https://www.audreybengtson.comRSS Feed for Audrey BengtsonenThu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://x.com/audreybengtson/status/2043474363777757275Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://x.com/audreybengtson/status/2043474363777757275https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/f00fb950-c9fa-4f01-8cd6-a7419c738b67.jpegMon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/f00fb950-c9fa-4f01-8cd6-a7419c738b67.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/a63d6f10-f4a7-40e8-b0e8-0e01df50a81d.jpegSat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/a63d6f10-f4a7-40e8-b0e8-0e01df50a81d.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/5090390a-df9b-4e1e-90da-00d313d548b6.jpgMon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/5090390a-df9b-4e1e-90da-00d313d548b6.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/f0976cbc-cadc-4a73-9fdd-98f7c422c843.jpegSun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/f0976cbc-cadc-4a73-9fdd-98f7c422c843.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/f777cb63-a7ec-4519-a510-a58b084bb2d9.jpegMon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/f777cb63-a7ec-4519-a510-a58b084bb2d9.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/ec973b0f-068b-40f1-80d3-ec04fe826a87.jpegFri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/ec973b0f-068b-40f1-80d3-ec04fe826a87.jpeghttps://streetcarsuburbs.news/52970/college-park/city-installs-chip-readers-for-lost-pets/College Park installed two self-service pet microchip scanning stations in March to help residents quickly reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners.  The stations, located outside City Hall on Yale Avenue and the Davis Hall Public Works facility on 51st Avenue, are available at all times for residents who find lost animals. “It seems a good majority of the conversations on Nextdoor are lost pets or found pets,” College Park City Councilmember Alan Hew (District 1) said. “A lot of times...Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://streetcarsuburbs.news/52970/college-park/city-installs-chip-readers-for-lost-pets/https://streetcarsuburbs.news/52701/college-park/residents-weigh-in-on-hollywood-upgrades/Residents of College Park’s Hollywood neighborhood told county planners on May 9 they would like to see more public art, new gathering spaces and safer streets in their community. Twenty residents voted on ways the county could improve public spaces during the first-ever Hollywood Placemaking Initiative Community Vision Walk.  The event brought together residents, planners, officials and community leaders to walk through the Hollywood neighborhood and discuss ideas for development projects...Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://streetcarsuburbs.news/52701/college-park/residents-weigh-in-on-hollywood-upgrades/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/05/07/orioles-outfield-prospect-jud-fabian-on-putting-together-good-plan-at-the-plate/Jud Fabian’s big start with Triple-A Norfolk has strengthened his chance at earning a shot with the Baltimore Orioles. Fabian is hitting .215/.368/.393 with six home runs so far for the Tides. He hit a total of 68 home runs in 382 games in the Orioles organization from 2022-2025. He had his strongest season in 2023, hitting .223/.349/.440 with 24 home runs, 74 RBIs across 120 games. However, his batting average dipped down to .186 by 2025. The 25-year-old outfielder credited his success th...Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pressboxonline.com/2026/05/07/orioles-outfield-prospect-jud-fabian-on-putting-together-good-plan-at-the-plate/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/05/06/matt-hibner-thankful-to-be-picked-by-ravens-excited-to-reconnect-with-jesse-minter/For new Ravens tight end Matt Hibner, reconnecting with former Michigan defensive coordinator and current Ravens head coach Jesse Minter after being drafted in the fourth round makes Baltimore feel like a perfect fit that he “couldn’t draw it up any better.” Hibner immediately expressed his excitement on Glenn Clark Radio April 29. “I couldn’t draw it up any better,” he said. The 6-foot-4, 251-pound tight end spent the first three years of his college career at Michigan and the final tw...Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pressboxonline.com/2026/05/06/matt-hibner-thankful-to-be-picked-by-ravens-excited-to-reconnect-with-jesse-minter/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/05/01/job-grant-steps-into-new-role-for-navy-football-heading-into-senior-season/Senior Job Grant has stepped into a new role for Navy football this spring, one that reflects his versatility and growth as a leader heading into his final season. Grant, who is from Kansas City but attended high school in Virginia, has moved to the “Raider” spot in the Navy defense after previously playing inside linebacker. At 6-foot-2 and roughly 230 pounds, Grant will be tasked with handling a hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker role. The position change presents Grant with both ch...Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pressboxonline.com/2026/05/01/job-grant-steps-into-new-role-for-navy-football-heading-into-senior-season/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/30/ravens-gameday-radio-analyst-rod-woodson-on-why-drafting-vega-ioane-made-sense/The Baltimore Ravens’ offseason decisions have sparked optimism and concern. Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson recently outlined his key takeaways about the team’s roster following the 2026 NFL Draft. Woodson, 61, spent 17 years in the NFL, playing for the Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders. Now an analyst for Ravens Gameday Radio, Woodson defended the Ravens’ decision to draft a guard with the 14th overall pick, pushing back on criticism about positiona...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/30/ravens-gameday-radio-analyst-rod-woodson-on-why-drafting-vega-ioane-made-sense/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/29/why-sidney-stewart-stuck-with-maryland-football-after-productive-freshman-season/Maryland football’s Sidney Stewart is aiming to build off of his standout freshman season as the Terps prepare for the fall after their spring showcase on April 25. The 6-foot-2, 255-pound edge rusher out of Concordia Prep totaled 32 tackles and a team-high seven sacks as well as one forced fumble and two pass breakups in 2025. Despite having the opportunity to seek other opportunities via the transfer portal, Stewart chose to stay with Maryland because of his personal ties and the team itsel...Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/29/why-sidney-stewart-stuck-with-maryland-football-after-productive-freshman-season/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/23/foul-territory-host-a-j-pierzynski-no-reason-to-panic-regarding-orioles-start/The Orioles’ early-season inconsistencies have raised concerns, but former big league catcher and current “Foul Territory” host A.J. Pierzynski says patience is key. Pierzynski isn’t panicking about the Orioles’ slow start, saying that unpredictability is part of the sport. Baltimore is 12-13 entering a homestand that begins on Aug. 24. Pierzynski, 49, caught in the majors for the Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals a...Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/23/foul-territory-host-a-j-pierzynski-no-reason-to-panic-regarding-orioles-start/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/22/darryl-strawberry-davey-johnson-very-special-person-more-than-just-a-manager/Darryl Strawberry says he has been more impacted by faith, family and helping others than he has by the game of baseball, but one person from his time as a player stands out. Strawberry, 64, joined Glenn Clark Radio on April 13 to reflect on his career and his book, “Another Life,” which dives into his journey through success, addiction and personal transformation. Strawberry played 1,583 games throughout a 17-year career, accumulating 1,401 hits, 335 home runs and 1,000 RBIs. His career p...Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/22/darryl-strawberry-davey-johnson-very-special-person-more-than-just-a-manager/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/17/maryland-mens-lacrosses-eric-spanos-on-recent-overtime-wins-eight-goal-game/Maryland graduate attackman Eric Spanos had a split-second decision to make at the end of the Terps’ 8-7 overtime win against Ohio State on April 4, but his ability to trust his teammate made the choice easy. Spanos saw the Buckeyes’ defense closing in on him in overtime, and he knew exactly where to send the ball. “I noticed like two or three guys run out to me, and I saw my buddy Riley just standing there, and I was like, kind of a no-brainer,” Spanos said on Glenn Clark Radio April 9. “...Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/17/maryland-mens-lacrosses-eric-spanos-on-recent-overtime-wins-eight-goal-game/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/14/orioles-rhp-rico-garcia-on-learning-lessons-every-year-first-save-and-more/Orioles reliever Rico Garcia says his recent success comes from years of adjustments, failures and learning how to handle pressure in the major leagues. Garcia, 32, has posted a 0.00 ERA in 2026 so far through eight appearances. He has allowed no hits in 7.2 innings, while striking out eight and walking three. This comes after Garcia ended the 2025 season with a 2.84 ERA across 20 appearances with the Orioles. He allowed 21 hits, struck out 20 and walked six in 19 innings. Garcia’s less...Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/14/orioles-rhp-rico-garcia-on-learning-lessons-every-year-first-save-and-more/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/09/former-umpire-dale-scott-on-whether-full-abs-will-eventually-come-to-the-big-leagues/The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System is a work in progress as Major League Baseball continues to experiment with its impact on the game. However, some think it will lead to fully automated calls at the plate at some point in the future. Former MLB umpire Dale Scott said that the technology is still being evaluated as adjustments continue in the sport. “I think maybe the jury is still out on that,” Scott said on Glenn Clark Radio April 1. “The system has changed the strike zone....Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/09/former-umpire-dale-scott-on-whether-full-abs-will-eventually-come-to-the-big-leagues/https://www.hercampus.com/school/maryland/five-tips-you-should-know-if-youre-going-on-a-study-abroad-trip/As someone who studied abroad for almost a month last summer in southern France, and will be going on another two week program with the Philip Merrill College of Journalism this upcoming summer in Tanzania, I understand that it’s imperative to plan ahead. Use these five tips and tricks for when you’re abroad!Tip #1: Do researchI CANNOT stress this enough. When traveling to a country you have never been before, you must do research into where you are staying, the culture and the people. I lived w...Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hercampus.com/school/maryland/five-tips-you-should-know-if-youre-going-on-a-study-abroad-trip/https://streetcarsuburbs.news/52248/college-park/community-survey-names-crime-prevention-as-top-priority/In separate surveys, College Park residents said the city’s greatest priority should be crime prevention and public safety. The 510 residents who responded to the city’s biennial community survey also named land use, police services, economic development and code enforcement as areas the city should focus on over the next two years. In another survey about budget priorities, 198 residents also named housing, cycling and pedestrians, parks and recreation, and education support. “When the...Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://streetcarsuburbs.news/52248/college-park/community-survey-names-crime-prevention-as-top-priority/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/02/espns-tim-kurkjian-on-early-extensions-where-orioles-stand-in-al-east/Baseball has returned with energy, debate and optimism, and for the Baltimore Orioles, it may be a season that defines their trajectory. “The first week is the best week of the year,” ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian said on Glenn Clark Radio March 30. “Now you’ve got something to wake up to in the morning.” A big point of discussion regarding Baltimore’s organization is its approach to roster-building, particularly with extensions awarded in recent months to catcher Samuel Basallo and p...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pressboxonline.com/2026/04/02/espns-tim-kurkjian-on-early-extensions-where-orioles-stand-in-al-east/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/03/31/why-oluchi-okananwa-wasnt-surprised-she-stepped-up-for-maryland-womens-basketball/Oluchi Okananwa’s season may have ended earlier than she hoped, and perhaps in a more viral way than she anticipated, but her rise as a leader has become an important story for Maryland women’s basketball. The 5-foot-10 junior guard stepped into a larger role after several knee injuries, most notably the one to senior guard Kaylene Smikle, impacted the team’s lineup. “Honestly, it was just a lot of confidence from of course [head coach Brenda Frese] but just the entire coaching staff,” Oka...Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pressboxonline.com/2026/03/31/why-oluchi-okananwa-wasnt-surprised-she-stepped-up-for-maryland-womens-basketball/https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/40d6655b-1392-4570-b847-e2f99cfec2c7.jpegSun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/40d6655b-1392-4570-b847-e2f99cfec2c7.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/73c57fcb-249f-4a70-9aec-ee96d7e85ad4.jpegSun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/73c57fcb-249f-4a70-9aec-ee96d7e85ad4.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/c251f9c0-5718-4847-911d-34a6a5de8608.jpegSat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/521089/images/c251f9c0-5718-4847-911d-34a6a5de8608.jpeghttps://pressboxonline.com/2026/03/24/jude-bowry-on-journey-from-saint-frances-to-boston-college-to-nfl-draft/Germantown native and Saint Frances graduate Jude Bowry is making his mark in the NFL Draft process after a standout career as an offensive lineman at Boston College. Bowry’s story is one of perseverance and preparation, traits that are rooted in his ties to Saint Frances in Baltimore. He comes from a family of athletes and credits his parents, Dale and Howlynn, for his success. “I got to give it to my parents, especially my mom. She played soccer when she was younger,” Bowry said on Glenn...Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://pressboxonline.com/2026/03/24/jude-bowry-on-journey-from-saint-frances-to-boston-college-to-nfl-draft/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/03/13/orioles-lhp-trevor-rogers-on-accomplishing-offseason-goals-underrated-rotation/After putting together one of the best stretches on the mound in Baltimore Orioles history, Trevor Rogers is entering the 2026 season focusing on consistency rather than trying to hit last year’s numbers. Rogers went 9-3 with a 1.81 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 18 starts in 2025, striking out 103 batters in 109.2 innings. He approached this offseason with the mindset of improving small details while maintaining what already works. The left-hander said he worked a lot on tightening up his breaking...Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://pressboxonline.com/2026/03/13/orioles-lhp-trevor-rogers-on-accomplishing-offseason-goals-underrated-rotation/https://pressboxonline.com/2026/03/10/former-orioles-cf-cedric-mullins-on-signing-with-rays-baltimore-memories/After parts of eight seasons with the Orioles, former center fielder Cedric Mullins will be coming back to Baltimore — but as an opponent playing for the Tampa Bay Rays. Mullins, 31, signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Rays in December after a rough stint with the New York Mets following the trade deadline. Mullins said signing with Tampa Bay ultimately came down to a chance to play every day. “I was looking for opportunity — opportunity to be an everyday guy, opportunity to pla...Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://pressboxonline.com/2026/03/10/former-orioles-cf-cedric-mullins-on-signing-with-rays-baltimore-memories/https://www.hercampus.com/school/maryland/3-tips-you-should-know-if-you-want-to-study-abroad/For many college students, studying abroad is a dream. However, it also comes with major requirements, tasks and financial concerns that can make it seem difficult for students with a packed schedule or limited resources. University of Maryland senior Sarah Benjumea is double-majoring in biological sciences and French language and literature. She has managed to study abroad three times — in England, Morocco and France — and says it is not as hard as people think if students plan ahead. Benjumea...Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.hercampus.com/school/maryland/3-tips-you-should-know-if-you-want-to-study-abroad/