Zuri Berry
@zuriberry.com
Executive Editor, Montgomery County at The Banner. 👨🏾💻
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@bannermoco.bsky.social
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My current favorite online obsession.
Why Are Young Men Embracing the Quarter-Zip Lifestyle? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/s...
Why Are Young Men Embracing the Quarter-Zip Lifestyle? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/s...
Why Are Young Men Embracing the Quarter-Zip Lifestyle?
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November 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
My current favorite online obsession.
Why Are Young Men Embracing the Quarter-Zip Lifestyle? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/s...
Why Are Young Men Embracing the Quarter-Zip Lifestyle? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/s...
My kids play Roblox, as do my nephews. So I started listening to this with interest, but it was weirdly combative and alarming.
FYI: I’m one of those parents that doesn’t let my kids chat/interact with practically anyone online. Approved friends only.
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FYI: I’m one of those parents that doesn’t let my kids chat/interact with practically anyone online. Approved friends only.
open.spotify.com/episode/5Q1i...
Spotify – Web Player
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November 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
My kids play Roblox, as do my nephews. So I started listening to this with interest, but it was weirdly combative and alarming.
FYI: I’m one of those parents that doesn’t let my kids chat/interact with practically anyone online. Approved friends only.
open.spotify.com/episode/5Q1i...
FYI: I’m one of those parents that doesn’t let my kids chat/interact with practically anyone online. Approved friends only.
open.spotify.com/episode/5Q1i...
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Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search
Doing the mental work of connecting the dots across multiple web queries appears to help people understand the material better compared to an AI summary.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Just had an excellent community listening session in Germantown. Lots of good ideas were flowing. Many thanks to all who came out to chat with reporters and editors of @bannermoco.bsky.social.
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Just had an excellent community listening session in Germantown. Lots of good ideas were flowing. Many thanks to all who came out to chat with reporters and editors of @bannermoco.bsky.social.
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When Maryland lawmakers return to Annapolis to work on the next state budget, they’ll have to close a budget hole of $1.4 billion — a significantly tougher challenge than they’d anticipated.
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Maryland’s latest state budget shortfall is $1.4 billion
When Maryland lawmakers return to Annapolis to work on the next state budget, they’ll have to close a budget hole of more than $1 billion — a significantly tougher challenge than they’d anticipated.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
When Maryland lawmakers return to Annapolis to work on the next state budget, they’ll have to close a budget hole of $1.4 billion — a significantly tougher challenge than they’d anticipated.
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
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Thea LaFond made history for Dominica. Now she’s helping future track athletes.
Thea LaFond made history for Dominica. Now she’s helping future track athletes.
Thea LaFond, who lives in Silver Spring but is from Dominica, is helping the island nation build its first running track.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Thea LaFond made history for Dominica. Now she’s helping future track athletes.
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As flag football takes off in Maryland, Clarksburg starts a dynasty
As flag football takes off in Maryland, Clarksburg starts a dynasty
Clarksburg wins its second Maryland girls flag football championship
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November 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
As flag football takes off in Maryland, Clarksburg starts a dynasty
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Jud Ashman wins the election for Mayor of Gaithersburg, securing his third four-year term.
Gaithersburg residents and voters consistently reported #housing and cost of living as their greatest concerns.
Video by Rondez Green @rondez.bsky.social, get the full story ⬇️
Gaithersburg residents and voters consistently reported #housing and cost of living as their greatest concerns.
Video by Rondez Green @rondez.bsky.social, get the full story ⬇️
November 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Jud Ashman wins the election for Mayor of Gaithersburg, securing his third four-year term.
Gaithersburg residents and voters consistently reported #housing and cost of living as their greatest concerns.
Video by Rondez Green @rondez.bsky.social, get the full story ⬇️
Gaithersburg residents and voters consistently reported #housing and cost of living as their greatest concerns.
Video by Rondez Green @rondez.bsky.social, get the full story ⬇️
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It’s been 5 years since White’s Ferry stopped running. Why can’t it get restarted?
White’s Ferry stopped running 5 years ago. Can it be restarted?
White’s Ferry had been running for more than two centuries between Montgomery and Loudoun Counties when it closed five years ago. There have been several plans to revive the service. So far, nothing...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
It’s been 5 years since White’s Ferry stopped running. Why can’t it get restarted?
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Today, Maryland lawmakers will weigh potential options for covering November SNAP payments for 680,000 recipients. The state’s Rainy Day Fund could be one of them.
By @pwoodreporter.bsky.social & me
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By @pwoodreporter.bsky.social & me
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Could Maryland tap its ‘rainy day’ reserves to fund SNAP?
Maryland has more than $2 billion in a Rainy Day Fund that's been tapped before for emergencies, including the Key Bridge collapse and the coronavirus pandemic.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Today, Maryland lawmakers will weigh potential options for covering November SNAP payments for 680,000 recipients. The state’s Rainy Day Fund could be one of them.
By @pwoodreporter.bsky.social & me
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
By @pwoodreporter.bsky.social & me
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson officially says he won't support Congressional redistricting, saying it's too legally and politically risky.
Gov. Wes Moore and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones have been supportive.
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Gov. Wes Moore and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones have been supportive.
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Senate President Bill Ferguson dismisses Maryland redistricting
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says of redistricting: "The legal risks are too high, the timeline for action is too dangerous, the downside risk to Democrats is catastrophic, and the certaint...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson officially says he won't support Congressional redistricting, saying it's too legally and politically risky.
Gov. Wes Moore and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones have been supportive.
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Gov. Wes Moore and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones have been supportive.
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ICYMI: Federal funding for SNAP food assistance is running out and Gov. Wes Moore says he will not tap the state's cash reserves to keep benefits flowing to Marylanders.
The federal govt also is refusing to tap a USDA contingency account to fund SNAP.
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The federal govt also is refusing to tap a USDA contingency account to fund SNAP.
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Moore won’t use state funds to replace federal food aid during shutdown
One in nine Marylanders puts food on the table with the help of SNAP, but with benefits soon running out as a federal government shutdown drags on, Gov. Wes Moore is not planning to tap state money to...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
ICYMI: Federal funding for SNAP food assistance is running out and Gov. Wes Moore says he will not tap the state's cash reserves to keep benefits flowing to Marylanders.
The federal govt also is refusing to tap a USDA contingency account to fund SNAP.
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
The federal govt also is refusing to tap a USDA contingency account to fund SNAP.
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
I'm very grateful for our supporters.
Banner receives $500K gift from Andrew and Julie Klingenstein Family Fund
For more than 70 years, the Klingenstein family has advanced philanthropy that strengthens communities and improves individual well-being. Their latest contribution supports The Banner’s mission to pr...
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October 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I'm very grateful for our supporters.
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This story is the kind of reporting that brought me to The Banner. When @kris10griffith.bsky.social and I found out we were both interested in the efficacy of inspector general oversight of school systems, it was a dream collaboration. Check it out: www.thebanner.com/education/k-...
What does it take to root out fraud in Maryland’s biggest school districts?
Montgomery County’s Inspector General is the only office of its kind in Maryland that acts as a watchdog for its county school system. That could soon change.
www.thebanner.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This story is the kind of reporting that brought me to The Banner. When @kris10griffith.bsky.social and I found out we were both interested in the efficacy of inspector general oversight of school systems, it was a dream collaboration. Check it out: www.thebanner.com/education/k-...
Montgomery County’s only charter school is having trouble. It has had to move temporarily from Germantown to Bethesda, a burden for its parents in Upcounty. Then, its transportation vendors have had compliance issues. And so parents have been pulling out.
The only charter school in Montgomery County is hitting speed bumps
The charter school’s enrollment has dropped by more than 25% since the school opened in August.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Montgomery County’s only charter school is having trouble. It has had to move temporarily from Germantown to Bethesda, a burden for its parents in Upcounty. Then, its transportation vendors have had compliance issues. And so parents have been pulling out.
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‘My neighbors are out of work’: Thousands come out for ‘No Kings Day’ in Montgomery County
Thousands come out for ‘No Kings Day’ in Montgomery County
Thousands of people turned out for about 20 Montgomery County “No Kings Day” protests. All remained peaceful.
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October 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
‘My neighbors are out of work’: Thousands come out for ‘No Kings Day’ in Montgomery County
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📊 We’ve got a new Maryland poll! 📊
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s approval is 54%.
We also asked folks an open-ended question about Moore’s accomplishments and they struggled to name any.
Read more:
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s approval is 54%.
We also asked folks an open-ended question about Moore’s accomplishments and they struggled to name any.
Read more:
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Banner poll: 54% approval for Moore, but voters can’t identify his accomplishments
While a majority of Marylanders approve of the job Gov. Wes Moore is doing, they struggle to identify his achievements and offer only soft support, according to a new statewide poll from The Banner.
www.thebanner.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📊 We’ve got a new Maryland poll! 📊
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s approval is 54%.
We also asked folks an open-ended question about Moore’s accomplishments and they struggled to name any.
Read more:
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s approval is 54%.
We also asked folks an open-ended question about Moore’s accomplishments and they struggled to name any.
Read more:
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
The application is open for @thebaltimorebanner.com and @bannermoco.bsky.social summer 2026 internship program. This year, we took on 11 journalists. They were a fantastic crew, and each left a mark on our newsroom. We're looking for the next group that can leave its own mark. Deadline is Nov. 14.
2026 Summer Newsroom Internship
Baltimore, MD
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October 10, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The application is open for @thebaltimorebanner.com and @bannermoco.bsky.social summer 2026 internship program. This year, we took on 11 journalists. They were a fantastic crew, and each left a mark on our newsroom. We're looking for the next group that can leave its own mark. Deadline is Nov. 14.
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MCPS school bus involved in fatal collision with 11-year-old girl in Rockville
Police confirm fatal collision involving a child in Rockville
A Montgomery County Schools bus was involved in a fatal collision with a cyclist Thursday, Montgomery County Police said.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
MCPS school bus involved in fatal collision with 11-year-old girl in Rockville
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Montgomery County Police are easing cadet requirements as they face officer shortfall
Montgomery County police are easing requirements as they face officer shortfall
Montgomery County Police are revamping its initial college-credit requirements to increase its applicant pool as the department faces a patrol officer shortage that is nearly 200 vacancies.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Montgomery County Police are easing cadet requirements as they face officer shortfall
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Redesign of high school magnet programs to get scrutinized by councilmembers
What’s going on with the MCPS academic redesign?
County council members will pepper MCPS leaders with questions about a plan to divide high schools into six regions, each with a slate of parallel academic pathways.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Redesign of high school magnet programs to get scrutinized by councilmembers
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Montgomery County could force landlords to give tenants more notice before evictions
Montgomery County could force landlords to give tenants more notice before evictions
Most Montgomery County Council members want to force landlords to give tenants two full weeks’ notice before evicting them.
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October 8, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Montgomery County could force landlords to give tenants more notice before evictions
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Police detail significant staffing shortfalls in anti-gang units
Staffing shortage affecting county police’s gang units
A staffing shortfall is making it harder for Montgomery County Police’s gang units to do their jobs, police said.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Police detail significant staffing shortfalls in anti-gang units
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Furloughed? We can’t get you working again, but we can tell you where to find some freebies.
MoCo businesses offering deals to federal workers
Businesses across Montgomery County are offering deals and discounts to furloughed federal government workers.
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October 4, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Furloughed? We can’t get you working again, but we can tell you where to find some freebies.