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
Local vet on a 2100+ mile journey for a good cause
A local veteran is going a very long way for a very good cause.
Red Line service suspended between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights this summer
From July 6 through September 6, trains will not operate between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.
Suspect identified after shootout with Secret Service near White House
Authorities have identified the man believed to be involved in a dramatic shootout with Secret Service officers near the White House, an incident that unfolded Monday afternoon on the National Mall.
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to proceed despite partial shutdown
Families of fallen firefighters are feeling relief after almost having to alter plans for a major ceremony as a result of the ongoing partial government shutdown.
Parachutist 'doing great' after slamming into Virginia Tech scoreboard
The big headline coming out of Virginia Tech's spring football game Saturday had very little to do with football. Instead, many fans are talking about the skydiver who crashed into the scoreboard just ahead of the game.
Local veteran, double amputee trains for Soldier Ride 250
It turns out, riding a bike – isn't always just like riding a bike.
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.