In working for Patch, Jamal Powell is fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a professional journalist.
Jamal Powell is 28 years old, and claims Baltimore, MD as his hometown. In 2000, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for four years as an appliance technician. In his spare time, he kept a journal of his experiences that eventually became a blog.
Following the end of his enlistment term in 2004, Jamal moved to West Los Angeles, California. He lived there for a year before deciding to return to his hometown to go to college.
Jamal got his first taste of journalism not through Towson University's English program, but through TU's college paper, the Towson Towerlight. Jamal graduated from Towson University in December 2010, having attained a Bachelor's degree in English.
In January 2010, Jamal officially began his journalism career by taking on a single freelancing gig for veteran reporter Mark Tyler, a local editor for Aberdeen, MD Patch at the time. Mark Tyler would mentor Jamal for six months, and during that time, Jamal would write over thirty articles for Patch.
In July 2011, Jamal was hired as the new local editor for Stamford Patch, and fell in love with the state of CT not long after he set foot in it.
<strong>Basics</strong>
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Age: 28
E-Mail: Jamal.Powell@patch.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/stamfordpatch
<strong>Politics</strong>
I love democracy. Still, I have do not have loyalty to any political party and do not represent a liberal or conservative point of view.
<strong>Religion</strong>
I was baptized into the Methodist church, however I am currently Christian non-denom.
<b>Local Hot Button Issues</b>
As of July 2011, unemployment, local economy, and their effects on the Stamford community will receive a high degree of focus.
Environmentalism as it relates to Stamford's many parks and beaches.
Local and state education.
Stamford's rich cultural history.
And you. Your life and your story are what make Stamford the fine town that it is, so there is no story more worth telling than your own.
The Stamford police blotter for Feb. 14-Feb. 15. All information is supplied by the Stamford Police Department, and does not include convictions.
Representatives of a resident plan to convert undesirable housing on Long Ridge Road to real estate office buildings have opted to schedule a public hearing, but are unsure how soon it will take to make that hearing happen.
As the shock of Whitney Houston's death passes, Stamford residents reflect upon their memories of the legendary singer.
The North Stamford Congregational Church follows Jackie Robinson's tradition of fostering diversity.
Join the crew of Stamford Patch for coffee and conversation at Cafe Oo-La-La this Friday between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Stamford's A Timeless Journey is one of the few places in Fairfield County where gamers can indulge in comics, cards, and Warhammer.
Former top Stamford educator Rodney Bass sheds some light on the sources of, and solutions to Stamford's achievement gap.
Stamford's floral and jewelry vendors are enjoying a spike in business, even if they aren't feeling particularly romantic themselves.
The Stamford police blotter for Feb. 7-8. All information is supplied by the Stamford Police Department, and does not include convictions.
Staff and supporters of the Stamford Animal Shelter, concerned about the current state of their facility, are seeking a $1.5 million improvement project from the local planning board.
The Stamford police blotter for Feb. 6-Feb. 7. All information is supplied by the Stamford Police Department and does not include convictions.
In what could be considered a surprise move, the local Board of Representatives voted against an application to increase the price of beach parking permits from $20 to $30.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut is standing against a local Catholic school lease application, believing it crosses the line between church and state.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut is standing against a local Catholic school lease application, believing it crosses the line between church and state.
The Stamford police blotter for Feb. 5-Feb. 6. All information is supplied by the Stamford Police Department, does not include convictions, and does not presume guilt or innocence.
Members of Stamford's black community talk about their experiences with, and opinions of the Stamford Public School system.
The Stamford police blotter for Feb. 2-3. All information is supplied by the Stamford Police Department, does not include convictions, and does not assume guilt or innocence.
After three years of waiting, North Stamford residents finally have the opportunity to test their wells for contaminants, even if they might have to foot the bill of cleaning it up.
Stamford Patch cordially invites all Stamford residents and Stamford Patch readers to attend 'Office Hours' at the Sundance Cafe on Friday.
Stamford Patch chats with Kaleidoscope Children's Apparel and Gifts owner Suzanne Stillwell, who claims that each piece of custom clothing that comes through her store has a story behind it.