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
County fairs making a comeback as pandemic restrictions loosen
After a year of COVID cancellations, county fairs are making a comeback this summer. It’s news a lot of families – and business owners – have been waiting to hear.
Several groups call for mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers
More than 50 groups representing millions of healthcare workers signed onto a letter Monday calling for vaccine mandates among doctors, nurses, and others in the medical field.
MD State leaders say National Guard has not been paid for time at Capitol during riots
Shortly after the January insurrection at the U.S. capitol, hundreds of Maryland National Guard members came in to help.
CDC: Untreatable 'superbug' outbreak discovered at DC nursing home
The CDC is reporting that a potentially dangerous and untreatable 'superbug' has been found at a DC area nursing home.
Clever road signs promote safer driving in Virginia
Ludacris, Valentine’s Day, and the Star-Spangled Banner may not seem to have much in common, but apparently, they’re all helping keep drivers safe in Virginia. The reason being--all three were topics on changeable message signs that appear to be working.
National Air and Space Museum curator weighs in on Jeff Bezos' space flight: "I was completely amazed"
The world watched Jeff Bezos on Tuesday morning as he blasted into space, touching down in remote west Texas after a 10-minute flight, and it got a lot of people talking, including those at the National Air and Space Museum.
Rampant violence could impact DC tourism, experts say
Recent high-profile examples of violent crime have thrust Washington D.C. into the national spotlight. So much so, tourism experts said it could cost the Nation’s Capital some of the visitor's officials have focused on courting.
Manassas man arrested at home daycare on child sex abuse material charges
A Manassas man has been arrested on several charges related to child sex abuse materials.
New study finds that planting trees can help drop early evening temperatures
If you’ve been feeling the heat lately, an American University study found that individual trees may be able to help, at least in the early evening.
FEMA encourages preparations for hurricane season
It’s hurricane season, and while that may not sound the alarm for many in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency said it should.