<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/wmar-anchors-ai-layoffs-RLDIA623FJCCHNOOHRRVBD6EYQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T18:27:07.717Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:27:07.717Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[WMAR anchors sign off ahead of station's format change ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express 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explosion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DJETMVDEHZGPNADJ4SE3XOT7VI.jpg?auth=d21f1ebe50491a67d9acae2ac2446a3e33ccdb2dcd7f97627beead6374205d66&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4993&amp;height=3329</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Anne Arundel Fire Department has identified the 76-year-old woman killed in a home explosion in the Cape St. Claire neighborhood as Linda Synowczynski.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/theater/marcus-john-eastern-shore-hamilton-broadway-XQOAMVNKWJEIRFN26BAPS7UT5A/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T18:20:29.872Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:20:29.872Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[An Eastern Shore native is Broadway’s latest Hamilton]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/L3Y4DMV7D5DI7JH4DVAP2DYXRY.jpeg?auth=62371ce7b2f67fc1255c268da5ef78fbfeaee5d5d53a91f3642ab910441d5976&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eastern Shore native Marcus John, who stars as Alexander Hamilton on Broadway, signs autographs for fans outside Richard Rodgers Theatre last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/commanders-training-camp-injuries-FJBKHNEV6JGUVLG3V6CXZWMH4E/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T17:54:30.918Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:54:30.918Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What does Commanders coach Dan Quinn think of training camp injuries?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FUJV6IOAQ5HSNJGL2PL44J4CTA.JPG?auth=a80057e6bf9856fe863f5b6092882c9ea1d207f1d8ad01d993cfc57424bf1ede&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3284&amp;height=2189</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Although Commanders head coach Dan Quinn specifically structured training camp to avoid injuries, the team has had 15 players miss time, including many key contributors. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/montgomery-county-helps-businesses-recycle-for-a-greener-tomorrow-NUYHV2N7WZFXBJ6N55MGRK4ANU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T17:38:53.674Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:38:53.674Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County helps businesses recycle for a greener tomorrow]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content,xSCrecirc]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HWEPXIHNP5EIDFCM4IWF5ML2A4.png?auth=906c607591e262d6ff06fb1a6c619ae9cb46b517435ff214c83a00e08a3c5f55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=2048</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/tonya-sweat-prince-georges-county-lawsuit-MCTZGCY4ORCWRPWUQ6U2XDQYFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T17:09:47.867Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:09:47.867Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[County executive candidate Tonya Sweat sues Prince George’s elections board over eligibility]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6P5WZDILEJHA5JG3C2RY5KZDJ4.jpg?auth=f00158ca126baf958d786ab02ea239204297f119c93ac8f61144d0db85b103e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=642&amp;height=916</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After reviewing the signatures and documents Sweat submitted on Aug. 3, the Prince George’s County Board of Elections determined that the aspiring county executive hadn’t met the required threshold.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-severe-storms-6VW7X5SA75FUJJ6JE54JFNDKLE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T16:56:12.102Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:56:12.102Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland weather: Storms bring 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There’s a greater potential for tornadoes near the I-70 corridor east of Frederick.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-pete-alonso-non-home-run-mlb-replay-2TGKHJO5O5H37KKI5O2PR6Z6KE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T16:03:33.33Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:03:33.33Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here’s everything to know about the Pete Alonso non-homer]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SMRBJ47AE5BYDOBPQN4WDCF2AM.jpg?auth=ce3a7d6af65845c23e52f404c90c722be890d9825870233364c75d3a522efdf6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pete Alonso reacts during the review of his long fly ball in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees. The ball was ruled to be foul and, after review, the call stood.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-yankees-foul-ball-home-run-pete-alonso-NL5Z4NRYGFFYLG7HTM3WWV5I5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T15:49:49.653Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T15:49:49.653Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Disputed foul-ball call costs Alonso a home run as the Orioles fall to the Yankees]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Pete Alonso,Camden Yards,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TCF6ZVK4RRCDXOXDPYIWXTNAVY.jpg?auth=9817ee6f88414fb0fad4edda7e3ba151c7a8a2411b26965d336f4b717da03af6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6713&amp;height=4475</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pete Alonso’s drive down the left-field line was ruled a foul ball instead of a home run Wednesday night at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-danny-pinter-injury-DBSBDNFHRFFNJG4T2FMDAVYX7Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T15:21:30.969Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T15:21:30.969Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: How Danny Pinter's injury could affect Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Ravens Podcast,Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JN43MGDW3ZCGXPZ7ZCZDUOHORA.png?auth=5397b4657c70ad3e0e41c27c26b8c1491bdbb164e22a9a64f8ae95e923776d71&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/humble-charles-theatre-dog-dies-FGLGFXNIDVG2BLCGT57MK7WDJM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T15:16:05.233Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T15:16:05.233Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Humble, the dog who greeted Charles Theatre moviegoers, dies at 10]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Station North]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GVKCWPSLQVBOZJI7JXPC545LYM.jpg?auth=99665df94a393b05124831df3597d27c0ca0e6b1818e934b16dfa30a35536ff3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3311&amp;height=1785</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Humble, the American bully who became the Charles Theatre’s unofficial mascot.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/eric-adjepong-child-abuse-case-5I3NIJWI3VHH3FS2TJFXZKNMGU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T14:00:03.021Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:00:03.021Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Inside  ‘Top Chef's’ Eric Adjepong's child abuse case in Howard County ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Cooking and recipes,Child Protective Services]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M3VHGLEKCZGYDBY7EQ2CD3RAW4.jpg?auth=931e5f84a6a15061fdb3e3eb1b4257acb99e90b6588c024b4e6e2574c745dde6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4930&amp;height=7120</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chef Eric Adjepong during the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Dinner at The Standard Grill in New York City in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-wide-receiver-room-treylon-burks-7EJVFNIQLNF6BA6AC5F2CZLVII/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T13:27:45.918Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:27:45.918Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Commanders receiver Treylon Burks prepared to play a major role in 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Commanders]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4A6E4YH3QJEU5A5PCR4SXZ3CYY.JPG?auth=c4eabe4f3035c20694533c243250c7081e9554d4dcc46845813abdd2ff5b989d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2442</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 — Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks (13) warms-up as the Commanders prepare to host the Miami Dolphins at Northwest Stadium in Landover.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/school-supplies-donation-inflation-SQJVXCDPHZFDXJB5HSJCPIXTZE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T12:00:05.253Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T12:00:05.253Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[School supplies shouldn’t depend on which parents can afford to give]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZLWQF5S7CNFLPGVJPRJLZOSQVM.jpg?auth=07ce27be44450903af12091d19e71230ca03794e979f331246dc1365ca3238cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6720&amp;height=4480</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rising costs are making it harder for parents to help cover the cost of school supplies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/wes-moore-travel-maryland-NZ5ZETZXIBGGRHJVXABMI2DBE4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T11:54:15.498Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:54:15.498Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wes Moore has spent 1 in 5 days of his term in other states]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Elections and campaigns,Democratic Party]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CV3CVKLLJNELZJDE6LJHUASDKM.jpg?auth=aa5d2840928dbaee2b17e4b9717a2f9a08a738f52ebddf4eb896a429d5841105&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore exits the stage at the National Action Network Convention in New York in April. Moore has spent at least a portion of one in every five days out of state since he took office in 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/things-to-do-baltimore-region-6HBZZUH4QBEBBGHCAZZAJGRR5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T10:30:00.693Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:30:00.693Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to do in Maryland this weekend: '90s concert, pickle party]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[x3d,x7d,Port Covington,Cockeysville,Baltimore Peninsula,Baltimore County,Baltimore City,Anne Arundel County,Howard County,Columbia MD,Catonsville,Ellicott City,Canton Waterfront Park,Camden Yards (Oriole Park),Merriweather Post Pavilion,Hampden,Peabody Heights Brewery,Creative Alliance]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YX5UBH2UOFHFNGENBUGRBJV2I4.jpg?auth=c52302de5c762e5caac3a85cfe5c9218c21e7e386e4b9aefd942671f69d63b13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6720&amp;height=4480</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sample a variety of vinegar and fermented pickles from around the world at Peabody Heights Brewery's Pickle Party.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/things-to-do-go-go-demolition-derby-ZPKYCJSHYZDV7LUO27IDLVXU34/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T09:30:02.147Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T09:30:02.147Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 things to do in the capital region, including a free go-go show]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[x3d,x7d]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JFAL5G54QRHB3NGWF6Z6D4F7ZU.jpg?auth=06521453bc5963658a18db6d19d72ddb356b9e5678e9cc95274af0d48ffbdf38&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1320&amp;height=880</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Next Generation Krank Band will perform Aug. 20 at Concord Historic Site in Capitol Heights. The young go-go band has performed at venues across the capital region, such as Black Cat in Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/rubenstein-orioles-sports-ownership-mlb-nfl-nba-4F5MBY6LZRCQREB3F47LRPF7YA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T09:30:00.66Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T09:30:00.66Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Team owners aren’t even trying to understand sports fans anymore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Baltimore Ravens,David Rubenstein]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KV4ORCCEJJBGLMJS6PM6MOFYTI.jpg?auth=6758bb94fc0cdaefc195b9bda458cd0a4a8a9bf68b5a329d222143bb6e95fd9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2673&amp;height=1782</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[David Rubenstein became controlling owner of the Orioles in March 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/junk-fees-howard-county-rental-housing-costs-ZXBK5GC4PVF5ZJQA2FO4MQATVQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T09:30:00.56Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T09:30:00.56Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Junk fees’ are driving up Howard County rental costs, advocates say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VY4DH57EIFGAHBCVJ3IS2TZ4HM.JPG?auth=dd5021b718f2fdad9976f15c8ee25c39e541db7ca17a7f1f3f8c3105840ee20e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6921&amp;height=4614</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County landlords charge “junk fees” for cable, trash and Amazon packages.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/cade-cavalli-strikes-out-11-in-6-innings-as-nationals-blank-rangers-GLNG2YSCXFEELNVOPCPFGW3PKM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T03:07:38.283Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:07:38.283Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cade Cavalli strikes out 11 in 6 innings as Nationals blank Rangers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Washington Nationals,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5G6ZAWNCOBCXRE5LZFEP6GTB3Q.jpg?auth=1b0f94bad76d952b80dcaac1b032e2736cebd8b998b4d88d3738930996d51a8b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7755&amp;height=4989</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cade Cavalli allowed three hits in six innings Wednesday night as the Nationals beat the Rangers 6-0.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/home-explosion-fire-anne-arundel-JGULO7H4MZERVFXJGPKGUJBRM4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T00:59:11.564Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:59:11.564Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woman dies, man badly burned in explosion that levels house near Annapolis]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Anne Arundel County,Fires]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CLYSG5EOFNEP3C6HOQFYJJONHA.jpg?auth=b2ebb6c1f03d6296abe7f2ff751b87be14fb0891d93df6e76eabba8ac7b28a11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1616&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Anne Arundel County Fire Department responded to an apparent explosion at a home in the Annapolis area Wednesday afternoon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/prince-harry-meghan-markle-UTPCB4UILRDBBCUKFC4FD44EDI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T00:17:15.967Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:17:15.967Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ELFX772ETNHIBFORXU2S36KOXY.jpg?auth=e6027374e62683a6cb007d93a0dff738f1f165295f9f974538d8d12dd66a7df1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2010</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Prince Harry, and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrive for an event, during a visit to Bondi Beach, Australia, April 17, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ice-unlawful-arrest-court-contempt-XL43TXX2PFD4NI6GVO3OYPJQYE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-20T00:16:15.146Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:16:15.146Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE official held in contempt over unlawful Baltimore-area arrest]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigration,Immigrants,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Donald Trump,Baltimore City,U.S. District Court,U.S. District Judge]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/W43P5MMXTBDNVDNVJ4I3LLOBLM.jpg?auth=9dea2b92cad29d7ac6b060a72d4734846696c842f60ed9c978f87e0bd61b65d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4977&amp;height=3318</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. District Judge John deGravelles found former Baltimore ICE field director Vernon Liggins in contempt of court Wednesday for the arrest of a Baltimore-area resident despite a court order.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/penn-state-ag-dave-sunday-42PWUPNMZJAG5COUAB7ASU4OP4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T23:56:16.215Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:56:16.215Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Universities and colleges,Drug use and addiction]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y4ATKESTTNGQHN7PB7CN25K35A.jpg?auth=796b3612559610ca681897b3d953fed37346e7e8cb68c1ef4a27b80063191e3c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday charged 14 people — including 13 current or former Penn State students — in connection with the alleged drug ring.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-danny-pinter-vikings-joint-practice-injury-EORN4L3X3NHE3E6JMD3NB27DYA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T22:34:34.409Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:34:34.409Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens center Danny Pinter, a potential starter, carted off practice field]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J3DPGIK3CFASDO4DEQG2YGEW7A.jpg?auth=3b06a925eb6f2bdd9bad2f9559d5e85d35eca38f0a13b5de8af718e1f3a6883d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6951&amp;height=4821</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens offensive lineman Danny Pinter, 30, started 10 games for the Indianapolis Colts from 2020 to 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/jong-kak-korean-barbecue-restaurant-reopen-3XNSYSA2YFAFHKYCKDRZJ7CJZQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T22:25:15.503Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:25:15.503Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jong Kak Korean barbecue reopens after a year, $200,000 in upgrades ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Station North,Restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CF6HEEQKKBHEROFDXTZPDZSR2E.jpg?auth=5a49e74e4d0c7c8482dc80f8a7dc3beaaa89e25f1b6c4469c80125ca0918dc50&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5325&amp;height=3550</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Last weekend, customers were finally able to return to Jong Kak, which frequently comes up in conversations about the best Korean barbecue around.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/anne-arundel-schools-transgender-policy-trump-lawsuit-5VRPSSTXDJDSFP7KB2ENDS6O2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T22:01:37.802Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:01:37.802Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel schools update gender identity policy after Trump threats]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WVOSGNIYY5ALZJU76JFTJTV47U.jpg?auth=814be85120fcb0b6b27afd4a0130e1895e172bf9826fc9368c445cd91a5e2b15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4995&amp;height=3330</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mark Bedell, Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent, sent a message to families on Wednesday about an update to a school system regulation on gender identity.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/khat-cbp-bwi-airport-IE23TZOGZJDN3FWQESAH5UVJN4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T21:46:40.22Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:46:40.22Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Customs officers recover $50K worth of khat from abandoned luggage at BWI]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,BWI,Drug use and addiction]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HDTNLU42YNA5ZMFFKX5O6TOG2E.jpg?auth=982c8924c780414c464e0406a5ba8d8ce46a8db17379eba3c3d1c51af797e2d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=945&amp;height=630</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers recovered approximately $50,000 worth of khat from the baggage claim area at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport last week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-minnesota-vikings-joint-practices-BZJNIT5QLFG47EHHCGQBGEFBTQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T21:38:19.676Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:38:19.676Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens and Vikings defenses dominate in joint practices]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,NFL,Jesse Minter]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/563PJPJO3NH7RCDIOISFQ76V5Y.jpg?auth=adaaccd2ad6a48ef23101bae8ca74719b38a9d44a414ee8b5e5d2f492198391f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4147&amp;height=2765</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dallas Turner of the Vikings and John Simpson of the Ravens participate in a drill during a joint practice Wednesday in Minnesota.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-reinstate-samuel-basallo-J7PKIYQ6XJHKHJLAT5NEHKG3SE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T21:34:46.96Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:34:46.96Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles reinstate Samuel Basallo, option Jeremiah Jackson]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TLFK7UCHOBHFDPETZNVOR4ZUQU.jpg?auth=c190835f689594ab02904bd828264465fd90f01c17b5af97a35964d425466d22&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo celebrates a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals on July 10.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/moms-organic-market-mask-ban-SXH2XJ533NGWPOUPEMBSZ6N3TE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T21:18:39.453Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:18:39.453Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MOM’s says employees won’t need doctor’s note to wear masks]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4CJD6R6JDBAYZL5DJAN2EFLWZM.JPG?auth=15a5dca7209f8f32c3d0dcd15f5067f5c747bb6b9e2edf9a26a5c817239bb7b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6270&amp;height=3840</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MOM’s Organic Market in Timonium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/fbi-donald-trump-anthony-brown-HENH6JNFJJAV5PRJ45T3XHC2KQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T21:06:59.524Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:06:59.524Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge blocks Trump’s Washington FBI HQ move, reviving Greenbelt plan]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XVXOGUQXWBGWBNIV5UQIMZ5XCU.jpg?auth=5f769caed9dca036f04d36b192fabf541a44e6a4f7a6329f7ce6d5b2b43aba58&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2035&amp;height=1357</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown speaks at a press conference last year announcing that Maryland will sue the Trump administration for blocking an approved plan to move the FBI headquarters to Greenbelt. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/fbi-headquarters-greenbelt-prince-georges-I2NVLNARYZB6JCYNQZCQHV7ISM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T21:05:50.739Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:05:50.739Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[FBI headquarters could ‘reinvent’ Greenbelt and Prince George’s County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I2L5NBP7UJDYZATN5A7EYALPF4.jpg?auth=73803812350ab1f6c15d6c7bc86d153a8ce467efb69d7476fe738c37e11f4ee9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Local elected officials, economists and others believe the potential relocation of the FBI’s headquarters to Greenbelt could “reinvent” the city and be a boon to the county’s economy.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/beaver-rabies-seneca-creek-state-park-SEEGJBJ4UVAEBKLNLCGI4ALOHQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T20:02:39.397Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:02:39.397Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Beaver found dead at state park in Montgomery County tests positive for rabies]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Parks,Public Health]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/55SCIL2MBJEXREU52XQOEBVJ7Q.jpg?auth=2b057cf13f6e7d8b013ee1f5bbdd78e76b71649a03e5f47a5a0a704c615199b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=500&amp;height=375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials located a beaver carcass on Monday in the Berryville area of Seneca Creek State Park, downstream from where a 10-year-old was bitten last week. It’s unclear whether the dead beaver was responsible for the Aug. 13 attack.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-transportation-department-step-down-PMIMZUNMTFDC7BSNWEKMQF34DU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T19:29:25.462Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:29:25.462Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Department of Transportation head Veronica C. Perry to step down]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Transit]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EDA4I6R7M5FHXCLORWFKKZUPCU.jpg?auth=3961360cf38c290c3fbb97b29c31a5f02e63af27b146f6eb4da49542ac015973&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5064&amp;height=3376</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore’s transportation chief, Veronica C. Perry, seen with Mayor Brandon Scott last year, is stepping down after less than two years. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/jayden-daniels-washington-commanders-WHTA722GLNCRRKEBOFDGL4QC3M/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T17:56:30.559Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T17:56:30.559Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will the Washington Commanders play Jayden Daniels in the preseason?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DMMZPWPXXJF63G7PX4LIAM6EEI.JPG?auth=6e9cbf24b001ae53a0a6838483f05d7edd9f1c7c78844204322ba5e867347cca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels watches warm-ups as the team prepares to host the Miami Dolphins in the preseason.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/no-savage-robbery-prince-georges-county-NPH2IGKNTRAINJTKUXQQ5V63PE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T16:53:21.363Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T16:53:21.363Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Local rapper No Savage charged with robbery in Prince George’s]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QZE2Y2QBDZBBXMZLOAKRIKJBM4.png?auth=be81c5efd45edcdb6c79f16b94347cace742b14eb5b6d91eb410711b5d4335ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[D.C. rapper No Savage, aka Noah Settles, is facing robbery and assault charges in Prince George’s County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-footwork-declan-doyle-israel-woolfork-DANS2LPENVANJIAOGDQMGYKGBA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T16:48:58.385Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T16:48:58.385Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lamar Jackson is evolving in the Ravens’ new offense. Just look at his footwork.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GHOR6DIW6NBIFIO2YQM24LLNNE.jpg?auth=e4cb4fdc4bcab91bf7e723081427a117e9256c90caf39a3fe961fa9aa8ebf5cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4599&amp;height=3066</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gets ready to throw the ball during the team’s training camp practice on Aug. 11.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-oj-brigance-dies-als-lou-gehrigs-disease-E5FDYT4K5FGIHDU5SP4OMX7AGY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T14:55:08.315Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T14:55:08.315Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[O.J. Brigance, beloved Raven who battled ALS, dies at 56 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IEHAI2LDW5CH5M4N3I4XPNVPXY.JPG?auth=c496b79c16f03e988edbbc822bbad282e9eed9736a232ff8a57b26d7edd04ad2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2632&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker O. J. Brigance is introduced on the sidelines prior to the Ravens hosting the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 29, 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/mother-killed-child-injured-twinbrook-parkway-B33ZPRKI6VHQTJJ7P5LCOXC27U/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T13:32:39.544Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T13:32:39.544Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mother killed and son injured in pedestrian crash in Rockville ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QZE2Y2QBDZBBXMZLOAKRIKJBM4.png?auth=be81c5efd45edcdb6c79f16b94347cace742b14eb5b6d91eb410711b5d4335ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/baltimore-agora-lawsuit-consumer-protection-OXH3U6ACGZDYZCCLNLGJURSDJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T13:23:27.046Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T13:23:27.046Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can Baltimore use a local law to sue Agora, a global business?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City,Brandon Scott,Agora]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/56W5OTKIJZG77HVAJCENBX5NXI.jpg?auth=f63d903d2cc30a0c6b3be43f766a106a5bfc66645c493f01c5e1d41bab8d28f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4861&amp;height=3241</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore filed a lawsuit against Agora, alleging it gave predatory investment advice that targeted older adults. While the city lawsuit does not name local victims, Liz Vayda’s family has been affected.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-yankees-3-1-shane-baz-PD5EZ3ZDDFEU7LL5WISDQKIG5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T13:10:13.378Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T13:10:13.378Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles come out on the losing end of a pitchers’ duel vs. Yankees]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HKF3SI5WRNFR7B3J2JVQO4RJZA.jpg?auth=d73a8b1bc7d9f09e568e9c4d0dab14a8f26d786c0ce681cd2ee383d6e1c6e306&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles right-hander Shane Baz pitches in the third inning against the New York Yankees.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/minors-charges-deadly-germantown-crash-REXON6ONCZH27FDHL75AOFIC6M/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T12:53:12.42Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:53:12.42Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What charges could youths face after deadly Germantown crash?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Germantown]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4EI4BZKYFFZZM7LU3NCATXA3Y.jpeg?auth=e3de1bfe3e2b3c932466c3d400ca49c6855c9fbbec01007469c402d913501950&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Experts who spoke to The Banner said it’s unclear what, if any, charges seven youths could face following the Aug. 4 crash in Germantown that killed a Virginia man.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/i-love-seafood-egg-roll-takeout-viral-YVCWTST36JDLHIWXTXWPY4L5KI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T12:05:46.681Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:05:46.681Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tourists flock to I Love Seafood, a Greenmount Avenue takeout window ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BAWPHFUSI5EF5LSEHLT4BZF264.jpg?auth=dc9fe3c45c704ec3e7c68dd78d9b7f3456d0f504ef8304869d6a58f68ff8c425&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Phil Laguerre, of Boston, outside I Love Seafood. More and more, influencers are bringing foodies to unexpected places in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/moon-rocks-bel-air-natural-history-museum-K3VBZQ3VANCQLEYG4QTRP34E3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T09:30:00.741Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T09:30:00.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Moon rocks round out 1 billion years of Maryland’s geologic history]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OMGIJMTZGNFFXAUHS3QRRJOL4Q.JPG?auth=36dac6cd05ce9e98d2d94627b0db049dc3874f039cc9a4d691c508747ad94a26&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6678&amp;height=4452</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Geological formations that are rarely found in Maryland in the exhibit “The Making of Maryland: 1 Billion Years and Counting,” at the Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences, in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-nfl-oj-brigance-beat-the-odds-als-SHZIMENGNVGMLEGM5YOSRQFVBU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T09:30:00.994Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T09:30:00.994Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[O.J. Brigance always beat the odds. His willpower is his remarkable legacy.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YAAXC2ZWXJGZXHQ3RH5UZEYEIM.jpg?auth=6b25a51bb55a0eb4f972cd337220853e56825e0766de6dcc87fef6602521b747&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1651&amp;height=1101</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[O.J. Brigance, seated, celebrates at a 2023 Brigance Brigade fundraiser with former board member Mike Gathagan, wife Chanda Brigance and Lt. Gov Aruna Miller.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-lose-texas-rangers-5-0-2QF3O553ANDVNBDOI4O2HKJKIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T03:23:07.355Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:23:07.355Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jackson Kent struggles with command, Nationals shut out by Rangers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NYBI3CR57NACFNA4XAAXLPSX3Y.jpg?auth=b2c59e680c7391e694b95365c67510a242d5242d7a465ff62d986827c53fa4ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4725&amp;height=3150</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jackson Kent (25) leaves the mound for a pitching change during the fourth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/robert-parks-attempted-murder-trial-GKPPKFACYZBITNMGR7DBTNFA24/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T01:55:31.249Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:55:31.249Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore cop in viral chase video testifies at attempted murder trial]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,State's Attorney for Baltimore City,Baltimore Circuit Court]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R2ZAJVTWZNH5BDH3QVEPSL2LYA.JPG?auth=066af9f84a64738ac2b801fe12a92450546c34fd9244878b1b4a1d3e91540535&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2183</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Officer Robert Parks arrives at the Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse on Tuesday for the start of his trial on charges including attempted second-degree murder.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/morgan-wallen-concert-urinated-extradited-GCGBRSJGZBFRJPVLTQV3GKKHXY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T00:14:38.389Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T00:14:38.389Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man who allegedly urinated on family at Morgan Wallen show extradited to Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5ITSVZOLTRAHTDCEYPU6NHDGFM.jpg?auth=ac62e2ac21614236ab69da419c327bb48598d6eb8fad062145d3ed078efb21b4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A North Carolina man accused of urinating on a family at a Morgan Wallen concert on July 18 at M&T Bank Stadium has been extradited to Maryland to face charges of assault, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct, public intoxication and urinating in public.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/calvert-county-data-center-moratorium-NL67ZZIBWZBKRGAHR62LVQ2PMA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T23:54:14.185Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T23:54:14.185Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Calvert County board passes 6-month moratorium on new data centers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Data centers]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WUF2OM3XBBCMBFVLMV45URXWZI.JPG?auth=1897f20822e94239cac4315350b4900836915c311562b30a5ceb45465c9b5a84&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Calvert County joins Baltimore, Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in having data center moratoriums in place.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/ice-contempt-hearing-arrests-louisiana-JXE2ALCL55GT7AAPN3ENO6UHSM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T23:49:58.519Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T23:49:58.519Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE officials to face contempt hearing over repeat arrests of Baltimore man]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigrants,Immigration,U.S. District Court,U.S. District Judge,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZRBRRMTOFZCHFPB42MQBAURPGM.jpg?auth=010b3bac0def8d332c37ecceb1a01cbd2a348571ebdb26343d82c835b5461575&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4988&amp;height=3325</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Security walk outside Louisiana State Penitentiary's "Camp 57" facility. The facility houses immigration detainees.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/deadly-police-shooting-bel-air-BXXJ667FAJBCDMAJYTEMJNAW34/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T22:44:28.645Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T22:44:28.645Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Traffic stop turns into deadly police shooting in Bel Air]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Shooting]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GFROG536EVBATECUOVOZPCBIII.jpg?auth=f2dcbf4991b03358d697b23b53b02df6967a1eb20c1065982355ca1436bcbfe1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bel Air Police said an officer conducting a traffic stop Saturday night got into a “physical altercation” with the driver, prompting the officer to shoot the person.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/assateague-ponies-killed-vehicles-CRN6X4MDDVBLXCVZ4A6TYM6LWE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T21:36:07.007Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T21:36:07.007Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 beloved Assateague ponies have been killed by vehicles this summer]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FFQUX2F7GVB2HIVMLECOF6S6IE.JPG?auth=1ca15820e93c8b1a37c7cd93c2e0c7bdecaf45ee9e6da2ab421bedb445f61266&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wild ponies graze along the roadside at Assateague Island National Seashore on May 20, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-unlikely-heroes-encarnacion-strand-A6V2YKP5YJHUVKB2QCC2Z5KYAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T21:22:17.516Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T21:22:17.516Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: The unlikely heroes helping the team stay alive]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Baseball Show,Baltimore Orioles,Ivan Bates]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NQMB5X2Z2ZFLNDZMEE4KCA45L4.png?auth=47af63fcb28ac0a71d8420a5db1557de704c5c6348009a76929439a2723dd03a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-finally-hitting-august-lineup-LHWDM7SOAJDOFONJ6IT7JQGFJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T20:20:08.735Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T20:20:08.735Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles are finally hitting, and that means they’re worth our attention]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Analysis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VNOWMIQ265CXJK74OV6VS5QWNY.jpg?auth=dd3add136691441ad3cd158dd598ccc342aa27f7e6156c52b2a01c2d86404ccb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) celebrates his two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Roycroft with outfielder Tyler O’Neill (9) during the eighth inning on Aug. 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/maryland-charm-womens-lacrosse-league-championship-RPGJG3QRDZFBDCQPD36C2U6T7I/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T20:01:55.881Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T20:01:55.881Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland’s lacrosse legacy grows with Charm’s inaugural WLL title]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Lacrosse]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3SJIEUTDXVGPXIBI7BSWQXTXNE.jpg?auth=9bb66c93b42b0fc24c2774ea19fe9789a24c0aa07e9f68cffdbe5daa9c76869c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=4860</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Charm attacker Sydni Black celebrates after scoring in the inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship Game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/berhanu-kibret-ice-release-denied-OGZESK5STZE3RDGS5NVGXBPLLE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T19:32:42.658Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T19:32:42.658Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge denies release of Maryland teacher from ICE detention]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigrants,Immigration,University of Maryland, Baltimore,Johns Hopkins University,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),BWI]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZQUKBL2I3RFSPNT7HPNC6ML2RA.jpg?auth=c7716fa2aeec553d2260c4b308c92d24c2548136952d1cbecedbecc1d745f78e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2769&amp;height=1846</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Berhanu Kibret, a University of Maryland School of Pharmacy instructor, was arrested by immigration agents on July 21.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/ricky-barber-commanders-defensive-line-KNZDM2ORUFABDJFXRYKSRKCGK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T19:29:57.485Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T19:29:57.485Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Undrafted lineman Ricky Barber is pushing to make Commanders’ roster]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RZ5SQFVWLZCXPLKNFAABMO57TI.jpg?auth=a80d711ed6d462bdc981a61570438454a0b001c58b68937de98fb49defcb4da6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2122&amp;height=1415</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders defensive tackle Ricky Barber (50) celebrates a fourth down stop in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-calais-campbell-mother-HMTXFTG62FGP3GEWW437QOCNZE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T18:56:42.307Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:56:42.307Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens star Calais Campbell speaks for first time since mother’s death]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S7NVNB3LWNCWZKV6NZOY3FCRAE.jpg?auth=abfbc9387f620693e232fddaa0c0d52c14990c6693329594daa6f3fb8395acbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4248&amp;height=2832</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell during the team’s training camp in Owings Mills last week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/midlina-restaurant-closed-canton-KTEN7QROIVEQXLPFGPUSPR24VU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T18:31:18.9Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:31:18.9Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Midlina in Canton appears to close after landlord sues over rent]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Canton]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6TQMNZPKUFAVBKGUOVUUPWZ75Y.jpg?auth=1764df0ca417ed4644009a13a80e5109e8c2c5a09ec68681e59bf1715ab48027&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1580&amp;height=1053</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dishes from Midlina, which appears to have closed in Canton.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/justice-department-kilmar-abrego-garcia-VX362WDYJBH6RJPY6JYRW4ZV2E/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T17:29:13.401Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T17:29:13.401Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Justice Department pushes to revive criminal case against Kilmar Ábrego García]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Kilmar Abrego Garcia]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TCL35ANRTZFB3DR32NVGAHESVU.JPG?auth=0735d05087297e25fa6e458495685c7c382d15c3200137ba5bf9047aca47c71a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A human smuggling case against Kilmar Ábrego García was thrown out in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/double-homicide-essex-arrest-AEBRP6WA3VGK3KQLM6LLP5LTFE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T17:07:33.935Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T17:07:33.935Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[22-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of 19-year-olds found in car in Essex]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Baltimore County Police Department,Essex]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEYILWQWWFFJBO7J6MWX7HYIEA.jpg?auth=6272876ae89bdbf4663bdd13b2825cedb0accf60d8427fb55bf987c9fb5607b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police say Deandre Neal was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of two 19-year-olds on Aug. 10 in Essex.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/bitty-and-beaus-all-the-rage-vintage-annapolis-close-UWVEFET2DFCDTMBT4CZTOOCKRA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T16:52:28.838Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T16:52:28.838Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bitty and Beau's, All the Rage Vintage, to close in Annapolis]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A6D2JIPDLFEP3J7BRJFMYMZYXM.JPG?auth=71f0e6ec29d8f7b7ec17593e5c5f15614b50da1b4264238a28c332a23fe8d95f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6494&amp;height=4329</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bitty & Beau's, a popular coffee shop located next to the ongoing City construction in Annapolis, confirmed that it's closing in mid-September.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/spagett-baltimore-cocktail-wet-city-JEWL35KKTBD4VGCQX4Y4TLREO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T16:40:18.072Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T16:40:18.072Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Wet City invented the Spagett, a summer cocktail]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Bars]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ORZ3XGPNGRHZHHXZTUK4RSWOBM.JPG?auth=3457b9257d1a47b004fd823f691bac676f685af3165142e5b19ce70e6ba7c469&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[PJ Sullivan, co-owner of Wet City, pours a Spagett, a signature drink created ten years ago at Wet City in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-roster-training-camp-preseason-eagles-decosta-RK74CY234FBCTPVCAUQUEW2IEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T15:03:25.114Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T15:03:25.114Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As Ravens prepare for preseason, who's making their 53-man roster?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Jesse Minter,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Q6EHIUDL2NEE7FZYEHIJGALAD4.JPG?auth=d39081ebfd564bc6d1455403ccbf5ee3d74eae74b5cf74a76edd89cc1360bd3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta is facing a roster bubble that might not budge.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-trey-mancini-retires-TIJYDDD2CFFR5NPR5XOSGVESN4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T14:59:19.43Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T14:59:19.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trey Mancini, former Oriole who overcame cancer, retires from baseball]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SLUOIDSUVRH4FCPFGICSVDBILU.jpg?auth=822b10fac4dda7cc3e628dbdcabf6f2d9b23515a3f4fa7cbc6eeed23b35ed182&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs on June 7, 2022.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/wells-fargo-bank-excavator-baltimore-CTMNOTAD7NFHRCYKHVOEM52X5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T13:45:42.735Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:45:42.735Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Thieves use excavator to smash through Wells Fargo in Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HENY67PD3JGUZONROVRSDWAY3Q.png?auth=a2d8ba3a934a4cbab05e9ae71afc1a3b607016516ad7d31392dcb088c44d4a3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2106&amp;height=1404</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Criminals used construction equipment to smash through a Wells Fargo Bank near a busy intersection in Northeast Baltimore Sunday morning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/tupac-shakur-killing-B7LQ4SWGHBBYZJVXMKNCDYWIX4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T13:06:23.74Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:06:23.74Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Murder trial begins for man accused of orchestrating 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Homicides,Rap music]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CEDTKMEOJNGKFC5T7U6RFLDHDY.jpg?auth=0ade51e4d063a41a93f230de642c8239abe93a3001e091a3141fed854a1b04c5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4562&amp;height=3016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Duane Davis appears in court during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-rays-7-6-bullpen-VQVUSVBKYFC2XAJUVCAA3B2ULA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T12:44:44.866Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T12:44:44.866Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles done in by bullpen collapse, just missing 4-game sweep vs. Rays]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MRK76PBP5REA3K34HEG7POFQSE.jpg?auth=71b178b9ae18b4181c96a10ac2f89c45921763fcda751450664824d81b08a7aa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda scores behind Orioles catcher Carlos Narváez during the seventh inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/maryland-first-day-of-school-QLP3ZQEXNFCFVP7JKNW2GNTKYU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T09:30:01.796Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T09:30:01.796Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The first day of school in Maryland was political — until now]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TT7ZPNY4PZEILKJ6WKSDTMEBBA.JPG?auth=a8d7e8c844bcb8d37ad2d59b9285274d78f906c9ff57c2c7266c1800ee442f7d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4271&amp;height=2847</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This year, school in Baltimore County will start the same day as the traditionally post-Labor Day crowd.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/vandalism-patterson-morgan-wallen-PIY6OXF3IRH6BF4SKMDTI2P33I/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T09:30:02.413Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T09:30:02.413Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore has a poop-in-the-pool problem. And pee in the stadium, too]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City,Swimming,Parks]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YSYOPMDX5JFJDFWTPP66YTG5YU.jpg?auth=abb86e3b6409d59cbfaafb09361830c62f72fb3bc3f2e2b6cfe37c41297ea8b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Patterson Park was No. 1 in the campaign of No. 2s polluting Baltimore City pools this summer]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-nfl-preseason-eagles-austin-reed-ETHFZQQBJNCMPENHLSWB5HFPOU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T09:30:01.322Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T09:30:01.322Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How a surprise call led to an unforgettable moment for Ravens QB Austin Reed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TVZUCSE75VEPDABQA4P5YUM6RY.JPG?auth=25a01904820f23fdba7e3ac1c5b698a983745e89675a61563145b7121968a068&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Austin Reed (15) celebrates after he scores in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in a preseason game on Aug. 15.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/metro-shutdown-red-line-commute-GNFSHTZN6FFWTICZCGK4IIQKMQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T09:30:04.099Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T09:30:04.099Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Metro Red Line stations in Montgomery County to reopen Sept. 7]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5AIYFDOYERAJJLR7KLZB3RAGKQ.JPG?auth=8908a39911ecffa68e2262690cb8c51641ba0bb2ae898939a1d2a9f7261ac926&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Work is underway at the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station in Rockville as part of the WMATA Red Line modernization project.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/miami-beach-park-seneca-creek-recovery-todd-andrew-foehrkolb-EVD7RY72VRHZ3ATLABRKIUFAPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T00:30:41.522Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T00:30:41.522Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Essex man’s body recovered from Seneca Creek after falling from boat]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Essex,Baltimore County Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OSVUWA5SDNBERMUAUEONFA6NKU.JPG?auth=296058516fda19abb6b3ad85372f85164318f7bb4736e99868009321ee75ce85&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1170</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Search crews recovered the body of an Essex man Monday after he fell from a boat near Miami Beach Park in Middle River.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/maryland-juvenile-detention-child-sex-abuse-case-MTWMEDJRSNBRPCGFTCN5H2QPBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T23:01:59.546Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T23:01:59.546Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former Maryland juvenile detention worker pleads guilty to sexually abusing boys]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County Circuit Court,State's Attorney for Baltimore County,Baltimore County Police Department,Maryland Department of Juvenile Services]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DQZHE3UTZVG7TKYHYDFEHOAMT4.png?auth=f1226667d0eb60a665d23fce80913d8ad4ac089c72fc3bfa4feb4f918e0281b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=334&amp;height=237</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A former employee at the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School in Baltimore County has admitted to sexually abusing 11 boys between 1968 and 1991.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/moms-organic-market-face-mask-ban-covid-ZNGPSD647JHBVAGYN5JYY5QWR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T21:34:59.12Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T21:34:59.12Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MOM’s Organic Market is banning employees from masking. Bad mom!]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Grocery stores,Masks]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TQZD7K7AMJFQNINNVR727WWRQY.JPG?auth=d99eed209ab170f827b257e0fd119b358d7be9e001bb4a22990461c0081722ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3598&amp;height=2699</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MOM’s Organic Market in Timonium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/moms-organic-market-face-mask-ban-TQ44G3IUCFEN5DSC22KPDE3H5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T21:16:48.997Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T21:16:48.997Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MOM’s Organic Market bans employees from wearing masks at work]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Grocery stores,Masks]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4CJD6R6JDBAYZL5DJAN2EFLWZM.JPG?auth=15a5dca7209f8f32c3d0dcd15f5067f5c747bb6b9e2edf9a26a5c817239bb7b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6270&amp;height=3840</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MOM’s Organic Market employees are not allowed to wear masks while working after a new policy was instituted.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/mangione-murder-trial-postponed-LRJFB4EAWRC5XLYTDZ6C3MWS6E/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T21:10:18.047Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T21:10:18.047Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione’s state trial postponed amid double jeopardy fight]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VGMRPUL2X5HX7C767PLT7ZAOFI.jpg?auth=1733bb765f6470ea4127d4b44be9e12efb821c76d74ce07f1608e85c66ad0d12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Judge Gregory Carro issued an order Monday canceling the trial and giving the Manhattan District Attorney’s office until Oct. 9 to respond to the defense’s double jeopardy claims.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/maryland-prison-violence-body-cameras-G2VCRIRLKNGZTADBFQTJEHYJSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T21:10:13.203Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T21:10:13.203Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland prison violence drops following early body camera rollout]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Central Booking and Intake Center,Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services,Homicides]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZSLSHPJCOBAG7BCO2UXTDRBTGA.jpg?auth=cf8fb71778d13c4d84d7a5d537b308e336aa77da734479348717988a86e68f4c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5031&amp;height=3354</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services recently rolled out body cameras to all guards across the state’s prisons.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/sonja-sohn-baltimore-crime-drop-trump-E356DUX7ZZE2ZPWQOKGW5Q6EYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T21:08:23.055Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T21:08:23.055Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘The Wire’ actor ridicules Trump over Baltimore crime drop claim]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N43KNE3YEFDKNHKAV3TOGQF74Q.jpg?auth=9d75c0ba26e574cdfc9a4cafc22cdb20310e0c51c67ecc257438f630b1996378&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3334</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sonja Sohn attends the 2024 Disney Upfront at the Javits Center in New York City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-spending-cap-proposal-FD273WJV7FFIPAUFHRXABLMDYI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T21:00:47.555Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T21:00:47.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Amendment to limit Montgomery County spending won’t appear on ballot]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/34TX2BDRVRG7XOUB65O62YLPBQ.jpg?auth=59edfd8461a78dd0dcd63e8bb21f3d1bdb8335f43e53ca967f526dc2637b957a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5291&amp;height=3527</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Committee to Control MoCo Spending needed to submit at least 10,000 valid signatures to the Montgomery County Board of Elections for the charter amendment to be placed on the ballot.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/cloudforce-artificial-intelligence-national-harbor-IA2NLKWRTFEDBCSU2R2JR23WJY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T20:33:55.366Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T20:33:55.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AI company Cloudforce expanding at National Harbor]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6UU63EFMBZGIRLEIOQNTGRYGLI.JPG?auth=4c91e4fb06446df6b195a3e3694775b82d0b07e2a1583e917b2981b942436e48&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3428&amp;height=2285</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cloudforce is roughly doubling the footprint of its National Harbor headquarters, according to a recent announcement from Gov. Wes Moore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/st-johns-college-nora-demleitner-towson-civics-EGTKAPMIIZHPTJS7NBRKGPCGCM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T20:09:33.625Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T20:09:33.625Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Towson University hires Nora Demleitner to lead new civics center]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NOE2YP3WJFHNZEUT7VIMOR4XWU.jpg?auth=2e2747bf7794b13682595b366b551d7d0c1dd7e5b43398356f550a794290639f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1350&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nora Demleitner, former president of St. John’s College, will become executive director of the Ben and Myrna Cardin Center for Civic Engagement and Discourse at Towson University.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/rare-rabid-beaver-attacks-cunningham-falls-hunt-35SMW2JCYVAWTPO2VYZZXTKPRM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T17:49:09.359Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T17:49:09.359Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After 2 rare rabid beaver attacks, Maryland officials search for more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/K2DKTFYU5BDNXE7NRODZLGMI7M.JPG?auth=c48cccba7db2a068a76fd3c59149675f1184283feb00cea7d64529847ad75892&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joshua Tabora, a wildlife biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, points out a great blue heron that appeared in his thermal monocular while searching for beavers on Hunting Creek Lake at Cunningham Falls State Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/chris-brown-usher-mt-bank-stadium-DR5PVLU7AZDTZJA6G4S246CZLI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T16:51:39.151Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T16:51:39.151Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[R&B singers Chris Brown and Usher to perform at M&T Bank Stadium]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIB3FFSXMNBS7LNZU3OGMWTOBE.jpg?auth=d08210d6a49286f9957302223c61dc171b2df2e9b17e933b5bb1ad436eabe86b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=721</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Usher performs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 25.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/woodlawn-middle-teacher-sex-abuse-student-MEAJVAA3IBAJBK27PV6HUZO6FM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T15:46:34.555Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T15:46:34.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-Baltimore County teacher Sydnie Haywood pleads guilty to sex crimes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County,Woodlawn,Woodlawn Middle School,Baltimore City,Baltimore County State Attorney,Pikesville]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KR2ZTS34LNCSBIG7TDVWQ5TJQY.jpg?auth=eb989b078cf98fdd1a2be7a476d74afb8d9fd48e10bd3142a25db1ac6431ce8a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A former Spanish teacher at Woodlawn Middle School admitted to sexually abusing and exploiting a student. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/darlene-strickland-white-obituary-5IFDAUATL5DFPO7YRYCBQELPSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T14:00:01.51Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T14:00:01.51Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Darlene White, longtime Baltimore County educator, dies at 76]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RDXPWEOZ3RAVDCEJ32KV4GA7XY.jpg?auth=387ebd93bcec21711eb485a002c2ae2bdc550c91505489e9347eeb1cc76e7617&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2142&amp;height=2856</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Darlene Strickland White.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/maryland-chesapeake-blue-crab-picking-Q5WNPXWKVVCWHC64PZBQ5B2UAY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T13:42:22.629Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T13:42:22.629Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How to pick a Maryland blue crab: A search for the right way]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Chesapeake Bay,Seafood]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A3TH5LMJ3RAWLITUNTWLKENSB4.jpg?auth=98624d7a42443b9f152d11be17b8efbccfebaf56a98d50f4d0c92555e9a38db5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A fresh blue crab to be steamed and enjoyed.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/cyclosporiasis-measles-ticks-GZQ5VTFGZFDOJBI44RVFBYYOSU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T13:27:37.153Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T13:27:37.153Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What’s up with Maryland’s spike in gross and dangerous infections?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health,Vaccines]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3GHLSNA2RBDOJC7EZAVCXQYAVQ.jpg?auth=0ce602a33176ab3d1cb57f53219f36a08f49e20e112d34d7a455e8ec07de73d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=768&amp;height=960</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fabiana Berenguer Gil got symptoms she later suspected were from cyclosporiasis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-american-league-playoffs-wild-card-race-2FSFJYKDHFHNFEHAEBEUFX6KPA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T12:00:08.393Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T12:00:08.393Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles didn’t quit after the trade deadline. Why? ‘The fate’s in our hands.’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,MLB,Pete Alonso,Jackson Holliday,Mike Elias]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RAG23BRDHBBPRJIZ4Q53VSZYTY.jpg?auth=34364fd0041b8275b2e877ca11d82cb551862247bd40dfc1f299cb1ad828b418&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3999&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand drove in three runs with a double during the Orioles’ seven-run sixth inning Sunday as they beat the Rays for a third straight game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/thiru-vignarajah-campaign-finance-loophole-bill-OYTBH2WVSZGCFNF7QLKRYKMCBA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T11:55:54.825Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T11:55:54.825Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Thiru Vignarajah’s edgy use of public campaign money spurs new legislation]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Hall]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NDGINTBTNBFNVJATI3ULNP77GQ.jpg?auth=a735035207d4b0cb0fca835203c4b4d1f1d224b4e3c8836d81e11045171c62ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5375&amp;height=3583</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah used public campaign funds before dropping out of the 2024 race and endorsing someone else.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/water-western-maryland-pinto-allegany-county-PJFBUKE2XBCGTJQ2JEW67TWUM4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T09:30:00.75Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T09:30:00.75Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Western Maryland residents put off bathing as water bills soar]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,Water bills]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CKFVJ3OOHVGE5O7C5XHXDPKTMU.JPG?auth=65459983b308ab5e129ffa6895bdeb020db17708eda70cb84695a6b4b31f77ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shawn Fincham fills buckets with water from the creek behind his family’s apartment to water his plants and flush the toilet. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-53-man-roster-projection-SZZADX2KQJEGVMKUW6GULT656A/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T09:30:01.189Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T09:30:01.189Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Washington Commanders’ 53-man roster projection: Who is on the bubble?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Commanders,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KLWXJCL3XFALPKSTG6C7VFNNEA.jpg?auth=6cbc4cc05ec98b64279b431f1fbd3b028ccf07531fa528ffe82a281fbb96b7ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1747&amp;height=1165</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown catches a pass in the first quarter of Friday night’s preseason game against the Dolphins.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-53-man-roster-prediction-projection-jesse-minter-eric-decosta-23Y2UDCBN5CCZNF7NI757JQQDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T09:30:01.185Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T09:30:01.185Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Predicting Ravens’ 53-man roster: What's next for Eric DeCosta?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Jesse Minter,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3MJOQGANPNFKRA5CV2QBUTCN7E.JPG?auth=ae738598fa245eca782326ce73782a5de0d4442b2f6e346291813f5dd9e7d10f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2104</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens tight end Matt Hibner catches a pass from quarterback Tyler Huntley in the first quarter Saturday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/emergency-petitions-maryland-schools-WFDVIFJ4KREGHOQPAYLYA5BO5M/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T09:30:00.773Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T09:30:00.773Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why was a 10-year-old sedated, handcuffed and taken from his school to the ER?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Montgomery County Public Schools,Students]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JADBW7UN7VCCHCYTVIOEJYPYGE.jpg?auth=8addc07bd264fe5995cf69b04925013af9f5770af5c7ddbe6232c00cf1f6f0c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A 10-year-old boy, who is diagnosed with autism, was handcuffed by a Washington County sheriff’s deputy, sedated by a medic against his mother’s wishes and transported from school to a hospital. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/baltimore-city-animal-abuse-barcs-animal-control-HOZHTYZYMFANVLOLJLK255WSEQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T09:30:02.058Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-17T09:30:02.058Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission is back to protect our pets]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Pets,Brandon Scott,Pandemic]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SLX7J6PSVFGP7E7NNXGKRQ7PAI.JPG?auth=8b6d6c1985f8a23f77f986a9e4a46c013d7c9ff0d38a128d8a9e1b50a987bcdf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Banner columnist Leslie Streeter would do anything to protect her cat, Cass, so she’s glad there’s a commission in the city to look after pets.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/marcus-mariota-washington-commanders-injury-mcl-T7K4QCL4NFBWRPB5Q2SFJYX4LM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-16T21:37:22.841Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-16T21:37:22.841Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota to miss preseason after injurying his MCL]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/V626ZPGFBZHJNMI4XR5DZPPPAY.JPG?auth=df8335002f4dd420094e062aae3190460b7d3ed7409a219d47ce38c175fbf9f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2260</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before Friday night’s game against the Dolphins.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-mets-james-wood-recovery-oblique-injury-LHFAQT6VZ5E7DKN7SIIW5KC7P4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-16T21:25:27.081Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-16T21:25:27.081Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[James Wood’s recovery from oblique injury has been ‘pretty slow recently’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Nationals,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WQKVYNMCCFCWJGSNGNOFE4RLRY.jpg?auth=8e8fad48cade422c6611053015f95b4c473783ff1a6ef79ef52ef19a466da7a2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1990</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Mets’ Francisco Lindor tags out Brady House of the Nationals to end the second inning Sunday during New York’s 4-3 win.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-rays-seven-run-sixth-inning-D6IBLVDDPFGO3IS5NY3FJTMJIY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-16T20:44:47.141Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-16T20:44:47.141Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles score 7 runs in the sixth inning to beat Rays 10-2]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5KHFIHIJVRG7TGFZZM2XYCNOJQ.jpg?auth=0fc1a2bc82b23d18725cc30713295db7ed5f225f24b3b85759dbb07d39a934ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3999&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jackson Holliday had two hits and three RBIs Sunday as the Orioles won 10-2 at Tampa Bay.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/motorcyclist-killed-lanham-crash-sunday-FYUMNFQU6ZB25PGTAEJBKFR7FY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-16T19:45:34.863Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-16T19:45:34.863Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist killed in early-morning Lanham crash]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Vehicle crashes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VNUAXAIOWREXXCBKLCJKFUZ2AU.jpg?auth=b971ab7fa336276616ad2245613c3c2b125c1b2cf3aed368f0ceec4cdb335031&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7336&amp;height=4891</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Police responded to a crash between a motorcycle and car at Greenbelt and Aerospace roads in Lanham around 3:45 a.m. Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>