Anna is originally from Northfield MN and graduated from Northfield Senior High School in 2007. She then attended Loyola University of Chicago, where she double majored in English and Women's Studies and Gender Studies, minored in Art History and discovered her passion for community journalism.
During her four years at Loyola, Anna was consistently involved in the writing and production of Loyola's weekly student newspaper, the Loyola Phoenix. At the Phoenix, she worked specifically as an arts reviewer, reporter, columnist, assistant editor and section editor. While attending Loyola, she also interned at Chicago Art Magazine and began freelancing for Northfield Patch, where she discovered her love for hyperlocal reporting.
After graduating in May 2011, Anna briefly moved to Washington DC to work as a press intern for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Anna is ecstatic to be returning to her home state, where she hopes to strengthen area communities by delivering accurate, engaging and relevant hyperlocal journalism.
<strong>Beliefs</strong>
<i>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable.</i>
<i>This disclosure is not a license for us to inject our beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will cause us to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.</i>
<strong>Politics</strong>
<i>* How would you describe your political beliefs?</i>
The extreme bipartisan divide in contemporary America has left me disenchanted with national politics. However, as a former Women's Studies and Gender Studies major, I have a strong interest in women's issues and self-identify as a feminist.
<strong>Religion</strong>
<i>* How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?</i>
I was raised Catholic, received a Catholic elementary education and attended a Catholic university. However, these days I would say my strongest spiritual belief is that everything happens for a reason.
<strong>Local Hot Button Issues</strong>
* <i>What do you think are the two or three most important issues facing the community?</i>
Local government and policy is of critical importance, as it affects everyone in the community. And, of course, a community's schools are integral in determining its future, so education is definitely another important issue.
<i>* Where do you stand on each of these issues?</i>
As with national politics, I tend to form my opinions as issues arise and evolve. My primary stance on community issues is that an engaged and invested community is a strong one.
Fairfield's equity task force was denied its request to participate in candidate interviews. Some officials say it had no grounds to ask.
The woman helped the Stratford company's co-founder deceptively obtain money from the business, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Capt. Robert Kalamaras is expected to be sworn in Friday, when he will replace retiring Chief Christopher Lyddy as leader of the department.
The injured driver was taken to a hospital for treatment, according to the Fairfield Fire Department.
The Fairfield middle school had its third consecutive remote learning day Tuesday, after 22 staffers were unable to come to work.
Outgoing Fairfield Police Chief Christopher Lyddy discusses his decades on the force, race and law enforcement, and the U.S. Capitol riot.
Accused of fleeing Capitol Police, the woman pleaded not guilty and must stay out of D.C. as a condition of her release, court records said.
“It’s our most important program right now,” a Wakeman Boys & Girls Club official said of the new pandemic-era offering.
Linda MaGovern is accused of impersonating an officer and a Cabinet member. She was arrested near an inauguration checkpoint, police said.
The victim was treated for a suspected concussion and head trauma at a nearby hospital, according to Fairfield police.
Thomas Walker is charged with murder and has requested a jury trial, according to a media report.
“My truth is not their truth,” Representative Town Meeting member Tameisha Powell-Dunmore said of Democratic Town Committee leadership.
Shoppers will be able to purchase everything from organic condiments to jewelry and soaps from roughly 20 food and craft vendors.
Fairfield’s school district is seeking a budget increase of more than 5 percent — but that's not the whole story.
The incident stemmed from a reported home invasion that turned out to be a landlord coming over to fix the dishwasher, a media report said.
Two pedestrians were struck crossing an Interstate 95 entrance ramp by a 52-year-old driver from Stratford, according to police.
The victim, a Fairfield woman, graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and worked in the dean’s office at Sacred Heart University.
A town survey includes a wide range of questions, such as if Stratford should require new housing developments to include affordable units.
Police are investigating after graffiti that officials characterized as disturbing, political and racist was reported Wednesday.
“These cases significantly impact the school’s ability to function in a safe and effective manner,” a message to parents said.
