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
UMD researchers create 'smart underwear' to study farts
It’s a perfectly normal bodily function that people would typically prefer to keep to themselves. But now, you could say University of Maryland researchers are making a stink about it.
Maryland officials say black bears are back, searching for food
It's April, and that means that in parts of Maryland, bears are back.
Montgomery Parks launches study on quality of bathrooms
Officials want to hear what residents think of the bathrooms in Montgomery County parks.
'Hives of corruption': Fairfax County police chief takes aim at vape shops after drug bust
Police say they’ve broken up a large-scale drug trafficking organization operating out of vape shops in Northern Virginia.
Headlight glare becoming a growing concern for drivers, AAA survey shows
There are plenty of potential problems for drivers out on the roads: speeders, distractions, and apparently – headlight glare is raising concerns about safety too.
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.
