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.
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 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.
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.