<?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/politics-power/national-politics/donald-trump-cnn-msnow-politico-X5TFOIZU7ZFQTN72ATCM556T3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T20:34:20.024Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T20:34:20.024Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XRAUXJBB2ZDETJUUM2WWAXQENY.jpg?auth=09901b27b05b4379f876d5a5f848305ec9634fe276bc0decf0a5d4f2d5d64faf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5154&amp;height=3436</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump speaks during a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House on Thursday in Washington.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-saints-injuries-zay-flowers-4V4J6AQGHJBHPIW2FPKMK3VSRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T20:27:22.411Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T20:27:22.411Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens’ Zay Flowers doubtful for Saints game; 3 starters questionable]]></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/EXMJQJADN5BQNLE5N233PA7G5U.jpg?auth=21c9807621dc5792b8279f7f90cf1be5b3dbb14a63216adb007b86cd94d6e633&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5542&amp;height=3695</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers suffered a hamstring injury last week and is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Saints.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-cade-cavalli-contract-extension-UNFC35ITXZHI7CCYSCM34IXLHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T19:58:42.012Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T19:58:42.012Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli agree to 4-year extension]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DYG3Y5RVNJHIBLQJE2QPLVHT4Y.jpg?auth=0756d932472731bc40303d5a8176f4faa5d0086b3a57a46a884739a5285f8598&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4165&amp;height=2845</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 2.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/project-charges-park-planning-circuit-court-budget-battle-ODCTF7KNGZC2NJMFGHRG6NF4MY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T19:53:22.109Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T19:53:22.109Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge postpones hearing in case to settle $39 million tug-of-war in Prince George’s County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Parks]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MV4W7RA3KVA2TLR4ZVBGROHVVA.jpg?auth=81ac2adf39502a7452c21614fe86857b8265a7faa8bd84ed46be9872d1d8ab67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Since taking leadership roles on the County Council, Krystal Oriadha and Edward Burroughs have come under scrutiny for pushing to divert millions of dollars in project charges to their preferred organizations.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/pedestrian-killed-baltimore-police-GPOYHDL5Y5C7XJIOMGCRTQUEGA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T19:53:06.194Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T19:53:06.194Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pedestrian, 66, struck and killed in North Central Baltimore]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Q57324SRCBA3RDNDKHO3O3LPQU.jpg?auth=4baeb8d43a9f997a2dc2a2024189c14949174da199b5bbf4b9210b36f97da6d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5552&amp;height=3701</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police said a 66-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle in North Central Baltimore on Friday morning. The driver, 78, was also transported to an area hospital.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-saints-preview-lamar-jackson-rashod-bateman-COCPI4Z43RBAHHGMLNM5GXEQJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T19:49:20.297Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T19:49:20.297Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Previewing Ravens vs. Saints: 5 things to watch in home opener]]></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/ZSWPMLUKERAO7PLIQPNZWZMLXI.jpg?auth=f8af996ced8731b746889118cf78c47805158dcaeb8dfd7db8b26d7779290b0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2674&amp;height=1782</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After an impressive season-opening road win over the Indianapolis Colts, the Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) is expected to step up Sunday.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/commanders-cowboys-preview-jayden-daniels-antonio-williams-PCWWPJBVSNCGNCIP3BTCE5TISI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T19:30:48.104Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T19:30:48.104Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels settle in vs. Dallas?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BORRBA7KWJFYTDLMQDYDYWMXTU.jpg?auth=82722ab11bd7c34e0e95affc3122dfa8ca7a7ce2934ed72f302bb26cbfb1345b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5178&amp;height=3452</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Commanders are undermanned against the Cowboys’ star-studded roster, with a dozen players missing practice or limited this week due to injury. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/marc-yamada-marc-elrich-accepts-resignation-PEOPARVDENB45H2UEF2LX47HJ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T19:12:26.345Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T19:12:26.345Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada resigns ]]></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/JQNR7Z2SGBCS3F6SCWOI4E6OXU.jpg?auth=cc688fa0566cd52c8f685862bd64e4b67215f920bda073c8e10e6e2ab3d855e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4723&amp;height=3149</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marc Yamada has resigned as chief of Montgomery County Police. The resignation was accepted by County Executive Marc Elrich. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/annapolis-fresh-market-approved-royal-farms-UAI7E3ATHVHTXCXIPCNEMDW7SY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T19:01:15.291Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T19:01:15.291Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Market at Forest and Taylor: Planning Commission OKs concept from Royal Farms parent company]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Annapolis,Royal Farms Arena]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PYYKB2NVQFG53NK3TGNNLXN2RU.jpg?auth=9c2d493359a50847754746902c13ed0f6380261f32f0b377b54debc89d124210&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8810&amp;height=4987</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Annapolis Planning Commission approved a project from the parent company of Royal Farms to bring gas pumps and a “fresh market” concept to the corner of Forest Drive and Tyler Avenue.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/pete-alonso-orioles-free-agency-mlb-mike-elias-FWUI4LQOJFCSLII66ISOJODKCI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T18:59:39.938Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:59:39.938Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pete Alonso has proved he's worth the Orioles' money on and off the field]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Pete Alonso,Analysis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RQW4W7ESZ5A3HAA2YBMJHURS5A.jpg?auth=b590fc29b10db8dbbc0dbee60ec3f6ce7b5b23dc0b52b0056691dfe4d559e05e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4417&amp;height=2945</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles first base coach Jason Bourgeois (36) and first baseman Pete Alonso (25) confer at the end of the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 31.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/rash-field-park-inner-harbor-graffiti-parks-2DEEM3CDLBCP7IUXNOLUMRRTO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T18:43:14.32Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:43:14.32Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The new Rash Field Park is Baltimore’s sparkly, nice thing. Let’s keep it that way, OK?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Inner Harbor]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FECLKQENUZDBNICDNS3XR2ADCY.JPG?auth=d47d589ae45fbd5595cfbdd90c0e87f1009a0e9fae9d0d210e2356d1f9f5c535&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6911&amp;height=4607</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pedestrians walk through Rash Field Park in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/east-baltimore-shooting-7-injured-suspect-CY6LFHPJKBBSNOJIJT3ROIIB6Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T17:55:03.167Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:55:03.167Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residents of East Baltimore community dismayed by shooting of 7, including a 3-year-old boy]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Gun violence,Baltimore Police Department,Shooting,East Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/O7UZR5PMIFCDJEPE7OMHSF74NE.jpg?auth=722709caf87b4d3134b9501b809667aa192942b4136d306f27b285844e3eb9f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The shooting happened near the intersection of North Caroline and East Fayette streets.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/sydnie-haywood-sentenced-Y7SYD52WTRFAJIYTBBSYZIHVLQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T17:47:26.771Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:47:26.771Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-Woodlawn Middle School teacher sentenced for sexually abusing a student]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County Circuit Court,State's Attorney for Baltimore County,Woodlawn Middle School,Baltimore County Public Schools]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/V74HNELQJJGBPH5K7ELD6TTFUM.jpg?auth=6f095d20054c873374f953f111d72aca65df14db1b4f02a993c2ff2769a3d01a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7475&amp;height=4983</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Baltimore County judge sentenced a former Spanish teacher at Woodlawn Middle School to serve three years in prison for sexually abusing and exploiting a student.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-relievers-fun-moments-YZN3KMTMEZEWFME5CVNWIWFWNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T17:04:59.406Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:04:59.406Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Orioles relievers turn little things into fun moments]]></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/TRKHAGLIXJFGVKAEOD2ZC64DU4.jpg?auth=28f9e83a521492aadac8901054717ad56b9a6adba77aaec1c40b28acf9d5efce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5131&amp;height=3421</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Orioles’ bullpen pitchers like to keep things loose. Orioles relief pitcher Yennier Cano tosses a signed baseball to Caleb Guarnera, 11, from the bullpen ahead of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians last week. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/baltimore-orioles-trey-mancini-retirement-UYUNFDQG5NGLTHPJA2MRAKVE3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T17:00:01.151Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:00:01.151Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Not many players define an era of Orioles baseball. Trey Mancini did.]]></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/v2/3RE7DSR6ZFH6XC75T3JBQ3VJ5A.jpg?auth=8de01a5f7f00b7a8e7fcdae13a1c79e514219e5e90a8086c561dd5cf3af19901&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5563&amp;height=3708</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trey Mancini is the rare Orioles who wasn't a part of anything special, but he was the only thing that was special about his time here. And that's worth celebrating.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-offensive-coordinator-declan-doyle-CZBRDJRCIJCE3HPU6VYKVBNK2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T16:49:12.998Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:49:12.998Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Declan Doyle's path to becoming the Ravens' hot-shot offensive coordinator]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Jesse Minter]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TWDUC2DEEZFU3EEPSOGLFRON3A.jpg?auth=aad353fea9ed934b219e2cf4981d2f9ffaef9ebe6f4c11c79d94105b0a1abeea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4897&amp;height=3265</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Declan Doyle is the youngest offensive coordinator in the NFL. At each stop of his career, he has impressed with his desire to grow as a coach and process information.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/shayan-solimani-damabi-gaithersburg-homicide-6F4MUGKQ3ZDN7DI25C3TOGNV4E/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T16:41:18.309Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:41:18.309Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police arrest man wanted in Rockville homicide]]></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/community/local-news/baltimore-police-officer-shotgun-charges-dropped-PKNPJUJGDRF65HZYC67ZXZ63PU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T16:38:33.018Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:38:33.018Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Charges dropped against Baltimore Police officer accused of pulling shotgun on woman]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City,Baltimore Police Department,Ivan Bates]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XABYQWDAWBEMZBHXNN3Q2FQTB4.jpg?auth=feeba2aa15419a077d16a2f82e9261116eefe1ab1316a45c6d6f72f903e0a45a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4613&amp;height=3075</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prosecutors on Friday dropped all charges against a Baltimore Police officer who had been accused of pulling a shotgun on a woman at his home during a night of drinking. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/maryland-renaissance-festival-history-K46TXX4JMBEQDHVB52PQ2RIA4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T16:24:39.733Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:24:39.733Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How one family turned the Maryland Renaissance Festival into a legacy]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KJBFOBEHQJETVPJXN3GZ5ZYD3E.JPG?auth=8887e7c1776db2bdb723f8ac6fbefccb2fffc2346ac00ad8566a9288cdef344e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7583&amp;height=5055</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Smiths’ hands-on care brings the beloved celebration of mead, meat and merriment to life.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/maryland-renaissance-festival-furries-BUTFM4WBW5GALGCZPCGZBRS53A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T16:23:35.072Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:23:35.072Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Renaissance Festival fursuit ban draws backlash from furries]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2A4WYCTLYVALJDMHPPKVTONBNA.jpg?auth=578caff99352f89618c977661dd9d5239e197767cebf6ac7c51e18b799b67cdf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2595&amp;height=1730</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shawna Passalaqua arrived at the Maryland Renaissance Festival, only to be turned away at the door due to her animal-inspired outfit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-mass-shooting-police-gang-dispute-WYIAKK7S6JGSDPIEDGSLHCJJ3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T16:17:44.765Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:17:44.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police believe East Baltimore shooting related to gang dispute, sources say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City,Baltimore Police Department,Richard Worley]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MHR2UQ7ILZF3NBTDYQXBOXCSX4.jpg?auth=e5aa89889bdd4bcdb25a1154332ce01f53e64780a6f5a3dd1a1fc59945ea9439&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Following a shooting this week in East Baltimore that injured seven people, police and city officials expressed outrage that anyone would shoot into a crowd and strike a child.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/armed-robbery-bathroom-northwest-high-school-gaithersburg-IU7J55Y3ERC6XMORGJWZCY3O4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T14:34:08.683Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:34:08.683Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 teens arrested after armed robbery at Northwest High School in Gaithersburg]]></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/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-terry-mclaurin-BUF7EUG5ZJFRNK5XQV7ZT3JW34/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T14:30:00.697Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:30:00.697Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin was nearly shut out against the Eagles. Jayden Daniels doesn't see an issue]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Q2C3S7WM5VB6PFC4IYIIDE5XH4.jpg?auth=e560ca13ce8231b916db6380db861961cf2ac8d78eaf2567d62f5db45a28a4e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5309&amp;height=3539</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Commanders said they would build an offense around star receiver Terry McLaurin. One week in, they’ve reversed course.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/layne-lundeen-american-flight-diverted-bwi-duct-tape-initial-appearance-QMJPAEQ46ZGBPOU3WK4BDV43CU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T13:37:18.393Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:37:18.393Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Layne Lundeen, man duct-taped on American Airlines flight, appears in court]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Travel,Transportation,Transit,BWI,Racism]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2XYIEURLGRD53PNM5X4J7JQTVA.jpg?auth=ef736dedfe2c95e3841ea1d0b4c0b45dce750d04fd4cf4215eb137d86b39fc40&amp;smart=true&amp;width=758&amp;height=505</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Layne Lundeen was duct-taped aboard American Airlines Flight 618 from Dallas to Newark, New Jersey, after becoming “unruly,” causing it to divert to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/wes-moore-empire-towers-economic-disaster-loans-Y2PWHVP7DJDXDITMKHEXLFY35Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T12:48:07.077Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:48:07.077Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gov. Moore requests to enable economic disaster loans amid Empire Towers emergency]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/73VL7KORHNBH5OULMZKEMHO6KI.jpg?auth=af1e03bb7c67392cca15c7c70167bf64ed72b4e72385f410ae46a025d9f564a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5401&amp;height=3601</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Empire Towers, a 10-story office building, seen from a business across the street after it was evacuated for structural integrity issues in July.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/netflix-best-of-the-best-bollywood-dance-shreya-navile-potomac-PU7EYZSACVFZVEXOC26MNRQLDY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T09:30:02.353Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:30:02.353Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Netflix's 'Best of the Best' features Potomac native Shreya Navile]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,TV shows,Winston Churchill High School]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6RIHWQHRZ5FCRDGHDE7MWV3QUA.jpg?auth=331ae7e0b83b73b4e9ebca1a2db7130ba0038bf125091dd0e787e8483ac43cda&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4238&amp;height=2826</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Potomac native Shreya Navile appears in Netflix’s new Bollywood dance comedy, “Best of the Best.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/james-peale-philadelphia-revolutionary-art-VMNNC5OHWREODF4LG52XQU3JJY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T09:30:02.571Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:30:02.571Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rare painting offers a window into Revolutionary War Annapolis ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Independence Day,history,Anne Arundel County,Pennsylvania]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XTJNYMCLMJHF5JNY4P2IGU27KI.jpg?auth=e3b5a89de49c1a7f0ae1d24d39213b97d792c1fcae5ef2621b0880ddc2e4be73&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3550&amp;height=2673</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[David R. Brigham, librarian and CEO of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, believes James Peale painted “The Burning of the Peggy Stewart” as an appeal to patriotism at the start of the War of 1812.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/maryland-affordability-buying-selling-WJBBZ6RHZ5EDNI277KK2KEGCO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T09:30:02.439Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:30:02.439Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What’s stopping Marylanders from buying or selling their homes right now]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LHMNH2ASDNGUDPLNKFXUZXK6OM.JPG?auth=2352c8af74d09f78a499f64e2f40858a3cf95e9a6b9f5c5e0cd56f9f855c4f8b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2954&amp;height=2271</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pat and David Vorel have lived in their Ellicott City home for 34 years, and they say trading it for something smaller and more expensive doesn't make sense. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/haitian-immigrant-ice-arrest-humanitarian-parole-T54NBJADBNDXZNYAOITM3QVJFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T09:30:02.282Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:30:02.282Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Haitian woman detained by ICE was seeking asylum. Trump wants to send her back ‘without proceedings.’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Immigration,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/54VDFTAOVNGV7IWXSHMN5QHSBU.jpg?auth=bcf6c917de114d45f234de0e764bb9a82750f165f3fe796aedb5042f2d1669d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1226&amp;height=818</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wisline Platel came to the United States in 2024 through the humanitarian parole program. She was detained by ICE on Aug. 19 and is being held at an immigration detention facility in Virginia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-saints-game-predictions-picks-2A3DLAFN7FFTVCOIWNRICMY6LA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T09:00:02.561Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:00:02.561Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Saints: Who’s winning in Week 2?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,NFL,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E73SJUAZ7JFIJO7IA23MQ7TV34.jpg?auth=848616053a5550072d39816b59fd75aba3ee536a65fbb7aa8285398aa98a9fa0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7094&amp;height=4731</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tyler Shough of the Saints passes with Aidan Hutchinson of Detroit at his feet. The Ravens would do well to replicate that pressure on Shough.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/elizabeth-seton-teacher-arrest-I3UROE5KZNDCBDLHXXBBRVA3LA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-18T00:52:30.518Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-18T00:52:30.518Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Court docs shed light on ex-Elizabeth Seton teacher’s child sexual abuse material charges]]></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/P2FXK3SSPJGXJPR6UTGKHIBQGE.png?auth=eab238c6b7fb7a17d9e45990d046cc685de034a44b9cf81a1e0114625f03c030&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The teacher at a Prince George’s all-girls Catholic school allegedly possessed child sexual abuse material depicting girls similar in age to the students he worked with, police say.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/brian-nadeau-baltimore-police-investigation-AVZ7ELOU4JDRXJLPUWUO3YDB7I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T23:30:00.378Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T23:30:00.378Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland State Police to investigate Brian Nadeau, suspended Baltimore Police deputy commissioner]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,Richard Worley,Maryland State Police,Policing]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/INAQUWS6ARDS5KUNXDZ4OKOJII.JPG?auth=c4663dab79f08e4f0a865cab5988db91c1ad2424dba3e06f1f16b6e6e5385a03&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2324&amp;height=1549</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland State Police have agreed to investigate Brian Nadeau, the recently suspended Baltimore Police deputy commissioner, a city police spokesperson says.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-police-shootings-washington-hill-4YTZ4K5RZFH4TCT7OLARGRU4CE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T23:18:05.721Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T23:18:05.721Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 people, including a 3-year-old boy, shot in Washington Hill neighborhood]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Gun violence,Baltimore Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TE4DL2ZBYFDP3IFRJDTGJMUP2A.jpg?auth=37457cfdc43f84e54ee09400cd5645804f19560e9be0c0d86b7e6bd6c2935f08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6835&amp;height=4557</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Every single soul in Baltimore should be asking if they know anything about the cowards who shot these seven people,” Mayor Brandon Scott said at a news conference.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-cade-cavalli-healthy-season-TRYWSYRZHNFGLIZDXCSZWEQIIU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T23:16:11.893Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T23:16:11.893Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Nationals are finally getting the full Cade Cavalli experience. Here's how.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TWN2OTVXMNGBTFASYQJAXRDII4.jpg?auth=68ea84c0a23c07ccdaed09adb31ff18cd72dcff67c393f0f1d6d1d9581eda4eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5999&amp;height=3999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cade Cavalli leads Nationals starters in just about every category, including innings pitched (164 2/3), ERA (3.12) and strikeouts (194). His recovery routine has played a big role in his ascent. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/woman-sentenced-speeding-crash-silver-spring-N5BR27JFZNCA7OV53BBHWXOMOI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T23:08:37.905Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T23:08:37.905Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Silver Spring woman sentenced to a year in prison for crash that killed 85-year-old]]></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/v2/4FF7U3O5TZE2BH4UWYJI5DU6UI.jpg?auth=c188f7ed22b5fc6980b487afba7d62ca0d0e5e18166aa007b22f2d0787f9099b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=909&amp;height=606</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jesica Argueta, 24, of Silver Spring was sentenced to a year in prison for crashing her vehicle in 2025 into another car while going twice the speed limit and killing a passenger, an 85-year-old woman.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/federal-judge-overcrowding-baltimore-ice-holding-room-EPYSPB4U5ZEVNKLEBPVAMOHGFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T22:54:07.99Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T22:54:07.99Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Federal judge examines overcrowding at Baltimore ICE holding room]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigrants,Immigration,U.S. District Court,U.S. District Judge,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Donald Trump,Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZBTWIGY24ZHKNDZLUDVKOSQQWQ.JPG?auth=fede4a22ca4dc9314fcaa3f9df169cdb0370c3c35beded9143a76be31fe4b7bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The hearing is part of a class-action case filed last year. It is one of multiple legal battles entangling ICE’s Baltimore field office that could have lasting consequences on its local operations. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/glen-burnie-high-school-mcdaniel-college-scholarship-pophams-TJPORDKXMBCDXMKSJ6SSQMXUH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T22:03:01.499Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T22:03:01.499Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel couple funds McDaniel College scholarship for Glen Burnie graduates]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DCSNDOSZIVECFLYMLHCIAUOGUM.JPG?auth=c1f31fd21e2d00439706e5fee03ef1b1744748fe430422741ec98d668725d098&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Glen Burnie High School students practice for their graduation in May. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-zay-flowers-saints-EDCINLOA6FH27NQIREN5AGRMUM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T21:47:30.637Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T21:47:30.637Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: Can the offense produce without Zay Flowers? ]]></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/CCJTYZCMSBAMHG6LHVJSAOXHVI.png?auth=a37c87d495c1dffdb13a18f597dda2d03a855000dc1e7f3b56abb25b41701f42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/empower-driver-rape-charge-silver-spring-J7LRQ244NZGQVKPTMIXMYVFCEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T21:47:15.092Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T21:47:15.092Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Empower driver charged in rape, kidnapping in Montgomery County]]></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/politics-power/local-government/howard-county-council-appeals-board-chair-removal-YRFY6XMG75BEHD7IRN7NZU4LDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T21:10:16.484Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T21:10:16.484Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 Howard County Council members vote to remove Board of Appeals chair]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County Council,Howard County,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A252C5S2XRC5FDICU7OHVMIK7A.jpg?auth=7ccbb8ed764fc02e3c3d63f8032ac1119d1d83a6298de0dc1fdef9eb191cc9c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Howard County Council voted Wednesday to remove the chair of the Board of Appeals, shown here meeting last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/private-school-guide-2026-EGGQUUHJZBC2DIQEQX5CBKJGHE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T21:05:28.24Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T21:05:28.24Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Private School Guide 2026]]></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/FXBTSKPQFFHH3BGNZX7XA6FIFQ.png?auth=1df7caf61010e210ce12b64fb3806f1eba32ca843684b31c4f7021c08005c196&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1720&amp;height=1030</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/capitals-alex-ovechkin-responds-pro-putin-ad-BRZQQNYJLRCOHBEHZ2DL6RGCFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T20:48:39.992Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T20:48:39.992Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alex Ovechkin says he’s ‘for peace and love’ after United Russia ad]]></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/BKYEERY4PVDPVGIZCNV3QR2VOY.jpg?auth=19927223053fa5c91ff0bda0aab99a93dda3e01b99026e9c0dd84debf4ed5169&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6340&amp;height=4227</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrating his 894th career NHL goal with teammates on April 4, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/trump-chesapeake-bay-cleanup-executive-order-CIO6JFDEHRAZVIL7UFTLGSHVRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T20:47:03.752Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T20:47:03.752Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump rescinds Obama-era order that overhauled Chesapeake Bay cleanup]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,Donald Trump,Chesapeake Bay,EPA]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PVV4TMEQG5D67IXDOOUAI4CZ7Q.JPG?auth=b3c1e3cae54dbe5226602e2352406f3cd89eea71ca34dee17174ed4845fa68f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An eroded Chesapeake Bay shoreline on Middle Hoopers Island. The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a 2009 executive order that directed federal cleanup efforts, arguing the old rules burdened local economies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ellicott-city-tom-thumb-bo-railroad-locomotive-AXTPB3EGPBFHVAODH7RSTQWRKE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T20:20:07.374Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T20:20:07.374Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Replica of Tom Thumb, the first US steam locomotive, returns to Old Ellicott City]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Ellicott City,history,Trains,Howard County,Museums]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YSBVRHOWJBAR7IQBVTRA3ZQNEI.JPG?auth=e40e94287631c7a1fcd1a546491faa8b6c3f9d471cd8b2e76607f87c38964190&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A wooden replica model of Peter Cooper’s Tom Thumb steam locomotive is on long-term loan at the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/george-robinson-federal-cocaine-fentanyl-bust-maryland-W7MALL7H3BB7BFMQBV3OQIFIEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T19:57:00.597Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T19:57:00.597Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[West Baltimore laundromat owner charged in ‘colossal’ federal cocaine bust]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[U.S. District Court,Drug use and addiction,Federal Court,Catonsville,West Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T7X3HVWUPRGLTHPUT7SEC22WIU.jpg?auth=ebdf70afce89676acab399b297e94c6a4da2420f29c85bc5106d9498d95501a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=542&amp;height=324</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Magistrate Judge J. Mark Coulson ordered George Robinson, whom prosecutors allege led a $25 million drug-trafficking conspiracy, to remain detained pending trial.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/mt-bank-stadium-new-food-CLTGAE4ZXNDRDN6TXR6RW5CF5E/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T18:58:42.25Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:58:42.25Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens stadium food 2026: What’s new 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/N7D4XRQS4ZHLBCRN4YJQYLSIJE.JPG?auth=9119d5a97312a437f1b8ec4c3fec8c3b531f1fc5004dc579e3192815826c52b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6989&amp;height=4659</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flamin’ Hot Cheeto burgers and barbecue sundaes: The Ravens and Levy Restaurants gave us an exclusive preview of the new dishes coming to M&T Bank Stadium this season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/new-carrollton-briana-urbina-mayor-campaign-4JXVTE3F3VC2REQS36SK6JW7IY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T17:00:04.61Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:00:04.61Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Carrollton City Council’s Briana Urbina is running for mayor]]></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/ULNEBRGOWVGEDGEK2NELWFF7F4.jpeg?auth=61797773bef98a7752113cb49282eabaf7771935ea4f5c6ca88b87313ff41220&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3937&amp;height=2624</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Carrollton City Council member Briana Urbina, third from the left, voted to remove the city’s mayor over alleged violations of a hiring freeze. Now she’s running for the office.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/ravens-orioles-play-baltimore-downtown-parking-traffic-VHT3QJEPYRGMLAXEBFGOV73LLE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T16:00:01.264Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:00:01.264Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bumper-to-bumper events: Ravens and Orioles to play home doubleheader]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LJESJK2VKRE6HKPZKRZFONJXEQ.JPG?auth=73910cf60c9cb811f5494cf38f3bfa585e85dabf5d75aa8983b41d329b8d0e3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8601&amp;height=5744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Roughly 100,000 people are expected to descend on the Camden Yards Sports Complex on Sunday for a rarity: a Ravens and Orioles home doubleheader.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/brandon-scott-wes-moore-fat-joe-podcast-NRUXEOPBKRCA7LLEET57WNLJAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T16:00:00.8Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:00:00.8Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Moore, Scott to appear on Fat Joe podcast amid controversy over slur]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Brandon Scott,Wes Moore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JMFX6OREABDRHB4TWVVPWSLACA.jpg?auth=aa5f24e127c934cadf063d6c03414bc9cbceb059a438ea5daa7bdde078e52d65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fat Joe and Jadakiss record an episode of their podcast in California in February. Fat Joe has drawn criticism for his use of a racial slur on another podcast.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/ice-immigrant-detention-transfers-maryland-trump-PQA4EWDZPRCMHIDX6FCLMEY4MI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T15:49:53.508Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T15:49:53.508Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland ICE detainees face long-distance transfers across the US]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigrants,Immigration,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Baltimore City,Maryland General Assembly,Legislation (bills, laws, ordinances),Frederick County,Johns Hopkins University,Federal Court,U.S. District Court,U.S. District Judge,Joe Biden,Eastern Maryland,Eastern Shore,Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5D2AWBWGURCMPCMHWNRAEQ53ZU.jpg?auth=d798f54477192d002b558a6090f0c5ed4e1b078d22b276f0ee40fc8ef17a612f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2250</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[D.N.N. in her kitchen in the Frederick area. She spent 10 months in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention at four different facilities.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-waste-pete-alonso-2026-season-DS6DUM6GJRAGPMTO5XBUQ6ZDZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T14:39:19.033Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T14:39:19.033Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles are on the verge of wasting Pete Alonso’s terrific season]]></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/UMA7TDKM5BHKBDSCOZBBWK46VU.jpg?auth=2fa65dfc72583024328f43ad514919916dd5c2e94100efa0ca5c95850673cdf4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5059&amp;height=3373</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso has 36 home runs and an .861 OPS.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/careers-partnerships-discoveries-johns-hopkins-and-baltimore-rooted-here-growing-together-since-1876-MF3YFWV5NRE2HKPXO4TTTLUIHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T14:15:10.62Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T14:15:10.62Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Careers. Partnerships. Discoveries. Johns Hopkins and Baltimore, rooted here, growing together since 1876]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RE3RIKYP25F53NOJ7EN6JZFTNI.jpg?auth=1a27cd5f23eaf8ecfab20a9ecdfe26df3f03e3e9b0b337cf360a58fd94c6e83a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5200&amp;height=3464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jeff Hargrave at Lacks Building site]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ice-detainee-transfers-maryland-data-JCXIWDTLGVFVJEMNJGPEEW7SWA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T13:53:35.058Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T13:53:35.058Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE moved Maryland detainees thousands of miles. Here’s how we tracked them.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigrants,Immigration,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Donald Trump,Investigation]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PAMH2UAXONCC3NEL3E6OTVDZ5M.jpg?auth=9efae3f2d027de03793e39da7389815ea51ef1cbc03eff0d42b50acde86e7124&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3231&amp;height=2154</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Banner set out to measure how much the surge in detainments by ICE under President Donald Trump has changed immigration detention in Maryland. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/anne-arundel-medical-center-luminis-health-cyber-attack-OXFFDWFGRZAQXCRMSF6RO2NGPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T13:46:59.713Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T13:46:59.713Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Luminis Health cyberattack: What we know about Anne Arundel, Prince George’s incident]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Prince George's County,Technology,Annapolis,Health care]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IYRQK6Z5RFEZBGWJ45QCSBTAE4.JPG?auth=04db055b54ef785863355d217813349d2edf07e04896010a32ddc5281493e536&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A cyberattack has affected Luminis Health and its hospitals, Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, shown here, and Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham, for more than two weeks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/data-luminis-cybersecurity-lawsuit-anne-arundel-AVF7APR52NHOFGUNIVIYYVZCRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T13:40:07.539Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T13:40:07.539Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Luminis patients seek class action lawsuit after cyberattack ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Prince George's County,Eastern Shore,lawsuit]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RUGF53Y7ANGRJDFIVVUNXCE6XA.JPG?auth=ad9c4cb4559666bb5f2a26079f8e6c1168278140b1ed08c8db794cf885ac2a22&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Anne Arundel Medical Center patient has sued Luminis Health following a cyberattack earlier this month that may have put patients’ personal information at risk. Two other plaintiffs have since joined the lawsuit, which seeks class action status.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/immigration-children-ice-family-separation-trauma-6PBNABCCFBE7FOZ726NKADVXSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T13:26:08.004Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T13:26:08.004Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[KFF Health News,xAppleNews,xFeedback,xMSN,partner,Immigrants,Immigration,Children,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/BJ4TJNJ5SVCT7KJRFIHUMWCVVI.jpg?auth=c07a75b247b045eb1dbec8819e546ac4578db9fbaa174453ca66d3f6b51b52fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lives of immigrant families have been roiled since President Donald Trump returned to office. Norma Gómez, with the Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project, distributes school supplies at an event supporting those who care for children with one or both parents in immigration detention.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/talk-your-suit-card-game-YQQ2GTYNPVD4REBZYM4G4RFF6U/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T13:24:02.305Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T13:24:02.305Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Talk Your Suit was made for students, but now adults play it at Free State Distillery]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Gaming]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CS3VOK4YRRE6VGGL22Q6IP3WBU.jpg?auth=789d0e55b17f66511ee9451678ba7b07c15c0e6940cbbc1760741f247d20839f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cortnie Burriss created the first version of “Talk Your Suit” to get high schoolers talking about literature. But now she hosts a game night in Upper Marlboro to get adults talking.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/alpha-schools-bethesda-ai-education-HPMXSD5TFNFCFNKPRXBLSTYJ2I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T13:21:31.336Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T13:21:31.336Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alpha Schools plans expansion into Bethesda]]></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/YZJTE6FNBVFRFC3BXYXKN2DTAQ.png?auth=5bbee40cd3f8f182607d13edd89d14f21b4c978886045a734f0fbe70a0840457&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1081&amp;height=720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alpha Schools students demonstrate the skills they learned during a CPR workshop. The national school network is expanding into Maryland. Tuition will be about $65,000, and starting salaries for teachers could be upward of $100,000.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/maryland-events-baltimore-book-festival-3BU62XQQVJFCZAAEU67LWTTJQY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T10:30:00.616Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:30:00.616Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to do in Maryland this weekend: Baltimore Book Festival]]></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/RCIMSZ7MYFEYZHWAWF32FS3ARI.jpg?auth=36fb9480e3ff8f248fc46dd68a00dcb6b09f5fd66517ae7bf3710b48ffdc5f90&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5841&amp;height=3894</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Actress and comedian Laura Benanti will perform at Baltimore Center Stage on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ocean-city-maryland-fall-events-PYDJ6Z3ZONFY3J65FTXMEX4VY4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T09:30:04.795Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T09:30:04.795Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From music to flying cars, Ocean City keeps the summer going with fall events]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Ocean City,Events and things to do,Eastern Shore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FLNGEJP2QBFLTADSOGW2JWD2YQ.jpg?auth=b34a2bd44fab8416e926dcec002b4995d4c0367f417f4c3d99914084648e7497&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ocean City keeps the summer going with fall events.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/things-to-do-weekend-capital-region-theatre-week-taylor-swift-NAANXS66V5GU5P2RY7345Q2H3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T09:30:00.703Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T09:30:00.703Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Things to do in the capital region: Taylor Swift tribute, Theatre Week and more]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[x3d,x7d,Events and things to do,Montgomery County,Prince George's County,Theater]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/P4O7ZWVJWJCTZCT3VWOLQ7Y7FA.jpg?auth=f2e59f99e67c91aaf3d79b28f24f13f3f91be931405bff3ee5fc3cb5050315c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5030&amp;height=3353</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nicole Michelle Haskins stars in the titular role of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” at the Round House Theatre.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/angel-reese-caitlin-clark-wnba-fiba-basketball-EQMPQGCBLZBT5LPJRSCKY6H7I4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T09:30:00.675Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T09:30:00.675Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark join forces, racist narratives hit a wall]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEIQ6KLQXRDL5M4BVOHIS7X3MI.jpg?auth=e6745f2ead46b61075ba9ff40adbc1379163da67eba1f001b99813b1ec321d00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3106&amp;height=2069</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark warm up for the Women’s Basketball World Cup quarterfinal match between the United States and Hungary in Berlin last week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-mets-home-runs-pete-alonso-jeremiah-jackson-christian-encarnacion-strand-HJU2D6KSUFEW3IT3PU3QTYSUYE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T03:20:21.81Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T03:20:21.81Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 Orioles hit homers in back-to-back games, leading to win vs. Mets]]></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/v2/3YN6QWSL3JHEXHA52ONOBQ3XWM.jpg?auth=a69431aef0a86e3f75ae752fb3b9c91ec2811f502417a2419ffbff7824535815&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pete Alonso celebrates his first-inning solo home run with Gunnar Henderson on Wednesday night during the Orioles’ 7-1 win over the Mets.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-phillies-dj-herz-josiah-gray-connelly-early-ELAL3RXEFZERHED6BRXZR7CKEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T02:46:41.933Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T02:46:41.933Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[For Nationals, ‘a good problem to have’ as injured pitchers near return]]></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/TTRNAE2RTZD6DDUOIC6TN5IDMM.jpg?auth=748ac7a83c067cb7f195c65a361686651c5d540229efe8c772d1298766c4dd79&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5976&amp;height=3984</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Daylen Lile beats the throw for an infield hit Wednesday night during the third inning of the Nationals’ 3-0 loss to the Phillies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/measles-maryland-department-of-health-ocean-city-P2YMJ2QJE5D75MKPIYOISXPZYI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T01:56:53.667Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T01:56:53.667Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Possible measles exposure from out-of-state visitor reported in Ocean City]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland Department of Health ,Ocean City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZQZSMEYVPVCPPDWBGDG6WFJ77A.jpg?auth=1b6c22b6d817fe801cd9d9a8f6253aacdb7387ddbe421dfaedc39ae4d9c8f0f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6883&amp;height=4589</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Health department staff members enter the Andrews County Health Department measles clinic carrying doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine on April 8, 2025, in Andrews, Texas.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/police-identify-shooter-rockville-homicide-damabi-XYXW3J4AJVF2BIEC4OQVJIN3HY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T00:44:30.213Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T00:44:30.213Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police identify alleged shooter in Rockville homicide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Shooting]]></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/community/criminal-justice/adanegbe-osemwenkhae-sentenced-money-laundering-scheme-maryland-AW7NVEY6Q5HDZCSVJEUYEGZVSY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-17T00:11:00.39Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-17T00:11:00.39Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Upper Marlboro man gets 8 years for role in money laundering scheme]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Prince George's County,Federal Court]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BQJDLDGUBBHD7OOAIAIY2674AU.jpg?auth=3aeb866e7ee3fc222c5502b55e6e4bfc5f3046238f93b817c5ef9a1b7387b272&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5236&amp;height=3491</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Upper Marlboro man was ordered Wednesday to serve eight years in federal prison and pay more than $20 million in restitution for his role in a money laundering scheme.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rates-RVFRM2LUTJAYPPXYBLZTDXDMOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T23:58:57.795Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T23:58:57.795Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Banks,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G6GX2QII2NE53NAUJPAEJSEAAI.jpg?auth=2417bb536b2d4dcc77b6603f8a2cd88688c5445b67f98ec7fa3c7f481ca33d41&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kevin Warsh testifies during his nomination hearing to be a member and chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors before a Senate committee in April. He said this week that "inflation is too high and has been for too long."]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-archdiocese-church-sales-abuse-bankruptcy-7R2XYRJDF5EHDAPTWOGGF5ERLA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T23:38:50.543Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T23:38:50.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore archdiocese church sale money may not go to abuse survivors]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CGJXCODG7JFJFJ457JPR5WGLGQ.JPG?auth=9e2750be0e35c270ed35153bddf1cdbcc1df64b7555558b90aea9b151c342feb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3714&amp;height=2476</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Paul Jan Zdunek, who chairs a committee negotiating a settlement for sexual abuse survivors in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/pedestrian-death-baltimore-county-Q4ZZGQG2RBFL3AA6XZS7FJMKVY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T23:17:00.481Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T23:17:00.481Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[72-year-old pedestrian killed in crash in Baltimore County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore County Police Department,Traffic]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3J2MJFU4WRDSBPOISK3NBE6AFY.jpg?auth=04287461e1dbb85a03709d81828f182d261cb8d662f629e60d328b8e8f92fc3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a 72-year-old pedestrian.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/hyattsville-treasurer-financial-audit-city-government-HGFA3XRVN5CL3DNNVORG2FLAPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T22:53:22.347Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T22:53:22.347Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hyattsville treasurer temporarily remains on payroll following resignation announcement]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Hyattsville,City Administrator]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2DM7CAOCGBF45G6ZGAUOFRSC5U.jpg?auth=a9356e3c7e786e1a640c48f4a1d2ec9cffb9abe43b919814270892f21cb92728&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hyattsville’s treasurer has remained on the city payroll following an announcement two weeks ago that he had resigned.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-injuries-kyle-bradish-jackson-holliday-VV3GVC5ALFGJ3HBODOTEBYA26I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T22:44:49.809Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T22:44:49.809Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles’ Kyle Bradish diagnosed with sports hernia; Jackson Holliday hits IL]]></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/YCXOA2WUGJADJJQUGKIBUYW5TA.jpg?auth=18a4c7a22722d18df992271ec2a010228d4af47837d551a054f761139fc6b102&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4050&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday went on the injured list with inflammation in his left wrist.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/annapolis-zoning-housing-historic-downtown-FI3V45RMDZBY3LJQY64FE4XTRA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T22:09:13.279Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T22:09:13.279Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Annapolis wants more housing. Residents want to preserve what’s already there.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Housing,Zoning,Anne Arundel County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OUYBZWIZJZHERBWBLPUSQFIB7Y.jpg?auth=395764b7397e264ef3760723f2ecf68c0bda6d024799798caf53d71ce7d5a7d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6695&amp;height=4463</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A city effort to simplify zoning to encourage more housing and activate vacant properties in downtown Annapolis is running into opposition from residents worried about changing the area’s historic character.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/brandon-scott-isabel-cumming-records-lawsuit-5LTBIQN2ZFFWPCXJOPTJ2UT3NM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T21:30:32.397Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T21:30:32.397Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore must restore inspector general’s records access, judge says]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Hall,Isabel Cumming,Brandon Scott,Baltimore Circuit Court]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BHOVDO33XJHYHHGKFZLDN2EHAE.jpg?auth=bddffb870a072f8d38c1cc3afef58f540dfbde486d776d9ca1102dcd585bb78a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Baltimore judge said Wednesday that Mayor Brandon Scott must restore Inspector General Isabel Cumming’s direct access to city records.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-jakobi-lane-injury-report-zay-flowers-surgery-TBHAIWD3GRHEZCDFZ4X5EJBP3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T21:07:03.031Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T21:07:03.031Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane heads to injured reserve]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2QTEJO4ZZ5HPRAORABVNFF53D4.jpg?auth=5c334f4c055c83446258a972b035ec9e174732110b7b3afd166357742ec3be5d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3028&amp;height=2019</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane will miss at least a month after going on injured reserve.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/theater/kennedy-center-closure-maryland-theater-reactions-B65MFHTOY5EKTKK2MTZFLY43MQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T20:39:34.231Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T20:39:34.231Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ Maryland theater community reacts to the Kennedy Center’s closure]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Donald Trump,Theater]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/REKK5HCBNRCKPHC2DUTTWXWQHY.jpg?auth=abebcd53b8576dbbfae6a8a8f4ce133a346072b993c68a563b27dd74d4481af5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland’s theater community saw the Kennedy Center shutdown coming. It was devastating nonetheless.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/rabies-maryland-department-of-health-tips-H22XMYLTABEYNLCE52GMX2PO5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T19:23:45.009Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T19:23:45.009Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Strange stories of rabid animals popped up all summer. Here’s how to protect yourself.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Pets,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ID2EFXADUBBURDTFBCDMDRRMB4.jpg?auth=15bc52c7ebb21aa653ec80021ce100d167740017fedfa5b2dfbb466fda7f4780&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2724&amp;height=1920</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A bat found in St. Margaret School in Bel Air tested positive for rabies, according to a spokesperson for the Harford County Health Department.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-players-talk-mlb-expansion-cities-KTGXRG5ARJAEHAMXWQIVOTONAU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T19:17:19.004Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T19:17:19.004Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where should MLB add expansion teams? We asked the Orioles.]]></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/v2/7CGAAUKNERDUNBMN6ND7NSAZY4.jpg?auth=c738d4788b209a60469d89061e7f2f350e5460f49e7144c47f9052bee8f60d10&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7142&amp;height=4730</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pete Alonso of the Orioles celebrates with Gunnar Henderson and Jackson Holliday after scoring against the Cubs in Baltimore this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-deputy-police-commissioner-suspended-VMG3P2C3UZBIBFPKOQXFKN5AYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T18:49:15.08Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T18:49:15.08Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Deputy Police Commissioner Brian Nadeau suspended]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,Richard Worley,Federal Court,Police Accountability Board ,Policing,Police reform]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/INAQUWS6ARDS5KUNXDZ4OKOJII.JPG?auth=c4663dab79f08e4f0a865cab5988db91c1ad2424dba3e06f1f16b6e6e5385a03&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2324&amp;height=1549</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Deputy Police Commissioner Brian Nadeau has been suspended, the department’s chief spokesperson, Lindsey Eldridge, confirmed. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/baltimore-county-council-lutherville-station-housing-4N34NWSMR5ADTNGGOACLW3BN6U/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T17:56:16.512Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T17:56:16.512Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lutherville Station redevelopment faces pivotal vote in Baltimore County Council ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6GLHI7DAEVHPPPPOK7DXPPAU7Y.jpg?auth=68be585341947f15c5d725fb53eb8aee3598b9519234c3100abe7b556847996d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[David Karceski, a zoning attorney for the Lutherville Station project, speaks at a community input meeting at the Baltimore County Public Library in Cockeysville earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/cedric-dion-callaway-sentenced-2025-wife-murder-NBSCXZETOZFRVN6GGLZJMYQ3AU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T16:05:20.848Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T16:05:20.848Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Curtis Bay man sentenced to 40 years for 2025 killing of wife in Brooklyn Park]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Anne Arundel County,Curtis Bay,South Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2YP4M4JNDNDLZNC2E66RFHRHHQ.JPG?auth=5cf3507258c062fa3736fd1a8c55ae87f021a24bd39277c3b5fc4aa7d332ac78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Christine Celeste sentenced Cedric Dion Callaway, 51, to life in prison, suspending all but 40 years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-colts-declan-doyle-lamar-jackson-HM3E3VNGZBANHJBSQKTQRA7AQY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T15:49:07.949Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T15:49:07.949Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Ravens’ old staples, new wrinkles powered offense vs. Colts]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GT67LWZUKRH3HB3CD6YYGGKGPA.jpg?auth=67766f06398504901ab3718c436100353d4712e02f3c2278924aa747d0660fff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4726&amp;height=3151</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle watches his players warm up ahead of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-edward-western-high-school-visit-5GC4BOBGTNHB7CVZAAOCC3OQYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T15:10:17.781Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T15:10:17.781Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Britain’s Prince Edward will visit Baltimore's Western High School]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Baltimore City Public Schools]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LUBJYJDSBVGKLAGIO6OC7EDBFQ.jpg?auth=df96ec4eab023174a342df31002f5d6168f1ddddb6f818d6d718715ff4584aee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, will visit Baltimore's Western High School in September.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/youve-built-a-life-when-do-you-start-protecting-it-PS2EXTYUWRE7ZNTIV775BXJHBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T13:41:09.723Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T13:41:09.723Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[You’ve built a life. When do you start protecting it?]]></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/X4VEAKIHARB5FMY6WE3U2KNML4.jpg?auth=4ce14154706b620a7296e4b5f5732d090eed689f20ba6c399429582e338457e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=512&amp;height=341</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-mets-shane-baz-6D7JPHXXH5HULKH3JSRT7NEY24/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T13:22:09.032Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T13:22:09.032Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles win a wild extra-innings affair against the Mets]]></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/ZRDQRE32NRFIVEVEE7ETHAOS6A.jpg?auth=457d510dbc1de0621d530b72f2ec8d1a678a840109c022b9a6e2fa1ac3d022cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles designated hitter Coby Mayo reacts after crossing home plate on his inside-the-park three-run home run against the New York Mets in the eleventh inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-pete-alonso-300th-career-home-run-citi-field-5KS437CGBZC4RDFVSKKW2C5PDM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T13:15:32.344Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T13:15:32.344Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles' Pete Alonso hits his 300th career home run at Citi Field]]></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/NEDZJPRDRVBD3MZAD4Y2G34KII.jpg?auth=5527c805a4e08ede7056e161b6516871834003e40f94cb14c58012cc9966e6fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso hits a game-tying home run in the ninth inning — and the 300th of his career — against the New York Mets at Citi Field.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-beat-phillies-jackson-kent-F5DVRQ6DEJCZDA3HZLH3FWNEGU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T13:09:01.727Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T13:09:01.727Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals rookie pitcher Jackson Kent bounces back in win over Phillies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KO72DFMPDVB4XEGLC2TCKN6RXM.jpg?auth=62be4091242fe3e801414bd37ee59ba111d6f28656eb76fb23aa2eb1d2bbfe6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals left-hander Jackson Kent pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-city-school-choice-composite-score-K7UH7IAJF5EGVJTTTL2ZR4ULZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T09:30:00.695Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T09:30:00.695Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What score does your student need to attend Baltimore’s most competitive schools?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Baltimore City Public Schools,High schools]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OOJDAAGE7JDQRHKXZ7E3FBXH5Y.jpg?auth=796ff681e6b900d85d1066d1f595a6db7779136431a93a75f4b705407744e100&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4458&amp;height=2972</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is among four academically competitive Baltimore high schools that require a composite score of at least 610.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/ovarian-cancer-fallopian-tubes-salpingectomy-maryland-EQEPRDEYPBHSZHEV6NPHOHGY7E/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T09:30:02.897Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T09:30:02.897Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Maryland hospital is offering salpingectomies to prevent deadly ovarian cancer]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health,Greater Baltimore Medical Center / GBMC,Towson,Johns Hopkins Medicine]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HAYHUGLHABEDXI5SNOZE6SEEBY.jpg?auth=9bcf3164a63bf9122d9cc42d597e0147b50e4cb1ab85fc68608ffbadcb5a54ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3980&amp;height=2653</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Christine Maple, second from left, enjoys a lacrosse game with her family knowing she’s got one less thing to worry about. She opted to have her fallopian tubes removed after her last child was born to reduce her risk of ovarian cancer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/vitos-pizza-sushi-oishii-timonium-XWNERHJXAZGEZHOYKVPNGXMCM4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T09:30:02.427Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T09:30:02.427Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Vito’s Pizza and Sushi Oishii have the Baltimore County suburbs buzzing ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Baltimore County,Timonium Fair]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XLATKSYZYJHNNPWS4GKDY6NEKA.jpg?auth=fc7ca8fa23f766f93971c12d14d03083ee1e80c6933175c40a8376581aa4a731&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The slices from Vito’s Pizza are worth the trip to Timonium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/rico-garcia-wears-roberto-clemente-jersey-number-BOBHMRRAJRCJXLOYBY27D2BOII/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T02:20:37.595Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T02:20:37.595Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles’ Rico Garcia honors Puerto Rican icon Roberto Clemente]]></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/OXX7LZAJ7FFXRJ6DZNUS7WTXGE.jpg?auth=57e93c071ea708e2681e326a173b2cafeec77fa5df4846ab2f21f5b24c0f0bfe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1971&amp;height=1314</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles pitcher Rico Garcia crosses his arms to the sky, a gesture in honor of his grandfather, after throwing a scoreless 10th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 25.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/alex-ovechkin-united-russia-ad-vladimir-putin-T5WWY52DXREVPPREISWPYSDZJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-16T00:03:24.96Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-16T00:03:24.96Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home]]></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/LXKLQBBG4BFKPKOD2QXHRXP3NU.jpg?auth=ebdc014df3ca9161a3c99163d1babe38c5336163cca7dfd7b9f8469640d55930&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5608&amp;height=3738</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin stands on the ice before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 12.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/prince-georges-teacher-child-sexual-abuse-material-Y44FQQXE5ZA43OV5AMJKEV6A5A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-15T23:11:03.768Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-15T23:11:03.768Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Elizabeth Seton High School teacher arrested for alleged distribution of CSAM]]></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/P2FXK3SSPJGXJPR6UTGKHIBQGE.png?auth=eab238c6b7fb7a17d9e45990d046cc685de034a44b9cf81a1e0114625f03c030&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/donald-trump-kennedy-center-L3FTROUMORHMNHRGON46KLP4NU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-15T22:47:30.693Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-15T22:47:30.693Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NKMNS7MFH5BZBOANNXUXOGJN6M.jpg?auth=84bdfccc7870dd3ca2def3ade1b590ba35ffc2996273945dc70b04967816171b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Visitors walk at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts earlier this month in Washington. The center's Trump-appointed board has reportedly voted to close the iconic arts venue amid financial issues and a court dispute over adding President Donald Trump's name to it.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-council-incinerator-debate-22EWWICQTBE77AEIIN5MPNJZC4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-15T22:46:06.458Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-15T22:46:06.458Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County Council skeptical about how to move forward on incinerator]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Marc Elrich]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SJCOBZENYFH3DD542WBYSHI6C4.jpg?auth=ec681b0b5d3aa772963df41b943603a2051fc0d56bb38b8df86fc704832aef4e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[While most council members seemed inclined to close the incinerator for environmental reasons, they expressed skepticism about alternatives.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/elrich-veto-hedrick-planning-board-FV37DMDSQFEYXMEIV76GD5WIQ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-15T21:59:30.929Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-15T21:59:30.929Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County Council overturns Executive Elrich’s veto of planning board member]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Marc Elrich]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/F7WUHK7PAVHGZHITH6WFAIV6HM.JPG?auth=015bfe40cd9257cffae873dbcdfabc8935c5743898622fd93cb92bfb2a2db48d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich during a community forum on data centers in Rockville earlier this year. The County Council on Tuesday overrode Elrich’s veto of planning board member James Hedrick’s reappointment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-release-kicker-jake-moody-sign-gage-larvadain-7KUGGDMQXVBHPJ5I5GAQD3P33M/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-15T21:54:40.776Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-15T21:54:40.776Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens release kicker Jake Moody to make room for wide receiver depth]]></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/S3VZ5EZR2BD4LOS2GGFMFFRXSM.jpg?auth=7dd2ae3362f1a366a968a52a85d86bf63c43cc32b2092e8403c6d3ca84811cae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4927&amp;height=3285</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Place kicker Jake Moody kicks a field goal for the Washington Commanders ahead of the team's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/budget-transfer-circuit-court-hearing-council-resolution-AZMVT7MJ4VAZLG3YVSLD4DSQAU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-15T21:47:19.128Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-15T21:47:19.128Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s council votes to ‘clarify’ budget transfer ahead of pivotal court hearings]]></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/v2/62DZ72M5UNCFFM77QS7SKUUJOQ.jpg?auth=6d4f7a0624d2ffdbf6355b30825a8f5de78a3264de91a3976dc95197a22525d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha speaks during a news conference in Largo in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/embold-project-baltimore-teen-natural-hair-care-education-T4JZYQ4VZBHO7D5BFA4775MC4M/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-15T21:44:59.43Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-15T21:44:59.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How a Baltimore teen is taking hair care education into her own hands]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5BYMZJUITNCR3DN2AJL7SK4POI.jpg?auth=413b0a65e406d27343304245584897f786e9f04c154feb91d1aee8d570208aed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3693&amp;height=3693</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Naomi Boldon’s initiative, Embold, started as a school project when she was 16.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/new-york-times-50-best-restaurants-chefs-counter-burnt-hill-farm-clarksburg-LEDV3XOCOJEC5HLWLKB5KV4N3M/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-15T19:37:04.441Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-15T19:37:04.441Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill Farm named on The New York Times' 50 best restaurants list]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Restaurants,Farming]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OCUO5T65PNGG7CSWRX6CDAEFSE.jpg?auth=af618e7772e3a3225c43dac75a83bac13725df98dc4c73e353cdc2e2374f3414&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg was named one of The New York Times’ 50 favorite restaurants in America.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>