Published Articles
The following is my portfolio of written works that have been published online and/or in print. Click the links to check out the stories:
MoCo360
I wrote and/or contributed to the following stories in my role as the Growth and Justice reporter at MoCo360:
Police investigate Easter homicide in White Oak area of Silver Spring
Study aims to inform competing rent stabilization bills
Baby delivered on I-270 in the Germantown area in the wee hours of Friday morning
Kennedy HS staff member fatally shot by nephew in apparent murder-suicide, police say
Man fatally stabbed near Metrobus in Wheaton
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Scott Goldstein to retire after 33 years of service
Grandmother, 41, arrested, charged with kidnapping granddaughter, 8
Man killed in collision in Colesville identified as 66-year-old Derwood resident
Girl stabbed at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg
Former diplomat’s daughter Sophia Negroponte sentenced to 35 years in prison
Former MCPS bus driver sentenced to 40 years for rape, sexually abusing special needs passengers
Shooting occurs outside elementary school in Olney
29-year-old man found guilty in 2021 shooting at Gaithersburg restaurant parking lot
County officials discuss Silver Spring public safety measures during community forum
Wheaton man sentenced to 40 years in murder, near-decapitation case
House fire in Fairland area of Silver Spring displaces five, injures two firefighters
Luxury boutique Liljenquist & Beckstead to expand at Westfield Montgomery Mall
Man shot, killed Sunday in Fairland area of Silver Spring
Silver Spring bar, restaurant owners concerned about ‘safety bill’ for late night-businesses
Automatic ghost gun, hundreds of fentanyl pills seized at Glenmont Shopping Center
Naked man on I-270 jumps on fire truck
Food pantry to relocate after Lakeforest Mall closure
Minivan hits school bus in Gaithersburg leaving one person trapped
Development of former Nike missile site in Gaithersburg to include 380 multi-family dwelling units
Driver dies in single-car collision early Wednesday in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County police’s ‘Etch and Catch’ program aims to reduce catalytic converter thefts
27-year-old woman pleads guilty to murder of 92-year-old housemate, a Kensington sculptor
Baltimore “NFL”gang leader responsible for 2016 Rockville fatal overdose sentenced to 30 years
Two teens charged in alleged shoot-out in Montgomery Village
Pedestrian fatally struck by a MARC train in Gaithersburg
Pedestrian fatally struck on Columbia Pike in White Oak
MS-13 deputy from Silver Spring ordered hit on suspected snitch, per plea deal
Two Capitol Heights men charged in fatal shooting in downtown Silver Spring
Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves restarting research reactor in Gaithersburg
Car crashes into Silver Spring restaurant’s outdoor seating area
Effort aims to cultivate diversity among Montgomery County farmers
Elementary school librarian from Takoma Park charged with child porn possession
Clarksburg man found guilty of killing Boyds man in April 2021 incident
21-year-old man charged with homicide, drunken driving in crash that killed 62-year-old
Man killed in shooting in Silver Spring Tuesday night
19-year-old Rockville man pleads guilty to rape of 16-year-old girl
Second teen dies after North Bethesda single-car crash; police release identities
Man found dead in the parking garage of Silver Spring transit station
Cabin John lawyer killed by severe turbulence on flight
Rockville collision leaves one pedestrian injured
Man fatally shot in downtown Silver Spring
Police recover over 2,000 fentanyl pills after traffic stop in Silver Spring
Lakeforest Mall mixed-use redevelopment plan gets green light
Three hurt when Metrobus collides with vehicle, Wheaton jewelry store
Burtonsville Elementary to relocate, Woodward High opening planned for 2026, school board says
19-year-old indicted on hate crime, robbery charges in grocery store assault
Former Boyds elementary school for Black students recommended for historic designation
Police, county officials, supporters—but no Proud Boys—show for drag story time in Olney
Rockville man pleads guilty to 2021 killing of boss in Bethesda home
School board approves $3.2 billion budget for MCPS
New mixed-use high-rise slated for downtown Bethesda
Silver Spring man indicted for July 2022 double fatal crash
Vigil planned for 25-year-old woman killed in Silver Spring high-rise fire
$20,000 bonus to be offered to Montgomery County Police recruits
19-year-old shot and killed on Metrobus in White Oak has been identified
Displaced residents relocated after Saturday fire at Silver Spring high-rise
Mistrial declared for off-duty Pentagon officer accused of killing two men in Takoma Park
Kenwood Citizens Association files lawsuit against proposed road diet in Little Falls Parkway
Physician faces charges related to sexual assaults at Silver Spring urgent care
Ex-boyfriend charged with murder of woman found near ICC
Drunken driver killed elderly couple walking to vote in Gaithersburg, police allege
Safety plan would place rules on late-night businesses
Lawyer, former council candidate Barrie to head new Police Accountability Board
Three men injured in Wheaton shooting early Sunday, police say
Plans for 72 stacked townhomes move ahead in Gaithersburg
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder lists Potomac estate for $49M
School bus, SUV crash in Glenmont; 3 passengers injured
New York woman charged with sex trafficking out of illicit Rockville spa
Peloton closes Bethesda Row location
22-year-old woman fatally struck in Aspen Hill
67-year-old pedestrian dies after Montgomery Village collision
16-year-old boy shot, critically injured in Germantown, police say
Teen made antisemitic calls to Jewish outreach center in Rockville, police allege
Silver Spring man told police where to find wife’s body, authorities say
Prince George’s man charged with Bethesda hit-and-run
Second victim in Aspen Hill fire succumbs to injuries
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit near Montgomery Village
Teenager, 3-year-old struck by vehicle after exiting bus in Rockville
Ping-pong, public art and a dog run: Inside plans for two new Silver Spring parks
Two shot Tuesday in Gaithersburg, police say
One man dead, woman critically injured after Aspen Hill house fire
D.C. man, 21, sentenced to life plus 25 years for killing Takoma Park man
Fashion retailers Reformation, Veronica Beard coming to Bethesda Row
Cars perform donuts, crowds gather at Silver Spring intersection Saturday night
One man stabbed, a second injured at Rockville Hotel, police say
3 teens charged with robbery in incident linked to Richard Montgomery HS lockdown
Antisemitic language hurled during robbery, assault at Gaithersburg Giant, police say
Pedestrian struck, injured in hit-and-run crash in Bethesda, police say
Swastikas drawn this week at three MCPS schools, district announces
Signage shows new Nike store heading to Bethesda Row
Family recalls ‘Joe’ Reynolds’ legacy a month after fatal shooting in Silver Spring garage
Student arrested at Albert Einstein HS with weapons, police say
After 45 years, Lakeforest Mall to close at the end of March
Man killed after car hits tree on West Gude Drive in Rockville, police say
Rockville man convicted in June 2022 slaying at Rockville Red Roof Inn
Man convicted of home invasion, murder in Silver Spring
Residents call for more policing, say they feel unsafe during White Oak listening session
Firefighter, others hurt in blaze at apartment building by Montgomery mall
Employee at Bethesda CVS stabbed during attempted robbery, police say
Plans advance for two new parks next to Farm Women’s Market in Bethesda
Man charged in triple stabbing at McDonald’s in downtown Silver Spring
Residents call for more traffic enforcement, spar over speed cameras during forum
Three men stabbed at McDonald’s in downtown Silver Spring
Man found with multiple gunshot wounds in Rockville, police say
Takoma Park police investigate church vandalism
Wheaton Capitol Hill police officer receives Presidential Citizens Medal
Women who took cleaning jobs were forced into prostitution, police allege
With Macy’s closure, beleaguered Lakeforest Mall sees its last anchor store go dark
Women who took cleaning jobs were forced into prostitution, police allege
Last call for $17.5 million in Montgomery County rent relief program
Faulting MCPD’s traffic enforcement, Policing Advisory Commission seeks community input Monday
Former diplomat’s daughter Sophia Negroponte found guilty in murder trial
Mexicue restaurant’s Bethesda branch closes after seven months
Wind, flood, wind chill advisories issued for areas in Montgomery County
Man, 62, was on his way to ice cream when he was shot at Silver Spring garage, police say
Student shooter from Magruder HS to serve 18 years
78-year-old man was killed, wife injured when vehicle struck pedestrians in Gaithersburg
Man found dead, with trauma to body, in Silver Spring parking garage
White Oak multifamily townhome project set to begin work early next year
Man charged in White Oak killings ruled incompetent to stand trial
Argument at Takoma Park sports bar was prelude to shooting, police say
Man critically injured in Takoma Park shooting
Police identify pregnant woman whose body was discovered in White Oak apartment
Piney Branch homicide suspects arrested and charged
21-year-old DC man convicted for killing a Takoma Park resident
MoCo Alcohol Beverage Services launches coaster campaign to help reduce DUIs
Bethesda teen charged with death of father of six
Suspect in White Oak gas station shooting charged with murder of pregnant woman, fetus
Former diplomat’s daughter on trial for murder in Montgomery County Circuit Court
Norfolk Avenue streetery here to stay as officials reconsider shared-street project
Police find decomposing pregnant woman’s body in Silver Spring murder suspect’s apartment
Project breaking down MoCo’s history of housing discrimination
Police: Silver Spring student accidentally shoots classmate with BB gun
Gas station attendant fatally shot in White Oak
Firearm discharged after assault at Chadburn Place in Montgomery Village, police say
Gun store owner charged with shooting at officer thought he was in danger, attorney said
Detectives investigate Gaithersburg shooting
Gaithersburg plane crash: Report reveals pilot ignored requests to change flight path
Second suspect charged with White Oak armed carjacking and Silver Spring armed robbery
Rockville gun store employee charged with firing shots at police
Detectives release identity of victim found dead in his car in the Potomac River
Advocates call for better pedestrian and cyclist safety after Rockville collision
DC man charged with series of pickpocket thefts in Montgomery County
Man killed in 16th St Silver Spring shooting
Rockville bicyclist collision leaves victim with life-threatening injuries
Rockville man convicted of raping woman near Wheaton Metro station
Police investigate credit union frauds committed by same suspect
Police investigating shots fired in Takoma Park neighborhoods
Bethesda Green executive director fondly remembered
Catherine Hoggle ruled incompetent to stand trial in the deaths of her two children
Gaithersburg Plane Crash: Pilot's 911 calls released
Montgomery County Police arrest and charge man with sexual assault and rape in 41-year-old case
Power restored after Sunday night Gaithersburg crash
Gaithersburg plane crash causes power outage to thousands
Thieves plunder Rockville gun store
Family displaced after Montgomery County house fire
Grand jury indicts mother of three-year-old killed in collision
Medium Rare hosting Thanksgiving fried turkey event
Police release name of victim in Rockville pedestrian fatality
Police task force sees slight drop in alcohol-related arrests
Cooking safety tips to follow for Thanksgiving
Police Blotter: Commercial Burglary at AT & T Store in Silver Spring
Guilty verdict announced in Wheaton near-decapitation case
Police arrest fourth teen, linked to Gunnar Branch homicide
DC man arrested, charged with White Oak armed carjacking and Silver Spring armed robbery
Piney Branch homicide victim identified
Three suspects arrested and charged with Gaithersburg carjacking
Rockville resident identified in pedestrian fatality
12 injured in Gaithersburg explosion, fire
County police seek aid in identifying suspect in Germantown strong arm robbery
Pedestrian struck by car in Rockville facing life-threatening injuries
"Hate has no place here"–County officials condemn antisemitic graffiti found in North Bethesda
Shooting at Clyde's of Chevy Chase leaves two hospitalized
Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Club House near Brassie Place
Police seek aid identifying Silver Spring school burglar
County police identify, man, 19, fatally shot in Silver Spring
At least one dead in Silver Spring shooting
Fatal Gaithersburg pedestrian incident renews calls for greater pedestrian safety
Four Montgomery County Circuit Court judges elected to 15-year terms
McCarthy wins fifth term as state’s attorney
Montgomery County General Election Live Blog: Voters say they're focused on local, national issues
Police Blotter: Robbery at Panera in downtown Bethesda
Democrats rally in Wheaton for candidates for statewide offices
County Executive Marc Elrich signs Community-Informed Police Training Act
Author Leslie Morgan Steiner: 'Domestic violence tends to hide in plain sight'
County Council appoints new assistant police chief
Charging electric bikes and scooters can create fire hazard, county fire officials warn
County Council unanimously approves resolution to condemn and combat antisemitism
New Montgomery County planning officials highlight plans for moving forward
Fire breaks out in four-story apartment in Rockville
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Potomac
Three injured in fire at downtown Silver Spring high-rise apartment building
Silver Spring cyclist, 19, dies from injuries suffered in hit-and-run, county police say
County Council appoints temporary Planning Board members
Early voting for Nov.8 general election starts today
County Council passes Community Informed Police Training Act
Silver Spring teen charged in connection with sexual assaults at Bethesda fitness center
County Council interviews finalists for temporary Planning Board seats.
Shots fired at Pike & Rose on Sunday night, police say
Two drivers killed in separate two-car collisions Monday morning
Cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Glenmont hit-and-run collision
Silver Spring couple faces federal charges of cyberstalking, identity theft, and computer fraud
New president says Montgomery College can 'change society in the ways that matter the most'
Silver Spring man charged in connection with armed robberies in Bethesda
The Chicago Reporter
I wrote the following solutions journalism story examining Latino college enrollment post-pandemic as part of my joint editorial internship at The Chicago Reporter and Illinois Latino News. The piece was also featured on ILLN as well as the Solutions Story Tracker:
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A Familismo Approach to Latino College Enrollment
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Education Week
I wrote the following articles for Education Week's official website as their newsroom intern, working as part of both their editorial team and digital strategy team:
7 Ways School Leaders Can Master Nonverbal Communication
4 Ways Schools Can Ease Students' Separation Anxiety
We Asked Teachers What Inspires Them. Here’s What They Said.
Teachers Take to Twitter to Crowdfund Classroom Supplies
Should Medical Marijuana Be Allowed in Schools?
Why Teacher Voices Matter: A Q and A with Veteran Teacher, Author and Blogger Larry Ferlazzo
7 Ways to Reduce Principal Burnout
Principal Who Criticized His State's Return to School Mandate Dies from Long COVID
Superintendents Like Their Jobs Despite All the Drama, a New Survey Shows
After Abortion Ruling, School Nurses See Tough Conversations Ahead
What Age is The Right Age for a Kid to Get a Cellphone?
Schools Prefer Cheaper Ventilation Options to Curb COVID: Why They Should Consider Upgrading
5 Ways Title IX Transformed School Sports (and More)
6 Insights on Teaching Shortages
Illinois Latino News
I wrote the following articles as part of my joint editorial internship at The Chicago Reporter and Illinois Latino News:
Illinois Latina Leaders pave the way forward for the 2022 elections
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A Familismo Approach to Latino College Enrollment
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Medill Reports
I wrote about school closures and the current state of education among Native American communities along the Louisiana Gulf Coast for my graduate school news outlet:
Native American schools on Louisiana Gulf Coast struggle to reopen in wake of Hurricane Ida
Omaha Magazine
I wrote a feature on young pastry chef Austin Weyhrich, as part of my responsibilities as the editorial intern for Omaha Magazine from Feb-May'21.
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Young Pastry Chef Works Wonders at Le Petit Paris
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The Creightonian
As the opinion editor for the Creightonian I wrote the following OP-EDs:
Modern dating kills the romance
Appreciate your opposite-sex friendships
Going with the flow is easier said than done
Women need to support other women
Don't take people at their face value
Stubbornness is both a virtue and a vice
Romantic comedies are not all bad
Feminism is often misunderstood
Teach kids to seek happiness not perfection
Siblings play a role in shaping your personality
Conspiracy theories spread online
Judge intentions not consequences
Fear of failure is the driving force of cynicism
Eliminate the student debt crisis
Political opposites may not always attract
Encourage participation in international student associations
Social media should not validate you
Your 20s can make or break you
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As an arts and culture reporter for the Creightonian, I wrote the following stories:
Creighton students explore Omaha's tea options
Creighton alum begins writing career with a horror novel
Ice cream shop rolls into Omaha
Quest Journal 2021
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My research article titled "“Harry Styles’s Unique Persona: Defying Hegemonic Masculinity”, which I presented at the Central States Communication Conference (CSCA'21), is published in the student research journal Quest.
Harry Styles’s Unique Persona: Defying Hegemonic Masculinity