The latest from Jasmine Vaughn-Hall
A new era for city pools is reshaping summers in Baltimore
Unlike neighboring suburban counties, Baltimore offers residents public pools for recreation.
Teaching my son to swim far, far away from the stereotype
Why a mother encouraging her son's connection to swimming is about more than safety.
For Black families, summer traditions honor history, renew ties and plot a better future
The summertime is an opportunity for Black people — particularly in the Northeast and upper mid-Atlantic — to connect with their Southern roots and strengthen relationships with family.
Federal worker brews a new beginning after USAID dismantling
After losing her job at USAID due to federal cuts, Anne Arundel mom Annie Leverich turned her passion for coffee into a growing small business, First Light Coffee.
Baltimore trivia host ends ‘Jeopardy!’ super champ’s win streak
Baltimore's Jonathan Hugendubler participated in the final episode of “Jeopardy!” as it closed its 41st season.
18-year-old drowns at Assateague Island after struggling in waters outside lifeguard zone
An 18-year-old swimmer died on Thursday after struggling to swim with another person at the Assateague Island National Seashore.
Bertha’s Mussels served up a prized parting gift — from its closet
A recent find at the long-closed Bertha's Mussels got The Banner wondering: Have you come across a rare treasure in an old building?
Chalkboard sign in West Towson forges a closeness that can’t be wiped away
Every single day since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Todd Briggs has delighted his West Towson neighbors with an inspirational quote on a chalkboard set up outside his home.
New owner expected for Mount Vernon landmark church
The Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church has been searching for a financial lifeline to maintain its historic building.
St. Vincent offers a haven for homeless kids. For one counselor, it’s also a homecoming
How a camper, Isaiah Magruder, turned counselor hopes to support kids at Camp St. Vincent in Baltimore this summer.
Bodycam footage shows police chase, fatal shooting of arabber in West Baltimore
Police on Monday released video showing the fatal police shooting of Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, a beloved arabber in Baltimore.
‘Justice for the fruit man’: Hundreds rally for arabber fatally shot by Baltimore police
More than 300 people rallied in Upton on Friday evening to demand justice for Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, the well-known arabber fatally shot in Upton by police this week.
An uneasy calm as West Baltimore organizes to remember well-known arabber killed by police
Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, who was shot and killed by police Tuesday, was a longtime arabber and a fixture in his community.
Mentors for young Baltimore storytellers pivot after funding loss
After funding loss, the Baltimore Youth Film Arts program is sunsetting, but a new idea is rising.
Poppleton Recreation Center gets fresh start inspired by old memories
Dormant for decades, Poppleton Recreation Center, the West Baltimore neighborhood hub reopens Thursday.
Beating the odds: 60 years of friendship bound by sticky buns and Baltimore memories
A group of 1965 Forest Park High School graduates is happy to dish on the secret to their remarkable, long-lasting connection.
Druid Hill Park’s walking loop is finally back, but construction isn’t over
Walking routines, workout momentums and impromptu daylight getaways are back since the walking loop reopened.
Hank is dead. Long live the GOAT.
“I’m gonna miss that goddamn goat,” said Cornish, “He done travelled the whole Baltimore city with me.”
The old Frederick Douglass High School held a secret. Here’s what was found behind the safe door.
Unbeknownst to school staff, they were leaving something behind in the century-old building.