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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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Neighbors catch children, rescue mother from second-floor window in Middle River fire
Neighbors in the 400 block of Kosoak Road in Middle River rushed to save a mother and her two children from their burning two-story townhome.
A still from Ring camera footage shows a Middle River rescue of a family from a house fire on January 6, 2026.
76-year-old Parkville woman dies in Baltimore County’s first fatal fire of the year
A 76-year-old woman died in a Parkville home fire Sunday night, the first fire fatality in Baltimore County this year.
The Baltimore County Fire Department logo.
Community gathers to remember Baltimore’s 133 homicide victims in 2025
Hundreds gathered at War Memorial Plaza to mourn those who lost their lives to gun violence in Baltimore City in 2025.
Karen Fanning wears a shirt featuring her son, Justin Davis, who was murdered on Jan. 26, at Monday night’s annual vigil of remembrance at the Baltimore War Memorial.
Some Maryland hospitals enforce mask requirements amid rising flu cases
Flu cases in Maryland are high, and officials warn it’s going to get worse.
Many medical facilities’ official policies recommend, even strongly recommend, visitors and staff wear masks.
Annapolis woman who works as D.C. cop charged in road rage incident
An Annapolis woman who works as a sergeant for the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., faces assault and firearm violation charges for an alleged road rage incident last month.
State Trooper Police Car from the Maryland State Police on parking lot.
Body camera shows Baltimore County Police fatally shoot man armed with knife in Essex
Baltimore County Police officers fatally shot Howard Sye, 31, after he tried to punch another member of the force, body camera footage released on Friday shows.
Police-worn body camera footage shows an encounter between Baltimore County police and Howard Sye in Essex in December. Sye, 31, died after being shot at an apartment complex in the 900 block of Holgate Drive.
Morgan State marching band to appear in Rose Bowl parade for the first time
Morgan State University’s marching band joins nearly a dozen others from the U.S. and beyond to perform in the iconic Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.
The Morgan State University band performs during the halftime show at the homecoming game versus Norfolk State University.
Police arrest 21-year-old woman for Towson crash that killed man and dog
Baltimore County police arrested a 21-year-old woman for the death of a man and his dog after a crash last month, officials announced Tuesday.
Baltimore County police arrested a 21-year-old woman for the death of a man and his dog after a crash last month, officials announced Tuesday.
Man’s body found in burning car in Dundalk, police say
Baltimore County police are investigating after emergency personnel found a man dead in a burning car in Dundalk, officials announced.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Here are some new laws coming to Maryland in 2026
Amid a legislative session dominated by efforts to address the state’s budget woes, lawmakers also passed laws addressing health, workers’ rights and wages.
New laws and changes related to health care and workers’ rights go into effect at the start of 2026.
Gale force winds blow massive military cargo ship off moorings in South Baltimore
Gale force winds blew a 950-foot U.S. Navy cargo ship off its moorings in South Baltimore on Monday afternoon.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025 - Gale force winds blew the USNS Charlton, a 950-foot military cargo ship, off its moorings in South Baltimore on Monday afternoon.
Strong winds bring frigid temperatures with slight chance of snow on NYE
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory to much of Central Maryland.
A cold front from the west is traveling through the Baltimore region, causing temperatures to drop significantly starting Monday.
Dashing to a plane? TSA Choir brings joy to BWI travelers.
The TSA Choir at BWI Airport in Maryland is going viral for spreading holiday cheer with Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
The TSA choir sings a cover of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" at the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Maryland State Police investigating 3rd prisoner death this month
Maryland State Police are investigating the 12th prisoner death this year and third this month, officials said Monday.
Maryland State Police are investigating four deaths of prisoners at North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, the most of any state facility this year.
Marylanders traveling for Christmas, New Year’s Eve to top 2.3M
Nearly 2.4 million Maryland residents are traveling between Dec. 20-Jan. 1 for the holiday season, the third-highest on record, AAA said.
Nearly 2.4 million Marylanders are predicted to travel for the holiday season, with 134,000 estimated to travel by air — an 11% jump from last year, according to AAA.
How to get ready for winter in Maryland: Warming shelters, pet care and safety tips
As Maryland agencies continue to share tips this week for the state’s Winter Safety Week, here’s how to weather whatever comes this season.
Roosevelt Cooper, left, and Joel Gregory clear snow from sidewalks and walkways in the Charles Village neighborhood after a few inches of snow covered the ground in Baltimore earlier this month.
‘Sounded like a bomb’: Abandoned Baltimore home condemned after partial collapse
City officials are investigating the partial collapse of an abandoned home in Park Circle that neighbors say they have complained about before.
Baltimore City Fire Department responded to 3628 Cottage Avenue at 6:47 p.m. Dec. 19, 2025 to find the back of the home had collapsed.
With Powerball jackpot at $1.5B, Marylanders try their luck again
No one hit the jackpot Wednesday, swelling the Powerball to $1.5 billion ahead of the next drawing on Saturday night.
Marylanders buy tickets at Triple Fam Mart in Mount Vernon on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, ahead of the $1.5 billion Powerball drawing.
Man shot by Baltimore Police amid chase is arrested upon hospital release
A man who was shot by Baltimore Police officers after reportedly leading them on a chase and charging toward them with a car has been released from the hospital and arrested, officials announced Friday.
A Baltimore officer-involved shooting unfolded around 8:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Division Street.
Wind in Baltimore area could impact your Friday commute, early holiday plans
Much of Maryland is under high-wind warnings and advisories Friday as a low-pressure system moves through the region, weather officials said.
Much of Maryland is under high-wind warnings and advisories Friday as a low-pressure system moves through the region, weather officials said.
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