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Abby Zimmardi

Abby

Abby Zimmardi is a reporter covering Howard County for The Baltimore Banner. She was an investigative reporting fellow for The Banner and joined the newsroom in January 2023. Zimmardi earned her journalism master’s degree from the University of Maryland in December 2022, and her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Arkansas in 2021. She has reported on worker safety and illnesses in Arkansas' meat-packing industry as a data reporter, evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, education, reproductive justice, criminal justice and Maryland’s 2022 gubernatorial race. Zimmardi’s reporting and data visualizations have won regional and national awards. She is a native Texan and has lived in Maryland since 2021. When she is not reporting, you can find her museum hopping, watching scary movies and always drinking a cup of coffee.

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The Baltimore City Department of Transportation urges fans going to the game Monday to use public transit.
Orioles home opener: Closed roads and traffic restrictions to watch out for Monday
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation alerted motorists to traffic and parking modifications to be aware of for the Orioles’ home opener.
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: A sign is posted in front of the 23andMe headquarters on February 01, 2024 in Sunnyvale, California. Genetic testing company 23andMe, once valued at $6 billion, is facing the possibility of delisting from NASDAQ as the company navigates numerous class action lawsuits (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Maryland AG urges consumers to delete 23andMe accounts. Here’s how to do it.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown urged residents to consider deleting their 23andMe accounts.
The Orioles’ home opener against the Boston Red Sox is scheduled to start at 3:05 p.m. Monday.
Rain could dampen the Orioles’ home opener
The Baltimore Orioles have their home opener Monday, just as the weather is starting to look damp.
In 2023, members of Baltimore’s dirt bike community celebrated B-360 Day at the B&O Railroad Museum.
STEM and dirt bike nonprofit opens its first youth and teen center at Harborplace
B-360, a nonprofit that helps create pathways into STEM careers, will open its first physical location at Harborplace.
“In Bloom” is one of the comics Atomic Books in Hampden gets exclusively through Diamond Comic Distributors. Photographed on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Alliance wins bid to acquire Maryland-based Diamond Comic Distributors
Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation won the bid to acquire the assets of Hunt Valley-based Diamond Comic Distributors.
Baltimore’s neighborhoods are rich in cherry trees.
Cherry blossoms in Baltimore: When and where to catch peak bloom
Use our interactive map to find cherry blossoms near where you live — or head to the groves at Fort McHenry.
MADISON, WISCONSIN - MARCH 08: A detail view of a Wilson basketball with the March Madness logo before game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Penn State Nittany Lions at Kohl Center on March 08, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
March Madness: Betting on the tournament? Maryland AG warns of scams.
As fans of Maryland basketball tune in to watch March Madness, officials warn people about the dangers of wagering scams.
Books, fabric, a mannequin and crafting materials await customers inside Handcraft Happy Hour in Baltimore.
Craft lovers, don’t worry — explore these local alternatives to Joann
If you’re looking for local craft and fabric stores in the Baltimore region, here are some alternatives to Joann.
Baltimore skyline
Baltimore gained population for the first time in a decade, new data shows
Baltimore City gained population for the first time since 2014, census data released Thursday shows.
Wind advisories are in effect for much of the Baltimore region until midnight.
Strong winds persist Thursday with gusts up to 55 mph
Breezy conditions continue Thursday across the Baltimore region with wind advisories in place until midnight, according to the National Weather Service.
Storms and damaging winds are expected in the Baltimore region on Wednesday afternoon.
Powerful storms drench Baltimore as region braces for 40-50 mph wind gusts
Showers will continue in Central Maryland for the next few hours before another system passes through the region late Wednesday night that will bring 40-50 mph wind gusts Thursday.
Stormy weather is moving across the U.S. and is expected to arrive in Maryland on Wednesday.
Tornadoes, hail, damaging winds expected to hit region on Wednesday as powerful storms roll in
Storms on Wednesday are likely to bring heavy rain, damaging winds and the potential for isolated tornados, according to the National Weather Service.
The Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is a major hub for Southwest Airlines.
Power restored at BWI after outage causes over 100 flight delays, long lines
A power outage disrupted flights at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Monday morning.
BALTIMORE, MD - March 1, 2025: Visitors unravel a large American flag during the morning flag change at Fort McHenry during the 100th anniversary celebration on March 1, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Fired worker returns to Fort McHenry to protest Trump cuts, mark 100th anniversary
As Fort McHenry celebrated its 100th anniversary of being a national park, visitors and workers felt the effects of a reduced staff due to DOGE’s cuts.
The Orioles are in search of live hot dog racers to perform as Ketchup, Mustard and Relish, the famed Camden Franks.
Wanted: Hot dog racers for the Orioles. Must love condiments, running.
The Orioles are in search of live hot dog racers to perform as Ketchup, Mustard and Relish, the famed Camden Franks.
Judge denies bail for suspect in fatal shooting near Columbia mall
According to charging documents, the arrested suspect was on court ordered GPS monitoring at the time of the shooting.
A still from a livestream by Howard County Police as Chief Gregory Der updated the media on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2025, about a double shooting that left one teen dead and another in critical condition.
Arrest made in fatal Columbia double shooting; teen victim identified
Police arrested an 18-year-old in connection with Saturday’s double shooting in Columbia.
The Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building, home of the Maryland Supreme Court, in Annapolis.
Howard County woman convicted of killing newborn gets new trial after improper evidence
The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that Moira Akers’ internet searches about abortion earlier in her pregnancy were irrelevant, and a judge should not have allowed the jury to hear that information.
Richard Hall died while in a Howard County detention center; his family settled with the county for $1.25 million.
A man died in jail in a health crisis. Howard County settled with his family for $1.25M.
Over nearly two weeks, Richard Hall wasted away at a Howard County detention center under the eyes of staff. The county settled with Hall’s family for $1.25 million.
7 things to do in Howard County, from Valentine’s yoga to Tom Petty cover band
There are plenty of things to do in Howard County, from enjoying Valentine’s yoga to watching a Tom Petty cover band.
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