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Jasmine Vaughn-Hall

Jasmine

Jasmine Vaughn-Hall is a Baltimore native who spent much of her life as a bicoastal kid. She graduated from California State University Northridge. As a West Baltimore neighborhood and community reporter, she aims to tell the robust stories about the people, quirky traditions, challenges and solutions in different parts of Charm City. Jasmine was awarded first place in Division III of the Keystone Media Awards in 2020 for her columns. She has also been selected for fellowships and trainings with the Poynter Institute and the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. If you have a tip about something happening in your community or can spare any taco recommendations, call or text Jasmine at 443-608-8983.

Latest content by Jasmine Vaughn-Hall

The 2023 shooting spurred outrage and reignited long–voiced concerns about the overall safety of the shopping center.
Lawsuit filed in fatal Edmondson Village Shopping Center shooting
Deanta Dorsey was an Edmondson-Westside High School sophomore when he was killed in the shooting.
Dave Portnoy, an avid pizza reviewer and founder of Barstool Sports, visited Angeli's Pizzeria in Little Italy on Friday, Dec. 13.
Dave Portnoy visited Baltimore pizza shops. Now we wait for his reviews.
Portnoy’s highly anticipated ratings of local pizza shops hang in the cheesy balance.
A photo of Luigi Mangione released by Pennsylvania State Police on Twitter/X, along with a call for tips from the public.
Luigi Mangione update: FBI shared tip identifying him as possible suspect before arrest
The FBI did not say when it was given the information.
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 8, 2024: Melinda Mele welcomes visitors in her home during the Annual Union Square Cookie Tour in Baltimore, Maryland on December 8, 2024.
Union Square Cookie Tour of Historic Homes is baked into community tradition
Union Square’s Cookie Tour of Historic Homes has taken place for 39 years. It’s a chance not only to bite into a treat but also to hear the backstories of homes and the people who chose to live in them.
The Davis Planetarium at the Maryland Science Center is a great place to take your little ones.
8 places new moms should visit with kids — and solo — in Baltimore
For the moms who are tired of making lists, here’s one you can get behind.
Eunie Cho poses for a portrait in her jewelry store, Iggy North, in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Iggy North is the new store on the block in Fells Point
The jewelry store is located in part of the former Poppy & Stella storefront, a once popular business that recently closed after 15 years.
Harriette Lowery hugs Ralph Moore before mass at St. Ann’s Church in Baltimore, Sunday, November 24, 2024.
St. Ann’s closure makes one Black Catholic reexamine ties to lifelong faith
The closure of St. Ann’s Catholic Church has hit members of the predominantly Black congregation hard, including Ralph Moore, who is ready to leave the church altogether.
For nearly 40 years, generations of kids and families made their way to Mondawmin Mall to see Santa Luke.
Mondawmin Mall’s beloved Santa Luke will miss Christmas this year
Santa Luke suffered an injury at the North Pole, says the Mondawmin Mall manager.
Edmondson Village Shopping Center in Baltimore, Monday, October 17, 2022.
Edmondson Village Shopping Center bags a major grocer
ALDI, a discount grocery chain, will take over a space at the Edmondson Village Shopping Center that was damaged in a fire.
Cars travel down U.S. Route 40 in Baltimore, Md., on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Baltimore requests $100M to start reforming the ‘Highway to Nowhere’
The U.S. 40 Highway to Nowhere has scarred West Baltimore for decades. Baltimore’s new plan won’t remove it, but will try to transform the area around it.
Juvenile Services Maryland You Residence CTR building, in Baltimore, Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Not in my neighborhood: Baltimore residents say no to youth treatment center
Many of the state’s treatment centers for young people are in western Maryland.
6 self-care and beauty gift ideas for a 2025 fresh start
For the person who deserves to be a pampered priority.
Camay Calloway Murphy's style resonated with loved ones as much as her kindness, dedication and generosity.
Camay Calloway Murphy, daughter of Cab Calloway, dies
Camay Calloway Murphy spent much of her life as an educator and advocating for arts, culture and social justice.
Jasmine Vaughn-Hall holds her son for a portrait inside of their home in Baltimore, Monday, October 28, 2024.
Commentary: Breastfeeding is a personal choice, not a public debate
The expectation of breastfeeding can be debilitating, persistent and intimidating for a new mom.
Use that “I Voted” sticker for freebies and discounts around the Baltimore region.
The best Election Day discounts with your ‘I Voted’ sticker
Your “I Voted” sticker is your pass to free or discounted stuff around the Baltimore region.

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