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A map geek’s quest to clean the nation, one watershed at a time
In this feature profile, I interview Jon Merryman, who is on a mission to clean up litter in every county across the United States.
Read MoreIf only birds were ‘puppies’: Lights Out Baltimore tracks 3,000 window collisions since 2018
In this feature article, I explore Baltimore’s bird collision crisis through data analysis, narrative and photojournalism, spotlighting the work of dedicated volunteers.
Read MoreGunpowder Riverkeeper files motion to join Maryland’s suit over water pollution near Joppa
I worked with reporters to share a critical update in an ongoing investigation against a real-estate developer, cited for hundreds of permit violations over two years near Joppa. My contributions included reporting, writing, copy editing, web layout, and photojournalism.
Read More“No grass, no crabs”: Maryland community grapples with Gunpowder River mud pollution
I worked with a team of reporters on this feature article covering the Joppa community’s efforts to hold the largest homebuilder in the country accountable for water quality violations from their construction site. My contributions included: subject matter expertise, reporting, copy-editing, photojournalism, and web design & layout.
Read MorePolicing Baltimore’s Federal Hill when you’re not the police
Rachel McCrea and I shadow Brian Askew, a special police officer hired by citizens to protect a neighborhood in Baltimore City, amid police shortages.
Read MoreFewer people want to become police officers. What can be done about it?
I worked with Capital News Service reporters to explore why Maryland police departments are struggling to find police officers, contributing reporting, data analysis and editing.
Read MoreMore companies in Maryland hiring private security guards to ward off crime
In this piece, Rachel McCrea and I dive into Maryland’s private security guard industry as part of a Capital News Service investigative series.
Read MoreSpace to breathe
I assisted in the editing process to help secure the publication of this guest opinion letter in The Washington Post on behalf of RESPIRAR.
Read MoreCelebrating anniversaries of partnership
While working on this feature for East of the River, I had the opportunity to learn about executive director, Philip Pannell, and his work with the Anacostia Coordinating Council as ACC celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Read MoreLittle Amal brings visibility and hope to Anacostia Neighborhood
I was working on another story when I stumbled upon a 12-foot puppet, known as Little Amal, as she made her way through Anacostia. My write-up was published in the Afro.
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