Clips
The Wall Street Journal
America's Great Pickle Divide
Aug. 10, 2025
After noticing an increase in pickle products across grocery shelves and fast food restaurants, I pitched this story to WSJ’s A-hed desk, which encourages reporters to write about the weirdest topics imaginable. I spent hours visiting pickle shops across New York City and interviewing self-proclaimed pickle haters to bring the trend to life. I aimed to turn a consumer trend piece into an engaging and fun read. The story ran on the front page in August.
Fast-Casual Chains Struggle as Diners Ditch Pricey Bowls for Cheaper Eats
Aug. 15, 2025
After my colleagues on the newswires desk reported that Chipotle, Cava and Sweetgreen posted worsening sales in their latest quarter, I followed up with a story on the broader struggle of fast casual chains. Over three days, I interviewed several analysts and sifted through the companies’ earnings calls to provide deeper context to the story. The article ran on a half-page spread in the Journal’s business section.
Planet Fitness Has Right Tools to Continue Growing
July 18, 2025
After several analysts released notes praising Planet Fitness' uptick in foot traffic, I interviewed four analysts about the gym giant. My analysis ran in a half-page spread in the business section.
ThredUp Gains Shoppers Weary of Economic Uncertainty
Aug. 4, 2025
I filed a first take on ThredUp’s earnings shortly after the company’s post-market release, providing readers with a quick and accurate picture of the used-clothing online marketplace’s performance. Soon after, I interviewed ThredUp’s Chief Executive about the second-hand clothing market and the rise of weary consumer sentiment. I wrote through the article to weave in his insights, turning a standard earnings piece into a deeper story.
The Daily Record
‘I’m building memories’: How a Baltimore resident founded Ovenbird Bakery
July 30, 2024
I wrote this local business profile for The Daily Record, a publicaton that often appeals to corporate leaders and business executives. I wanted to write a feature article to add more local nuance to the newspaper. Within a couple days of pitching this story, I found a business owner to interview and feature for this piece. It was published on the front page of the newspaper the next day.
Lack of affordable child care leaves small businesses struggling to retain workers
June 24, 2024
I spoke with business owners across Maryland on how the state's lack of affordable childcare impacts their ability to retain workers. This article explains how lack of affordable childcare impacts business models specifically. The story was published on A1 of the newspaper the next morning.
Impact of Realtor commissions settlement on MD homebuyers? Not a lot, many say.
July 16, 2024
I spent four weeks calling about a dozen real estate experts across Maryland on a Realtor settlement anticipated to shake the industry. This long-form reporting project became an explainer piece that localized a nationwide concern of real estate commission rates.
MD courts closed to public because of tech outage; BWI flights, state agencies affected
July 31, 2024
After a worldwide CrowdStrike outage affected airports, courts and businesses across the state, my editor put me on this breaking news story late in the day. I compiled interviews and published the story about an hour after receiving the assignment.
The Diamondback
1,000 UMD community members gather for vigil after attack in Israel
October 9, 2023
This article marked the beginning of The Diamondback’s recent news coverage of Israel and Palestine, a topic that held little precedent in our publication's reporting. My editors have a contribution line to this story because they guided me through navigating the sensitivity of reporting on a deep topic that has not been covered at the newspaper for years. I collaborated closely with them to ensure the language and context behind this story were appropriate and gave an accurate representation of students' emotions at the vigil.
UMD employees union lobbies in support of telework, collective bargaining bills
February 22, 2023
I visited Annapolis for the first time as a reporter for a lobby night that consisted of more than 50 members from the University System of Maryland. I followed a group of housekeepers and facility workers from the University of Maryland as they urged their state senators to increase minimum wage and expand telework options.
UMD bus crash on Route 1 leaves dozens injured
October 4, 2023
A few minutes after The Diamondback heard about a bus crash, a photographer and I immediately drove to the scene, where I attended a press conference with a fire department and university spokesperson. I released the news shortly after the crash occurred and then updated the story that same day after speaking with passengers on the bus.
UMD first-generation students reflect on challenges, achievements in college journeys
November 13, 2023
For national First-Generation College Celebration Day, I trekked across campus with a photographer to conduct man on the street interviews with first-generation college students. This feature article and photo essay tells the stories of students at the University of Maryland and their journey to college.
MoCo360 Media
Happy Jayden Day! A family tradition leads to discounts at Carmen’s Italian Ice and Cafe
January 8, 2024
This business profile tells the story of the man who founded a local icecream shop in my hometown. Carmen's Italian Ice serves as an epicenter of memories for many Rockville residents. I did on-scene reporting for this piece and sat down with the owner of the shop to hear about his family's journey in running the business.