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
DC police officer struck by vehicle, rushed to hospital with serious injuries
A DC police officer was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the District on Friday.
Police searching for group who attacked, robbed person in Northwest DC
Police are searching for about a dozen suspects after investigators say a group of young people brazenly attacked and robbed a person in broad daylight in Northwest Washington.
12-year-old boy accused of stabbing another child during fight outside of Montgomery County school
Trash talk and a schoolyard fight in Montgomery County led to assault charges for a 12-year-old boy who stabbed another child, according to police.
First snowfall of the new year impacts evening commute across DC region
And just like that — the first snowfall this year is here.
Virginia lawmaker hopes expanding open-container access could rejuvenate brick-and-mortar retail
Brick and mortar shopping centers in Virginia may soon fight back against online retailers like Amazon — with alcohol. At least, they could if a new bill passes the state legislature.
Fairfax City Police mourn sergeant who died after suffering medical emergency while on duty
The Fairfax City Police Department is mourning the loss of a veteran sergeant who died on New Year's Eve after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.
Veteran Maryland statesman Ulysses Currie passes away
Ulysses Currie, a former Maryland state senator who grew up the son of a sharecropper and rose to be an influential voice in state politics, passed away at his Forestville home Friday morning at the age of 82.
Maryland man accused of sexually assaulting woman he met on a dating app
A District Heights man has been arrested and charged for sexually assaulting a woman he met on a dating app.
9-year-old's wish list sent to Santa just in time for Christmas after mailbox goes missing
Nine-year-old Kaiden Bryant-Samuel, like so many kids across the globe, just wanted to get his wish list to Santa. But this year, there was a problem.
You may be breaking the law if your bicycle isn't registered in Montgomery County
Thousands of Montgomery County residents may be running afoul of the law without even realizing it – if their bicycles aren’t registered. One cyclist learned his lesson the hard way.