Saul Pink

Buenos Aires, Chicago, East Coast United States, Evanston, Washington, D.C.

Newsroom Intern at The Baltimore Banner

Journalist, student, etc. @NorthwesternU. Previously @BaltimoreBanner, @NOLAnews. Also: @thedailynu, @wttw/@LocalNewsIni.

Articles

Cómo afecta la siniestralidad vial a cada provincia de la Argentina al mundo

1 month ago | lanacion.com.ar | Fernando Torres Ullmer |Saul Pink

Tanto a nivel internacional como en la Argentina, la cantidad de fallecidos a raíz de siniestros viales viene en baja. En nuestro país durante el 2024 fallecieron 5908 personas, un 5% menos que en 2023 cuando se habían contabilizado 6245, según la Asociación Civil Luchemos por la Vida. Esta cifra representó su número más bajo en las últimas tres décadas, si es que no se contempla el año 2020, cuando tomó lugar el aislamiento por la pandemia del Covid-19.
Young children are dying in Baltimore’s unprecedented overdose crisis

Aug 19, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Saul Pink |Adriana Navarro

Four children under the age of 5 died of overdoses in Baltimore in 2023 — the smallestand least suspecting victims in an epidemic that remains unrivaled across major American cities. Since 2020, 15 have died. All but two cases involved fentanyl, according to a Banner analysis of autopsy data obtained from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The epidemic’s young victims include Journey Sharp, a 2½-year-old girl who was found dead on Jan.
What's the right council size? Baltimore and Baltimore County voters will decide

Aug 19, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Saul Pink

Voters in Baltimore and Baltimore County will face a similar question at the polls this fall: In these two much-changed jurisdictions, is it time to reshape the legislative bodies that govern them — and how do you ensure they remain representative of residents? The two ballot questions go in opposite directions.
Summer campers rescued after sailboat sinks in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

Aug 6, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Saul Pink

A boat full of summer campers setting sail in the Inner Harbor started sinking, prompting first responders to help rescue the passengers. A Baltimore City Fire Department vessel was seen Monday afternoon approaching a mostly submerged sailboat in the middle of the harbor in front of the Domino Sugar Factory. The Downtown Sailing Center confirmed the boat was part of its summer camp, and everyone onboard made it back to shore safely.
Johnny Olszewski seemed invincible. Then came questions about a 4-year-old case.

Aug 3, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Rona Kobell |Saul Pink

A few months ago, Johnny Olszewski Jr. seemed untouchable. After becoming the youngest county executive in Baltimore County history, the Dundalk Democrat handily won reelection in 2022. Earlier this year, he coasted to victory in his party’s primary for a rare open seat in Congress, then got a shoutout from President Joe Biden at a press conference after the Key Bridge collapse. “Johnny Oooh, I like that” Biden said with a grin, acknowledging the rising Democratic star.
Key Bridge: Dundalk residents urge quick demolition and rebuild

Aug 1, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Saul Pink |Daniel Zawodny

Like many Dundalk residents, Christine Golczynski vividly remembers the morning the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River. She woke up to a loud boom, surprised to hear what she thought was thunder on a night it wasn’t supposed to rain.
A Hanover Street Bridge makeover is in the works — but it will take time

Jul 29, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Saul Pink

Baltimore is taking initial steps to makeover the corridor that connects some South Baltimore neighborhoods to the rest of the city — but it will be years before the project, which includes rehabilitating or replacing the Hanover Street Bridge, could become reality.
Baltimore’s weird connection to one of Disneyland Paris’ biggest rides

Jul 25, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Saul Pink

One of Disneyland Paris’ largest roller coasters carries a perhapssurprising message at the base of a massive blue and gold cannon, spelled in large letters: “Baltimore Gun Club.”Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain, one of the French theme park’s most popular attractions, is filled with references to the club. It’s on the cannon that shoots out 24 screaming roller coaster riders at the start of the ride.
How public financing and a little bit of Reddit helped oust a City Hall veteran

Jul 23, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Saul Pink

The race to represent South and Central Baltimore’s 11th District on the City Council had all the makings of a blowout. A little-known part-time football coach who had never run for office and only arrived in Baltimore four years ago was up against a City Hall veteran with a massive war chest and a sprawling list of endorsements — the only city candidate backed by Gov. Wes Moore.
Police say ‘sweet, quiet’ 12-year-old was killed by a man his own mother feared

Jul 22, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Saul Pink |Dylan Segelbaum

Sitting in a turquoise chair outside of the East Baltimore rowhouse where she found her granddaughter shot and killed three days earlier, Trina Baker said she loved all her grandchildren. Twelve-year-oldBreaunna Cormley was no different. She was reserved, but she “had love.”“She didn’t bother nobody. She was sweet, quiet and respectful,” she said Monday evening.