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Clara Longo de Freitas

Clara

Clara Longo de Freitas is a breaking news reporter. She joined The Baltimore Banner in 2022, covering East Baltimore before joining the express desk. She’s 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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Rain may turn to snow as temperatures drop later this week
After a sunny Tuesday, there’s a 60% chance of precipitation on Wednesday evening as some light rain turns into snow, according to the National Weather Service.
Rains splashes a car as a thunderstorm hits during a jiu jitsu lesson at Guardian Baltimore, a non-profit martial arts studio, in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew opens first location in Maryland
7 Brew, a popular drive-thru coffee chain known for its customizable drinks, opened its first Maryland location.
Drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew opened its first Maryland location, along Emmorton Road in Abingdon, on Jan. 8, 2026.
Fatal crash closes I-95 in Elkridge for hours during morning commute
A crash on Interstate 95 in Howard County closed lanes in both directions during the Monday morning rush hour, according to state officials.
A crash between a dump truck and a trailer parked on the side of the road on the southbound side of I-95 near Elkridge.
Measles case prompts exposure warning in Maryland on Amtrak, BWI shuttles
Maryland health officials are investigating possible measles exposures after a person with a confirmed case traveled through the region on an Amtrak train.
Measles had been eliminated in the U.S, but a decline in vaccination rates has led the disease to resurface across the country.
Police arrest man after hit-and-run homicide in West Baltimore
Baltimore Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Penn North earlier this week.
A Baltimore Police car and crime scene tape remains on the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Maryland wants you to hike 250 miles in state parks this year
As the U.S. turns 250 years old, the Department of Natural Resources is challenging Marylanders to hike 250 miles of state park trails by the end of 2026.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 — The hike to the beach at Calvert Cliffs State Park includes a long section past a vibrant wetland area.
Police identify man shot after dragging officer during Mount Vernon traffic stop
A 29-year-old man was shot after dragging a police officer during a traffic stop on Wednesday night near downtown Baltimore, Police Commissioner Richard Worley said.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 - Police respond to a shooting on the 300 block of West Franklin Street. Police said they're reviewing the officer's body camera footage for more information about the shooting.
Child dies, adult critically injured after fire in Parkville townhome
Baltimore County officials are investigating a Parkville fire in an end-of-group townhome that left a 4-year-old child dead and one adult critically injured.
The Baltimore County Fire Department logo.
Yes, you can still get a flu shot: Tips for staying healthy with cases on the rise
Maryland officials are urging all residents to get a flu shot as cases and hospitalizations have risen sharply nationwide.
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: An Influenza Vaccine is prepared for a patient at Doctor Gary M. Kramer, MD, PA's Pediatric office on September 12, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida.
Warm temps could make it feel almost like spring later this week
Friday and Saturday will be the warmest days this week, according to the National Weather Service, with highs near 62.
An aerial view of the Phoenix Shot Tower and the Baltimore City Skyline in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Man shot by ICE in Glen Burnie moved to Virginia detention center
Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins, an immigrant from Portugal accused of driving his van at ICE agents in Glen Burnie, was moved to the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement online detainee database.
The man shot by an ICE agent on Christmas Eve in Glen Burnie is being held in a Virginia ICE facility.
‘Sidewalk joy’: From keychains to comics, small exchanges spark moments of connection
Many who set up these small neighborhood exchanges say it has one simple goal: to spread joy among the community.
The Baltimore Trinket Library on Elm Street in the Hampden neighborhood in Baltimore.
Strong winds persist in Maryland amid chilly temperatures
Baltimore will continue to see strong winds and frigid temperatures Tuesday, with a slight chance of snow later this week to kick off the new year.
Windchill will make outdoor conditions feel even colder, according to the National Weather Service.
Suspect arrested after barricade in Cockeysville draws heavy police response
Baltimore County police arrested a suspect after a barricade situation early Tuesday morning closed a street near an apartment complex in Cockeysville.
Baltimore County police walk behind an apartment building on Spring Head Court in Cockeysville while investigating reports of gunfire.
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.
New Year’s Eve in Maryland: How to watch fireworks and more
It’s almost 2026. Whether you want to stay out late and watch fireworks or see a ball drop and still get the kids to bed on time, there are plenty of ways to welcome the New Year.
People enjoy the fireworks show by the Inner Harbor to ring in the new year in Baltimore on January 1, 2025.
Family of killed arabber protests after Baltimore officers cleared in shooting
The family of Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, an arabber killed by Baltimore Police this summer, are condemning the findings of state investigators who cleared the officers of any wrongdoing.
Joy Alston listens as loved ones speak about her late son, Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, during a press conference on Tuesday at the Avenue Market on Pennsylvania Avenue.
BWI briefly halts security checkpoints for ‘law enforcement investigation’
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport suspended security checkpoints temporarily Monday morning due to a law enforcement investigation.
The security pause at the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport comes amid the busy holiday travel season.
Weather on Christmas? Warm and no snow in sight.
There’s a chance of rain mixed with snow and sleet starting Monday, but there will be little to no accumulation, according to the National Weather Service.
Homes are decorated in holiday lights at Hampden's Miracle on 34th Street annual display on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Hyundai and Kia owners can get hardware fixes, plus up to $4,500 for thefts
Hyundai and Kia owners who had cars stolen, even after installing a software fix, could be eligible for up to $4,500 in compensation.
Kia Dealership, Owings Mills, MD., March 28, 2023.
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