E-mail: Ryan.Grannan-Doll@patch.com

Phone: 978-595-8531

Hometown: Newton, MA

Birthday: July 20, 1983.

Bio: Ryan was born in Vermont, but grew up in Newton, MA, and graduated from Newton North High School in 2001. From there, he attended Quinnipiac University for two years before transferring to American University, where he later attained a degree in International Affairs in 2006. 

Fresh out of school, Ryan worked as a Starbucks barista for a year before becoming a weekly newspaper reporter for Stonebridge Press in Central Massachusetts. Covering the town of Charlton, he wrote about crime, politics, city hall and human interest stories. After three years in that role he transitioned into a position as a daily news reporter, before joining Patch two months later. 

Ryan is excited to be back where he hails from and to be part of the growing Patch team. 

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