Jasmine Vaughn-Hall

2 weeks ago | uuworld.org | Jasmine Vaughn-Hall

An exciting new project is reinvigorating conversations and commitments to climate justice throughout Unitarian Universalist congregations across the country. The “Climate Justice Revival: Reimagine Together from an Extractive Age to a New Era,” which launched on September 28 and 29, 2024, is an initiative born out of nearly two years of planning.

2 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jasmine Vaughn-Hall |Emily Opilo

Within hours of announcing his retirement, Armstead Jones died at the age of 71. Del. Melissa Wells, a Baltimore City Democrat, announced his death to the House of Delegates on Saturday. “On a little bit of somber moment here, but I just wanted to announce that last night Armstead Jones passed away. He served as director of Baltimore City board of elections for nearly 18 years,” Wells said at the end of Saturday’s floor session.

2 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jasmine Vaughn-Hall

A boat fire broke out Saturday morning at Henderson’s Wharf Marina, sending thick black smoke billowing over the Fells Point waterfront. The fire broke out around 9:19 a.m., according to the Baltimore City Fire Department. Crews rushed to the scene, navigating the tight corridors of the historic marina, where boats are docked just steps from the Henderson’s Wharf Hotel. Firefighters quickly contained the flames to a single vessel.

1 month ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jasmine Vaughn-Hall

William Boston’s van is full while much of Baltimore is still asleep. Each pickup from the front of a West Baltimore rowhouse or a dimly lit corner is an opportunity for someone to get further on their recovery journey. Boston, endearingly called “Will B,” has been there and done that. Over the lastdecade, Boston has combined his recovery from drug addiction with giving back to the Penn-North community.

1 month ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Hayes Gardner |Jasmine Vaughn-Hall

The Francis Scott Key Bridge was 30 times more susceptible to ship strike than it should have been, a federal official said Thursday, and the risk of a similar disaster at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is still unknown because it has never been studied. Jennifer Homendy, the National Transportation Safety Board chair, expressed frustration with the Maryland Transportation Authority and other bridge owners around the country in a press conference.