Clara Longo de Freitas
express reporter
Clara Longo de Freitas is a breaking news reporter. She joined The Baltimore Banner in 2022, covering East Baltimore before joining the express desk. She’s covered the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, youth gun violence and immigrant issues. A graduate of the University of Maryland, she spent most of her college years looking into workers’ conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Clara is also an illustrator and likes to paint in her free time. Originally from Brazil, she moved to the United States in 2016.
The latest from Clara
Steve Pappas, longtime owner of The Greene Turtle, embodied ‘best of Ocean City’
Steve Pappas, who built a regional sports bar chain out of The Greene Turtle in Ocean City, died Wednesday of cancer, friends and a city official said. He was 72.
J. Alexander’s Restaurant closes only location in Maryland
The chain, which is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has 42 restaurants in 15 states, according to its website.
Pedestrian killed by MTA bus on I-295 in Anne Arundel County
A 37-year-old man has died after he was struck by an MTA bus on I-295 in Anne Arundel County on Friday, Maryland State Police said in a news release.
Subtropical Storm Josephine could bring coastal flooding to parts of Maryland
A subtropical storm off the East Coast is likely to bring some flooding and possible gale-force winds to the region, including parts of Southern and Central Maryland and the Eastern Shore.
Brooke Eby, TikTok star and ALS advocate from Maryland, dies at 37
Brooke Eby, a social media influencer and prominent ALS advocate from Potomac, has died from complications of the disease.
Country Calling weather forecast: What to expect Friday and Saturday in Ocean City
Country Calling concertgoers, fear not. The weather in Ocean City seems to be in your favor this weekend.
Maryland power companies may return $160M in tax refunds to customers
Utility companies Baltimore Gas and Electric, Delmarva Power and Pepco are seeking regulatory approval to provide $160 million in tax refunds to customers, though the companies say it’s too early to know exactly how that’ll show up on Marylanders’ bills.
Baltimore County fuel spill ‘significantly less’ than original estimate, officials say
There were no impacts on wildlife, residents or local drinking water, said Jay Apperson, a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Fox Sports Radio arrives in Baltimore on 1370 AM
The network, which operates hundreds of sports stations across the country, offers sports talk, analysis and betting coverage, according to a news release.
New Maryland laws that kick in Oct. 1
Hundreds of bills passed by Maryland lawmakers earlier this year will become law come Oct. 1. From legislation surrounding masked police to rap lyrics, here are some that may affect you.
Nor’easter forces Oceans Calling to cancel entire 3-day music festival
Oceans Calling, a three-day music festival scheduled for this weekend in Ocean City, has been cancelled due to a powerful nor’easter that has caused coastal flooding and other weather concerns.
A nor’easter is brewing off the East Coast. Here’s what Marylanders need to know.
A strong nor’easter is developing off the East Coast. While forecasts suggest the worst of the storm could miss Maryland, the National Weather Service said that a lot about the storm’s path and strength remains uncertain.
Meet the Ravens fans building the flock in Brazil
Although the NFL identifies Brazil, with the world’s seventh-largest population, as an emerging market, American football is more of a fasciation than a passion and fans there yearn for better access.
Maryland hunter fatally shot woman after mistaking her for a deer, police say
A Salisbury man is facing manslaughter charges after he fatally shot a woman he mistook for a deer, according to Delaware State Police.
Residents of East Baltimore community dismayed by shooting of 7, including a 3-year-old boy
Baltimore Police were searching Thursday for the shooters who opened fire at a busy East Baltimore intersection and injured seven people, including a 3-year-old boy.
Curtis Bay man sentenced to 40 years for 2025 killing of wife in Brooklyn Park
An Anne Arundel County judge ordered Cedric Dion Callaway, 51, to serve 40 years in prison for killing his wife.
1 dead after shooting near Towson apartment complex, police say
Baltimore County Police responded to the 8700 block of Mylander Lane around 11:10 a.m., where they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
Rugby, festivals and a parade could mean weekend traffic headaches across Baltimore
There’s a lot happening this weekend, Baltimore, so drive accordingly.
Trump administration sued over warrantless ICE arrests in Maryland
A new federal lawsuit challenges warrantless immigration arrests in Maryland and seeks a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration’s enforcement practices.
Baltimore pizza shop turns to social media after its card reader was stolen. It worked.
Angeli’s Pizzeria in Federal Hill posted a video to social media explaining that a card reader had been stolen and asking the Baltimore community for help finding it.
