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
Error at water pollution control plant blamed for mass fish deaths in Arlington
Roughly 200 fish went belly-up in Northern Virginia overnight.
TikTok facing Congressional crackdown, bipartisan House panel pushes for ban
Time could soon be up for TikTok. A bipartisan House panel unanimously voted Thursday to essentially ban the social media platform if it doesn’t break ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
Gaithersburg teen's app for diabetics waiting on FDA approval
Back in September of 2020, 13-year-old Drew Mendelow was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. His diagnosis inspired him to build an app.
Purple Line opening delayed to winter 2027
Altogether, the Purple Line project will now cost about $10 billion, despite being initially budgeted for $5.6 billion back in 2016.
Detectives seek suspects in gun store burglary on Richmond Highway
Fairfax County detectives are searching for two suspects who they said burglarized a gun store in Hybla Valley.
Maryland and DC join lawsuit to block Kroger, Albertsons merger
Elected officials in Maryland and D.C. are teaming up in an attempt to stop the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history, alleging that the proposed $24.6 billion deal between Kroger and Albertsons is anticompetitive.
Speed limit reduced for safety on Frederick's Golden Mile
Officials have changed the speed limit from 45 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour along West Patrick Street, also known as the Golden Mile – a nearly two-mile stretch of U.S. 40 in Frederick between U.S. 15 and Old Camp Road.
Virginia State Police discuss Super Bowl weekend traffic safety blitz on I-66
This Super Bowl weekend, state troopers are going on offense in Virginia.
Families paying 25% more for groceries since pre-pandemic times: report
Ask shoppers about the price of groceries these days, and there’s a good chance they won’t hold back.
State Department urges caution when heading to popular spring break destinations
The U.S. government is urging caution when traveling to several popular spring break destinations in the coming months.