Todd Richissin, Patch Staff
- Across America
I am the National Editor at Patch.com, where I'm exceedingly grateful to work with talented journalists, sales people and developers committed to a mission of bringing hyper-local news to the masses. And damned if we're not having a blast doing it. I have been in journalism for nearly 30 years, working for The Associated Press, The (Raleigh) News & Observer and The Baltimore Sun.
My assignments have taken me to across the United States and to dozens of countries in Europe and the Middle East. I have covered everything from a dog stuck in a sewer pipe in Durham to a tea party thrown by Queen Elizabeth in London to months-long stretches of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. I'm with Mencken: “As I look back over a misspent life, I find myself more and more convinced that I had more fun doing news reporting than in any other enterprise. It is really the life of kings.”
Posting Activity
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Police Officer's Son Arrested for Dressing as Cop, Firing Gun, Taking Cruiser for Joyride
Father was out of town when incident occurred.
Georgetown, DC|News|
Farmers' Markets, Stabbing Death, Mario Andretti, Home Invasions, Toasting Reston, and Little Panda Takes a Giant Step
Plus, crime surges in Georgetown.
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Farmers' Markets, Stabbing Death, Mario Andretti, Home Invasions, Toasting Reston, and Little Panda Takes a Giant Step
Plus, crime surges in Georgetown.
Rockville, MD|News|
3-Alarm Fire in Rockville Guts Apartment Building, Closes Main Montgomery County Road
Building was under construction.
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Maryland Leaders Reject Request from Montgomery Schools to Forgive Snow Days
School year could extend farther into summer break.
Midtown, GA|News|
Classroom Threesome, Bieber Bust, NeNe Dances, Eagle Cam, Murder Charges, Coyote Sightings, and Honoring a Young Marine: March in Review (ICYMI)
Plus, spelling bee champ and a goooood cup o' coffee. March in Review.
Reston, VA|News|
Oprah's Coming, Storms, Fire Fatalities, Cherry Blossoms, Accidental Death, and Thanks From Josh's Mom: (ICYMI) March in Review
Plus, deaths at high school and Virginia has a new millionaire.
Bel Air, MD|News|
Jailed Grandma, Sex Charges, Pizza Diet, Woman Robbed Giving Birth, Pot Bill, Excorcism Death, and Deer In School: MD March in Review (ICYMI)
Plus, Maryland millionaire, and cop charged with killing puppy.
Del Ray, VA|News|
Eat It Up, Baby: 'Edible' Lotion Rubs Little Ones the Right Way
A way to go green that's good for the little ones.
Georgetown, DC|News|
UPDATED: Dead Man Found In Park 'Appears to Be' Abductor of Relisha Rudd, Police Say
Chief says search for girl continues.
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Schools Finalize Make-Up Calendar for Snow Days
Two make-up days are enough.
Columbia, MD|News|
4 Things to Know About MLB Opening Day in Baltimore: Go, O's!
This has got to mean winter's really over, right?
Buckhead, GA|News|
Toddler Hurled Across I-85 Toddles Away With Only Scratches
Baby was in car seat when accident occurred.
West End Alexandria, VA|News|
The Survey Says: What To Do With Eisenhower West
City wants your feedback.
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
When Will This Rain End? (Hint: Weather Forecast Says No Time Soon)
There's a bright side to all this gloom: It's not snowing.