Prachi Vashisht

Prachi Vashisht was a digital producer for The Baltimore Banner. Before The Banner, she worked for South Texas Public Broadcasting’s KEDT in the intersection of news product management and audience engagement. Prachi is a proud alum of Sam Houston State University and a responsible tech advocate.

The latest from Prachi Vashisht

Laid off from Hopkins, she has a new career restoring vintage furniture

Karen Thomas was the public health school’s historian. Now, she’s a full-time entrepreneur.

Jan 15, 2026

Banner quiz: How closely did you follow the news this week?

Test your knowledge of this week’s local news events by taking our quiz.

Nov 22, 2025

Kitty treadmills aren’t the only luxury in Howard County’s first cat café

Nov 19, 2025

Banner quiz: How closely did you follow the news this week?

Test your knowledge of this week’s local news events by taking our quiz.

Nov 15, 2025

A ranking of every Chipotle in the Baltimore area

Nov 14, 2025

Reporter Cody Boteler ate the same burrito bowl at 18 Chipotle locations in the Baltimore region. He rates the best — and a few to avoid.

Smaller Thanksgiving, no Christmas presents: Federal workers fear future as shutdown breaks record

The Banner checked in with Maryland's federal workers to hear how they’ve been spending their time if they’re furloughed and living without paychecks during the record-breaking shutdown.

Nov 10, 2025

Banner quiz: How closely did you follow the news this week?

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Nov 8, 2025

Stalemate: Tomorrow marks longest federal government shutdown ever

There’s no immediate end in sight, as Congress and President Donald Trump fight over funding Medicaid and subsidizing the Affordable Care Act.

Nov 4, 2025

The Capitol is seen at nightfall on day 22 of a government shutdown in Washington, Oct. 22, 2025.

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Nov 1, 2025

Your new job: In a year of federal upheaval, have you changed your life?

Have you made a job change — either by choice or by necessity — this year that you’d like to share? The Banner wants to hear your story.

Oct 30, 2025

Tatyana Padro Miguel sorts through prospective employer pamphlets and contact information in her Glen Burnie, Md. home after attending a Healthcare Employer career fair at Anne Arundel Community College earlier on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

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Oct 25, 2025

Banner quiz: How closely did you follow the news this week?

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Oct 18, 2025

Banner quiz: How closely did you follow the news this week?

Test your knowledge of this week's local news events by taking our quiz.

Oct 11, 2025

Banner quiz: How closely did you follow the news this week?

Test your knowledge of this week's local news events by taking our quiz.

Oct 4, 2025

‘Federal workers are not political pawns.’ Civil employees brace for shutdown.

The Banner interviewed current and former federal workers to hear what they think of the potential government shutdown — and how they’re preparing for it.

Sep 30, 2025

Banner quiz: How closely did you follow the news this week?

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Sep 27, 2025

Federal workers, how are you preparing for a possible shutdown?

Federal workers are bracing for another possible government shutdown. We’re collecting stories from current and former feds about how they’re preparing.

Sep 25, 2025