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Neal Augenstein is a general assignment reporter at WTOP. With a focus on breaking news, ongoing trials, and engaging features, he covers a diverse array of topics including climate change, water management, and cultural movements. Neal's journey with stage 4 lung cancer has also inspired him to raise awareness about health issues, and he has been featured in notable outlets such as NBC4 Washington and Bethesda Magazine.
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Neal Augenstein's reporting demonstrates a focus on local news, particularly in the Washington D.C. area and Virginia. He covers government announcements, evolving stories related to entertainment news, politics, and crime.
To effectively engage with Neal, pitches should offer insights or perspectives specific to local events and policies within the Washington D.C. area or Virginia. Experts who can provide commentary on local government decisions, evolving crime stories in the region, or developments relating to restaurants and resolutions may be of interest to him.
Given his coverage attributes that include Government Announcement (23%) and Evolving Stories (12%), he is likely receptive to updates on ongoing issues in these areas as well as expert analysis of policy changes affecting this specific geographic region.
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By: Neal Augenstein
Loudoun County, Virginia, might be joining other D.C.-area jurisdictions weighing the benefits and potential drawbacks of automated license plate readers, which capture a vehicle's license plate, make, color, and other features and have raised privacy and security concerns.
By: Neal Augenstein
While research has shown a decline in smoking among children in recent years, the Charles County Sheriff's Office says vaping continues to be a problem locally and nationally.
By: Neal Augenstein
In September, Fairfax County's Board of Supervisors paused the installation of any new Flock automated license plate readers until it had more
A Loudoun County, Virginia, judge has ruled that Roger Bradford will be allowed to represent himself against second-degree murder and firearms charges in the September death of his wife, Lisa, in their Aldie home.
By: Neal Augenstein
One day after announcing Amazon reached a deal with Loudoun County to withdraw its proposal to build data centers on The George Washington University
By: Neal Augenstein
With Thanksgiving a month away and the winter holidays close behind, a travel expert is urging travelers to understand airline restrictions before buying a ticket.
More than 260,000 workers left federal service due to Trump administration initiatives in 2025, according to the Office of Management and Budget, including reductions in force, early retirement, deferred resignations and a hiring freeze.
By: Neal Augenstein
Leaders in Maryland's most populated and diverse county have passed a resolution calling on the U.S. Census Bureau to withdraw its plans to change the way immigrants, racial and ethnic minorities, and others are counted in the 2030 census.
With population-dependent funding at risk, during a discussion on the fiscal 2028 budget, LCPS Chief Financial Officer Sharon Willoughby laid out options that were being considered, including providing fewer electronic devices and eliminating the virtual learning program.
By: Neal Augenstein
Many air travelers whose flights are delayed or canceled this Thanksgiving and winter holiday season will remain eligible for compensation, after a recent delay in implementing a new U.S. Department of Transportation rule.
