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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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Local bakeries and national chains are offering deals for those with a sweet tooth on National Doughnut Day.
Where to get free doughnuts around Baltimore on National Doughnut Day, June 6
The first Friday in June marks a day for all those with sweet tooth: National Doughnut Day.
The Annapolis Police Department, Prince George’s County Police Department and the US Marshals Service arrested William Hairston, 33, on Thursday for the April murder of Gregory Wells.
Annapolis murder suspect captured weeks after 37-year-old man fatally shot
The Annapolis Police Department, Prince George’s County Police Department and the US Marshals Service arrested William Hairston, 33, on Thursday for the murder of Gregory Wells.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Police identify woman killed after being struck by school bus in Baltimore County
Baltimore County Police are investigating the death of a 55-year-old woman who was struck by a school bus Wednesday afternoon in Rossville.
Hilton area of Patapsco Valley State Park on May 11, 2024
Trails reopen after human remains found at Patapsco Valley State Park
Maryland National Resources Police are investigating after a hiker found human remains at Patapsco Valley State Park on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Artist Akio Evans created the Baltimore Wu Bird design.
The Baltimore Wu Bird flies again as Wu-Tang kicks off final tour in Charm City
Just before the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan is set to launch its final tour at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, Akio Evans’ Baltimore Wu Bird design has returned to the spotlight.
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has suspended the license of Advantage Sentencing Alternative Programs, Inc.
Home detention agency’s license revoked after teen under its supervision charged with murder
The state Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has suspended the operational license of Advantage Sentencing Alternative Programs, Inc.
Wildfire smoke from Canada could create hazy conditions in Baltimore this week, though the air quality is not expected to diminish like it did in 2023.
Canadian wildfire smoke could cloud Baltimore region Tuesday
Baltimore skies might be hazy because of Canadian wildfire smoke, but the air quality is not expected to diminish.
Officials said 21 million gallons of partially-treated wastewater from Baltimore’s Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant seeped into the headwaters of the Patapsco River to the mouth of Bodkin Creek.
21M gallons of partially treated sewage seep into Patapsco River from Baltimore water treatment plant
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works released a statement about the water overflow confirming it was not a health hazard
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.
Bella the Pug relaxes on her float at the AVAM July 4th pet parade on July 4, 2023.
Too hot to trot: AVAM postpones July Fourth pet parade in Baltimore over rising heat concerns
The American Visionary Art Museum said Friday it won’t host its annual animal parade and talent show due to warming temperatures.
On August 11, 2024, at about 6:48 a.m., a natural gas explosion destroyed a 
single-family residence at 2300 Arthurs Woods Drive, Bel Air, Maryland.1 Two people died, and three people were injured.
NTSB investigating BGE practices after deadly Bel Air house explosion
A hole in a plastic gas pipeline could reveal more about the cause of a Bel Air house explosion that left the 73-year-old homeowner and a Baltimore Gas and Electric employee dead last summer.
Kevin Liles
Music mogul Kevin Liles accuses rapper of $30M extortion scheme amid ‘false’ accusations
Kevin Liles, the Baltimore-born music mogul who is currently fighting sexual assault allegations, says an artist he signed in the late 1990s is planning to sue him and publish a book.
Kids play in the Roosevelt Park Pool and most of the other city pools are opening, some with extended hours, after a lifeguard shortage caused closures over the last few years since the pandemic.
Dive into summer: Your guide to every public pool in Baltimore
Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks announced park pools will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the unofficial start of summer.
A new reservation system at state parks is a way officials are tackling capacity-driven closures, overcrowding and traffic backup at the state’s most popular parks.
Planning a state park visit for Memorial Day weekend? For some, not without a reservation.
The new reservation system at state parks is a way officials are tackling capacity-driven closures, overcrowding and traffic backup at the state’s most popular parks.
A still image from Detective Steven Foster's body cam footage released on Thursday, May 22, 2025, by the Baltimore Police Department, showing officers chased a 26-year-old man down the 4600 block of York Road earlier this month.
‘I’m going to shoot you, bro!’: Police release body cam video of 3 officers shooting armed man
Baltimore Police released body camera footage from the May 12 fatal shooting of 26-year-old Jai Marc Howell.
The state is considering replacing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
873,000 Marylanders will be traveling for Memorial Day weekend: Here’s what you need to know
If you planned a trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re a part of the nearly 873,000 Marylanders expected to travel for the holiday, the American Automobile Association predicts.
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.
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