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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 4m

Strong nor’easter could bring rain, wind to Maryland this weekend

Nor’easter could bring rain, wind to Maryland this weekend

A powerful nor’easter will whip up weather along the East Coast and could bring wind and heavy rain to Maryland this weekend.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 1h

One Howard County school won its redistricting fight. Another is bracing for impact.

One Howard County school won its redistricting fight. Another is bracing for impact.

If approved, a redistricting plan would increase the portion of students living in poverty at a Columbia elementary school.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 2h

For sale: Brick colonial with a pickleball court in Glenwood

For sale: Brick colonial with a pickleball court in Glenwood

The home is located on three acres, close to several area parks and golf clubs. Downtown Baltimore is about 35 minutes away.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 3h

We're bringing Maryland’s most influential leaders together to confront the urgent, real-life impacts of federal government changes on our state’s future.

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iMPACT MARYLAND - Immersive Event from The Baltimore Banner

Featuring visionary speakers, panel discussions, Q&A and so much more, iMPACT MARYLAND is the place for innovative ideas that will move Maryland forward.

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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 3h

Baltimore County strengthens historic protections after demolition of Choate House

Baltimore County strengthens historic protections after demolition of Choate House

Six months after the bulldozers came for a beloved Randallstown landmark, the Baltimore County Council has passed legislation to fortify historic protections.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 6h

Now legal, water cremation is coming to Montgomery County

Water cremation is coming to Montgomery County

Two entrepreneurs are taking advantage of a new law and plan to offer water cremation in Montgomery County.

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Justin Fenton @justinfenton.bsky.social · 5h

My latest: For 7 years after Black Guerilla Family gang leader Ricky Evans pleaded guilty, nothing happened in his case.
Or so it seemed. He spent that time helping the feds solve dozens of murders and other acts of violence: www.thebanner.com/community/cr...

Baltimore gang leader provided feds ‘incalculable’ cooperation for years

Former Black Guerrilla Family leader Ricky Evans has been waiting seven years to be sentenced. That's because he's spent that time helping authorities make other cases.

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Baltimore Banner Sports @sports.thebaltimorebanner.com · 5h

A timelapse of the Pimlico Race Course demolition, from mid-June to now 🎥

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Leslie Gray Streeter @lesliegraystreeter.bsky.social · 5h

Maryland #Swifties speak about #TheLifeOfAShowgirl! www.thebanner.com/opinion/colu...

Maryland Swifties on the highs, lows and oh-nos of ‘Life of a Showgirl’

Local Taylor Swift fans discuss the highs, lows and “what you talkin’ about, Swift?” moments on “The Life of a Showgirl.”

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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 6h

What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including a decades-old Fells Point festival

What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including a decades-old Fells Point festival

Whether you want to explore the Fells Point’s annual festival, celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Motor House or sample beers at the Maryland Zoo, we’ve got you covered.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 6h

7 things to do in Howard County, from trick or treat to banned books story time

7 things to do in Howard Co., from a banned books story time to firefighter obstacle course

Here are seven things to do in Howard County from Oct. 9-15, from a banned books story time to a firefighter obstacle course.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 6h

Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to pause war in Gaza

Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to pause war in Gaza

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 7h

An illustrated, curated itinerary for any Janeite romantic looking to make the most of their time in Baltimore.

A Jane Austen fan’s guide to Baltimore

An illustrated, curated itinerary for any Janeite romantic looking to make the most of their time in Baltimore.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 7h

Baltimore gang leader provided feds ‘incalculable’ cooperation for years

Baltimore gang leader provided feds ‘incalculable’ cooperation for years

Former Black Guerrilla Family leader Ricky Evans has been waiting seven years to be sentenced. That's because he's spent that time helping authorities make other cases.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 7h

Syphilis cases in Baltimore infants nearly quadruple the national rate

Syphilis cases in Baltimore infants nearly quadruple the national rate

Syphilis has long been a problem in Baltimore, but now cases of the potentially severe bacterial infections are showing up in newborns. Officials are working to get pregnant women tested.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 8h

The problem with Columbia’s aging cluster mailboxes

The problem with Columbia’s aging cluster mailboxes

Columbia’s cluster mailboxes are among the oldest in the country and the subject of a yearslong dispute between federal and local authorities over maintenance responsibilities.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 8h

Can a video game help solve public transit in Baltimore?

Can a video game help solve public transit in Baltimore?

‘Subway Builder’ lets transit nerds build their dream subway system. Can it fix Baltimore's public transit issues?

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 9h

Police investigate shooting on Larkhall Road in Dundalk, urge residents to avoid area

Police investigate shooting on Larkhall Road in Dundalk

Baltimore County Police are asking people to avoid the area of Larkhall Road in Dundalk.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 17h

Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says

Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting, release hostages

Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza and release at least some hostages and prisoners in an agreement that was put forward by the Trump administration.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 18h

Man charged after ‘extremely brutal attack’ leaves woman with over 12 stabs wounds in Towson

Man arrested for attempted murder after Towson stabbing, violated protective order

Baltimore County Police charged a 33-year-old man with attempted murder after an “extremely brutal” attack that lasted three minutes and left a woman critically injured with more than a dozen stab...

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 20h

Most of Baltimore’s liquor board removed by Gov. Wes Moore

Most of Baltimore’s liquor board removed by Gov. Wes Moore

Three of four members of Baltimore’s Board of Liquor License Commissioners, including longtime head Albert Matricciani Jr., have been removed by Gov. Wes Moore.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 21h

Baltimore home inspector pleads guilty to falsified lead-free certificates

Baltimore home inspector pleads guilty to falsified lead-free certificates

The guilty plea comes around two months after Maryland environmental regulators voided hundreds of lead-free certificates issued by Green Environmental in Baltimore and around the state.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 21h

Moore says fixes needed for foster care system after teen’s death

After teen's death, Moore promises fixes to Maryland's foster care

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he was making a “firm commitment” and placing “firm accountability on all of our people” to make sure they use the rest of his time in office to “fix this.”

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 22h

Baltimore County officials remain quiet on police chief. Exec says he has her ‘full support.’

Baltimore County officials stay quiet on police chief. Exec says he has her ‘full support.’

No one in power has offered an explanation for why the county’s top cop appears on a list of officers with potential credibility concerns.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 23h

Anne Arundel County will formally apologize for its role in slavery

Anne Arundel County will formally apologize for its role in slavery

Anne Arundel County will issue a public apology for its role in instituting and supporting slavery. For the county executive, the direct descendant of people who enslaved others, it’s personal.