Mario Morais
Former Data Fellow
Mario Morais was The Baltimore Banner's data fellow in Fall 2023. With a background in data analysis, machine learning, and investigative journalism, he developed stories about the city of Baltimore and its residents. He contributed to investigative projects at The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism and wrote data stories for The Black Explosion Newspaper, the University of Maryland's first and only Black student newspaper. As a junior at the University of Maryland, Mario served as the managing editor for The Black Explosion Newspaper and worked as a data reporter for the university's independent student newspaper, The Diamondback.
The latest from Mario
Hyundais and Kias are being driven like they’re stolen, city data suggests
While citations are down, the average speed among those who drive fast has not significantly decreased among I-83's speedsters.
Banner Analysis: A year into speed cameras program, I-83 crashes are down
Until now, it’s been unclear whether the two cameras have influenced the number of serious or fatal crashes that occur on I-83.
