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Darreonna Davis

Darreonna

Darreonna Davis is an express desk reporter at The Baltimore Banner. She previously reported at the intersection of gender, politics, health and economic policy as a fellow for the 19th News. Before that, she reported for Forbes, was an intern at Inside Climate News covering environmental justice, aided the team behind “The Lead with Jake Tapper” at CNN, and co-produced packages and digital documentaries with the specials unit at CNBC. Darreonna is a native New Orleanian with ties to Memphis and Holmes County, Mississippi. She’s also an alumna of Howard University. Feel free to contact her at darreonna.davis@thebaltimorebanner.com with any tips.

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Art with a Heart commissioned the sculpture of George “Spider” Anderson.
Park Heights statue of first Black Preakness-winning jockey proves ‘greatness has always lived here’
A statue of George “Spider” Anderson, the first Black jockey to win the Preakness Stakes, was unveiled near Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
From left, Taye Diggs, Harold Perrineau, Malcolm D. Lee and Morris Chestnut collaborated for the spirit Sable Bourbon.
Hundreds of fans flock to see ‘Best Man’ stars at Laurel liquor store
Fans flocked to Laurel to meet "The Best Man" actors Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs and Harold Perrineau, along with screenwriter and director Malcolm D. Lee, in town to promote their Sable Bourbon.
Cars drive through heavy rain in Dundalk on Friday.
Intense storms roar through Baltimore, bringing outages and a brief tornado warning
Severe thunderstorms rocked the Baltimore area early Friday evening, leaving tens of thousands without power and briefly bringing a tornado warning.
Lt. Mark Dranbauer, a 23-year veteran of the department, remains on life support and is not expected to recover.
Baltimore firefighter ‘not expected to recover’ following medical emergency at fire scene
A Baltimore firefighter who suffered a medical emergency while battling a downtown fire this week remains on life support and is not expected to recover.
The inside of a 40ft MTA bus ready to begin its first run at Bus and Maintenance Roadeo on September 14th 2024 in Baltimore City.
So long, CharmCard. Maryland phasing out transit card in favor of mobile app
The Maryland Transit Administration is phasing out CharmCard in favor of the mobile app CharmPass.
Fire officials said a blaze in West Baltimore, which peaked at a seven-alarm incident late Monday, is contained as of Tuesday night.
After a day of burning, massive West Baltimore warehouse fire is contained
Fire officials said a blaze in West Baltimore, which peaked at a seven-alarm incident late Monday, is contained as of Tuesday night.
Both speed cameras in the 2300 block of West Patapsco Ave. were stolen on Aug. 26. City police have charged a suspect and say he may be responsible for more than a dozen such thefts.
Slow down! Baltimore County has 6 new speed cameras near schools
Baltimore County officials are adding speed cameras near six schools — and they’ll even be active over the summer.
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.
Baltimore Police at the site of an officer-involved shooting at the 4600 block of York Road on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Baltimore Police fatally shoot man who fired at officers, authorities say
Police officials said Commissioner Richard Worley was on the scene of a police-involved shooting in the 4600 block of York Road in Baltimore.
President Donald Trump listens during a swearing in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Washington.
Maryland public media outlets brace for federal funding cuts after Trump executive order
Public media outlets, including those that serve Marylanders, are bracing for a future void in federal funding they’ve come to depend on.
Cardinal Robert Prevost appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica after being chosen the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, choosing the name of Pope Leo XIV, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
‘Exactly what our church needs’: Marylanders react to Pope Leo XIV becoming 1st American pontiff
After the white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and the world learned that Pope Leo XIV would lead the church, Catholics across the world and Maryland were quick to celebrate.
A man died after crashing into the back of a Columbia building Wednesday afternoon. Officials are assessing the building's damage.
Man dies after vehicle crashes into Columbia office building
Howard County police are investigating a fatal wreck into a Columbia building Wednesday afternoon in what witnesses say was a speed-related crash.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown addresses legal action taken by his office related to federal funding cuts by the Trump administration.
Maryland AG praises order to restore funding for education programs after Trump administration cuts
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Education to resume pandemic recovery funding that had been abruptly cut off for several states.
Protesters gather at McKeldin Plaza in Baltimore after marching from around downtown Thursday.
Thousands of protesters hit Baltimore’s streets for May Day marches: ‘This is just amazing’
Several May Day marches filled the streets of Baltimore with about 3,000 protesters converging at the Inner Harbor's McKeldin Square.
Maryland State police are investigating a report of a small plane ending up in the water on the shoreline near the Bay Bridge Airport on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Bay Bridge Airport closed Wednesday after plane ends up on shoreline during landing
The Bay Bridge Airport is closed after a single-occupant plane ended up on the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay.
4 BPD officers hospitalized after trying to arrest 29-year-old man
Four Baltimore Police officers were hospitalized after trying to take a 29-year-old man into custody Tuesday morning, officials said.
A still from surveillance footage released by The Harford County Sheriff's Office showing who they say is Raja Zahid Maqsood leaving a store.
Police search for man they say stabbed 5 people, including 2 children, in Harford County
Raja Zahid Maqsood is wanted on an arrest warrant for attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and assault charges.
A Johns Hopkins University bus crashed into a building on N. Charles Street at 25th Street in Baltimore after a multi-vehicle accident on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Report: Mercedes-Benz driver at fault in crash that pushed bus into building
The multicar collision hospitalized the driver of the Mercedes-Benz, the bus driver and eight bus passengers.
Annapolis Harbormaster discovers body near boat ramp
A body resembling that of an adult man was found in the water near the Truxtun Park boat ramp, officials said.
Law enforcement officers investigate a shooting by a police officer on Wednesday on Leeds Avenue in Arbutus.
28-year police veteran identified as officer who fatally shot man in Arbutus
Officials identified the officer who fatally shot a man in Arbutus on Wednesday as a 28-year veteran of the Baltimore County Police Department.
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