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hurdle]]></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/TVN3QEFVCFDQJGZQQP5IVJ7V3Y.jpg?auth=9e6fd620b19c2773c6197594948d3aec1b31f959971f37e16817c92c0de75860&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4485&amp;height=2990</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has faced scrutiny regarding his ability to maintain independence from the White House.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-zay-flowers-contract-extension-RFUWGA3POBHUXOKSPXHK3W75KY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T16:00:28.23Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:00:28.23Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens and wide receiver Zay Flowers agree to 4-year contract extension]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6B6OJZ5DCBCKXA7ZK3QI4D45VQ.jpg?auth=2ceb683784efa5fdab892a320b95d5eeb74bdcf60f036342c8f3ceacdcaba0f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3884&amp;height=2589</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers catches a pass ahead of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 27, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/man-killed-7-injured-clopper-road-JSZMJ3IXEBCZRJWZJXFJ4636HE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T15:46:22.249Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:46:22.249Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crash in Germantown leaves a man dead and sends 7 children to hospital]]></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/SGXFPWW7UVHFNAV5G44ST3WBV4.jpg?auth=642457fd5238bdeb41a3877ca442d7cf65ebb225e1ffc9ff5a103bdee8826d3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5092&amp;height=3395</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The crash, which prompted a mass casualty response, happened near Clopper Road and Great Seneca Highway.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/dundalk-marine-terminal-worker-dies-MZ2PJLYITRBVVHYAAK2XRVVAIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T15:41:30.805Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:41:30.805Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Longshoreman’s death at Dundalk Marine Terminal prompts OSHA investigation]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Port of Baltimore,Dundalk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TS3LLV3IQNFWRBXSDEOZVT5R5U.JPG?auth=3269aa1fce63ff1677b52625f68a4e6560a79f7e6578c1ce2573be2e3858c96b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A worker at the Dundalk Marine Terminal died after being struck by a piece of equipment on Monday, Aug. 3.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/held-without-bond-westfield-wheaton-mall-SZM7NDNDNFA27JPDRDYH2RS7JA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T15:32:33.693Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:32:33.693Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[17-year-old suspect in Wheaton Mall shooting held without bond]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Gun violence,Shooting]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5SXCKN7ZOZEB5P7C5VHJNAXNNI.png?auth=3c8fa3d6a182d256c2e4e7694b330e788b178982c6da380753cd1ec0947b5870&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A 17-year-old suspected of shooting a 13-year-old in the leg at the Westfield Wheaton Mall on Friday was held without bond Monday in court and prosecutors said his gun jammed during the shooting.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/tonya-sweat-prince-georges-county-executive-aisha-braveboy-petition-DG5JKVJN2NAM7GIQCJNCE5DEOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T14:27:42.259Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:27:42.259Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tonya Sweat says she secured enough signatures to challenge Aisha Braveboy following late sprint]]></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/community/climate-environment/trump-administration-maryland-energy-grants-XLDYSDMQ7ZCTZCDB3BNOF6LS3M/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T13:47:57.075Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:47:57.075Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump administration admits Maryland energy grant cuts were political]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,Donald Trump,Wes Moore,Baltimore City,Anne Arundel County,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EV6SL37GDNB7TGAQRKFZH32C5Y.JPG?auth=267e1063d1fcae370555e50ef1da8ff4f5e15cde819f6b48a5f1bda7342b0d4f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Transmission lines travel north from Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, Constellation’s nuclear power plant in Lusby, Maryland. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-lose-phillies-6-3-bullpen-FDA2B7SDS5F4PG35KGPYXMTROY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T12:53:10.31Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:53:10.31Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bullpen issues (what else?) sink Nationals in loss to Phillies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XQ3WZM22ZRGOLKU77PLWUZYN54.jpg?auth=c12de08dd8abfae13bc5f0246982ce0b7987b1b61321498c1b8ffdf0a70864dc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6215&amp;height=4143</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies' Derek Hill, left, reacts after hitting a grand slam against Washington Nationals pitcher Tom Cosgrove during the seventh inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-redistricting-general-assembly-JMHDSUOHV5FCNGV2NENFQ5KSYI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T12:46:50.86Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:46:50.86Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland lawmakers move closer to changing redistricting rules]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Bill Ferguson,Maryland General Assembly,Democratic Party,Republican Party,Dan Cox]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TNEUAJW4S5HZDMDMU2KSWCK5UU.JPG?auth=12093272f942ac90b88210f33d62cfd074dfa9ba8a81fb63d74da324dd2f91a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7387&amp;height=4925</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senate President Bill Ferguson, House of Delegates Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk and Del. David Moon take their seats before a hearing on a measure to change Maryland’s constitution to make congressional redistricting easier. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/democracy-summer-dan-schwartz-andy-harris-WACBGKNOQRDUJLHZBSBJXAPCCI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T12:00:01.792Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:00:01.792Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ In Jamie Raskin’s Democracy Summer, busloads of teens aim to flip Congress]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Jamie Raskin,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns,Andy Harris,Democratic Party]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/L3K4GRRGRVE4HPSRGPEBPGVTCU.jpg?auth=b225cdf6039fa76b5132075541932da41b2a21789a698bae5668d0e8ab6d1517&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4080&amp;height=3072</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, left, and Dan Schwartz, the Democratic candidate for Congress in Maryland’s 1st District, talk to student fellows from Democracy Summer during a voter canvass in Easton.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/maryland-school-spring-test-scores-XGRUEJRIQFC3HEWBNJUNFHRN2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T09:49:06.745Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:49:06.745Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why have Maryland's school test scores stalled? ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5HSLKG3TZVGMXG5PSHE2H4WJ6M.JPG?auth=b292b056e1b29b6c233e088ce80b05ffeb86d1973c062882ec496145d677405a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland posted lackluster scores on the annual standardized tests, but experts say they expect greater improvement in years to come and the results are in keeping with the national trend.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/black-aggie-statue-pikesville-cemetery-LWFVFLP3YFHMVJIXC2OLK5FTAI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T09:30:01.299Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:30:01.299Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pikesville leaders hope to lure historic Black Aggie statue back]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Pikesville,Baltimore County,Civil War,history]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZRNZKIJSYNFKXATN3YYWZH6ZLI.JPG?auth=95186267ffee61a034229b5fa3502f1c4d6a925b0abc213bd754a11a5199b2ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pikesville leaders hope to bring the statue of Black Aggie, subject of local legends, back to historic Druid Ridge Cemetery.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/snowballs-stands-maryland-CEIK7WZOKRDUFAE64ZVHGMGQ3E/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T09:30:01.195Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:30:01.195Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where to find snowballs in the greater Baltimore area]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Lauraville,Hampden,Locust Point,Brewers Hill,Owings Mills,Glen Burnie,Columbia MD,Howard County,Anne Arundel County,Baltimore County,Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IR4WCXAQEZBMLFE6HQHVLUS244.jpg?auth=1cb6eaf4df4f06a0746e4f0f0c9a01a8d6d83b79f5be194f287ebebcbeae4590&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4810&amp;height=3207</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Snowy Spoon owner Wichada Stroup prepares a snowball for a customer at her Clarksville stand.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-james-wood-mri-oblique-GUT4IYXLAJE7TAG3PDQEWPHASY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T03:54:35.43Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:54:35.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals outfielder James Wood to get MRI after leaving Monday’s game]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/V5GKZAZCP5B5VMBQ6ABYM36CCE.jpg?auth=7183a1b2352bd2a0efe2a6fc1f67f243980663217b423609e52c0cd84a356ac4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6986&amp;height=4658</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood runs during Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-trade-deadline-pitching-paul-toboni-D7IABJXPHZCNPORUFYPPOJFDGM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T03:29:31.118Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:29:31.118Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Paul Toboni ‘trying to thread the needle’ with pitching-heavy trade deadline]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZTFHPE6SKFCAXGKN5GS2BIDRG4.jpg?auth=0ac313623014c683e9fc98046b7bce2ca445455dd57d3403902d82fd9ac6eef0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7334&amp;height=4889</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni speaks during a press conference on Nov. 17, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/mike-elias-trade-deadline-orioles-future-is-strong-E3CIAP4JBBA7DEINEZK2AP4FG4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T03:05:22.084Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:05:22.084Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After sell-off, Mike Elias says Orioles’ ‘future is strong,’ starting now]]></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/CGNMOGD5VFEGZC77AA4JRJEJRI.jpg?auth=bedb9b401a74347941237f784fb67ba8ce78b090140689a612faf5a715d500c9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5049&amp;height=3366</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters in the Orioles dugout on July 31.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-trade-foster-griffin-guardians-NROB4VCICNGFLCEQPPGGOTBV5Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T03:00:19.443Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:00:19.443Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals trading All-Star lefty Foster Griffin to Guardians for prospects]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4NEFU5BP3VHQ7OSTNRANIZMXIA.jpg?auth=325dd7bc65a16dfdc1ca0bdb3f639ca093e751b37851009f55f8ca3c1291487a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin throws a pitch during the fifth inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on July 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatal-teen-pedestrian-crash-edgewood-interstate-SD6Q3BC3WJCOZPET6NYOFXQ7VI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T01:55:23.047Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T01:55:23.047Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Edgewood teen dies after car strikes him while changing tire on I-695]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEYILWQWWFFJBO7J6MWX7HYIEA.jpg?auth=6272876ae89bdbf4663bdd13b2825cedb0accf60d8427fb55bf987c9fb5607b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland State Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was struck by a car while changing a tire along Interstate 695 early Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/towson-treeway-court-fatal-shooting-Y3VQR6CO6FGMPHCWG3W4QMI5PY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T00:56:12.784Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T00:56:12.784Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woman fatally shot in Towson neighborhood, police say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/B4QM3LHRYBD63HXQIABKGWHSF4.jpg?auth=8dc9e41b8db7f44bac377561afb47306a40bce5c046ca85df7c70ab85d85417d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police are investigating what led to a woman being fatally shot in Towson Sunday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-adley-rutschman-trade-DFOTS65MUFGWFKQB5KE7LYUDR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T23:59:39.923Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T23:59:39.923Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: Reacting to Adley Rutschman trade to Red Sox]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Baseball Show,Baltimore Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TBGPTHNWRRAZ3GMA5UMNAUCWKY.png?auth=1a3b1f5b1fee899b02e992b5746f7f247ef03086ff7aebbca339e0cafc558afe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-training-camp-zay-flowers-rashod-bateman-practice-6VIZTX32HNFNTJZ7PQ4CF6C6HQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T23:39:38.367Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T23:39:38.367Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens training camp: Lamar Jackson misfires in padded practice]]></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/CAX45N75PVDAZKL455YN2HFKTQ.jpg?auth=6e1c1b4917d40c3630b52921ea6ff0f60195d7f648e1acceb27c4680268d591a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5633&amp;height=3755</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) shakes hands with wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) during the team’s practice Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-mike-elias-front-office-adley-rutschman-trade-2YU5GGHINJFOHFNUOGPRDKSMZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T23:23:46.482Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T23:23:46.482Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles' trade of Adley Rutschman undermines Mike Elias' credibility]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/33H5NAD65FCCJOX3HX26UPYMQE.jpg?auth=68df8be191aaed9bf2ad6eb4bbe67f27f54d2e1b53bb699150343394839a9418&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters in the Orioles dugout on July 31.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-trade-taylor-ward-mariners-OZLPKYVPLJANFK732LUP5EVCC4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T23:08:10.793Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T23:08:10.793Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles trade Taylor Ward to Mariners for 3 pitchers]]></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/TYTXQWZZ6ZG3BBM24VFZCKWVR4.jpg?auth=a61a0ab4907ae2c210cb7c853f783c5bf9570e5db0896085d3a3139dd1f86306&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3770&amp;height=2513</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Outfielder Taylor Ward has seen his home run total drop significantly after he hit 36 for the Angels last season, but he has set a career high in walks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/cyclospora-parasite-outbreak-deaths-QP2ZPVKXWVH2PJXJPBFYETI32U/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T22:53:03.121Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T22:53:03.121Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to cyclospora]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Public Health]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2ULJNF3CYNEE3L3BKWSZ46P6LE.JPG?auth=895fc26af3a43b33976388fa92b7c3a350555f8418693cf98e0126dd8d2d2ea3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, though both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-nationals-trade-christian-franklin-joe-glassey-CWJZ2NEMYBC5HMNSLQ6K2EMVZY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T22:51:56.269Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T22:51:56.269Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles and Nationals swap prospects before trade deadline]]></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/YTSD23HCHNDC3GCG3454HXQJPI.jpg?auth=917385a94ec2d8d42319e9053e5b60bde3c483178357ebf6232b1e54c6e4977c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles logo is seen on a lectern in the team’s press conference room.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-stakes-thoroughbred-championship-series-nyra-churchill-downs-NULYA4C4KRFKBE3EB4J56U5L34/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T22:36:10.091Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T22:36:10.091Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes to be part of new series without Preakness]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HN6GYKXVB5FHFI4SELI3O2ULS4.jpg?auth=671416d2743e083a4ad6a36e440e88aeafadc3ce12cec6c9877dce2b77b604cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Napoleon Solo ridden by Paco Lopez wins the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park Racetrack on May 16.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/capital-region-economic-development-grants-URVR5WL3I5D7XPYLFSRQ6CXQIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T22:17:42.155Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T22:17:42.155Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland awards 5 local groups to boost small businesses and affordable housing]]></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/v2/2NGHKO2H6RGOFIJQOJYG75PVIE.JPG?auth=b41cb71f7b1c679385b1711ac8f8256b024761970cebea82c24c42d4f4be0f51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland awarded $195,000 to five organizations in Prince George's and Montgomery counties to support affordable housing, small businesses and community development projects.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-mlb-trade-deadline-mike-elias-buyer-seller-CUOKIUZPGZF53ICQA3GS6F3ANQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T22:02:19.753Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T22:02:19.753Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles: Here is how they stand on the day of the trade deadline]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Mike Elias,Adley Rutschman]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T3WB2NZKLVE7VOO4CX4QH6YH4I.jpg?auth=3dba935b307d559616c93d4afdcf8bcedeb6229180ac57dfc7d16408d7b89759&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President of baseball operations Mike Elias said the Orioles are prepared to buy and sell as the trade deadline nears.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-trade-adley-rutschman-red-sox-MKC7COWE2BGUVGPJU5I7EYZDOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T21:51:06.236Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T21:51:06.236Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles trade Adley Rutschman to Red Sox in a stunning about-face]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Adley Rutschman,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X7RIT6WE3RFGRACJO5N37DWBT4.jpg?auth=0123e1704c122289b692602fc2c90ae09b9c6f9e9367ce1c076efb0e6cbfaa87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4353&amp;height=2902</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman joined the Orioles organization as the first overall pick of the 2019 draft.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-trade-tyler-wells-rays-michael-forret-UYCLYWUJIBFLRHDMANDZTJOTRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T21:24:02.09Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T21:24:02.09Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles deal Tyler Wells to Rays, getting pitcher they traded in the offseason]]></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/ICBL2AVVMVE3NLH3H3ULBKU4UI.jpg?auth=64835810f72515ea13997e0c87c632219ee96a3deb29586f75103e30252c4e75&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3136&amp;height=2091</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells delivers in the 11th inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 25.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-offensive-line-training-camp-CWSV3OCNZJALJGDHGUTK44EUJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T21:18:58.695Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T21:18:58.695Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens looking for a ‘mindset’ under new OL coach Dwayne Ledford]]></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/SPE3P6A3N5AXVKLWIZVWTC7DWE.jpg?auth=ad390178da89e5a0be3cc367e520d35e7d646ff285e3047163fa541de2e56982&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4909&amp;height=3273</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens run game coordinator and offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford during a press conference following training camp in Owings Mills on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/cerrome-russell-stand-up-comedian-7KKY5FN3QBG6ZF36G4F37DXAAI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T20:53:41.676Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T20:53:41.676Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cerrome Russell has lived around the world. Now he’s finding his voice in Maryland.]]></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/VBW4GZKNOBHOTGMLVWUYRJWUBQ.JPG?auth=cc1884130617d8855e4a3f042f105a60ac3aad28475d0a11cbbb2b048ae8cdcc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stand up comedian Cerrome Russell performs at DC Improv in Washington, D.C. earlier this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-adley-rutschman-trade-jon-meoli-ATC3XMKJYZEBHKO4GQNGWUSBFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T20:52:50.765Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T20:52:50.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why the Orioles trading Adley Rutschman is devastating for Baltimore]]></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/VYQ2WMB6ANFWRDSOYY76QJR3DM.JPG?auth=f7456bac6c8f2dcfd4bc3759ea9bb4ba162a389a5826fb819cbbfad57b5a41a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Catcher Adley Rutschman poses for a portrait during Baltimore Orioles media day at spring training in 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/dasianne-richardson-arrest-stabbing-baltimore-church-OA5FWTFZ7JDO5DE2S2PUWRHUVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T18:44:22.086Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:44:22.086Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore police arrest woman in fatal stabbing of teen outside church]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEYILWQWWFFJBO7J6MWX7HYIEA.jpg?auth=6272876ae89bdbf4663bdd13b2825cedb0accf60d8427fb55bf987c9fb5607b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brielle Handy, 18, died after being found with a stab wound outside the Love of God Apostolic Church in Southwest Baltimore. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/murder-charge-man-pushed-inner-harbor-VLGFVMZGSVFXJGQ4JI2GEAHNFU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T17:32:06.286Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:32:06.286Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Parkville man charged with murder for shoving man into Inner Harbor]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FLDZYV6C55A3JLD433ZZW2QT6M.jpeg?auth=5c1bba7acf57f7997bbf8af82315938092fd5437807e0ff6132fcb4d3f51713d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A spokesperson for the Baltimore City Fire Department said crews responded to Harbor East for a water rescue on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-rain-flash-flooding-2H36WM5DRVFXTM6SJLLDFXOJ4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T15:51:34.288Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:51:34.288Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland weather: Rain and storms bring threat of flash flooding]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Weather]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/V2XCOU3QQJDBLMIQCOPW2OBWJI.JPG?auth=2a751161bf64db800e706f0707fffd879bc52233ca05a26b457818426b045bd4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1893</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[There’s a chance of daily afternoon showers and thunderstorms throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/free-gunlock-programs-across-baltimore-MSBIKL5HIJHNNPONOWFMTA5NRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T15:00:01.674Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:00:01.674Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where to get free gunlocks from libraries in Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WOUGCPYK6RF65JEAF74GNBXT5U.jpg?auth=11a59bd15b4c6239c7bf55f873a39271c7864aaacf1d81c405e8f4c0e5897541&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Safely storing firearms helps prevent suicide, homicide, theft and unintentional injuries, according to research by the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/bpd-police-shootings-taser-IMIC3QUSFRA6ZDA6A37F4LLPEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T14:00:01.342Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:00:01.342Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Baltimore officials think this new police weapon could save lives]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City,Baltimore Police Department,Police Accountability Board ,Anthony Brown,Maryland Attorney General,Brandon Scott]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3AAHS3AH5JDO3GGYTC3VPPNM6A.jpg?auth=dadc828cd0235445dc6cf7499c0e2b361e4dcf238a526725f99d9c3db321c8ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4247&amp;height=2831</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore officials are hoping that a deploying a new, state-of-the-art police tool to officers across the city will result in them reaching for their guns and shooting people less often.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/anne-arundel-housing-development-coal-5MD2ACZYORFLRBBE5YNXWJRKLU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T13:57:51.974Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:57:51.974Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Developer's 2,000-home project by coal plant stalls in Anne Arundel]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KNJNYBGWKFCU5BXAGIV4WIWTJE.JPG?auth=403b163110f7c9a6773b74f8288c067ed28e902caca763f30681384236da0522&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A developer is looking to turn 324 acres in the shadow of the Brandon Shores coal plant into a residential community with commercial amenities.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/university-of-maryland-ice-arrest-4J6KP35ZBBBC3D4MR74XMRCHIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T13:51:38.476Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:51:38.476Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland instructor named 'teacher of the year' arrested by ICE at airport]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Immigrants,Immigration,University of Maryland, Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IFVEX2W5QFF5PMDQRF5H3QPKZI.jpg?auth=4ddfa85bbd393f0093d6d0e9a2e0bccac5c862be1e95e9bc2d716c948c661891&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[University of Maryland School of Pharmacy instructor Berhanu Kibret won a teacher of the year award this month before federal immigration enforcement agents arrested and detained him for allegedly overstaying his visa.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/woodbourne-mccabe-blockbusting-baltimore-homeowners-2R5WWUH6YBABPBJCMVWRT4ZNKM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T13:28:01.234Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:28:01.234Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why this man’s North Baltimore neighbors want to honor him with a mural]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Woodbourne-McCabe,Baltimore City,Housing]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7B6J2N6XEBEL3MILK7IWZIMJTI.JPG?auth=c08bd16739d2f1aff4f61552c3570fd1097423a2d0070b000cf6990670e9fab9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joe Nathan Page has been in his home in Woodbourne-McCabe for 61 years. He discusses the changes in his neighborhood over the decades. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/legacy-homeowners-cherry-hill-baltimore-deborah-harris-JZNT7IQWERH5HKWPO6KYGGGTG4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T13:27:50.309Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:27:50.309Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How a Baltimore woman stayed in Cherry Hill neighborhood for 64 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LVFEAWDZANCVBBOSNB5T5QKJVU.jpg?auth=320235c14a6d259ca3dd601518bb1c847c972a7831c39ebc3b211e7307f84dc7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Deborah Harris has called the Cherry Hill neighborhood home for more than six decades.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-defense-kyle-hamilton-jesse-minter-BPBXWL3WXVEJ5DVIT4YXCKO3JA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T12:00:03.891Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:00:03.891Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kyle Hamilton is a defensive pillar. Can the Ravens ease his burden?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Kyle Hamilton,Jesse Minter]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FY4P4JDCXZFUJN5J4LMXMJALWY.jpg?auth=5d3a3ab52d1d8228b29009a4fdb2fdad9e3612514d9202537b88922d63e43b31&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1799&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Linebacker Roquan Smith, left, talks to safety Kyle Hamilton during training camp Thursday in Owings Mills.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/hvac-problems-baltimore-schools-ENKEYCJBT5HGXPKAUCOSRD3DEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T12:00:05.258Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:00:05.258Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The squabble over HVAC in Baltimore schools may be over ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WHEWKWPUKFBMFICFY6T2L7O3IE.JPG?auth=a66d97661f25432897cbec84e6dc19cbcccdb2efe91191cbf72a729b2e44d179&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The facade of Arlington Elementary School is seen in the snow in February.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/montgomery-county-agricultural-fair-2026-tickets-food-schedule-events-BLAUCYAAKNCEPH3LUIVHPOMF7Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T09:30:01.665Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:30:01.665Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County Fair 2026: Ticket prices, schedule, food and events to know before you go]]></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/UFT7WEVQ2RARBDJ3H4TD2HFSF4.jpg?auth=70dd5e37f83de96ed6e9955aea4e29e51264b5203cee47026193fddfd41f7118&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6036&amp;height=4024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns Aug. 14-22, bringing animals, carnival rides, entertainment and food to Gaithersburg’s fairgrounds.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/monkton-trail-crossing-safety-O3KSDOHJD5EHXBZI7EUN4UJGHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T09:30:00.597Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:30:00.597Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Monkton trail crossing safety improvements fall short, visitors say ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TYD47GKUENDORLQJ7RYCD4XXGY.JPG?auth=c92a836ab46c3c807fbd039d2acf4c2df7ab5ef4f813792b2a99c6433daa2595&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2211</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cyclists cross Monkton Road on the NCR trail. Visitors to the trail say a lack of parking and general speeding in the area makes the crossing dangerous.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/best-ice-cream-prince-georges-county-A4FE4NUIFBBTFPKO4ZPYU7RTRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T09:30:00.602Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:30:00.602Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The best ice cream in Prince George’s County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UXPRKMDDMFBFNNCZIT2VPIVPGA.jpg?auth=83be70bb6217981f042820c41aa8409ca4da20500f4e0b23d3dbef2a780b14b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[La Neveria Michoacana in Bladensburg is a Mexican-inspired ice cream shop that also serves ice pops and mangonada.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/raising-black-children-baltimore-QK6JJCK7UNELRLRAH2NOV3YCVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T09:30:00.932Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:30:00.932Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[It’s tough to raise a cool, hard Baltimore kid, knowing he’ll face pushback]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Race and ethnicity,Racism]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3W7O6D3AJRGYBAD65S4YXQZJ2E.jpg?auth=9977df094819ef8d4684f4adf4e13848870c765eb2eb9e69e871040968894312&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6016&amp;height=4016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[I’m trying to raise a friendly, confident Black child who is solid in any identity he comes to have without that being used against him. But I’m afraid it will be.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-braves-series-sweep-losing-streak-H6TW6CREXBEGDPEHVX6V4EP7GI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T23:17:25.661Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T23:17:25.661Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals lose key clubhouse presence in trading Luis García Jr.]]></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/S72554ALRBBV7N75PCWCG4UQNE.jpg?auth=f9a338c72acbcec778b5ebe4eaa6ea7ee55c3774e46ca6b4d30715e46cc605da&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3516&amp;height=2404</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luis García Jr. was known for taking pressure off Nationals teammates because of his upbeat attitude.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-phillies-8-0-rain-Z72JRO47GZGMDOSYMRUUUWUQKM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T22:43:03.649Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T22:43:03.649Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles fall to Phillies in rain-shortened game, dropping series]]></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/HOJUXGUAUFDKXLEIHCRMFJ5MDE.jpg?auth=52247aa318a4b572c6f833e10639a21b1731933a6a4e6ba4a081f7c17238b992&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4573&amp;height=3049</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles manager Craig Albernaz talks with umpires as Sunday’s game against the Phillies is delayed for the second time due to rain.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-trade-luis-garcia-jr-yankees-DVPURX4GNJD4TH53X33GYO6F74/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T22:33:25.718Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T22:33:25.718Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals dealing Luis García Jr. to Yankees for 4 pitchers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GB4SPEENHZEWHHZSHEGDMQXR5M.jpg?auth=7836f2b49bcab27ecf3ab39dc1b53b17772a4fbba83b29d7317d0b10e9281153&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=737</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luis García Jr. hit 23 home runs and drove in 76 runs in 104 games for the Nationals this season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/two-people-rescued-from-water-in-harbor-east-3JHFOG54P5HMFM6VYCVQT5VUK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T22:18:34.582Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T22:18:34.582Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One man dies, another arrested in separate Baltimore water rescues]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FLDZYV6C55A3JLD433ZZW2QT6M.jpeg?auth=5c1bba7acf57f7997bbf8af82315938092fd5437807e0ff6132fcb4d3f51713d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A spokesperson for the Baltimore City Fire Department said crews responded to the 1300 block of Lancaster Street for a water rescue Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/maryland-weather-thunderstorms-winds-XMZ24T5JXBGTRD4R7VIYOTNVVY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T22:01:25.473Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T22:01:25.473Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Storms sweep into Maryland, bringing flood risk and Orioles rain delays]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GSQCU5J43RB4PBZMJ6HWNN64ZI.png?auth=c674c2cadab57c61780560f652ce979bcfb71f8a9ae52a06ba3666ce4b56c338&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1127&amp;height=819</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It's been raining since the first pitch of the Orioles-Phillies game on Sunday at Camden Yards. The weather forced a rain delay at 2:28 pm.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/maryland-powerball-jackpot-winning-tickets-sold-OJYYPQOP5NGM5BTFDPUQ2FIQHQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T19:04:32.763Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:04:32.763Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 Maryland tickets win $1M as Powerball jackpot climbs to $748M]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VIGIA42NMNFPFG2HOB3OVC3RJI.jpg?auth=6ee39415d562f145d2191251322861eac8c1ee8e7bbe9174ea33b31836386078&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A lottery screen at Triple Fam Mart in Mount Vernon shows the next Powerball jackpot at $748 million.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-redistricting-winners-losers-QX5AFS7HWVBUZOHBNPY52FYNXY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T09:30:00.761Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:30:00.761Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland redistricting winners and losers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Bill Ferguson,Maryland General Assembly,United States Congress (House and Senate),Andy Harris,Democratic Party,Republican Party,Elections and campaigns,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FI3ULBVOJFFJ7EHY5J7QGEBHZU.jpg?auth=9fb4be3d3495de0a8229145d3bd27307bdffed35c2a27ec2775871fb581a75d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3556&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lawmakers will lay the groundwork for future congressional redistricting in a special session starting Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/plastic-bottles-amazon-coca-cola-ikea-unilever-6DX5SIEKNJALBDR334ZFILOKQ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T09:30:00.71Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:30:00.71Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plastic pollution chokes the Chesapeake Bay. Now there’s hope.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Chesapeake Bay,Pollution,Science]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JUU4XSZYVBCZVM3ERRMCEWMR5A.jpg?auth=432b82f2af148f537ce3a6ff07b7bf22f68678a5acf58c0718e105f3f7e1d085&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5387&amp;height=3591</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Plastic bottles float next to Professor Trash Wheel, one of the Baltimore boats that remove trash from the city’s waterways.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/maryland-school-for-blind-documentary-filmmakers-DSKO7XESMVG6RDLTAMZX6GN2JE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T09:30:01.125Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:30:01.125Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland School for the Blind students made a film to tell their own story]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Public schools,Documentary ]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J7AL4VEYKJEOXGIPGUO7FMQKPA.JPG?auth=e569688b18fc5a142fa1607c0e1eaf18ff71d4d9b5dce714bb17715dd3cc3343&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8352&amp;height=5568</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Keith Lamar Jackson, 21, said filmmaking was new to him before this experience.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-congressional-redistricting-special-session-IMXKH3JO5VGYHAKKQYG3H7RGVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T09:30:00.658Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:30:00.658Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Democrats settle for less after bitter redistricting fight]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Bill Ferguson,Andy Harris,Maryland General Assembly,United States Congress (House and Senate)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BJLAQMSRHVE4ZBRRXVNUGGQWAE.JPG?auth=5ca65bc11e2d843e3f10e1567276d009aea4659868d50da6d1c26d0074bc0ed2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3088&amp;height=2059</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Gov. Wes Moore and Senate President Bill Ferguson all took different views of congressional redistricting over the past year, but they all ultimately ended up at the same place: revising the state constitution to make map-drawing easier going forward.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/devance-walker-diversity-economic-development-BECDDXD6IRBXDLMVRKLQK6FNUA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T09:30:00.673Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:30:00.673Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeVance Walker Jr. fought for diversity, economic development]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ED634MVDTZGD3DI4HKE5DQACIQ.JPG?auth=00d1d6ff659f0d69d0f4b3a305c2834f814885b75ccbc4be6355aa87e227f23c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1313&amp;height=1313</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeVance Walker Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-phillies-cristopher-sanchez-shutout-loss-VELQKINKVNDSDBT7JNDQ2ZQOOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T03:14:55.158Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:14:55.158Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles strand bases loaded twice, bullpen falters in loss to Phillies]]></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/v2/55T7HAJENJDZRK553TXMCG4F74.jpg?auth=84e39b7b94102261c8760fb02c059a7e5058de3e1570eae6e272156ed11b4722&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8085&amp;height=5355</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shane Baz allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings against the Phillies on Saturday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-braves-game-3-martin-perez-TTAYYRDZGVFXDJ33U7YETZ3NPE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T02:53:54.113Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:53:54.113Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals’ offense silent in 8-3 loss to Braves]]></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/ZA45MKSWUJDO7IE7QCXBUIXVLA.jpg?auth=a33ab483cf945e6c00c9bbec3f191ca9332fb03028e089a361b1bba7925f9e9e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4351&amp;height=2901</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr. watches the Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. round the bases on his home run in the first inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-adley-rutschman-trade-market-mlb-deadline-R4NIPRI6TNHZVE5RJSLBLVYQ3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T23:57:31.807Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T23:57:31.807Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What we know about Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman’s trade market]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Adley Rutschman]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WSQ5A7YZFBFZ3ISFX7WAAHPVXM.jpg?auth=2f743e4acf41a26692752b223a677481073ba0e71a9acd97dcba8458000f5f9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3435&amp;height=2290</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman is on the injured list but could begin a rehab assignment next week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-dean-kremer-twins-trade-I5YPVJELXZBP3EYRVBZWRE72HU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T21:51:23.227Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T21:51:23.227Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: Does the Dean Kremer trade tell us anything about the O's deadline plans?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Baseball Show,Baltimore Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SCVHX5FTHRAQNK5YTZ7L56IZ5E.png?auth=4de41f715151c1ca48fa856d60f59621e2e1aebc5d2f8cfb6203c1bbbde79e0f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fort-washington-park-police-shooting-XZZDQG33SNCQBBC4YSOJXYGQLU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T20:46:12.13Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T20:46:12.13Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Park Police officer fatally shoots man by the river in Fort Washington Park]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEYILWQWWFFJBO7J6MWX7HYIEA.jpg?auth=6272876ae89bdbf4663bdd13b2825cedb0accf60d8427fb55bf987c9fb5607b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man was fatally shot by a Maryland-National Capital Park Police officer in Fort Washington Park after authorities responded to reports of an armed person near the river.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/chig-okonkwo-washington-commanders-jayden-daniels-I7VFDXKCJ5A2DNAA3T3R7Y3A5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T20:43:12.462Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T20:43:12.462Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who is Jayden Daniels’ new favorite target? It might become Chig Okonkwo]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Commanders,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U72YC4S7OBEC3JNKZNAVCWIQIA.jpg?auth=4ad35d540ca720eac280abcdf6cc09ae318bf4bc2658456593587ed31402a653&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2774&amp;height=1849</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo secures a catch against the Chiefs last season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-forecast-thunderstorms-heat-K5BESFXDB5CQJBRXMB3K575AHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T20:36:37.311Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T20:36:37.311Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland faces more heat, thunderstorms after month of wild weather]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NLG52OCZCVCA5EJQTVB4D3UYBI.JPG?auth=84a8a0b45c8cb22766937652bc23fa4509a31b376c15ec4988f5704a9405495c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Storms could roll through Maryland on Sunday night through Monday and Tuesday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatima-ameaka-released-from-ice-custody-GCOTGOUGBRFSXDEPIHCOXZYVH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T20:24:32.219Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T20:24:32.219Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Johns Hopkins researcher Fatima Ameaka released from ICE custody]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigrants,Immigration,Donald Trump,Johns Hopkins University,Johns Hopkins Medicine,BWI]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KUPJPR7XVBCTJLRZNFMXLOSTXU.JPG?auth=9f663a9a56f6179d13858dd8b080111a0317f1d00ed7835f3d927b71f5c0224b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=378&amp;height=430</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fatima Ameaka, a Johns Hopkins public health researcher, was detained by immigration agents while boarding a domestic flight this week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-training-camp-lamar-jackson-maryland-secu-stadium-practice-EPE5VIFTQRE5ZHQPHB7NIYSJDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T19:45:22.035Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T19:45:22.035Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens training camp: Lamar Jackson throws pick in College Park]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MKZDO7BBGZHAPC2267NSH4PYYA.jpg?auth=180859c94e96b462a732d22733309abfab3ca5f35c6d1f5f97ebf2311b0cbe50&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4692&amp;height=3128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Guard John Simpson poses for a selfie with a fan Saturday, when the Ravens practiced at SECU Stadium in College Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/wheaton-mall-shooting-YPBYQTP5OZGFBP5DHELJUX4L6Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T19:11:57.763Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T19:11:57.763Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Teen charged after allegedly shooting 13-year-old at Wheaton Mall]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IRLUFHV5RRDS5P7HXE2T2LY4UE.jpg?auth=8bb26eda087915e9865213c03703dd824474cdff09d37a7d3238e2c014fe75c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3762&amp;height=2508</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Montgomery County Police Department said a teenager shot a 13-year-old boy in the leg inside Wheaton Mall on Friday evening.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatima-ameaka-ice-bwi-NQ2FP57W4ZEBRLMFSTYD7MZGUI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T16:23:54.917Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T16:23:54.917Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fatima Ameaka, detained by ICE at BWI, transferred to rural Louisiana]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Johns Hopkins University,BWI,Immigrants,Immigration,axe-ir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XVKFIBEP2VDF7OQYJENM3BSIWE.JPG?auth=7fa3aa9e7da86b6f9f01e72d01367040a07b357542109b703da8c377851cdf0f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Fatima Ameaka, a public health researcher at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, on July 28 at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-adley-rutschman-jon-meoli-trade-deadline-BOZIKHQ5LRHYTLFVE3HP3D4WQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T13:00:01.556Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T13:00:01.556Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman is too important to the Orioles for them to consider a trade]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Analysis,Adley Rutschman]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QRYQHFXDU5HUDFRHLD2YR4DUAQ.jpg?auth=10928a1ef2d6a50d2e11fb481e34abb492631f2dda118a82e8557c4fe551343e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1525&amp;height=1018</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman, right, and Orioles assistant hitting coach Brady North watch the first inning of Friday night’s game against the Phillies at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/chris-davis-orioles-mlb-hall-of-fame-jones-showalter-ITFXMXF6QZHBPHX563QE2TBDHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T12:00:00.757Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T12:00:00.757Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chris Davis can finally appreciate the highs of his Orioles career]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MX5YNOJFR5GWDA5THAI7LI2CYM.jpg?auth=20bcc8c314aeb3e957932deb66f67e2352af3ad55364eb44fefcf810ba16f10c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former first baseman Chris Davis hit 253 home runs as a member of the Orioles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/the-paramount-baltimore-nears-completion-music-venue-NCIP5OKITBCPFARFUBGDQNQ4IM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T09:30:00.837Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:30:00.837Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Paramount: Can this concert venue fill a gap in Baltimore’s music scene?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[M&T Bank Stadium,Baltimore City,Horseshoe Casino]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6NZNN6IGUJEBDGKEMXSLX2ACZU.JPG?auth=09d9bb98e19840d157084ce8a603fb71c5a7ef83bb55eef33be3f4638a93fb38&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After a start-and-stop construction process, The Paramount, an $86 million venue hosting up to 4,000 concertgoers, is expected to open soon near M&T Bank Stadium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/wes-moore-national-governors-association-chairman-IRAH7GRHCREGXMEN5OGJ7BSZ24/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T09:30:01.025Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:30:01.025Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What Wes Moore leading the National Governors Association means]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MWK7B6ULHBCUFEYGI7AY6R4ONQ.jpg?auth=67a4fbf347db7c98dc6bbc7748c8a6075f75baf73f754e382e40bdf7f02b78b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5680&amp;height=3787</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, right, is taking over chairmanship of the National Governors Association from Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, left. The two spoke on a panel with moderator David Rubenstein at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/phillip-groh-lutherville-obituary-Z2DWITQ4A5HUJJBF73KMTB3CAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T09:30:01.075Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:30:01.075Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Phillip Groh remembered for his kindness, smile and determination]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4M5YUVERSFGBNKBLG5Q244WPZA.jpg?auth=8d0d4f954ef6d44f9b544fd55c9e1de15b09a4aa850c939d8e3ec0c20286ab7f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=569&amp;height=569</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Phillip Groh.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-trash-incinerator-immigration-discrimination-PVDI2BXYX5B5RCGOWQP6RIN47E/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T09:30:00.613Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:30:00.613Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery council to make decision on incinerator by Thanksgiving ]]></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/SJVUK7OFHBGMNAAPPPRMNZR3IA.jpg?auth=f8b9044684dd0111de2016452a2c6b068092a6e2fb83dcca9561de9c59423c7a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A semitrailer truck unloads tons of garbage at the Montgomery County Resource Recovery Center in Dickerson in September. The facility receives around 600,000 tons of waste per year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-trade-dean-kremer-twins-CQII6BZ3GZDVJF73XQ7KQRHHBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T04:24:22.426Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T04:24:22.426Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles trading Dean Kremer to Minnesota Twins for minor league outfielder]]></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/OWFX22Y5WBCNRKRYEYYVFNXZZA.jpg?auth=54993eba4ea7f576a5389c99a51c011169f7165be225d719a5a64c7ef1e0d40d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer pitches against the Chicago White Sox on July 1.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-phillies-series-opener-trade-deadline-mike-elias-V3L572F4XNAHNMPDHGVX7B2FBU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T03:38:58.291Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:38:58.291Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Never a dull moment: The Orioles sometimes drive Mike Elias ‘crazy’ too]]></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/v2/4WW6FK5H5VDSNONQT32DQIVAII.jpg?auth=75c66a46cb492e20bc60cbbd60856f2d1c8ae33806fab8537dad02f12e1e3889&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2771&amp;height=1844</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pitcher Tyler Wells tosses the ball to first baseman Pete Alonso for the last out as the Orioles beat the Phillies 6-4.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-extend-yennier-cano-YZURUYWSPFFALKOWXAX5Q7CE4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T03:23:00.832Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:23:00.832Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles, right-hander Yennier Cano agree to 2-year deal with ’29 option]]></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/D75S37JUXREABFASL4SVYUGWNE.jpg?auth=4ad8281c669ad6caad28f60d59a466d2b7f56d840f32c69ef4a03418d2b24a96&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3968&amp;height=2645</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yennier Cano prepares to pitch the eighth inning against the Phillies on Friday night at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-braves-foster-griffin-trade-deadline-7FG6MBFRGBDVFK4V3YQWZGD334/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T03:17:27.009Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:17:27.009Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Foster Griffin struggles in what could be final Nationals start]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/W6UMORKYC5CWZDFS7VVBPFLVUM.jpg?auth=61ef86567ee41cfd6ed7707e36115ea6a2acf1476ad176f796945aa39a0b092f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals second baseman José Tena, right, catches a fly ball hit by Braves catcher Joey Bart, as right fielder Dylan Crews avoids a collision during the second inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/jesse-wasmer-perry-hall-prostitution-D4ZBI7COLRDIZI4P63NC3YWKWM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T00:30:33.774Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T00:30:33.774Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Perry Hall school shooting hero charged in Delaware prostitution case]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEYILWQWWFFJBO7J6MWX7HYIEA.jpg?auth=6272876ae89bdbf4663bdd13b2825cedb0accf60d8427fb55bf987c9fb5607b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jesse Wasmer, 45, of Kingsville, was charged with attempting to patronize a prostitute while visiting a Wilmington, Delaware, massage business, officials said. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/measles-cecil-county-maryland-M4RYBXO5TNF5XJCH2OKSY2NRXE/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T23:19:57.843Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T23:19:57.843Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Health officials warn Maryland visitor tested positive for measles]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VPCOKBELQREJ3KOMYLYYLJHBJ4.jpg?auth=27a75fde10ca5039f633ca1397bf4992261f630b7d86e29573511d8ea8ebccb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Someone visiting Maryland tested positive for measles in Cecil County this week, according to state health officials.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/west-nile-virus-maryland-EDJ5YQNMZVE3PNCBE3362FT6HU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T23:00:17.978Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T23:00:17.978Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland confirms first human case of West Nile virus in 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YZBRGCSBYNGLNLRAHXBCR2VMHQ.jpg?auth=be88895915fdfcd19f0a61da2a41f39004f9f0036b9d03f938ce3340e417c785&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6048&amp;height=4024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Someone living in the capital region tested positive for the infection that’s most commonly transmitted from mosquitoes to humans, the Maryland Department of Health announced.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/womens-college-basketball-union-oluchi-okananwa-ZXIVYLMIWVFEPPSLJ77ID3FMOI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T22:37:07.452Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T22:37:07.452Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland's Oluchi Okananwa helping to lead unionization effort]]></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/GLFGAJDZLFGENB4W2FH5NM6TBU.jpg?auth=4dce825aa2f7a34705863010f247b7e1abe18aa27b6adbf448a1f6c053c6a1d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5938&amp;height=3933</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland’s Oluchi Okananwa is interim president of the United College Athletes Association.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/case-against-david-hearn-ex-olympian-damaging-reflecting-pool-dropped-LED5QKOR7NEKPOLIL6ZIUYPXZM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T22:30:15.159Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T22:30:15.159Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool dropped]]></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/C422QO6LBVBTFM3G7OY3CMX24U.jpg?auth=b71366fbf242033a8f2014d024a96ffba06de1f02091fef50b00dc9da813a072&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, center, and his attorney Norman Eisen, left, walk to a car following a court appearance, where he pleaded not guilty to allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on July 9 in Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/silver-spring-synagogue-gun-lawsuit-HG5GGTNQBJBEXLNCCNDQWVLD44/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T22:15:15.536Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T22:15:15.536Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Silver Spring synagogue sues Montgomery County over firearms law]]></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/W2IJ6RHQTZB3BE7YEAWCSOGFDA.JPG?auth=bbb88a3e5145acf3733c2ec8b21b80b7c334f4b7468bd825c9d9262a25633c26&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The law does not preclude congregations from hiring professional security officers who may carry firearms. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-declan-doyle-anthony-weaver-anthony-levine-2UKIB3YE6BFN7A7KRWJI2MNRHY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T22:11:21.123Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T22:11:21.123Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 takeaways from the 3 Ravens coordinators on Day 3 of camp]]></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/v2/42TKLEULNNAVRHIEKSWZX34NEA.jpg?auth=8223e0791dd08db1e6d71b94667d9b1bc3486f2e3417074fd800a123b0489cc8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3917&amp;height=2611</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said he will use preseason games to help him decide whether he will spend game days on the sidelines or in the coaches booth.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-injuries-ryan-mountcastle-adley-rutschman-samuel-basallo-WHJOM44LJNAUTES46LLGTMIVCA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T21:50:39.688Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T21:50:39.688Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle could be out rest of year]]></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/ASSYG2MK7NBIREZYMONK7UZG4M.JPG?auth=137770f2368fec27f3e9a444b5a17630194c1f0c0b1c5f4ee01d82203f1ea47c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who was close to completing a lengthy rehab from a broken bone in his foot, will be out for another few months with an oblique strain.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-stadium-authority-new-executive-director-DDPX6QKPJRFB3KYWVJHUGJ6OMQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T21:33:13.124Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T21:33:13.124Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DC Mayor’s adviser joins Maryland Stadium Authority as executive director]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/V5WN6U7LDNGZBBVSQGN42HH2NQ.jpg?auth=e67e73a440d674606d7432e9edb094b0dc8c0a8dbdcca7130f12000616bc50d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4534&amp;height=3023</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Stadium Authority picks DC mayor’s adviser as executive director.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-training-camp-lamar-jackson-trey-hendrickson-BFDDNVQ5SFAVVNNG7GULYLVRU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T21:13:45.579Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T21:13:45.579Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens training camp report: Defense strikes back vs. Lamar Jackson]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ULYJIOIKSJGEBLQ5G4DND7UXPU.jpg?auth=f13c8be142bc9e2cf92b10bf05cfeaa9e5d838e67da3ec9c873390b7e94d54a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2496&amp;height=1664</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Lamar Jackson completed eight of 14 passes during 11-on-11 and seven-on-seven drills, according to an unofficial tally.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/fells-point-nightlife-rules-police-checkpoints-MLXWBDCHNNBKBAPRNDG7KK4I34/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T21:04:10.221Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T21:04:10.221Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fells Point: City added new nightlife rules for Sail250]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RLAXNYY3BVEERECAOVQ5TRURZE.JPG?auth=b601c2ad42046891d5db2205a0cca4ed4fdbc9c8227b1a5e352b9df0324e29db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In late June, with throngs expected at the Inner Harbor’s Sail250 event, Baltimore added checkpoints and extra rules for people entering Fells Point.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/montgomery-county-echostar-layoffs-66A4NMSGP5EA5DMDPB3N7HN5YE/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T21:03:16.11Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T21:03:16.11Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[EchoStar to lay off 330 employees 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/state-government/dalya-attar-criminal-case-charges-YKGKR275WNHAFLO5Y6ZMGQH2SY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T20:32:02.291Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T20:32:02.291Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge throws out most charges in state Sen. Dalya Attar’s criminal case]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Federal Court,Maryland General Assembly]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JI7IELDSIRHK3DRSFF4V2ILNWM.jpg?auth=ba8b53bb6e10ffc2ac5408f302d6b6c14a6216c12b368f40c2ed72257ad823b4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5106&amp;height=3404</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A federal judge has dismissed several charges against state Sen. Dalya Attar, who was accused of recording and attempting to extort her former campaign consultant.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/prince-georges-county-sheriff-chief-of-staff-investigation-5RNSUCMJIZDNXDR77NDF37GJ5A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T20:15:33.876Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T20:15:33.876Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George's County Sheriff’s chief of staff investigated for social posts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SNIS454GN5ENLDKBNI7OV5ZPAU.png?auth=df2351e4515759aae0f4be41e884708e1ba286c7be98855a993554a378916afd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Sheriff John D.B. Carr’s chief of staff was recently put on administrative leave while the office’s internal affairs division investigates.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/matt-tacka-wypr-obituary-AFS6RIP3QVA6TLQ7WRBUAP34GI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T20:02:57.209Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T20:02:57.209Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Matt Tacka, longtime WYPR host and producer, dies at 55]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Obituaries and deaths,Obituary]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RSSPIZGJVNCARADV5P5CMORUII.jpg?auth=6a00c688ac824b98bd8e9ecd10f4bc1fc4e3019ad4494056e0a47ea19bf3756c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=385&amp;height=385</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Matt Tacka.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/maryland-mike-locksley-diversity-football-coaches-6FHBSDCAVZBM5AA6L62E2XWUKI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T19:38:23.363Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T19:38:23.363Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Locksley decries the lack of Black coaches at highest levels of football]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland Terrapins football,University of Maryland,Mike Locksley]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WSBYKYJ2IZEKJJXI3LDQ6DUQQQ.jpg?auth=55805226f16628d3e274a0aa9f1edcd835241d495ab7458c61240e2e7d79d816&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1987</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mike Locksley has been Maryland’s head coach since 2019.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/naked-artist-hamb-mount-vernon-F2NPLJSJTFFXRAQ2ZVZAGULVEU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T18:33:28.554Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:33:28.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Artist arrested for nude installment resurfaces in Mount Vernon]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FDAMN6F7WBETVBYYPQE3SWW4B4.png?auth=e088981ded9b50e1fb66ad7ac5416a42bb0bd6b0d7a4c503c93abd2614a6f72d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=681&amp;height=575</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ham, the performance artist arrested for posing nude on a pedestal near the Inner Harbor, resurfaced in Mount Vernon on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/vision-house-secret-bar-charles-village-IVGAO73255APBH4JM7XUJGN7BA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T17:14:29.962Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:14:29.962Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Vision House, Baltimore’s once-secret bar, enters its mainstream era]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Bars,Restaurants,Charles Village]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIQVCQ6G2FGVVIQ7XEMISZD7DQ.jpg?auth=44cd340da828954139f7ff37910af4843f18232eb4be0e87398ad48fa693aea8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5267&amp;height=3511</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vision House is expanding from its once-a-week operation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/maryland-stadium-authority-terry-hasseltine-exits-JMQQT5TAHBGI3NC6Y233T6ECUU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T15:56:01.38Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T15:56:01.38Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Stadium Authority official abruptly exits]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U7UULQMHLNFCRJFLE3DCWRGUGM.JPG?auth=e4a53c7cf00e27ba2e82a741f8fe7177fbc46580cb8b707b34994f42a9313944&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1992</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Terry Hasseltine served as the head of the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland since its creation in 2019. The nonprofit has helped host multiday annual events such as the Maryland Cycling Classic, shown here.



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