Welcome!
My name is Gabriella Fine, and I’m an enterprising journalist based in the D.C. area. I believe that every person, place, and thing has its own history and story. Told correctly, those stories transform into powerful tools that drive change and inspire.
I’ve sharpened my skills working at international, national, and local news outlets, including The Baltimore Sun, Voice of America, RealClearPolitics, and The Saturday Evening Post. My work has led me to report in all kinds of environments, everywhere from the White House to city streets to cornfields. I’ve worked in broadcast, print, and digital news. Feel free to peruse my work samples below.
Read some of my stories.
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Trapped in Baltimore: Crime, drugs and high taxes push residents to brink
In Baltimore’s once-stable neighborhoods, some longtime residents say they feel trapped — hemmed in by open-air drug markets, persistent crime and some of the highest property taxes in Maryland.
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Two years after cannabis legalization in Maryland, teachers see impact on kids
It’s been two years since recreational cannabis became legal in Maryland. While revenue has increased and arrests for cannabis possession have decreased, health experts and school officials say there’s an often-overlooked impact — many kids don’t see the drug as risky.
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Grant money rescinded from Baltimore nonprofit could fund ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ DHS says
Funding originally awarded to a West Baltimore nonprofit food distribution and compost center will instead likely be used for a controversial Florida immigrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz.
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What We Can Learn From Campaign Music
As candidates walk up to bat, many use songs as an emotionally evocative method of reaching voters. Music offers a glimpse into a politician’s explicit goals, campaign themes, and vision for America.
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Teen brings new life to an oft-misunderstood historic Sykesville hospital
Brennan VanderVeer has a fervent commitment to preserving the ruins of Springfield hospital and honoring the legacy of its past patients and employees.
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Barbie: Best. Mattel Ad. Ever.
Greta Gerwig’s witty feminist film features a recognizable heroine whose brand comes with its own set of challenges.
Watch video breakdowns of my reporting.
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Tours of crumbling hospital will open to the public
The Second Hospital for the Insane of Maryland opened in 1896. Now, thanks to a local teen, the public can walk the grounds and see the buildings up close.
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Two year anniversary of recreational cannabis legalization in Maryland
School professionals believe more kids are showing up to school under the influence of cannabis.
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Baltimore Mayor launches CleanUp program
Mayor Brandon Scott launched the “Charm City CleanUp” initiative, a program that promises to address blight and beautify public spaces in 17 zones across the city.