Born and raised in Maryland, Old Bay pumps through my veins, and I have more flag apparel than I care to admit. Deep community connections have led me to award-winning stories on veterans' mental health and a secret skate park. I've been a Patch reporter since June 2020, covering Anne Arundel County and Baltimore County with a focus on feature stories and business news. The Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association has recognized my work with nine first-place prizes and three second-place honors for excellence in journalism.
I graduated from the University of Delaware in May 2020 with a degree in media communication and minors in journalism and political science. I interned at FOX Sports, The Delaware News Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer. I also led my college newspaper, The Review, as editor-in-chief during my senior year.
Have a story idea? Email me at jacob.baumgart@patch.com. I'm also on Facebook @jacobbaumgartjournalist and X @jacobbaumgart.
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A main road will undergo two years of construction in Baltimore County. Overnight lane closures are planned.
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Affordable housing, better transit and more parks are Anne Arundel's 2026 goals. The county executive is entering his last year in office.
New trash and recycling schedules are out in Baltimore County. Here's how to track your collection days for 2026.
A taphouse announced the opening date for its first Anne Arundel County location. The bar will have over 100 beers.
A sports bar closed in Baltimore County after a crackdown on Thirsty Thursday promotions. The business owed $47K in rent, a report alleged.
Over 130 townhomes could be built at the Severna Park Golf Center. Neighbors are weighing additional housing against potential traffic.
A fire forced a Baltimore County school to evacuate. Nobody was hurt, but Wednesday classes were canceled.
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