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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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Maryland first responders honored for their help after DC midair collision: ‘Closure for the families’
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Government recognized over 130 first responders for their ”heroic efforts” following the DCA crash, a spokesman said.
Baltimore Fire Department was one of nearly 90 agencies recognized for their response to a deadly mid-air collision in January 2025 in Washington, D.C.
Maryland’s 7th case of bird flu detected in Anne Arundel County
Maryland’s seventh case of bird flu was detected in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County, officials announced on Wednesday.
New details emerge about the shooting in a Baltimore County Police precinct parking lot
One officer remains hospitalized and two others are on administrative leave following a shooting between police and a male gunman at the Wilkens precinct, officials said Friday.
Police officers gather outside a southwest Baltimore County Police precinct following a shooting in the parking lot on Thursday.
Gunman injures 1 officer after opening fire in parking lot of Baltimore County Police precinct
A lone male gunman exchanged fire Thursday afternoon with Baltimore County Police officers in the parking lot of their Wilkens precinct in what officials say was a premeditated act.
Police officers gather after a shooting at the Wilkens Police Precinct in Catonsville on Thursday.
Fire displaces over 20 residents, destroys 2 dozen apartments in Windsor Mill
Over 20 adults and children have been displaced after a fire at a Windsor Mill apartment complex Tuesday evening, officials said.
The Baltimore County Fire Department responded to the Windsor Mill apartment complex to a battle a two-alarm blaze on Brixworth Court on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Man dies after being struck by MTA bus in downtown Baltimore
A 36-year-old man died after being struck by a public bus downtown Tuesday afternoon, according to the Baltimore Police Department.
Howard police solve 50-year cold case after killer confesses to strangling Roseann Sturtz
Howard County Police Department solved its second-oldest cold case, a 1975 homicide, the department announced on Tuesday, giving closure to a family nearly 50 years after losing their loved one.
A photograph of Roseann Sturtz displayed during a press conference regarding the closing of her 1975 homicide case as seen on March 11th, 2025 in Ellicott City, MD.
JCPenney closing Annapolis Mall store in May
About 74 employees will be affected by the closure, according to a notice filed with the state.
A JCPenney sign is displayed at one of the company's department store locations. The sign is plain white lettering against a brick wall.
Officials investigating presence of possible ‘squatter’ in 4-alarm West Baltimore fire
The fire, which grew into a four-alarm conflagration, required support from more than 100 first responders.
The fire began just before 4 a.m. Friday, and was under control by 6:45 a.m.
Maryland Public Television names new president and CEO
Schupak, who has been with the network since 2003, will step into his new role on July 1 following the retirement of outgoing MPT CEO Larry D. Unger.
Steven Schupak has been named as the incoming chief executive officer and president of Maryland Public Television.
‘My heart sank’: Memorials, peace rally planned after deadly shooting at ‘neutral spot’ in Severn
Memorials and a peace rally this weekend will celebrate the lives of those lost and comfort a mourning community after a deadly double shooting earlier this week in Severn.
Meade Village Park in Severn, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Two men were killed and two more wounded after a dispute surrounding a basketball game erupted into gunfire the night before in Severn, Anne Arundel County Police said.
Homicide, murder-suicide and a fatal hit-and-run: Baltimore’s deadly start to March
Baltimore Police are investigating four deaths that have occurred in the city since the beginning of March, including a homicide, a murder-suicide, and a fatal hit-and-run.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Baltimore police release new details about search for driver involved in February fatal hit-and-run
The Baltimore Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a truck that fatally struck a woman last month in Southeast Baltimore on Pulaski Highway.
Powerful storms drench Baltimore as region braces for 40-50 mph wind gusts
Showers will continue in Central Maryland for the next few hours before another system passes through the region late Wednesday night that will bring 40-50 mph wind gusts Thursday.
Storms and damaging winds are expected in the Baltimore region on Wednesday afternoon.
Lansdowne High student dies after being ‘targeted’ in shooting near the school
A Lansdowne High School student died on Tuesday after being “targeted” in a shooting that happened outside a shopping center near the school, police said.
No charges for Baltimore Police officers who fatally shot a man last October
Three Baltimore Police Department officers will not face charges for fatally shooting a man in October 2024, the Maryland attorney general announced Monday.
A Baltimore Police vehicle is seen in Fells Point on April 14, 2024.
Morgan State’s acrobatics and tumbling team lands another first
The Baltimore-based historically Black college is one of 13 schools in the country to offer acrobatics and tumbling at the Division I level.
Morgan State University’s acrobatics and tumbling team.
Baltimore native Kevin Liles sued for alleged sexual assault of Def Jam employee
In the suit, filed in New York Supreme Court, a woman identified only as Jane Doe alleged that Kevin Liles sexually assaulted her while they both worked at Def Jam.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Honoree, BMAC Social Impact Award Kevin Liles speaks onstage during the Black Music Action Coalition Second Annual Music in Action Awards Gala at The Beverly Hilton on September 22, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Black Music Action Coalition )
The Baltimore connection: 4 movies Oscar-winner Gene Hackman filmed in Charm City
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead along with his wife and dog in their New Mexico home on Wednesday, spent time in Baltimore while he filmed four of his beloved movies.
Gene Hackman and Clint Eastwood on the set of the 1997 film "Absolute Power" which was filmed in Baltimore.
Marylanders can bask in warmer temperatures this week
The Baltimore-Washington office of the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures in the high 60s Tuesday to Thursday with the possibility of rain on Thursday.
The Baltimore region is getting a brief respite from chilly winter weather.
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