Patch

I interned with Patch, an online news platform designed to keep communities informed with the latest hyperlocal news coverage, photos, videos and events. As an intern, I wrote news stories, created photo galleries and shot and edited videos for several Patches in Baltimore and Harford counties.

During the first half of my internship, I mostly worked with the local editor of Bel Air Patch, attending Board of Education and town hall meetings, covering neighborhood public hearings and writing feature stories.

Zombies Storm the Avenue at White Marsh | July 9, 2011    The Avenue at White Marsh transformed into a spooky scene Friday night.

Harford County: Cedar Lane Condemnation Unlikely | July 1, 2011    Cedarday residents are split—some residents say Harford County should extend Cedarday Drive to Maryland Route 136, but others asked the county to consider condemnation on Cedar Lane to make the road wider.

PHOTOS: Weighing Options of Cedar Lane, Cedarday Drive | June 30, 2011    Take a walk through Cedarday and experience the neighborhood conflict with these photos.

President Wolkow, 3 Others Leaving Board of Education | June 28, 2011    Three of the four departing members of the Harford County Board of Education said their goodbyes at their last meeting Monday night.

Cedarday Residents, County Officials Spar Over Road Extension | June 22, 2011    Emotions ran high Tuesday night at Patterson Mill High School during a public hearing to discuss multiple Harford County road improvements scheduled through 2013.

For the second half of the internship, I took over as “guest editor” of Aberdeen, a community in Harford County known for its army base and Ripken-owned, minor league baseball team. As guest editor, I was responsible for uploading all content to the site, managing Aberdeen’s Twitter account, editing freelancers’ stories and columns — in addition to writing my own original articles.

PHOTOS: Cal Ripken World Series Opens | August 14, 2011    The Cal Ripken World Series opened Friday evening as teams of 12- and 13-year-old baseball players from around the world meet for a week-long tournament.

Isaiah White Walks a Day in Mayor’s Shoes | August 9, 2011   At 16-years old, Isaiah White is already a veteran community service volunteer. The Harford Technical High School senior has been a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Harford County for 10 years, helping the staff with activities or playing games with children.

Farmer’s Market Debuts in Aberdeen | July 29, 2011    After a long wait and several weeks of planning, the first Amish Farmer’s Market came to Aberdeen on Friday afternoon.

City Council Discusses  B&O Train Station Project | July 27, 2011    Aberdeen’s B&O Train Station once served as a spot for travelers to come and go. Now the station itself may do some traveling of its own.

From Aberdeen to Australia: Local Airman Sets Sail with Navy | July 20, 2011    As a boy growing up in Belcamp, Bryan Bieschke was obsessed with all things Army. Family members were always sending him netting and camouflaged clothing, and he constantly “played Army” in the backyard.

Aberdeen Author Recalls African Past | July 14, 2011    It was an unexpected path for one man who moved from Czechoslovakia to the heart of Africa as a young boy, then settled in Aberdeen for more than 50 years.

More Than a Game | July 11, 2011    Baseball season was a way of life for Romeo and Tracy Santos. Bonding over the game, the two were best friends in high school, reunited a few years after graduation and married on July 7, 2007.