When my publication decided to expand its coverage of national politics in spring of 2017, I was chosen as the new Congressional correspondent. Here is a selection of my "Washington Wednesday" feature, which includes coverage of events on The Hill, from the floor to the meeting rooms and into the districts.
“Defense funding passes House as Obamacare repeal looms over proceedings.” Originally published in the Prince George’s Sentinel Extra, Vol. 85 No. 9 (March 16, 2017), page E-5.
“Local reps lead fight against Trump agenda.” Originally published in the Prince George’s Sentinel Extra, Vol. 85 No. 10 (March 23, 2017), page E-6.
“HONEST Act passes despite privacy concerns, believed EPA hindrance.” Originally published in the Prince George’s Sentinel, Vol. 85 No. 12 (April 6, 2017), page .
“Md. Congressmen,senators meet Chesapeake Bay advocates.” Originally published in the Prince George’s Sentinel, Vol. 85 No. 13 (April 13, 2017), page 17.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Elections 2016
Samples of my coverage of the 2016 federal-level races.
Primaries
"O'Malley launches presidential bid amid protesters." Originally published in the East County Times, Vol. 20 No. 35 (June 4, 2015), pages 5 + 6.
"Miele heading Rubio's presidential campaign in Maryland." Originally published in the East County Times, Vol. 21 No. 9 (Dec. 10, 2015).
"Szeliga fundraiser draws big crowd amid US Senate exploration." Originally published in the East County Times, Vol. 20 No. 52 (Oct. 8, 2015), front page and page 4.
"Edwards, Van Hollen showcase different styles at debate." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 27 No. 21 (March 24, 2016), pages E-1 and E-4.
General
"Democratic Central Committee takes no position on ballot questions." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra, Vol. 27 No. 47 (Sept. 29, 2016), p. E-3.
"5th District candidates makes their case to voters." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra, Vol. 28 No. 1 (Nov. 3, 2016), pages E-1 and E-4.
"Van Hollen, Brown, Hoyer win federal races." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel, Vol. 84 No. 44 (Nov. 17, 2016) pages 1 + 4.Coverage from Election Night for Hoyer and Brown and Van Hollen available online only.
"President Trump's inauguration spurs passion among supporters, opponents." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel, Vol. 85 No. 2 (Jan. 28, 2011), front page and page 4.
"O'Malley launches presidential bid amid protesters." Originally published in the East County Times, Vol. 20 No. 35 (June 4, 2015), pages 5 + 6.
"Miele heading Rubio's presidential campaign in Maryland." Originally published in the East County Times, Vol. 21 No. 9 (Dec. 10, 2015).
"Szeliga fundraiser draws big crowd amid US Senate exploration." Originally published in the East County Times, Vol. 20 No. 52 (Oct. 8, 2015), front page and page 4.
"Edwards, Van Hollen showcase different styles at debate." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 27 No. 21 (March 24, 2016), pages E-1 and E-4.
"Democratic Central Committee takes no position on ballot questions." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra, Vol. 27 No. 47 (Sept. 29, 2016), p. E-3.
"5th District candidates makes their case to voters." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra, Vol. 28 No. 1 (Nov. 3, 2016), pages E-1 and E-4.
"Van Hollen, Brown, Hoyer win federal races." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel, Vol. 84 No. 44 (Nov. 17, 2016) pages 1 + 4.
"President Trump's inauguration spurs passion among supporters, opponents." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel, Vol. 85 No. 2 (Jan. 28, 2011), front page and page 4.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Session 2017
Check out selected articles from my coverage of the 2017 Maryland General Assembly session.
"Delegates eye changes to school board." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Vol. 84 No. 47 (Dec. 8, 2016), pp. 1 + 3.
"Compromise reached in school board reform bill." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 85 No. 9 (March 16, 2017), pp. E-1 + E-4.
"Sen. Ulysses Currie rescinds resignation." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Vol. 84 No. 47 (Dec. 8, 2016), pp. 1 + 4.
"Hogan, county again arguing over hospital funding." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 85 No. 2 (Jan. 26, 2017), pp. E-1 + E-4.
"Lewis chosen to fill vacant 24th District delegate seat." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel website, Jan. 26, 2017.
"Senate committee questions liquor board reform proposal." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 28 No. 16 (Feb. 16, 2017), p. E-3.
"Delegates eye changes to school board." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Vol. 84 No. 47 (Dec. 8, 2016), pp. 1 + 3.
"Compromise reached in school board reform bill." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 85 No. 9 (March 16, 2017), pp. E-1 + E-4.
"Sen. Ulysses Currie rescinds resignation." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Vol. 84 No. 47 (Dec. 8, 2016), pp. 1 + 4.
"Hogan, county again arguing over hospital funding." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 85 No. 2 (Jan. 26, 2017), pp. E-1 + E-4.
"Lewis chosen to fill vacant 24th District delegate seat." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel website, Jan. 26, 2017.
"Senate committee questions liquor board reform proposal." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 28 No. 16 (Feb. 16, 2017), p. E-3.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Investigative Reporting
During the summer and fall of 2016, I was part of a team of investigative journalists who tested water samples from 50 locations throughout Prince George's and Montgomery counties. The samples included both well and city water, as well as various surface water sources (rivers, streams, lakes).
An overview about the investigation can be found here ("Your water at home: The Sentinel's investigation"). My bylined articles for this series are "County water contains THMs, hardness, but remains safe," wherein I go into further detail on the Prince George's County test results, and "Bowie water system strong despite challenges," which is a comparison of a small municipal water system with a large, multi-jurisdictional one.
This series was awarded second place in the Investigative Reporting category, Division E, in the Maryland-Delaware-Washington, D.C. Press Association 2016 Editorial Awards.
An overview about the investigation can be found here ("Your water at home: The Sentinel's investigation"). My bylined articles for this series are "County water contains THMs, hardness, but remains safe," wherein I go into further detail on the Prince George's County test results, and "Bowie water system strong despite challenges," which is a comparison of a small municipal water system with a large, multi-jurisdictional one.
This series was awarded second place in the Investigative Reporting category, Division E, in the Maryland-Delaware-Washington, D.C. Press Association 2016 Editorial Awards.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
FBI Headquarters
The federal government is in the process of selecting a site for, and then constructing, a new, fully-consolidated headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Two of the three short-list sites are in Prince George's County, so I am following the issue closely.
"FBI headquarters decision delayed until 2017." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Vol. 84 No. 41 (Nov. 3, 2016), pages 1 + 4.
"Greenbelt developer lowers land price in FBI bid." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 40 No. 29 (Aug. 4, 2016), pages E-1 and E-4.
"FBI proposals submitted as state pledges funding." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel, Vol. 84 No. 24 (June 30, 2016), pages 1+ 3.
"FBI parking changes spark outrage at Greenbelt City Council meeting." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel, Vol. 84 No. 14 (April 21, 2016), page 3.
"Obama's FY17 budget to fund new FBI HQ." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra, Vol. 40 No. 13 (Jan. 28, 2016), page E-4.
"FBI headquarters decision delayed until 2017." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Vol. 84 No. 41 (Nov. 3, 2016), pages 1 + 4.
"Greenbelt developer lowers land price in FBI bid." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 40 No. 29 (Aug. 4, 2016), pages E-1 and E-4.
"FBI proposals submitted as state pledges funding." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel, Vol. 84 No. 24 (June 30, 2016), pages 1+ 3.
"FBI parking changes spark outrage at Greenbelt City Council meeting." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel, Vol. 84 No. 14 (April 21, 2016), page 3.
"Obama's FY17 budget to fund new FBI HQ." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra, Vol. 40 No. 13 (Jan. 28, 2016), page E-4.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Prince George's County Council: At-Large Members
In 2016, the Prince George's County Council put forth a proposal to add two additional members to the body, to be elected at-large. I closely followed the issue through the council and the referendum process.
"Council moves forward with bill to add two at-large members." Originally published on the Prince George's Sentinel website, June 14, 2016.
"Residents debate adding at-large county council members at hearing." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Vol. 84 No. 27 (July 14, 2016), pages 1 + 4.
"At-large council members proposal to go to referendum." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 39 No. 39 (July 28, 2106), pages E-1 + E-4.
"Question D charter amendment splits Prince George's citizens." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 39 No. 1 (Nov. 3, 2016), page E-2.
"County voters give approval of Question D, other ballot measures." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Vol. 84 No. 44 (Nov. 17, 2016) pages 1 + 3.Online-only version of this story from election night is found here.
"Council moves forward with bill to add two at-large members." Originally published on the Prince George's Sentinel website, June 14, 2016.
"Residents debate adding at-large county council members at hearing." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Vol. 84 No. 27 (July 14, 2016), pages 1 + 4.
"At-large council members proposal to go to referendum." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 39 No. 39 (July 28, 2106), pages E-1 + E-4.
"Question D charter amendment splits Prince George's citizens." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra Vol. 39 No. 1 (Nov. 3, 2016), page E-2.
"County voters give approval of Question D, other ballot measures." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Vol. 84 No. 44 (Nov. 17, 2016) pages 1 + 3.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Municipal Governments
My responsibilities included coverage of the municipal governments of Greenbelt, Bowie and more.
"Greenbelt council divided over state plastic bag fee." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel, Vol. 83 No. 50 (Jan. 14, 2016), page 3.
"Bowie, DNR agree to hunting talks." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra, Vol. 84 No. 46 (Dec. 1, 2016), p. E-9.
"Hyattsville to gauge opinion on reducing council size." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra, Vol. 84 No. 49 (Dec. 22, 2016), p. E-3.
"District Heights moves forward months after mayor's death." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra, Vol. 27 No. 40 (Aug. 11, 2016), p. E-3.
"Upper Marlboro elects town commissioners." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel, Vol. 83 No. 49 (Jan. 7, 2016), pages 1 and 4.
"Greenbelt council divided over state plastic bag fee." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel, Vol. 83 No. 50 (Jan. 14, 2016), page 3.
"Bowie, DNR agree to hunting talks." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra, Vol. 84 No. 46 (Dec. 1, 2016), p. E-9.
"Hyattsville to gauge opinion on reducing council size." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra, Vol. 84 No. 49 (Dec. 22, 2016), p. E-3.
"District Heights moves forward months after mayor's death." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel Extra, Vol. 27 No. 40 (Aug. 11, 2016), p. E-3.
"Upper Marlboro elects town commissioners." Originally published in the Prince George's Sentinel, Vol. 83 No. 49 (Jan. 7, 2016), pages 1 and 4.
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