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Clara Longo de Freitas

Clara

Clara Longo de Freitas is a breaking news reporter. She has worked for the Baltimore Banner for more than two years, covering all things East Baltimore before joining the express desk. She also covered the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, youth gun violence and immigrant issues. A graduate of the University of Maryland, she spent most of her college years looking into workers’ conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Clara is also an illustrator and likes to paint in her free time. Originally from Brazil, she moved to the United States in 2016.

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Katrina Schmidt watches a storm grow stronger from inside the lobby of Camden Yards on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Tornado, flash flood warnings issued for Maryland counties
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
More than 150,000 people attended Pride Week events in Baltimore last year.
How to celebrate Pride in Maryland as Baltimore marks 50 years
There are tons of Pride events in June, including parades, festivals, brunches and block parties.
Numerous streets will be closed for Artscape, Deathfest, Festival of India, and more events starting on Friday.
Artscape, Deathfest and more: Here’s what to know about traffic & parking this weekend
There’s a lot going on in Baltimore over Memorial Day weekend. Here’s what you need to know about traffic and parking restrictions.
Officials ID man killed during mental health crisis in Dundalk and officer who fatally shot him
Maryland Attorney General’s Office released the names of a Dundalk man who was fatally shot during a mental health crisis and the Baltimore County Police officer responsible.
Police tape seen at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Lauren Street.
Police investigating after 2 teenagers shot in Greektown
Both teens were transported to a nearby hospital and are in stable condition.
Katie Humphrey grins after completing her 24-mile journey at the Inner Harbor last year.
Katie Pumphrey cuts short 24-mile Bay swim due to poor conditions
Swimmer Katie Pumphrey cut short her second attempt to swim from the Chesapeake Bay to the Inner Harbor.
Affogatto is a new cat cafe in Fells Point.
Coffee, kittens and disco: New Fells Point cat cafe aims to charm
Affogatto, a new cat cafe in Fells Point, is expected to open later this month.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Baltimore County Police shoot man armed with knife in Essex
Detectives are investigating after a Baltimore County Police officer on Thursday shot a man in Essex who was armed with a knife, authorities said in a news release.
The Baltimore area could see more showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
BWI sees record rainfall as atmospheric river brings flooding to Western Maryland
After some record-breaking rainfall Tuesday night, the Baltimore area will likely continue to have cloudy, stormy weather over the week.
Horses race in the mud during the wet and rainy Preakness Stakes in 2024.
Preakness weather forecast: Showers with a chance of storms
The forecast for Preakness Stakes 2025? Showers and a chance of storms on the day of the big race.
Baltimore firefighters battle a 4-alarm blaze at a warehouse at 2205 W Lanvale Street in West Baltimore Monday evening, May 12, 2025.
Dozens displaced by 7-alarm fire at West Baltimore warehouse
Over 220 firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in West Baltimore Monday night.
A Baltimore City firefighter on the scene of a fire in Downtown Baltimore on Sept. 22, 2024.
Two firefighters hospitalized, one in critical condition, after downtown fire
One firefighter is in critical condition after a downtown fire, Baltimore City Fire Department officials said.
Merit badges and a rainbow-colored neckerchief slider are affixed on a Boy Scout uniform outside the headquarters of Amazon in Seattle on Jul 23, 2021.
More than 170 former Boy Scouts sue Maryland local councils over alleged sex abuse
In seven lawsuits filed last week, the former Scouts said the alleged abusers used their “power, authority and trust” to coerce them to engage in sexual acts.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation said long-term lane closures will be implemented along a portion of Harford Road for CSX to reconstruct the Harford Road Bridge.
Long-term lane closures come to Harford Road for bridge reconstruction work
A stretch of Harford Road will face long-term lane reductions as part of an effort to speed up a CSX bridge reconstruction project.
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 09: Mother (2nd R) of Kilmar Abrego Garcia holds a picture of her son and his family during a news conference to discuss his son's arrest and deportation at Cannon House Office Building on April 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus held a news conference to discuss the deportation of Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the maximum security prison Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in El Salvador, an incident the Trump administration claims as “an administrative error,” but refuses to bring Abrego Garcia back to the United States.
Maryland’s Salvadoran community roiled by Abrego Garcia deportation
The Kilmar Abrego Garcia case has roiled Maryland’s Salvadoran population, which is one of the largest immigrant groups in the state.
WARREN, MICHIGAN - APRIL 29: President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Macomb Community College on April 29, 2025 at Warren, Michigan. Trump held the rally to highlight his accomplishments during his first 100 days in office, including closing the border, job creation and the economy.
Trump says he could return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US, but won’t
In an interview with ABC News, the president said he “could” bring Abrego Garcia back to the U.S. from El Salvador, but won’t.
Trump’s first 100 days in office: How Maryland has been affected
Here’s a look at some of the ways President Donald Trump’s moves have impacted Maryland during his first 100 days.
A screenshot from the Chesapeake Conservancy's peregrine falcon webcam, which is watching a nest on a skyscraper in Baltimore.
Falcons on the 33rd floor: Webcams let you get up close with nature around Maryland
Chesapeake Conservancy, along with explore.org, launched the webcam in 2015.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia and one of his children in an undated photo provided by CASA, an immigrant advocacy organization, in April 2025.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Key events in saga of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
Here’s a timeline of what we know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia and what has happened since he was deported.
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Owings Mills man killed in hit-and-run on Baltimore Beltway while changing tire
Junior Dunkley, 67, of Owings Mills, was changing a flat tire when he was struck by another vehicle on I-695 in Baltimore County.
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