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Jasmine Vaughn-Hall

Jasmine

Jasmine Vaughn-Hall is a Baltimore native who spent much of her life as a bicoastal kid. She graduated from California State University Northridge. As a West Baltimore neighborhood and community reporter, she aims to tell the robust stories about the people, quirky traditions, challenges and solutions in different parts of Charm City. Jasmine was awarded first place in Division III of the Keystone Media Awards in 2020 for her columns. She has also been selected for fellowships and trainings with the Poynter Institute and the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. If you have a tip about something happening in your community or can spare any taco recommendations, call or text Jasmine at 443-608-8983.

The latest from Jasmine Vaughn-Hall

Ravens help bring new life to long-closed Hilton Rec Center
The Hilton Recreation Center is on to its next chapter.
The new indoor basketball gym at the Baltimore Ravens Boys & Girls Club at the Hilton Recreation Center in Baltimore.
Longtime OB-GYN was a thoughtful, kind listener
Deborah Hebb, a career OB-GYN who exemplified Smalltimore, died on Sept. 28 after a battle with ALS.
Debbie Hebb holding twins she delivered.
This Baltimore man earned a diploma while juggling work and family. But he’s not done.
After 15 years away from the classroom, a Baltimore man on Friday achieved his goal, joining more than 50 graduates from the Excel Center, a free adult high school for Maryland students.
Antonio Pennix holds his sons Avion and Avi after his commencement ceremony at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, on Friday.
9/11 changed the way we fly. I don’t want to go back.
Since 9/11, it's difficult not to consider how much airports have changed, Baltimore Banner reporter Jasmine Vaughn-Hall.
People (silhouettes) entering airplane at gate of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Rent is guzzling Baltimore paychecks. The poorest feel it the most.
Last year, 4 of 10 households renting in Baltimore spent 35% or more of their income on rent, according to a Baltimore Banner analysis of estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
West Baltimore intergenerational project to honor community advocate
Catholic Charities has big plans to renovate a nearly 55,000 square foot building into a center useful to all ages.
The upcoming Carolyn Fugett Intergenerational Center will house Catholic Charities’s first Early Head Start program in the city.
How a Baltimore artist uses painting in the outdoors to connect with communities
Outdoor painting is centuries old, and artists in Maryland are still up for the challenge. Baltimore artist Justin Witte is an example.
Plein air artist Jason Witte stands with his nearly finished painting near Hillen Road in Baltimore.
Park Heights’ library disappeared 20 years ago. Here’s how it’s coming back.
Park Heights is turning the page to a new library.
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, center, and other elected officials toss dirt with shovels at the groundbreaking event for a new library in Park Heights on Wednesday.
Who wants to be a nun? Meet the women filling the ranks despite the odds.
There were roughly 35,000 nuns in 2024 in the United States, compared to nearly 80,000 in 2000 and 102,000 in 1990.
Sister Delphine Okoro enters a lunch after her Rite of Perpetual Profession at Our Lady of Mount Providence Convent, in Arbutus, MD, Thursday, August 14, 2025.
A new era for city pools is reshaping summers in Baltimore
Unlike neighboring suburban counties, Baltimore offers residents public pools for recreation.
Richard Brooks, 55, adjusts goggles for Kairay Jones, 7, at  the Towanda Rec Center Pool on July 16, 2025.
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.
Summertime is an opportunity for Black people to connect with their Southern roots and strengthen relationships with far-flung family members.
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.
Annie Leverich packs up coffee out of her home in Deale.
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.
Jonathan Hugendubler of Baltimore defeated Scott Riccardi in "Jeopardy" on July 25, 2025.
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.
Atlantic waves at Assateague Island National Seashore. The National Park Service urges visitors not to go far from shore and to be aware of winds and currents that can pull swimmers out quickly.
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?
The University of Maryland School of Medicine uncovered what’s believed to be the oldest surviving portrait of Dr. John Beale Davidge, its founder and first dean.
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.
Neighbors walk past the West Towson chalkboard that Todd Briggs puts out in front of his house with a daily inspirational quote.
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.
Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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.
Camp counselor Isaiah Magruder, center, with his campers during one of Camp St. Vincent’s youth activity sessions at Patterson Park in June.
Hot girl bummer: Rising costs of Trump tariffs hit Black hair care industry
Justine Smith, a hairstylist at Aesthetic by Ella, sews-in hair extensions for a client.
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