Darreonna Davis
express desk reporter
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.
The latest from Darreonna
John Legend brings a new album and an ‘intimate experience’ to a Fells Point record store
Dozens lined up to see John Legend at the Sound Garden in Fells Point, wrapping around Thames Street before the 6 p.m. start.
Man faces arson charges in Northeast Baltimore mosque fire
Shawn Fenner, 52, faces arson charges for his alleged involvement in a Northeast Baltimore mosque fire Sunday evening, police said.
‘She’s on the Beltway’: Farmer races from welcoming newborn to wrangling cow on I-695
Pikesville farmer Joe Shaffer welcomed his daughter Josie into the world Tuesday. A day later, he wrangled his loose calf on Interstate 695.
Foul smell in Crofton area due to ‘over-odorization,’ not gas leak, BGE says
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. staffers are investigating the source of the gas odor in Crofton and Gambrills on Wednesday.
MOM’s Organic Market coming to York Road shopping center
MOM’s Organic Market is getting a second location in Baltimore next spring, along the York Road corridor.
2 dead, 1 hurt in Franklintown as Baltimore reels from string of shootings
Two men were killed and one was injured in a shooting in Northwest Baltimore on Monday.
‘This is pretty special’: Maryland explorer unearths America 150 anniversary trade coin on Butler farm
Evan Woodard, a 39-year-old explorer, found a trade coin from a defunct Baltimore company commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's signing.
Woman dies in collision with garbage truck in Timonium on Thursday
A 52-year-old woman died after her vehicle struck a garbage truck in Timonium on Thursday morning.
American Airlines passenger who allegedly said racist slurs on flight diverted to BWI faces federal charges
An American Airlines passenger who caused a flight to divert to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in September after police say he spewed racial slurs and profanity has been indicted on federal charges.
SpaceX ‘jellyfish cloud’ lights up early-morning Maryland skies
A “jellyfish cloud” from a SpaceX rocket’s launch on Tuesday morning could shine across Maryland skies.
One boater dies, another swims to safety after going overboard in Dundalk creek
Two people were rescued while one remained missing Friday night after going overboard in the Peach Orchard Creek in Dundalk, officials said.
2 teens killed, 2 young men wounded in Winchester shooting, police say
Two teenagers were killed and two other young men were wounded in a shooting in Baltimore’s Winchester community on Friday evening, police said.
Artist killed in Fells Point attack was a ‘cheerleader for Baltimore’ and its arts scene
Claudia Bismark, the 76-year-old killed in an early morning attack in Fells Point last week, is remembered for her artistic skill, creativity and dedication to Baltimore
Silver Diner accuses BWI concessions manager of trying to ‘stifle free speech’
As Silver Diner fights to keep its prime location at BWI Airport, the Rockville-based restaurant says its landlord is attempting to “stifle free speech” and hamper its grassroots campaign.
Baltimore Police arrest suspect in shooting that left 12-year-old girl dead near community event
A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged in a shooting that killed a 12-year-old girl near a homecoming youth football game in Southwest Baltimore, officials said Tuesday.
Severna Park man killed in Ritchie Highway hit-and-run: Police detain suspect
A 54-year-old pedestrian died after being struck in a crosswalk near Magothy Gateway, a strip mall, Sunday night.
12-year-old killed, 4 adults hurt in shooting at Leon Day Park: ‘Argument between 2 cowards’
A 12-year-old girl died and four adults were injured in a shooting at Leon Day Park on Saturday evening that likely stemmed from an “argument between two cowards,” officials said.
Silver Diner has been a fixture at BWI since 2007. Now it’s fighting to keep its prime location.
Silver Diner, a fixture at BWI since George W. Bush was president, is fighting to keep its prime location at the busy Anne Arundel County airport. When a new concessions management company demanded a makeover that representatives said would force the diner to close, it went to court to stay.
AG’s office declines to prosecute Greenbelt Police officer for in-custody death
The Maryland attorney general’s office declined charges in the death of a Frederick man restrained by officers after a crash.
Bodycam shows officer urging Army specialist to leave car before fatal police shooting
The Maryland attorney general’s office has released bodycam footage of the police shooting of a 21-year-old Army specialist who was being sought in connection with an assault.
