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Darreonna Davis

Darreonna

Darreonna Davis is an express desk reporter at The Baltimore Banner. She previously reported at the intersection of gender, politics, health and economic policy as a fellow for the 19th News. Before that, she reported for Forbes, was an intern at Inside Climate News covering environmental justice, aided the team behind “The Lead with Jake Tapper” at CNN, and co-produced packages and digital documentaries with the specials unit at CNBC. Darreonna is a native New Orleanian with ties to Memphis and Holmes County, Mississippi. She’s also an alumna of Howard University. Feel free to contact her at darreonna.davis@thebaltimorebanner.com with any tips.

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Woman dies days after driving car into Inner Harbor despite signs of recovery
Danielle Younger, the 52-year-old woman who drove her car into the harbor last Tuesday, has died, officials said.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 - Crews work to retrieve a car from the Inner Harbor on Tuesday evening after more than a dozen Baltimore fire trucks and police cars lined the area near the Pier 5 Hotel as a vehicle plunged into the water.
Over 1.5 million Marylanders traveling for Thanksgiving. Here’s how to avoid the traffic.
Over 1.5 million Marylanders again are projected to travel this Thanksgiving period, mostly by car, AAA announced.
Rush hour traffic travels on I-695 near I-70 just after sunset.
Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights is back: Here’s what to know about the 33rd year
The Winterfest of Lights in Ocean City, one of the premiere holiday light displays in Maryland, will illuminate on Thursday with new and returning features all lit to make lasting memories for visitors.
Ocean City's Winterfest of Lights in 2019.
Fort McHenry shuts down after crews unearth cannonball; bomb squad works to neutralize device
Fort McHenry National Monument was shut down Friday after renovation crews unearthed a cannonball.
Baltimore Police block the road at East Fort Avenue leading to Fort McHenry on Friday, after sending its bomb squad as a safety measure after crews dug up an old explosive device.
City, state officials investigating sheen of oil in the Inner Harbor
Baltimore City and state officials are investigating a sheen spotted in the Inner Harbor.
The Baltimore City Fire Department and the Maryland Department of the Environment were on-site to assess the source and potential impact of an oil sheen in the Inner Harbor.
2 people hospitalized after car crashes into Glen Burnie doctor’s office
Two people were taken to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center Wednesday after a car struck their Glen Burnie doctor’s office while they were in the waiting room.
Emergency personnel responded to a car crashing into the Maryland Primary Care Physicians building in the 7700 block of Quarterfield Road in Glen Burnie around 3:30 p.m.
Driver in critical condition after vehicle sinks in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Emergency crews rushed to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Tuesday evening after a car plunged off a pier and sank, leaving the driver who was pulled from the water in critical condition.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 - Crews work to retrieve a car from the Inner Harbor on Tuesday evening after more than a dozen Baltimore fire trucks and police cars lined the area near the Pier 5 Hotel as a vehicle plunged into the water.
Sinclair buys 8% stake in Scripps as broadcaster eyes possible acquisition
Sinclair Inc., a Maryland-based media company, recently announced its purchase of an 8.2% stake in fellow broadcaster E.W. Scripps.
Sinclair Inc. paid more than $15 million for over 6 million shares in E.W. Scripps.
Want a sea turtle named after your neighborhood? The National Aquarium needs your help.
The National Aquarium is looking to name this year’s rescued cold-stunted sea turtles after neighborhoods in Baltimore.
Animal Rescue staff monitor Kemp's ridley sea turtles during their rehabilitation on June 18, 2025.
Howard County school employee arrested for alleged sexual abuse of student he met on Grindr
Howard County Police arrested a high school employee for allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old student he met on Grindr.
William Nelson II, a special education para-educator at Guilford Park High School in Jessup, was charged with one count of third-degree sexual offense.
Officials probe cause of 1.3 million gallons of sewage overflowing into Jones Falls
Baltimore officials are investigating what caused a sewer overflow in Remington that dumped 1.3 million gallons of raw sewage into the Jones Falls.
The Jones Falls enters concrete tunnels just north of Baltimore’s Penn Station for the final stretch to Lombard Street before flowing into the Inner Harbor on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
State police investigating Glen Burnie man’s death in Somerset County prison
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old Glen Burnie man who was incarcerated at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover.
Ray Stephen Oselmo, 36, was found unresponsive, lying on the floor of his cell at the at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Somerset County on Sunday, officials said.
Police identify 24-year-old woman killed in Owings Mills double shooting
Baltimore County police are investigating a double shooting that left a woman dead Sunday, officials announced Wednesday.
Baltimore County police responded to a shooting in the 200 block of Pittston Circle in Owings Mills just before 2 a.m. Sunday.
Fire crews, BGE respond to Reisterstown gas leak that shut down part of Main Street
Baltimore Gas and Electric secured a gas line that was struck and triggered a leak in Reisterstown Tuesday evening, officials announced just before 6 p.m.
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company crews are working to secure a gas line in the unit block of Main Street in Reisterstown.
DNR cites 11 Marylanders for black bear hunting violations
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that officers cited 11 people from Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties for black bear hunting violations.
A Maryland black bear.
Fire at historic Hampden ‘castle’ building contained
The Baltimore City Fire Department battled another blaze in North Baltimore, this time in the 3300 block of Keswick Road.
Baltimore Fire Department crews respond to a fire at West 34th Street and Keswick Road in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood on Monday, November 10, 2025.
What’s free for veterans on Nov. 11? Here’s a list of deals and discounts.
For veterans and active-duty members who are interested, here are some places offering free items on Veterans Day — with your military ID, of course.
An attendee salutes at the National Veterans Day Observance at the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Firefighters contain 4-alarm Remington building fire that displaced over 20 people
Firefighters are battling a four-alarm fire in Remington that prompted city officials to urge some residents to evacuate Friday afternoon.
Baltimore Fire crews respond as smoke overtakes a neighborhood from a fire at West 23rd Street and Hampden Avenue in Baltimore on Friday.
KKK flyers, Nazi Halloween costumes ignite outrage from Baltimoreans
Baltimoreans are outraged over a series of racist incidents in South Baltimore over the past week that have sparked police, political and community response.
Baltimoreans are outraged over a series of racist incidents in South Baltimore over the past week.
Anne Arundel Community College president retiring after 13 years
Anne Arundel County Community College President Dawn Lindsay is stepping down after 13 years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the school announced Wednesday.
Dr. Dawn Lindsay, the sixth president of Anne Arundel Community College, is retiring June 30, 2026, the school announced on Wednesday.
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