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House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk weighed in on immigration, an issue lawmakers will tackle in the new session.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk weighed in on immigration, an issue lawmakers will tackle in the new session.
Maryland General Assembly 2026: Live updates from opening day buff.ly/6wmjA6k
Maryland General Assembly 2026: Live updates from opening day buff.ly/6wmjA6k
The summer concerts mark the first headlining shows in Maryland for BTS, a seven-man singing-and-dancing act who debuted in 2013 and achieved international stardom thanks to catchy No. 1 hits like “Dynamite” and “Butter.” buff.ly/3FTpZS8
January 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The summer concerts mark the first headlining shows in Maryland for BTS, a seven-man singing-and-dancing act who debuted in 2013 and achieved international stardom thanks to catchy No. 1 hits like “Dynamite” and “Butter.” buff.ly/3FTpZS8
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has plenty on his to-do list for the General Assembly session that starts Wednesday.
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The Banner recently spoke with Moore on a number of topics from energy to redistricting.
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The Banner recently spoke with Moore on a number of topics from energy to redistricting.
January 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has plenty on his to-do list for the General Assembly session that starts Wednesday.
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The Banner recently spoke with Moore on a number of topics from energy to redistricting.
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The Banner recently spoke with Moore on a number of topics from energy to redistricting.
Hip-hop band The Roots and R&B singer Stephanie Mills will headline this year’s Artscape festival, Mayor Brandon Scott announced this week. buff.ly/0s8scRx
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Hip-hop band The Roots and R&B singer Stephanie Mills will headline this year’s Artscape festival, Mayor Brandon Scott announced this week. buff.ly/0s8scRx
Anti-ICE protesters rallied at locations around Maryland on Thursday, one day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Anti-ICE protesters rallied at locations around Maryland on Thursday, one day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota.
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Mama Duck, a 60-foot inflatable duckie, will be displayed at Sandy Point State Park during the 2026 Maryland Seafood Festival in September.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Mama Duck, a 60-foot inflatable duckie, will be displayed at Sandy Point State Park during the 2026 Maryland Seafood Festival in September.
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Local news matters now more than ever.
Hear The Banner’s Editor in Chief Audrey Cooper and CEO Bob Cohn reflect on a year of impact — and why the work ahead depends on community support.
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Hear The Banner’s Editor in Chief Audrey Cooper and CEO Bob Cohn reflect on a year of impact — and why the work ahead depends on community support.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Local news matters now more than ever.
Hear The Banner’s Editor in Chief Audrey Cooper and CEO Bob Cohn reflect on a year of impact — and why the work ahead depends on community support.
Help The Banner start 2026 strong: thebanner.com/give
Hear The Banner’s Editor in Chief Audrey Cooper and CEO Bob Cohn reflect on a year of impact — and why the work ahead depends on community support.
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Happy new year, Baltimore! 🎆
January 1, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Happy new year, Baltimore! 🎆
Here’s something you probably didn’t know. In Maryland, anyone can seek criminal charges on their own without the involvement of a police officer or a prosecutor.
The Banner found the system can be easily abused and wreak havoc on people’s lives. buff.ly/FAMB5LO
The Banner found the system can be easily abused and wreak havoc on people’s lives. buff.ly/FAMB5LO
December 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Here’s something you probably didn’t know. In Maryland, anyone can seek criminal charges on their own without the involvement of a police officer or a prosecutor.
The Banner found the system can be easily abused and wreak havoc on people’s lives. buff.ly/FAMB5LO
The Banner found the system can be easily abused and wreak havoc on people’s lives. buff.ly/FAMB5LO
A TSA choir at BWI Airport has gone viral with their rendition of the Mariah Carey classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” buff.ly/YeF6xFK
December 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A TSA choir at BWI Airport has gone viral with their rendition of the Mariah Carey classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” buff.ly/YeF6xFK
Joseline Peña-Melnyk becomes the first Afro Latina to hold the position of Maryland House speaker.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Joseline Peña-Melnyk becomes the first Afro Latina to hold the position of Maryland House speaker.
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From essays and history to kids’ favorites, these books deliver.
Explore The Banner’s 2025 holiday gift guide for thoughtful gifts that last longer than the wrapping paper. buff.ly/FGsUSAY
The 2025 holiday gift guide is sponsored by Far & Dotter.
Explore The Banner’s 2025 holiday gift guide for thoughtful gifts that last longer than the wrapping paper. buff.ly/FGsUSAY
The 2025 holiday gift guide is sponsored by Far & Dotter.
December 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
From essays and history to kids’ favorites, these books deliver.
Explore The Banner’s 2025 holiday gift guide for thoughtful gifts that last longer than the wrapping paper. buff.ly/FGsUSAY
The 2025 holiday gift guide is sponsored by Far & Dotter.
Explore The Banner’s 2025 holiday gift guide for thoughtful gifts that last longer than the wrapping paper. buff.ly/FGsUSAY
The 2025 holiday gift guide is sponsored by Far & Dotter.
Navy beats Army 17-16 in epic showdown. www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
December 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Navy beats Army 17-16 in epic showdown. www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
President Donald Trump was greeted by cheers as he walked onto the field ahead of kickoff at the Army-Navy game in Baltimore.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
President Donald Trump was greeted by cheers as he walked onto the field ahead of kickoff at the Army-Navy game in Baltimore.
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At today's Army-Navy game, Navy nose guard Landon Robinson will wear a patch honoring U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Andrew Kraus, the son of Mission BBQ cofounder Bill Kraus.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
At today's Army-Navy game, Navy nose guard Landon Robinson will wear a patch honoring U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Andrew Kraus, the son of Mission BBQ cofounder Bill Kraus.
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Live updates:
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Critics for The New York Times called the shrimp and corn patties at The Duchess in Hampden one of the best dishes they ate this year. buff.ly/6HOOgN5
December 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Critics for The New York Times called the shrimp and corn patties at The Duchess in Hampden one of the best dishes they ate this year. buff.ly/6HOOgN5
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As we mark #GivingNewsDay, it’s a question worth considering.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
What if The Banner weren't here?
As we mark #GivingNewsDay, it’s a question worth considering.
Starting today, your gift — in any amount — will be doubled to support trusted local news. Visit thebanner.com/give
As we mark #GivingNewsDay, it’s a question worth considering.
Starting today, your gift — in any amount — will be doubled to support trusted local news. Visit thebanner.com/give
More than 20 years after Jonathan Luna's mysterious death in Pennsylvania, his autopsy report has been released.
Read the report about the Maryland federal prosecutor's death.
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Read the report about the Maryland federal prosecutor's death.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
More than 20 years after Jonathan Luna's mysterious death in Pennsylvania, his autopsy report has been released.
Read the report about the Maryland federal prosecutor's death.
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Read the report about the Maryland federal prosecutor's death.
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Maryland pets deserve Maryland presents! This is a gift guide for the furriest ones on your list. buff.ly/klLg12o
The 2025 holiday gift guide is sponsored by Curio Wellness.
The 2025 holiday gift guide is sponsored by Curio Wellness.
November 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Maryland pets deserve Maryland presents! This is a gift guide for the furriest ones on your list. buff.ly/klLg12o
The 2025 holiday gift guide is sponsored by Curio Wellness.
The 2025 holiday gift guide is sponsored by Curio Wellness.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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The ball is said to weigh 850 pounds; stretched out, the strings could span the distance from Baltimore to Niagara Falls. Its initial sale inspired a play; later, it made a cameo in the film “Meet the Fockers.” buff.ly/LX4mqH1
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The ball is said to weigh 850 pounds; stretched out, the strings could span the distance from Baltimore to Niagara Falls. Its initial sale inspired a play; later, it made a cameo in the film “Meet the Fockers.” buff.ly/LX4mqH1
Inside Luna Cat Collective, Howard County’s first cat café buff.ly/jdwcFog
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Inside Luna Cat Collective, Howard County’s first cat café buff.ly/jdwcFog
Seconds after activist Clifford “Buzz” Grambo confronted immigration agents on a Southeast Baltimore residential street Sunday morning, one of them shoved him several times, he said. buff.ly/WUhgqDP
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Seconds after activist Clifford “Buzz” Grambo confronted immigration agents on a Southeast Baltimore residential street Sunday morning, one of them shoved him several times, he said. buff.ly/WUhgqDP
Johns Hopkins University will no longer charge tuition to undergraduate students from families making under $200,000 a year, the school announced Thursday.
The university will also cover the room and board and other living expenses for students whose families make under $100,000. buff.ly/MRJcyFm
The university will also cover the room and board and other living expenses for students whose families make under $100,000. buff.ly/MRJcyFm
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Johns Hopkins University will no longer charge tuition to undergraduate students from families making under $200,000 a year, the school announced Thursday.
The university will also cover the room and board and other living expenses for students whose families make under $100,000. buff.ly/MRJcyFm
The university will also cover the room and board and other living expenses for students whose families make under $100,000. buff.ly/MRJcyFm
The Baltimore City Fire Department is on the scene of a three-alarm fire in Hampden, in a historic building known as “The Castle.” www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The Baltimore City Fire Department is on the scene of a three-alarm fire in Hampden, in a historic building known as “The Castle.” www.thebanner.com/community/lo...