Jayne Miller, touching lives across the City and in our Community

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WBAL-TV veteran investigative reporter and CCA Board Member Jayne Miller retires after an impressive career spanning more than four decades. Will WBAL’s loss be Canton’s gain?

"There is no bigger champion for Baltimore City and everyone who lives here," said Tim Tunison, news director of WBAL-TV. "No other journalist has touched the lives of Baltimoreans in quite the same way. Jayne's legacy of investigative reporting -- and the positive impact those reports have had on our community -- will be felt for many decades to come."

We agree and are hopeful that Jayne’s future involvement with the Canton Community Association will be impactful as well. We chatted with Jayne amidst the flurry of her retirement week and here’s what she shared with us about Canton.

How long have you lived in Canton and what do you love about living here?
I have lived in Canton since 1988--longer than any other place in my life. It's changed a lot with growth and development but retains its neighborhood character. I have no plans to live elsewhere. It's hard to find communities that have walkable stores and businesses, a beautiful park nearby, and a waterfront setting. 

Now that you’ve retired do you see yourself becoming more involved in community projects? If so, in what way?

I am interested in becoming more involved in community affairs. One goal is to work on solutions.

What do you like most about being on the Board and working with the CCA?
We are fortunate to have one of the strongest community associations in the city and in the region. It has been a great opportunity to connect with neighbors and work on projects to benefit the community.

Thank you for your work with the Friends of Canton Dog Park. Care to comment?

We may have more dogs per capita than any other part of the city and our off-leash park is the oldest in the city. 

Is there anything else you’d like your neighbors to know?

Two things that fueled Canton's growth, my opinion---the reconstruction of Boston Street into a boulevard. (Now if we could just get the speed down). And the arrival of Safeway in the mid-1990s. 



To learn more about Jayne’s iconic career and plans for her future, check out this article from WBAL:

Miller joined WBAL-TV in August 1979, first as a general assignment reporter, then as the consumer advocate with "11 On Your Side." Her work has been honored with multiple prestigious awards, including a DuPont Columbia Award for her investigative reporting on the arrest and death of Freddie Gray.

She received two Edward R. Murrow Awards: The first for her investigative reporting on the Maryland judiciary system and a second for a GPS tracking investigation.

Miller was also awarded a regional Emmy Award and numerous Associated Press awards, as well as an award from the National Association of Consumer Advocates.

Earlier this year, the Radio Television Digital News Foundation honored Jayne with its Lifetime Achievement Award.

"I am humbled. I have been very lucky to work with a great team of journalists," Miller said as she accepted the award.

"Jayne embodies the best skills needed to be a successful investigative journalist and ranks amongst the best in the country. She's tenacious, curious, courageous, and logical, and truly cares about the viewers she serves with her reporting. Her passion for accountability and fact-based journalism are second to none. Our team of journalists is better for having worked with Jayne," said Dan Joerres, president and General Manager of WBAL-TV. "She will certainly be missed within the walls of WBAL-TV."

"There is no bigger champion for Baltimore City and everyone who lives here," said Tim Tunison, news director of WBAL-TV. "No other journalist has touched the lives of Baltimoreans in quite the same way. Jayne's legacy of investigative reporting -- and the positive impact those reports have had on our community -- will be felt for many decades to come."

New adventures await Miller as she plans to remain living in Baltimore City and engage with various community affairs and new projects. Jayne is also an avid golfer and will be spending time honing her skills on some of her favorite local courses.