Nina Giraldo
General Assignment Reporting Intern
Nina Giraldo is a recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied international affairs and anthropology. Originally from Sarasota, Florida, she served as editor-in-chief of the university’s student newspaper and reported for a variety of local St. Louis papers, covering everything from social justice movements to the city’s music scene. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, dancing salsa, and cooking with friends and family. She will work as a general assignment reporter on The Banner’s news desk.
The latest from Nina
How 2 Kensington churches became collateral damage in a cannabis clash
When neighbors on Farragut Avenue heard of the two Black churches moving into the lot behind their backyards, they pointed to the two churches on their street and the Maryland law stating that a dispensary could not be within 500 feet of a worship site. The county inspected the churches and found they were not properly permitted, issuing them a notice of violation — and a stop-work order for the dispensary for having violated state law. Both churches have left, and on Thursday the county lifted the dispensary’s stop-work order.
More than $29,000 raised for brain-injured middle schooler after he was struck by ‘metal object’
A mother has raised more than $29,000 for her son's medical bills after the middle schooler was hit in the head by a metal object at Odessa Shannon Middle School in Silver Spring last week.
Man convicted of first-degree murder in Gaithersburg killing
Delondre Sawyer, 35, was found shot to death last year in Gaithersburg. A jury Wednesday convicted DeAngelo McRoy of his murder. Another suspect in the case will go to trial next year.
New health care center founded to fill a gap for people with disabilities
Ryan’s Place Health Services is a primary care center designed for people with developmental disabilities. The center hosted a grand opening on Wednesday.
13-year-old struck by car in Silver Spring in critical condition
A car struck a 13-year-old at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Evans Drive in Silver Spring. She is at the hospital in critical but stable condition, police said.
Driver who allegedly plowed into children’s birthday party fled, then turned himself in
The driver fled the scene but turned himself in the next morning, police said. They are investigating alcohol and speed as possible factors in the crash.
Thousands of ‘No Kings 2.0’ protesters hit the streets from Baltimore to Annapolis
From the cheering crowds along the Baltimore Running Festival route to the rainbow flags of the Annapolis Pride Parade and the rallies that filled Towson streets, Maryland became a stage for the nationwide “No Kings 2.0” protests on Saturday.
‘My neighbors are out of work’: Thousands come out for ‘No Kings Day’ in Montgomery County
Thousands of people turned out for about 20 Montgomery County “No Kings Day” protests. All remained peaceful.
She used AI to fake a home invasion, confounding her husband and police
Moesha Gardener said she didn't think her husband would take her prank seriously. Police told her nobody was amused.
Celeste Iroha drops out of the county executive race
Celeste Iroha, a Democrat, has dropped out of the county executive race after campaigning on investing in schools, protecting the environment and preventing homelessness.
Ex-FBI agent found guilty of multiple sex offenses sentenced to 60 years
The judge called the ex-FBI agent’s offenses, which included the rape and sexual assault of young women, “some of the most difficult and troubling circumstances I’ve ever heard.”
More than $80,000 raised for family of child killed by school bus
A GoFundMe campaign, to cover funeral and other expenses for the family — which includes Summer’s younger sister and brother — collected the sum in two days.
11-year-old girl killed by school bus identified by police
Summer Lim, 11, was killed on Thursday after a collision with a school bus near her middle school.
MCPS school bus involved in fatal collision with 11-year-old girl in Rockville
A Montgomery County school bus was involved in a fatal collision with an 11-year-old girl on Thursday, Montgomery County Police said.
For 911 calls of the future, AI is on the line
By the end of next year, Montgomery County’s call center hopes to use artificial intelligence to answer nonemergency phone calls. The goal is to lighten the workload for a chronically understaffed center.
Nothing under the tree? Montgomery County’s Toys for Tots says it needs help fast.
Holiday gift drives across Montgomery County brace for an increase of families in need due to federal layoffs. But donations will likely also decrease, they say.
New water tank will help make Upcounty safer, firefighters say
The location and size of the tank allow for easier access to an “uninterrupted water supply” in fire emergencies.
Montgomery County’s cancellation of Hispanic Heritage Festival draws criticism
County Executive Marc Elrich said he was responding to community concerns about drawing attention from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Charges filed against Montgomery County firefighters over flooded field
Prosecutors have filed charges against two county firefighters who allegedly used a fire truck to flood a baseball field after a fly ball hit their property near the station.
‘Let’s be nice, please’: Debate over sidewalks gets testy amid safety concerns
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation wants to add sidewalks in Kensington. Neighbors are turning on those who welcome the change.
