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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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Eat mor waffles: Baltimore-area Chick-fil-A locations will taste test new sandwich
The fast-food chain will roll out the sandwiches starting Dec. 1.
Chick-fil-A is testing a chicken and waffle sandwich at some restaurant locations in Maryland.
Missed the northern lights in Maryland? You might be able to spot them tonight.
Sky-gazers across Maryland snapped photos Tuesday of the night sky with colorful hues of magenta, teal and purple.
The northern lights again made an appearance in Maryland skies on Tuesday night, seen here in Lisbon.
Maryland sees first snow of the season as temperatures drop statewide
Maryland’s first cold snap of the season has arrived, bringing snow in the mountains, freezing temperatures to its southern counties and a sharp temperature drop statewide.
Parts of Western Maryland could see up to 4 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
BWI, Reagan National and Dulles airports all face FAA flight cuts
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing air traffic in 40 “high-volume markets” starting this Friday, citing safety concerns and staffing shortages in air traffic controllers.
The FAA is imposing the flight reductions to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay during the government shutdown.
2 charged in ‘targeted’ Dundalk killing at same home where victim’s father was slain 6 years earlier
Baltimore County police have arrested two men in connection with a deadly September shooting in Dundalk.
Two men are facing multiple charges in connection to a fatal shooting in Baltimore County in September.
Sheraton Inner Harbor will no longer be a Marriott hotel
Marriott said the Sheraton Inner Harbor provided advance notice to employees that it will cease operations with the brand by Dec. 31.
The Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel is located just a short distance from the Baltimore Convention Center.
Flights resume at Reagan National Airport after bomb threat causes ground stoppage
A reported bomb threat halted flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday, delaying travelers and forcing passengers on a flight from Houston to deplane on the runway, officials said.
FILE - The control tower for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is seen at sunrise on Aug. 8, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Decades-old Food Depot grocery store to close in Northeast Baltimore
Food Depot, a decades-old discount grocery store in Belair-Edison, will close its doors in January.
The Food Depot grocery store, located in the Belair Edison Crossing Shopping Center, is expected to close in January.
Here’s how federal workers can get financial assistance during the government shutdown
Maryland’s federal workers and contractors are facing financial uncertainty as the government shutdown stretches on. Here’s where they can get help.
The U.S. Capitol surrounded by trees, in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2025.
Heavy rain floods parts of Baltimore area, prompting coastal advisories and road closures
A low-pressure system brought upward of 2 inches of rain to the Baltimore region Thursday, weather officials said, causing flooding in some areas.
Fells Point streets flood after a heavy rainstorm Thursday.
Halloween forecast: Breezy and cool, but rain should be over before trick-or-treating
The Baltimore region will see some rain this week, but the weather is expected to dry up in time for trick-or-treating on Friday.
It will be breezy on Halloween, according to the National Weather Service, but there won’t be any rain.
University of Maryland Children’s Hospital receives ‘transformational’ $50 million gift
Some of the money gifted to the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital will go to expanding surgical capacity, launching a comprehensive pediatric gene therapy program, researching cellular therapy and treatment for sickle cell disease.
Mohan Suntha, president and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System, said the $50 million gift was the largest in the institution’s history.
Man dies in crash after fleeing traffic stop in Ellicott City
A man died in a single-vehicle crash after attempting to flee a traffic stop on Sunday, according to the Howard County Police Department.
Police said the investigation into the fatal single-vehicle crash is ongoing.
Severn woman fatally struck by vehicle in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County Police said a 75-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle on Telegraph Road in Severn.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
‘SNL’ parodies ‘fire’ Maryland teen podcasters and their veggie-hating vibes
The late-night show, which had singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter as host and musical guest, did a sketch that appeared to draw inspiration from the “MD Foodie Boyz” podcast.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1887 -- Pictured: (l-r) Veronika Slowikowska as Jason, Jane Wickline as Kyler, host and musical guest Sabrina Carpenter as Tayson, and Chloe Fineman as Braylor during the "Boys Podcast" sketch on Saturday, October 18, 2025
Heavy traffic expected this weekend amid ‘No Kings 2.0,’ Baltimore Running Festival
Parking restrictions and some lane closures will begin early in preparation for the Baltimore Running Festival.
Marathon and 10K runners take off at the start of their events during the Baltimore Running Festival on October 19th, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. Eric Thompson for The Baltimore Banner.
Man fatally shot during attempted burglary in Canton, police say
Baltimore Police are investigating after a man was fatally shot in Canton early Thursday morning.
Police tape seen at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Lauren Street.
What to know about the Baltimore Running Festival this weekend
The four races — a 26.2-mile marathon, the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield half-marathon, the 5K and Pandora 10K races — will begin at different times and locations near the Inner Harbor.
Half Marathon runners at the start of their event during the Baltimore Running Festival on October 19th, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. Eric Thompson for The Baltimore Banner.
Idaho CEO found in Baltimore hotel died from methamphetamine, medical examiner says
The Idaho medical center CEO found dead in a Baltimore hotel over the summer died of methamphetamine intoxication, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Nor’easter exits Maryland with minor flooding before sunshine returns later this week
While there was some moderate flooding in Ocean City, the impact of the storm along the Maryland coast was not as strong as initially forecast.
Parts of Maryland remain under a high surf advisory and a coastal flood warning in low-lying areas.
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