Q & A: Crofton Patch Reporter Julie Peterson

Introducing Crofton Patch Business, Economic Development and Fire Fighter Heroes Reporter Julie Peterson.

Q: Why did you become a Crofton Patch beat contributor? 

A: Previously I worked for Suburban Scene Magazine and after the owner, Laura Tayman, sold the magazine she became the Broadneck Patch Editor.  She recommended that I look into Crofton Patch.   

 

Q: What is your beat about?

A: I have two beat articles a week.  One is for Business and Economic Development for the Crofton Patch.  The second is Fire Fighter Heroes for the Crofton and Edgewater Patch. 

Q: How does your beat help people in Crofton and Gambrills? 

A: I enjoy helping small businesses grow and thrive in our community.  My beat articles give them and the community a way of communicating and advertising besides signs on the side of the road. 

My Fire Fighter Heroes beat is a wonderful addition because so few people know about the events and happenings at the local volunteer fire departments.  Many new people to the community don’t even know we have a volunteer fire department servicing Crofton. 

Q: Do you think Crofton Patch is too "mommy centric?" 

A: Absolutely not!  Crofton Patch is family oriented but so is Crofton!  The wide appeal to Patch is its focus on local interest. 

Q: Where are your favorite places around Crofton and Gambrills?

A: Oh, there are so many to name!  It is a great place to live, socialize, shop and volunteer. 

Q: What's your professional background?

A: I attended the University of Maryland where I received my Bachelor's degree in business.  I became interest in the Arundel volunteer Fire Department when I moved to Crofton in 1995.  I have held a number of positions with Arundel Volunteer Fire Department, including 5 terms as President, the position that I currently hold.

Q: What's the best advice you can give to someone new to Crofton and Gambrills?

A: Volunteer!  Join the local PTA, church, and fire department.  Many organizations are always looking for volunteers.  It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and future friends. 

Q: Why should people check Crofton Patch daily?

A: Crofton Patch is up-to-date local news, events and happenings.  does an excellent job of keeping the public aware of Crofton daily happenings along with up-to-the-minute accounts of action in the community.