Washingtonian Magazine

As an Editorial Fellow at Washingtonian, I learned about service journalism and a regional magazine's editorial process, through fact-checking stories for publication, researching for articles, working closely with editors and writers, and reporting and writing for print and online.

Mixing It Up

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE FEBRUARY 2015 ISSUE OF WASHINGTONIAN.

A service piece about the current day-camp landscape in the D.C.-metropolitan area, and the specialty programs that cater to kids' developing interests.

YOUR 2014 GUIDE TO HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS IN WASHINGTON

OCT. 17, 2014

As we move deeper into autumn, the air cools, foliage bursts with color, and memories of vacation dissipate. Summer flowers in Washingtoniansʼ yards have been replaced with pumpkins and scarecrows. For nearly two months, pools have been closed and schools have been open. Passing Octoberʼs midway mark means Thanksgiving is on the way, Christmas is around the corner, and winter is looming.

But first it means Halloween -- and you donʼt have to wait until the 31st to celebrate. The weeks leading up to the haunted holiday promise just as many tricks and treats as the eve itself.

2014 Thanksgiving Races in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Nov. 20, 2014

Get active this holiday with these fun runs around Washington. A roundup of turkey trots and family-friendly races in the metro area, for Washingtonian's Well+Being Blog. 

Food Diaries: How a Triathlete Couple Eats for a Day

Dec. 9, 2014

Katie and Elliott fuel their busy, active lives by planning their meals ahead. Here's how they do it.

2014 New Year's Eve Celebrations in Washington

Dec. 16, 2014

It’s hard to believe, but 2014 is almost over. If you’re looking to close out the year in style, you’ve come to the right place: We’ve rounded up options for every type of New Year’s Eve celebration, from debaucherous drink-fests to low-key gatherings and kid-appropriate parties.