Brenna Smith is an investigative reporter for the Baltimore Banner, focusing on using visuals and open source intelligence (OSINT) to tell local Baltimore stories. Prior, Brenna was a 2021-2022 Visual Investigations Fellow with the New York Times video team. In 2022, she was part of the team that won a Pulitzer Prize for reporting on fatal traffic stops by police. Brenna has also worked as a guest trainer and researcher with the investigative collective Bellingcat, specializing in disinformation and the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.
The owners of the Local Oyster announced Monday they are shutting down the eateries’ branches in Mount Vernon Marketplace and Locust Point, a wrenching decision they chalked up to the lasting effects of COVID.
Dec 12, 2023
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