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Matti Gellman

Matti

Matti Gellman is a food reporter for The Baltimore Banner. Originally from New York, she was raised by parents who expressed love through food. She joined The Banner in October 2023, intent on being a watchdog for residents looking to access safe, quality food across Baltimore. She has a special interest in reporting on the area’s food deserts and barriers to food security. Her work can be read in ProPublica, The Kansas City Star and Crain Communications’ Modern Healthcare. In 2023 she was awarded with the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2022 New America Award for her coverage of refugee communities in Missouri.

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National Guard still investigating what sickened 25 at Laurel military prep school
The Washington, D.C., National Guard is still investigating what led to a cluster of sudden illnesses at a military prep school for at-risk youth in Laurel over the weekend.
Officials initially reported that 19 people were sickened Sunday at the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy. Six more people became sick Monday.
Cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise in Maryland
The number of people sickened by the cyclospora parasite continues to rise in Maryland, reached 110, a 59% increase over last week, the Maryland Department of Health reported Wednesday.
The number of people sickened by the cyclospora parasite continues to rise in Maryland, reached 110, a 59% increase over last week, the Maryland Department of Health reported Wednesday.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak still connected to Taylor Farms and iceberg lettuce
Public health officials said despite a false positive test result from sampled produce, tracing information still points to Taylor Farms and iceberg lettuce as being a part of the cyclospora contamination.
Public health officials said that despite a false positive test result from sampled produce, tracing information still points to Taylor Farms and iceberg lettuce as being part of the cyclospora contamination.
Parasitic infections causing ‘explosive diarrhea’ double in Maryland since last week
Though no official source has been identified, Michigan officials say their investigation points to lettuce or other salad greens.
Cases of cyclosporiasis are rising in Maryland, with 69 people suffering from the parasitic infection.
Changes to the Laurel Park racetrack leave community funding in question
As the races prepare to leave Laurel Park, the community worries that a fund for local nonprofits may leave with it.
Maryland plans to transition Laurel Park into a horse training center.
Long-running feud over a Crownsville water tower heads to court
Residents aggrieved by Anne Arundel County’s plans to build a water tower in their Crownsville neighborhood sued to reverse the county’s decision.
Neighbors of the planned site for a new water tower near Crownsville at the Annapolis Moose Lodge are suing Anne Arundel County to stop the project.
Former Anne Arundel Police officer sentenced in insurance fraud scheme
An Anne Arundel officer was sentenced in an insurance fraud scheme involving several other Maryland officers.
A former Anne Arundel County Police officer was sentenced to five months of home detention and three years of probation, and ordered to pay restitution, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud against insurance companies.
10-story Empire Towers building declared unsafe after Thursday evacuations
The large building on Ritchie Highway is not structurally sound, according to the county fire department.
Aerial view of Empire Towers, a 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, the day after it was evacuated for structural integrity issues.
10-story Glen Burnie office building evacuated for ‘structural integrity issues’
A 10-story office building in Glen Burnie has been evacuated because of “structural integrity issues” in its underground parking area.
Emergency officials respond to Empire Towers, a 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, after it was evacuated for structural integrity issues.
Ex-Maryland bank CEO sued in NFL player lending, identity theft scam
A former bank CEO known for running lending services that expedite loans to wealthy clients is being sued after wiring millions to someone impersonating an NFL player.
A former bank CEO known for running lending services that expedite loans to wealthy clients is being sued after wiring millions to an impersonator, according to the suit filed in the U.S. District Court for Maryland.
The Naval Academy enrolled women 50 years ago. It’s not celebrating.
The U.S. Naval Academy isn’t celebrating the 50th anniversary of women enrolling due to an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Midshipman Jenna Jeletic, right, puts the shoulder boards on her friend, newly commissioned naval officer Arianna Longo, following the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2025’s graduation ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Bobs are back: Naval Academy mandates chin-length haircuts for new female students
The Induction Day chop returns eight years after the academy began introducing more inclusive hairstyles for women.
The Naval Academy Class of 2027, incoming plebes, take the oath of office on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Takeaways from the Anne Arundel County primary election
Five things to know about Tuesday night’s primary election results, including the possibility of high turnover on the County Council.
People head into vote in the primary election at Reservoir High School in Fulton as polls open on Tuesday morning.
How Ekiben became a launchpad for food talent in Baltimore
Ekiben doesn’t just call Baltimore home. It’s nursing another generation of talent here.
Ekiben Hampden at 911 W 36th Street in Baltimore.
The authentic Thai food truck in Catonsville worth waiting an hour for
At Grace's Thai Kitchen food truck, one restaurateur is creating the authentic cuisine she says is missing in Baltimore County.
Nattikan Namsoong, right, and her sister are behind Grace's Thai Kitchen at The Commissary in Catonsville, where they share a kitchen with multiple other popular food trucks.
Slutty Vegan is leaving Baltimore Peninsula
A press release by Pinky Cole called Slutty Vegan’s closure in Baltimore Peninsula as a “relocation,” with a new spot planned near the campus of Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Slutty Vegan, located at 2424 Distillery St., is leaving the Baltimore Peninsula.
Jimmy’s Breakfast Bar & Grill diner, Fat Tuesday to open in Fells Point
Diner-style breakfasts and New Orleans-inspired food and drinks are coming to spaces near the Fells Point waterfront this summer.
Jimmy's Breakfast Bar and Grill quietly reopened in Fells Point at 801 South Broadway.
The Dish: This chef wants a Michelin star. First, he has to fill seats.
Chef Loic Sany has big plans for Nest, his first solo project. But can he overcome the obstacles of the industry he loves?
Chef and owner Loic Sany opens the blinds inside Nest, a fine-dining speakeasy located above his other restaurant, Jerk at Nite, in downtown Baltimore.
The Dish: As Greektown changes, Karellas Cafe holds the line
Karellas Cafe, a beloved Greektown family tavern in Baltimore, is keeping old traditions alive as the neighborhood changes.
One of Karellas Cafe’s signature dishes is their grilled octopus drizzled in vinegar and olive oil. They’re also known for their tzatziki, hummus and tyrokafteri, which can be eaten with pita.
Taco killer: David Byrne makes pit stop at Clavel
Musician David Byrne treated his tour crew to Clavel after a show at the Hippodrome — “a huge deal for both my husband and I and all of the managers,” said restaurateur Lane Harlan.
Clavel's General Manager Siska Scherzer, and owner Lane Harlan pose for a photo with David Byrne after the artist treated his crew to a family-style dinner at the Remington eatery.
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