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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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Howard County Police arrested three teens and seek one more in the shooting death of 17-year-old Lance Carrington, the department announced Wednesday morning.
3 teens arrested in connection with 17-year-old’s death as cops search for another suspect
Howard County Police arrested three teens and seek one more in the shooting death of 17-year-old Lance Carrington, the department announced.
Residents of South Baltimore brave the downpour on December 11, 2024.
Freezing rain expected into Thursday morning with snow likely next week
The National Weather Service forecasts rain, snow and sleet for this evening and freezing rain overnight and into tomorrow morning.
Snow falls overnight in the early hours of Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore, Md. Forecasts predicted 1-3 inches could fall in the second snow event of the year, only days after almost 5 inches dropped in Baltimore on January 6.
Snow and freezing rain expected in Baltimore region this week
Winter precipitation is expected across the Baltimore region this week.
Participants in a Civics Works solar installation job training program where they get hands-on training in the fundamentals of commercial roofing and solar panel installation.
Nonprofit offers free solar panels for 170 Baltimore homes of low-income families
Civic Works, a nonprofit that provides job training and helps residents make their homes more energy efficient, is installing solar panels for 170 homes of low- and moderate-income families through its program, Baltimore Shines.
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 31: An airplane takes off from Reagan National Airport as Roberto Marquez from Dallas, Texas, puts up crosses as part of a memorial for the victims of the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter earlier this week in the Potomac River, January 31, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Flights have resumed in and out of Reagan National Airport after an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to the airport. According to reports, there were no survivors among the 67 people onboard both aircraft.
Ice skaters, company executives, hunters. These are the Marylanders we know died in the D.C. plane crash.
The number of Marylanders confirmed dead in an aviation crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that shook the nation this week continues to rise.
Family members and community members gather at the vigil for 11-year-old London Olsen, in Essex, Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Emotional community mourns 11-year-old girl who police say was killed by her mom
About two dozen family and Baltimore County community members gathered Tuesday night for a vigil to memorialize the life of 11-year-old London Olsen.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Grandmother charged in 9-year-old girl’s accidental shooting
Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley called the situation preventable and infuriating.
A fire at the Owl Metals Inc. recycling facility in Dundalk rekindled Thursday after initially starting over the weekend. As of Friday, firefighters say it is nearly extinguished.
Firefighters make ‘significant progress’ on rekindled fire at Dundalk recycling center
A fire that started at a Dundalk recycling center last Saturday and rekindled this week is nearly extinguished, officials said.
Officials said an electrical extension cord failure caused the fire that killed Janet Pereira in a home on Marshall Road in Dundalk.
Dundalk house fire leaves 74-year-old dead
A 74-year-old woman died Wednesday in a Dundalk house fire, the Baltimore County Fire Department said in a news release.
Baltimore County firefighters are back on the seen at a metal recycling facility in Dundalk where a fire that had burned over the weekend rekindled Thursday.
Firefighters again battle flames after recycling facility fire rekindles, residents deal with smoke
Crews were on the scene at Owl Metals Inc. facility Thursday morning working to put out the fire, the Baltimore County Fire Department said.
A view toward downtown Baltimore from Druid Hill on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Why does Baltimore stink today?
City and state officials point to cold weather as the culprit for the stench in the Baltimore region many experienced Wednesday morning.
Firefighters began battling a three-alarm blaze at the Owl Metals Inc. facility in the 1900 block of Rettman Lane in Dundalk a little after 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Baltimore County firefighters monitor hot spots, flare ups after recycling facility blaze
Baltimore County firefighters are working to put out hot spots and monitoring for any flare-ups at a recycling facility that caught fire over the weekend.
Baltimore County shooting leaves teen hospitalized, suspect arrested
Baltimore County Police arrested a suspect after a shooting sent a teenager to the hospital on Monday afternoon.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 18: A Walmart sign is displayed outside a Supercenter on November 18, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Walmart is set to report its third-quarter results on Tuesday, Nov. 19th. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Maryland among states urging Walmart to reconsider DEI rollbacks: ‘Sends mixed signals’
Maryland’s state attorney general joined a dozen others in calling out Walmart for joining other companies in rolling back its commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
The Charm City Bluegrass Festival, now in its 10th year, takes place May 5th and 6th at Union Craft Brewing.
Charm City Bluegrass Festival canceled this year, on ‘indefinite hiatus’
In a post on social media, festival organizers cited a lack of resources as their reason for canceling the festival this year.

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