Josh Rosenthal
When I left home for my first reporting gig, I’d hoped making it back to D.C. would be quick and easy. But more than a decade later — after stops in Florida, Arkansas, and Minnesota — not only do I know how wrong I was, I’m grateful for it.
Earning the trust of the communities you serve requires perspective, the kind you get after battling 110 degree days down south and -30 degree nights up north. It comes from seeing flood-ravaged communities rebuild and from reporting on everything from potholes to parades to park boards.
I’ve had the privilege of being a witness to history, winning a Regional Emmy Award for my coverage of the death of Prince. I also won both a regional Edward R. Murrow award and a regional Emmy Award for my coverage of the protests that broke out after the acquittal of police officer Jeronimo Yanez, who shot and killed Philando Castile during a traffic stop outside of St. Paul, Minnesota in 2016.
Now, it’s my privilege to put that experience to good use back home — and have some fun along the way. Feel free to reach out anytime. Whether you want to talk about a potential story, the Terps (my alma mater), or lousy pickup basketball (a passion!), I want to hear from you.
The latest from Josh Rosenthal
Montgomery County police searching for suspected Peeping Tom
Montgomery County police are on the lookout for an alleged Peeping Tom.
Capitol Police players win Congressional football game
While there were lots of politicians, politics was not the focus at Nationals Park Tuesday night as the annual Congressional Football Game featured a team of lawmakers taking on members of the U.S. Capitol Police.
10-year-old boy discovers rare megalodon tooth in Calvert County
It's a discovery millions of years in the making: In early March, a 10-year-old Maryland boy found a megalodon tooth, and now, he and his family are excited to share the details on this rare find.
Fatal hit-and-run crashes on the rise, new AAA research shows
New research shows there’s been an increase in fatal hit-and-run crashes.
Class action lawsuit filed in wake of Potomac Interceptor collapse
A class action lawsuit has been filed against DC Water. It comes seven weeks after the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor, which sent millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River.
Trump, VIPs participate in 'Saving College Sports Roundtable' at White House
On the agenda at the White House Friday: tackling problems in college sports.
DC Water holds meeting to discuss updates on Potomac Interceptor repairs
Officials with DC Water briefed the media on Thursday, more than six weeks after the Potomac Interceptor collapse sent millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac.
DC Council considering a new tax on so-called 'flushable' wipes
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
DC Public Health to begin daily testing of Potomac, Anacostia rivers for E. coli
Beginning on Monday, the D.C. Department of Health will be conducting daily tests for E. coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers.