The latest from Jasmine Vaughn-Hall
Remington’s B.Willow has nurtured plants, and plant lovers, for almost a decade
Baltimore’s Liz Vayda has nurtured her B.Willow plant shop in Remington for almost a decade. She shared her experience for The Banner’s In Good Company series.
Baltimore council shake-up: Conway removed from key public safety post
Conway, who was informed of the decision Thursday, said the changes were retaliation for his outspokenness on the council.
2 college students — and a growing fan club — are reinvigorating a West Baltimore shed
An abandoned gray shed in West Baltimore is getting a second chance thanks to two college students and a local nonprofit.
Above all, Baltimore loves its rooftop decks
In some parts of Baltimore, rooftop decks are almost as synonymous with city life as the summer crab feast or a cold Natty Boh. They offer a respite from the hustle and bustle below and an outdoor “flex” space that makes the traditional rowhome feel roomier.
Nora Blú hopes to make a spark where other restaurants have fizzled
Mount Vernon’s new kitchen on the block, Nora Blú, is serving Mediterranean food and chic decor.
New Green Mount Cemetery tour will spotlight its Black Baltimoreans
A Baltimore Heritage volunteer got curious about the number of Black people buried in Baltimore’s Green Mount Cemetery. Her research resulted in a new tour that kicks off Aug. 15.
He helped build a North Baltimore community. Now his neighbors want to honor him.
Joe Nathan Page has lived in his Northeast Baltimore home for over 60 years. He’s one of at least 129,000 Baltimoreans who have lived in their homes for 20 or more years.
‘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.
