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The latest from Jasmine Vaughn-Hall
‘A Continental Affliction’ author talks travel snafus and wanderlust
Towson-based author Brian Shannon will discuss his travel memoir, “A Continental Affliction,” at The Banner Book Club on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
After 47 years, 2 dentists retire with a mouthful of Park Heights memories
Drs. Charles Shelton and Willie Richardson opened their dental practice in Baltimore in 1979. For more than four decades, the practice operated seven days a week in Park Heights.
United Way of Central Maryland faces $3 million deficit
The organization is behind on grant payments to local nonprofits due to “cash flow timing,” its CEO said.
Vaughn-Hall: Deteriorating cars and growing kids fill Baltimore’s Herring Run Park
Two years ago, I followed tips about abandoned cars and other dumping in East Baltimore’s lower Herring Run Park. On a recent return trip with a group of middle schoolers, I saw nothing much had changed.
Vaughn-Hall: AFRAM is a love letter to Black Baltimore. Don’t let chaos rewrite it.
COLUMN: AFRAM can’t become a gathering where unsafety is anticipated, Jasmine Vaughn-Hall writes.
The faces of AFRAM 50: What Black joy, culture and community look like in Baltimore
Festivalgoers at AFRAM 50 shared the stories, inspiration and cultural pride behind their outfits as Baltimore celebrated a half-century of the festival.
What AFRAM means to Baltimore, through 3 generations
These AFRAM attendees remember their experiences, both personal and professional, at the annual Baltimore festival.
Mfume-Conway primary comes as Democrats nationally fret about older politicians
The Democratic primary in the 7th Congressional District pits U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume against City Council member Mark Conway, a newer, far younger politician.
As AFRAM hits 50, Baltimore’s celebration of Black culture is a tale of resiliency
While dates and venues changed, with varying degrees of success, Baltimore’s commitment to honoring Black history and culture at AFRAM never wavered.
She came to Cherry Hill as a child. She’s happily still there, 64 years later.
Baltimore neighborhoods face challenges such as vacant homes. But they also include longtime homeowners who are pillars of their close communities. Deborah Harris is that in Cherry Hill.
‘Gary the Lamp Guy’ repairs Baltimore’s brightest art pieces
“Gary the Lamp Guy’ repairs and refurbishes lamps from his house in North Baltimore, as part of the small business that he’s trying to grow.
Vaughn-Hall: Recreation and parks shaped me as a kid. I wish the same for my son.
Reporter Jasmine Vaughn-Hall reminisces about days at her neighborhood park. She hopes her son will do the same.
The man behind the city agency that helps move Baltimore forward in more ways than one
Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks Director Reginald Moore doesn't take his role lightly.
The Flower Mart fights that almost doomed one of Baltimore’s favorite festivals
Back-to-back fights in the 1970s almost ended Baltimore's beloved Flower Mart. But civic leaders brought it back, and it has become one of the city's favorite festivals.
An entrepreneurial mom sells chocolate-dipped strawberries from a pink shop in Federal Hill
LaQuicha Brown is the owner and operator of a chocolate-covered strawberry business with a pink shop in Federal Hill called Berries by Quicha.
This Hampden home lets the freak flags fly — and neighbors love it
The Flag House in Hampden is becoming a community staple and inspiring local kids.
A ‘girl dinner’ is necessary sometimes. These Baltimore restaurants understand.
Here is a go-to “girl dinner” guide if you’re scrambling for Baltimore restaurants that fill the need for snacks that eat like a meal.
Q&A: The new CEO of Visit Baltimore is all about applauding the city’s vibe
Kireem Swinton is now permanently in Visit Baltimore's president and CEO position.
A sudden dismissal has Waverly businesses wondering what’s become of their advocacy group
A sudden change in Waverly Main Street leadership has organizers and residents questioning what's next.
Months after the Castle fire, is the rebuild underway?
The Castle in Hampden was badly damaged by a three-alarm fire in November, and rebuilding could take years. Meanwhile, tenants have had to find new homes.
