Michael O’Connell is a field editor with Patch in Northern Virginia. He was also the host and producer of the weekly It's All Journalism podcast and produced the Better News podcast for the American Press Institute.
Previously, Michael was a digital editor at Local News Now, a senior digital editor at Federal News Network, a producer of the National Governors Association's Meet the Threat podcast, and managing editor at The Connection Newspapers. For three years, Michael taught podcasting in the American University School of Communication’s Masters in Digital Storytelling program.
Besides speaking about podcasting at various journalism conferences, Michael is also the author of the textbook, Turn Up the Volume — A Down and Dirty Guide to Podcasting.
In June 2018, Michael traveled to Tajikistan on behalf of the U.S. State Department to teach young journalists how to podcast. Through that program, he also had the opportunity to speak to journalists remotely in Albania, Egypt, Indonesia and Malaysia.
A man faces five charges after prosecutors say he threatened a woman with a knife in Alexandria and forced her to drive to D.C.
A Brambleton man faces three charges after resisting arrest and trying to strike an Arlington police officer, authorities said.
Fairfax County revised its Tree Commission plan to require at least two environmental commissioners with forestry expertise.
A soccer match and fireworks will bring increased traffic and a temporary road closure near Fairfax City.
Fredericksburg City Council will consider a revised 1 million-square-foot data center proposal at its meeting on Tuesday.
Police released video of a man suspected of burglarizing two Paisano’s Pizza locations in Annandale and Springfield.
Five Fredericksburg food establishments were cited July 22-27 for hot water, refrigeration, plumbing and other violations.
Reston Town Center’s free KidsFest will feature music, science, crafts, characters and games.
A Centreville man was arrested in a federal gun case after Fairfax prosecutors dropped five related state charges.
Authorities arrested a New York man after CBP officers found nearly 368 pounds of khat in eight suitcases at Dulles.
DHS asked Virginia and Fairfax officials not to release a murder suspect. Sheriff Stacey Kincaid has said ICE is notified at booking.
The ASA Virginia RunFest will return to Fairfax Corner on Sept. 27 with a 5K, kids activities, food and virtual participation.
MWAA approved a $19.9 billion Dulles construction program, adding terminal, concourse and Aerotrain projects over 15 years.
Arlington inspections from July 15-20 found pest evidence, sanitizer failures, unsafe cooling and other violations.
Bob’s Discount Furniture will open a Fredericksburg store Sept. 4 and donate $2,500 each to two local organizations.
Vintage Reston will offer mid-century furniture, art and zero-proof drinks while a Lake Anne taproom expansion awaits permits.
TekSynap plans phased layoffs of 69 workers after contract work ends, weeks after announcing a Reston Town Center lease.
Six Fairfax mayor and council candidates are coordinating their campaigns around a pledge to focus on residents and local priorities.
A Fairfax man died in an I-495 crash, and an Annandale driver was seriously injured and charged with DUI, police said.
Lawmakers want an FBI investigation after video showed an ICE agent pointing a gun at a U.S. citizen in Bailey’s Crossroads.
