Dominick's Pizza found this dog and is hoping Patch can help find its owner.
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.
Owner Dave Benfield said that the brewery should be producing beer by mid-March, and be open to the general public sometime this summer.
Ed Adams will speak to the Greater Parkville Community Council about plans to improve the intersection of Harford and Joppa roads at a Thursday night meeting.
Find the links to Parkville and Overlea area funeral homes.
Parkville-Overlea Patch gives a roundup of local job opportunities for the week of Feb. 11.
Pontiff, 85, will step down Feb. 28 as bishop of Rome; his name will revert to Joseph Ratzinger.
The new thrift shop will open in the space left vacant when Giant Food moved out.
If you're looking for a good read, why not try one of these new releases and top titles from the Baltimore County Public Library.
Find the links to Parkville and Overlea area funeral homes.
Collectors Corner on Harford Road will host Billy Martin of Maryland band Good Charlotte for a signing Mar. 3.
Are you and your partner the epitome of cute in Parkville-Overlea? Enter our contest to win a gift card to Pappas restaurant.
Margaret Ellen Jones, 37, pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to produce child pornography.
WPOC's cutest baby contest runs through the end of this month and a Carney family needs your help to win.
The collision occurred in the Harford Park area.
The grocery store chain turns 77 on Wednesday.
