Deb Belt has been an editor with Patch.com since August 2011. After launching Patches in Iowa -- where staffers covered the 2012 Iowa Caucuses and the presidential campaign -- Deb joined the Southeast team of editors. Early in 2015 she took on coverage of the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince George's and Montgomery. Since March 2017 she has been the team leader for Patch sites in the Southeast, ranging from Baltimore to Miami. Prior to joining the digital world, she worked as an editor for 13 years at the Des Moines Register, focused on suburban coverage.
Virginia hit a one-day record of 6,757 new coronavirus cases Saturday just as reports surfaced that a federal stockpile of vaccines is gone.
Leesburg Police and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office are investigating the distribution of Ku Klux Klan fliers Saturday in the area.
Top DC, VA news includes expanded vaccines, 2 officers arrested in Capitol breach, MLK Day of Service. How to share your news, events.
Top MD news includes expanded vaccines, unemployment claims triple, MLK Day of Service, money for the arts. How to share your news, events.
Coronavirus vaccinations | $2M Powerball win | Inauguration prep, fear of violence | Romance scam | 2 VA cops in Capitol charged: Patch PM
State House security precautions | MD arts groups ask state for help | MLK Day of Service opportunities | Coronavirus increase: Patch PM
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for the $550 million lottery jackpot drawing on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.
Top Georgia election officials appeared on "60 Minutes" to describe the pressure President Trump applied and the leaked tape of a call.
GA broke a one-day record for COVID-19 cases on Friday and the average number of coronavirus cases in the last week was an all-time high.
A record number of coronavirus cases were confirmed Saturday in Virginia as vaccinations expand to more residents starting Jan. 11.
Gov. Hogan said Sunday he's worried about safety for Joe Biden's inauguration, and is outraged by Rep. Andy Harris and other Trump backers.
How to help provide Sunday Supper, Senate runoff election, LeBron hits at buying ATL franchise, and a Macy's set to close: GA Top News.
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for the $470 million lottery jackpot drawing on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.
The second round of the COVID-19 crisis stimulus checks has been sent out. Here's how FL residents can check whether yours has been sent.
The second round of the COVID-19 crisis stimulus checks has been sent out. Here's how GA residents can check whether yours has been sent.
The second round of COVID-19 crisis stimulus checks has been sent out. Here's how VA, DC residents can check whether yours has been sent.
The second round of the COVID-19 crisis stimulus checks has been sent out. Here's how MD residents can check whether yours has been sent.
Joe Biden congratulated Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff on their victories. The two wins will give Democrats control of the U.S. Senate.
The top federal prosecutor in the Atlanta region for the past three years left his position early after President Trump was critical of him.
Raphael Warnock has defeated GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler, the AP said. Republican David Perdue leads Jon Ossoff by a shrinking margin.
