Jasmine Vaughn-Hall

Fredricka Gray, Freddie Gray’s twin sister, sat down with me this week to talk about her older brother by 13 minutes. It’ll be 10 years this month since he was killed and Fredricka feels like half of her is gone. 📷: @KaitlinObscura thebaltimorebanner.com/community/fred…

Your sign to welcome a little positivity in your timeline. My latest for @BaltimoreBanner thebaltimorebanner.com/baltimore-coun…

Hey! My colleague and I are working on a story about Black summer traditions. I'm looking to speak with people who have annual family reunions and church revivals. Interested? Send me a message at [email protected] or 443-608-8983.

It’s been a decade since the Baltimore city schools looked for a new leader, but this summer the school board will embark on what is likely to be a nine-month search to replace Sonja Santelises. By @lizbowie thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-12…

Spontaneous sobs and laughter this week as my son turns 1.

EXCLUSIVE: The University of Baltimore turned 100 years old this year. It is also facing a structural deficit, 50% less enrollment in 10 years, and is cutting positions. “Our ability to generate revenue is under duress," the CFO told me. Read: thebaltimorebanner.com/education/univ…

Founding instructors at BYFA aren't letting funding for the program be the end for Baltimore storytellers. thebaltimorebanner.com/community/loca…

Sharon Saroff has spent dozens, perhaps hundreds, of evenings since 2009 inside the boardroom @BaltCoPS headquarters pushing for improvements for students with disabilities — sometimes with a little attitude. thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-12…

To the outside world, Brian Matusz appeared to have it all. But inside, a battle was raging. This is the story of how the once-promising Baltimore Oriole lost his way. thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/brian-m…

These friends have stayed connected since their last high school bell rang 60 years ago. The secret? It depends on who you ask. My latest for @BaltimoreBanner. 📸: @JessMGallagher thebaltimorebanner.com/community/balt…

Why do baby clothes have pockets? Ya’ll are broke, no?

At 11, she’s turned heartbreak into hope on the National Spelling Bee stage Read the story by @kris10griffith on the @BaltimoreBanner ---> tinyurl.com/2rj9mrb5

Meet the youngest Marylander competing in this year's @ScrippsBee! And check out the incredible photos taken by @JessMGallagher!

Wandered around Artscape for a few hours to see what attendees thought about the new location in downtown Baltimore, next to City Hall and under the JFX—the responses we got were overwhelmingly positive. Reporting by Wesley Case for @BaltimoreBanner: thebaltimorebanner.com/culture/arts/a…

Getting a master's degree is hard. Kayla Case managed to study for her second while teaching part-time, pursuing the prestigious teacher's National Board certification and raising two toddlers. Oh: and she was also in chemo for Stage 3 cancer. thebaltimorebanner.com/education/high…

Scooplet: Ben Stiller was spotted in Baltimore's downtown courthouse this week as part of one of his next projects thebaltimorebanner.com/culture/film-t…

Hey #Baltimore! The Baltimore Banner is hosting a pop-up newsroom at Lexington Market on May 28th. Several reporters and editors will be there, including me. Stop by to learn more about The Banner's local journalism and tell us about stories you think we should tell.

Stop by next week! events.humanitix.com/the-baltimore-…

9 years ago today, I married my Philosophy 101 classmate.

RIP Hank. A tribute to a true GOAT by @jvaughn411 thebaltimorebanner.com/community/hank…