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Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-04T19:19:25.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Turnstile takes Baltimore hardcore to the ‘Saturday Night Live’ stage]]></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/N3ISXCHGFRG5JIQTPV66LWMN3Y.jpg?auth=b1e33a8237fbf91880c1027ca3c7db25119f7ce57cd0befed7b4c4f36c33450f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Saturday Night Live” host Dakota Johnson (center) with Turnstile during promos on Thursday before the band’s performance on this weekend’s episode.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/commanders-colts-final-score-analysis-IGFPIT4PQRGEJPFASNMC6MVJOQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-04T19:12:18.345Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-04T19:12:18.345Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Athan Kaliakmanis got his shot but was under pressure]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I4RYPP2WGRG53JALR3CJIHMJO4.jpg?auth=5a1c0b157285cb1b3c04cfaa0995bbd7072317deec06c130b8b8b81e79ce683e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5776&amp;height=3841</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Commanders fan cheers during the game against the Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/zion-young-nate-wiggins-ravens-6YCV4A6NE5FOZLKWDOUKKAUPOU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-04T15:43:26.964Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-04T15:43:26.964Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Childhood friends Zion Young, Nate Wiggins fall into familiar rhythm on Ravens defense ]]></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/LPF252KDYNHMNOJGH6ZNNIKD54.jpg?auth=2b745ff93b36839c3f404d9ac8cc87cce52b2c05880dadad678b3b1bc1ee858d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4284&amp;height=5355</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zion Young, center, with his parents, Frank Young and Shirley Reese, after his first Ravens preseason game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/haunted-hampden-ghost-tour-GKHF57TDCBGH5HOVJWTWSHLWXE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-04T15:39:16.703Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-04T15:39:16.703Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The spooky stories behind Haunted Hampden’s popular ghost tour]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Spooky Maryland]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IPLZ7SEJCNARJHZGLYIMO6P75M.JPG?auth=d96cd33190bb7c094cefa6a65d25345066c258d9164c7c4ba16ae02214bc70de&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6495&amp;height=4330</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hampden is opening the door to some of its haunted history. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/congress-eastern-shore-harford-county-dan-schwartz-andy-harris-5H2VBIIBPZG5LOSQTRCIWXYYMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-04T15:17:18.548Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/power-to-the-people-festival-merriweather-2JVA5DPCIJG3DD4UO35FIGRFG4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-04T19:24:34.29Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-04T19:24:34.29Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bruce Springsteen electrifies the crowd as Power to the People erupts into all-star finale]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TGNITCOZ2VBU7CVJIBYXWK6OOU.jpg?auth=3278ee6ed484f559d0e0ee7b1ff2b9a41cf4ad5eeff21383f5d8f2f708c9db72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1413&amp;height=944</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dave Grohl, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, Dave Mattews and the other Power to the People performers joined together on stage for the festival finale. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/capitals-lightning-andrei-vasilevskiy-HAO5464MKBDSXAARVIHUANLFF4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-04T02:15:52.94Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:15:52.94Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NHL: Lightning beat the Capitals 3-1 in home opener]]></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/v2/6UMMMV4DXFG2LMXSPDBJMFZJ3M.jpg?auth=473b196826bd3f1dd626dfaf9243e07318179324c7c45ed9c5b76b486cf82ec5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4708&amp;height=3450</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Capitals right wing Tom Wilson laughs as linesman Dylan Blujus separates him from the Tampa Bay bench area during the second period.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/maryland-nebraska-dwayne-mcdougle-pick-6-malik-washington-U664TPWUL5F7NJY6VRS7RYNIZY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-04T01:04:19.099Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:04:19.099Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dwayne McDougle’s pick 6 turns game Nebraska’s way in a 48-23 victory over Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Maryland Terrapins football,College football,University of Maryland]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UVKQXVK7FZHMHBRMSABKVPFSB4.jpg?auth=ac8f76905b309ceb229889403ae0d33e5b354491979c9c79828b4e5b31702f9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeJuan Williams runs during the first half of Maryland’s 48-23 loss at Nebraska on Saturday. Williams finished with 10 carries for 78 yards and a touchdown.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/navy-air-force-college-football-commander-in-chief-trophy-P6OWGFIWDNEOXJXJ4HI6HVL5LQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T20:33:59.36Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T20:33:59.36Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Air Force beats Navy 14-9 to get jump on Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy competition]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Navy Midshipmen football,College football,United States Naval Academy,Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UMDPWVO6JBAB7J673Z2XIVA2GE.jpg?auth=934b7203f642413a22d18c32ea0f915064b36c00e27819498bf18c17f69d6af6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3791&amp;height=2528</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Navy quarterback Jackson Gutierrez passed for 140 yards and ran for 33 on Saturday against Air Force.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-batman-D6RZ44QUMVFAVFYMM2VADTTWUE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T20:18:59.209Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T20:18:59.209Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why the Commanders got a visit from the ‘Batman’ crew in England ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6NTEMTQQEFFJVORZCUBZ24VR6I.jpg?auth=8a127e4e3d209bfd7cff59d814f38b10f11c230afcc473e50cca028b2f51de36&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8063&amp;height=5375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jeffrey Wright, who is from D.C., was in “The Batman,” a 2022 film with Robert Pattinson. He visited the Commanders on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-london-EYFBITP2BBHZLI542I75RV74GM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T19:46:34.222Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T19:46:34.222Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Some Maryland natives traveled to London for the Commanders]]></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/UU6IUFW35BCMFPUHYKSQE7QCAE.jpg?auth=2d411459e0b9191281719cd824cba66170aed5239e256d0936253247f6b769bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5831&amp;height=3888</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Commanders will play the Colts at 9:30 a.m. Eastern on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/pedestrian-traffic-death-signals-7O7KRDY4SNGFXA4UWSWPYBEN5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T19:29:21.146Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T19:29:21.146Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County installs new pedestrian signals following deaths]]></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/P7KNJQKMGVACPL3DV7J5HTF4T4.JPG?auth=c7107301e1ba700a810aef3c18aadb4a101af15c6bcc42c5e326256a01067617&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3376</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New pedestrian safety signals are being added to Montgomery County intersections, according to a statement released Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/wendy-osefo-real-housewives-potomac-H4EPOWCP2FAV5D7FMQTNXX6Z5A/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T19:26:55.196Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T19:26:55.196Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wendy Osefo discusses fraud case on ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ in Baltimore]]></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/VMYQFIVO4VGIPHLSYFKAQO6GYY.JPG?auth=b2eb0f73ad270c0ac33916df2c5d683926a1ea91db38291a0ee922f462b31b4a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2255</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Wendy Osefo discussed her fraud case in the Season 11 premiere.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/fatal-shooting-maurice-daniels-no-charges-7RRG5X3Z3JDA7COWBZLP7FBCDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T19:12:15.056Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T19:12:15.056Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[No charges in fatal Baltimore Police shooting after stolen minivan chase]]></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/GTV2QOGCWVFTDKMQRDDUT5FQVA.png?auth=fa52ce05a8f7fdb3e7a8004a4d3416f5efad42bd1850c0a54cdf6ec4cbec5dbb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1252&amp;height=692</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Screenshot from Foxtrot video footage that showed a Baltimore Police pursuit of a carjacking suspect that led to officers fatally shooting the driver on July 5 in the 3300 block of Clifton Avenue.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatal-owings-mills-crash-636KNSBPWRBIFGDGGR53BGZ4T4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T19:06:27.068Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T19:06:27.068Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[22-year-old man dies after 2-vehicle crash in Baltimore County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEYILWQWWFFJBO7J6MWX7HYIEA.jpg?auth=6272876ae89bdbf4663bdd13b2825cedb0accf60d8427fb55bf987c9fb5607b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police said 22-year-old Cameron Crosell died after a two-vehicle crash Friday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-county-new-library-director-GOQPNSVOJNHUTCCFADL75I6H4M/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T19:06:08.65Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T19:06:08.65Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County names Jason Homer as new library director]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Library,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EXM5HJUZ4JB55FCB6XRWJG4GDI.jpg?auth=5ed460ec1f514e6d14ad0caf367d20925743186d41ef0e6ec0e20fe81ff9544d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7330&amp;height=4889</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jason Homer has been named the new director of the Baltimore County Public Library.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/sonia-alcantara-antoine-baltimore-county-library-ceo-Y7U4JF2VENFZVCJXQORSDX2TTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T18:49:18.689Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:49:18.689Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County Library and CEO Sonia Alcántara-Antoine part ways]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/V3A75ILTUVA55PHABSUYROYJCU.JPG?auth=d9460c24fe6d90d986ecd4bd420dad95c2ae7651a2be9ede2264d172d4f54711&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sonia Alcántara-Antoine, Baltimore County Public Library’s first Afro Latina CEO, and the Board of Library Trustees have parted ways.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/parkway-greenbelt-police-death-M5MYWJVCLJAVRHWRJCJZDF6N2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T17:40:34.936Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:40:34.936Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AG’s office declines to prosecute Greenbelt officer for in-custody death]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland Attorney General,Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/INKYVEFRSBDSFFL4YNXRCIODUQ.jpg?auth=06cbcde7f62708224576ae5cdd2bdb23357e211dd90dcdc1077ac3c593390ef2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2522&amp;height=1682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State officials release body camera footage of the July Greenbelt police department-involved in-custody death of a Frederick man who crashed his vehicle after pulling off the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/guinness-shutting-down-baltimore-county-future-FWHZP4WHHVGPVFI24S5W653BY4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T16:25:57.499Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:25:57.499Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guinness came to Baltimore County with big hopes. It leaves with unanswered questions.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County,Bars,Restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ULHRKWOE5RBYVJ2YVW2R7B6JXU.JPG?auth=d425a0e66672d39f7bdaaecd53e03028c23707d5259c1985f3dbff0ff2559cef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Guinness’ departure leaves behind a brewing landscape that it helped reshape — along with unanswered questions about what will come next for the Maryland site and the beer brewed there.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/silver-diner-bwi-EPP4S5FSVNBWFCLR43YW7P4HLU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T15:54:27.488Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:54:27.488Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Silver Diner has been at BWI since 2007. Now its future is uncertain.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,BWI,Restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E3INK2YPQRA5RHGKNKYCELWEYQ.jpg?auth=6d265307ef5320b87ba870f996ebda295bd55de58a2bcf19aceac34ca6621bcb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3830&amp;height=2554</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Silver Diner, a fixture at BWI since George W. Bush was president, is fighting to keep its prime location at the busy Anne Arundel County airport. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/luigi-mangione-bodycam-footage-FX2ZXYOI5FDFDBLJJZA4Z7HHLA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T15:45:48.111Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:45:48.111Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione’s arrest released]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Baltimore County,Homicides,Luigi Mangione]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A4ES4A4LIRFPTORZ4QWSIY7HYY.jpg?auth=56ba6fc45969aee25dcfe8d90eaaed86814c8585abb3b91070fa827c562ac425&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=1697</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Manhattan judge unsealed the recordings of police officers arresting Luigi Mangione in Altoona, Pa., on Dec. 9, 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/towson-university-shooting-NBIPAHYH7FCEPPKHVLK65QYBO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T15:15:16.742Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:15:16.742Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Really scary’: Latest Towson shooting puts community on edge]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DMJPWIVYJNDD5GE2IRTV4AM4VM.jpg?auth=ea21f47803b4769d53acea8e0ff47bbaa05ec6da0e5f6ac73f5ad864ffa90201&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4695&amp;height=3130</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police arrested 17 people at Cardiff Hill Apartments in Towson on firearms charges on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/dairy-farm-fish-kill-4OMP7XEHPZBVBBMLRXSC7Z6E3A/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T14:10:17.524Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:10:17.524Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nearly 11,000 fish die downstream from embattled Maryland dairy farm ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,Maryland Department of the Environment,Department of Natural Resources,Water Contamination,EPA,Outdoor recreation]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KPWBKLJQE5F5NHOQOA46R63YRU.jpg?auth=8ede0a8cc97a227ba499b0feee5ae8d91d650a14ad655c77ceadfc2b64889f68&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4284&amp;height=5712</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A dead wild brown trout downstream from Kilby Farms.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-vega-ioane-learning-center-IC5PCGVXZRHXLO7Z572J677MSY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T14:00:00.575Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:00:00.575Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can Ravens rookie Vega Ioane learn the ropes in move to center?]]></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/P4YCCDIUCJHZLCM6JYF5ZJVZVM.jpg?auth=9a2dd70f6d37887d5aff298135cc840c436490c38f6a3f8801204c33ca10110f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vega Ioane, the Ravens’ first-round draft pick and first-string right guard, will start at center Sunday against the Titans because of a series of injuries to other players.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-tradepoint-atlantic-visit-QOASEZI4XBFGJJMMQD34LWSLKQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T13:15:13.063Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:15:13.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump plans Tuesday visit to Baltimore County’s Tradepoint Atlantic]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3REIWJZUYFBWZAHYTGUVT2TZVM.jpg?auth=a847f9b212bebc1c5ed62ee2a2bc546434957cbc31c28258af57026679a8e0b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1634&amp;height=1088</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump attends the Army-Navy football game at M&T Bank Stadium in 2025. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/cavan-sullivan-future-santino-quaranta-HXXPFR3SFBBJPJZQF4RUCTFHUI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T09:30:01.697Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:30:01.697Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore soccer phenom sees greatness in USMNT’s Cavan Sullivan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IISJLJW2UFCPVOYHIPSG2TRA4M.jpg?auth=ae53940787d4dd6f4639361195885df535e08f5fb2aa3ddf712ced648096e16a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4281&amp;height=2854</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The United States’ Cavan Sullivan leaps over Chile’s Paulo Díaz while controlling the ball during an international friendly match last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/capitals-hurricanes-alex-tuch-two-goals-first-game-BWXP4FCM5NFLDMWHMKW4RECWJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-03T01:58:16.948Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:58:16.948Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alex Tuch scores twice in first game for Caps, helping them beat Hurricanes ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Washington Capitals]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2VLP42X2SVGEZPIMQAAJN32KBM.jpg?auth=cda6f61643333ace5c735e97854aae2e884e909f4f8d5db78bbce2156793c458&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3040&amp;height=2027</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Teeammates surround Alex Tuch (89) after one of his two first-period goals Friday night during the Capitals’ 5-2 victory at Carolina.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/sadie-holman-james-haddix-baltimore-county-police-shooting-bodycam-footage-Q6K5XKZQIZBBDKUKGZIDK3XATQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T23:59:10.637Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T23:59:10.637Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Video shows fatal Baltimore County police encounter with Army soldier]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore County Police Department,United States Department of Defense,Maryland Attorney General]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WA2HZESMNRBOHN3LVKDP24JJHI.png?auth=d83d40031abb786ae0c3aa036109f8d512b3dc8d35ab52733208b20fe515c535&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2491&amp;height=1661</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A screenshot from police bodycam video released Friday by the Maryland attorney general’s office from a fatal police shooting on Sept. 3, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/12-year-old-driver-fatal-crash-west-baltimore-AHGNZRL76FEPFFF4DNAG72GMBQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T23:36:34.615Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T23:36:34.615Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[12-year-old drove stolen car involved in fatal crash with 69-year-old motorcyclist, police say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore Police Department,West Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/K66Y4JLYDBGXPNCDEH4GUSDOHU.jpg?auth=d1cc24a192ce9ff51fbb6a1b7a3a3ef619d5f477a59b780fce16935193802888&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2444&amp;height=1375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A 12-year-old boy was driving a stolen vehicle that struck a 69-year-old motorcyclist this week in West Baltimore, killing him, police said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/bennard-cann-embezzlement-indictment-IDVIY6HFDZEUTPCR7YNAB343CY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T22:00:55.809Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T22:00:55.809Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former Morningside Mayor Bennard Cann indicted on embezzlement charges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QZE2Y2QBDZBBXMZLOAKRIKJBM4.png?auth=be81c5efd45edcdb6c79f16b94347cace742b14eb5b6d91eb410711b5d4335ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Morningside Mayor Bennard Cann was indicted for embezzlement and other charges related to his time as treasurer of two municipal associations.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-titans-preview-lamar-jackson-derrick-henry-jeffery-simmons-vega-ioane-3TUKKX7KTVBXXK7QUKIYHYO22Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T21:59:03.38Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T21:59:03.38Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Titans star Jeffery Simmons can wreck the Ravens’ hopes]]></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/GYRWYSDAIRFBRHXPDN6AZ5NS5E.jpg?auth=f047b5c75c5040261cdedc2bc6537114f2fb59f25e5b4f336a8f2821d20ab69c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5711&amp;height=3807</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens tight end Mark Andrews reacts against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/drag-show-pansy-hour-immersive-theater-KZYL6J7PBJG6JNJMCGUXIPOIAM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T21:10:47.493Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T21:10:47.493Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['The Pansy Hour' resurrects Baltimore’s hidden queer history]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[LGBTQ,Theater,Hampden]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GB36O6RJIZEJ5B3ZYUJ7UHY3WU.jpg?auth=0f568d4fd07c19972dfca1c3d8a5588c8c1bbc708c8709a96db63e839caff878&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7135&amp;height=4757</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nigel Semaj, performing as Remington “Remi” Mayfair, talks to guests attending rehearsals for the immersive play “The Pansy Hour,” at Submersive HQ in Baltimore.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/nonprofit-philanthropy/chad-williams-north-avenue-authority-fired-LUFQGN6Z3ZBRRPWLR4IRRAO5SE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T21:06:12.111Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T21:06:12.111Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore development authority leader fired after arguing with artist]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JNADGPRFFBAZNLWV5SNX7VUL4E.jpg?auth=1a148d81cf7b4e9d1d199425a9760480005b6b504e6c0c2473208fb9a2bdc9a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3578&amp;height=2317</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chad Williams had been executive director of the West North Avenue Development Authority since 2022.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/flock-cameras-what-to-know-GXD5TGVJ2VE6LMNWNBI7KFOGVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T20:50:15.765Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T20:50:15.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What the Flock? Understanding the license plate readers seemingly everywhere.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,Anne Arundel County Police,Baltimore County Police Department,Howard County Police Department,Maryland Department of Transportation]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MAGOV422HNF2RPCA5SV4HCD7EI.jpg?auth=ce9d168c0cc95405e740a661cad2c5074d36c1c88f7ce16606dcccef5abb247b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7320&amp;height=4118</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Futuristic-looking automated license plate readers are everywhere around Baltimore, mounted to traffic signals, light posts and overpasses.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-trey-hendrickson-out-titans-game-XSXOJYE7NNCZXEF2YV2ZDPFVHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T20:29:40.339Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T20:29:40.339Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson out for Titans game]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/23CQENIWRFATBF3NUAM7GZ5XBA.jpg?auth=3410470f323cc382bef33206436e766ec7efd7c68e94d4996772d457c6695f56&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5129&amp;height=3419</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson, who has 82 sacks in his career, leads the Ravens in quarterback pressures.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/haunted-attractions-kids-family-friendly-maryland-U3I27YJOJVGVNIVPOQMZDJMQYU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T20:28:13.007Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T20:28:13.007Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Halloween attractions that won’t scare the hell out of kids]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland Zoo,Anne Arundel County,Baltimore County,Baltimore City,Edgar Allan Poe,Druid Hill Park,Prince George's County,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7FJZWY2ZWRHZPCWX624Z7U7ATU.jpg?auth=a028f8fedbddf78d1b30b235b5941a80ae73c09528999d6a9e5f0bf9b2463191&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6016&amp;height=4010</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The ZooBOO! Festival at the Maryland Zoo welcomes families to trick or treat throughout the zoo, dress in costumes and meet animal ambassadors.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/rockville-hit-and-run-victim-identified-7FK47KXEGNGZDAHC24ZQ36F2H4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T19:45:23.902Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:45:23.902Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police identify Montgomery County hit-and-run victim]]></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/v2/4AKS2RTTDZDMZPZ6CFXBXIJSCI.jpg?auth=ecb121bde01e97f6856ea4b1b025c64b72178e6af2149684e1076e9eb546fb62&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4257&amp;height=2838</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to contact them at 240-773-6620.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/commanders-colts-preview-sonny-styles-C3HUERJWINAWPLD3V7HKK6HZUY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T19:25:33.631Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:25:33.631Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How has Commanders LB Sonny Styles fast-tracked his development?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/64HZJUJGZZEVBA2OLXFZUFXTFU.jpg?auth=be59a2119809fd44cb808976c14295d7ba1e74d50215df3f40ee080c81e31efa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2981&amp;height=1988</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Commanders linebacker Sonny Styles was NFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording seven tackles, a sack and an interception against the Seahawks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/mystics-wnba/mystics-dream-wnba-playoffs-angel-reese-QJTGMPVDAFH7XCMTGN2LZVUR5M/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T19:14:41.058Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:14:41.058Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dream eliminate Mystics from WNBA playoffs in Game 2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y6QMIHQ7LJFFRI4FCHQRHVKWJQ.JPG?auth=543d23b4d13d99395a47323d332369e3be4d947854f8b92f67239410b5dbd325&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen is fouled by Dream forward Naz Hillmon on Wednesday night during Atlanta’s 93-75 victory.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/maryland-haunted-houses-PL2DGXUOSJD4PLGXNNEY5Y53UM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T18:57:35.174Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:57:35.174Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland’s most terrifying and unusual haunted houses]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Prince George's County,Baltimore County,axe-ir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XIJFTJWYTVBK3HRO3XV6HTWPNI.JPEG?auth=c15d7a4ae90d495c5ce303f4cdee91b2efbfc25413787ff88fecd634fa4d75d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Leech Woods in Damascus is debuting an attraction this season: Clown Carnage.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fells-point-assault-charges-CFLT57Q3I5HBTIVY2T35WLVKQM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T18:51:35.666Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:51:35.666Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man accused of killing Fells Point artist followed couple before attack]]></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/v2/55PCXEC5EJASZPL663QAD55P6A.jpg?auth=2462763bc51ce79182b23f7f1b3f2af3648753eae5a8c98ed040bbacf8d9b4e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Fells Point community holds an evening vigil on Thursday for Claudia Bismark, who died just two days after she and her partner were assaulted and robbed in Fells Point]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/brooke-eby-als-advocate-maryland-EUN4ACWVK5FKHJS6TT3LTBONSM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T18:47:45.236Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:47:45.236Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brooke Eby, Maryland ALS advocate, TikTok star, dies at 37]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Obituaries and deaths,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SFFO53MAY5B6XLMWO2YJZTBSBM.jpg?auth=b2aa7ecae3d9c06e09153338e1bbd53575d468a05da6f4a2e08182208538640e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1150&amp;height=767</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Potomac native and TikTok star Brooke Eby died at 37 after sharing her ALS journey for four years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/john-bullock-public-safety-committee-VM3AHMPOIRHH7PFYA4X4UGTUNQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T17:00:03.584Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:00:03.584Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What the new leader of Baltimore’s Public Safety Committee has planned]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/P7SKFQ34KBGKRJEMELFBW5I4YI.jpg?auth=41afb998fef1767571772c2eb2a357ebe11a61538b7c2e7f70b3e61cbb12e201&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2972&amp;height=1982</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[John Bullock replaced Mark Conway as chair of the City Council’s influential Public Safety Committee.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/naval-academy-tenure-overhaul-OT2J7WSCXZGFLE5S5GR4FKC5PA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T16:14:13.221Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:14:13.221Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Naval Academy: Hegseth moves to end tenure offers for civilian faculty]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,United States Naval Academy,United States Department of Defense]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YTRPGZHICNDQLHFQAZEOF62YHQ.jpg?auth=3cfc11d50093ba7ac20afb94015b3fa69e7a2cb3eabaabedbbc5236e5e1ab5b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2894&amp;height=1929</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during the Army-Navy football game in Baltimore last year.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/jayden-daniels-washington-commanders-colts-marcus-mariota-ROI2F2JFJFAF5JME7EWEEV47I4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T15:01:53.496Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:01:53.496Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is out against Colts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7MSJNYGVYBGRTKC4PFZIM7GXNI.jpg?auth=713649cb49f3b8b4edccfd9af6c6d31d0ccc4a42bbfc1e57ba97295906a45967&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3384&amp;height=2256</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders' quarterback Jayden Daniels holds the ball during practice Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/annapolis-fix-parking-issues-5RBMUNXRN5E6LKWCVC5ZODLPG4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T14:00:03.578Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:00:03.578Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[106 years later, Annapolis is still trying to fix its parking problems ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,history]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WJMLUB3SPVDGFNM2EVRH7JWO3U.jpg?auth=791d18f93d5f176ee2002ddd77f4f9c0b375fe0a1ba467a2db67d7ac59b94053&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2566&amp;height=1932</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A directional arrow in the Mills Hillman Garage in Annapolis shows the way to more spaces and an exit. If only it were that easy.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/immigrants-medicaid-trump-cuts-PDUFWCAR5JCK5OCWIBPCLITDHU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T13:08:15.739Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:08:15.739Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Feds strip thousands of immigrants living in Maryland of Medicaid coverage]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health,Maryland Department of Health ,Immigrants,Medication]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5PY7SKV2BFFIDGD7K25LSOLT6A.jpg?auth=2c3063836c0a07bdc2df7fbedac4fdb83f56f776b8e80e745fa3276cdc392675&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1903&amp;height=1427</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Federal cuts under H.R. 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, have begun affecting immigrants in Maryland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/banneker-douglas-tubman-museum-3UO5FC662VHPRCXNJVQIILSLKQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T12:00:04.555Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T12:00:04.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Annapolis museum highlights Black art during America's 250th ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5R4QNCR4RJAN7CVQ53U4NOXTHI.jpg?auth=836e072e9c92eedb2a93a4b53904e192622707c10b52c10018c80b1409d23eab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3809&amp;height=2540</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Martina Dodd, curator of collections and exhibitions at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, stands with the “She Speaks” exhibit in Annapolis earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-titans-game-predictions-picks-MC4FHWL4MBD6NIXMGHXVRRCLD4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T11:00:01.91Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:00:01.91Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Titans: Who will win Week 4 clash?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,NFL,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AKIT6XRXK5HENCET34MH4ZTKEU.jpg?auth=24b12f43bee3a306156fa2efb905d25296b301757a01f88e9e4291789f76140e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3852&amp;height=2568</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Running back Derrick Henry will oppose his former team Sunday when the Ravens host the Titans.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/washington-capitals-season-opener-M5WZHFRRVZCORHXK7RMWRG4CME/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T09:30:03.054Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:30:03.054Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the Capitals are coping with a condensed camp and challenging first game]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Capitals,sports-baltimore-dc]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LXKLQBBG4BFKPKOD2QXHRXP3NU.jpg?auth=ebdc014df3ca9161a3c99163d1babe38c5336163cca7dfd7b9f8469640d55930&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5608&amp;height=3738</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin is beginning his 22nd NHL season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-county-chronic-absenteeism-down-VP3FODHBUZHMFG5U2Y2GM5O36I/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T09:30:01.682Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:30:01.682Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s chronic absenteeism falls, but remains high at 28%]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/P2FXK3SSPJGXJPR6UTGKHIBQGE.png?auth=eab238c6b7fb7a17d9e45990d046cc685de034a44b9cf81a1e0114625f03c030&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chronic absenteeism is falling in Prince George’s County, but nearly 3 in 10 students still miss at least 10% of the school year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/cornrows-baltimore-rock-opera-society-cultural-appreciation-OWJR3WWNXBDOLFNX6I37A2BRZQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T09:30:00.451Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:30:00.451Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[When it comes to cornrows, where’s the line between appropriation and appreciation?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[CROWN Act]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LUAXO2KH6VE37BFN74XF4PJQPU.jpeg?auth=fbd05b8657952c6257a4cf6860b3d5a79b36968d916bc3b2f10d15c47e74c983&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braided hairstyles have prompted conversations about cultural appropriation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/wes-moore-child-poverty-enough-initiative-NWTAJ4364BCRTLB3S6WVICXFSY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T09:30:00.445Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:30:00.445Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Is Gov. Wes Moore delivering on his promise to end child poverty?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns,Children,Maryland Budget]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U3Q4Q3YJRNF3FKLMQSUK4NEC5U.JPG?auth=a100a4c3a0c5b023eb58250ae37cfe4a01167852e4afed54b944e68a938b0ec1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5353&amp;height=3540</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces the latest round of grants through his ENOUGH initiative, which supports community-led programs in neighborhoods with high rates of child poverty.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/derrick-henry-nfl-records-emmitt-smith-ravens-history-X5ZNAPWCINAVJM5Q4QSER6KRR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T09:30:02.927Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:30:02.927Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens’ Derrick Henry has outrun Father Time. Next up? Emmitt Smith.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E47PHRTKR5ETPCFTA5DTGMF2IA.JPG?auth=97e5df06076aaba88c7b3ba61eed1a988a6d9f02c893bc590e1dbd0414668483&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2021</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Derrick Henry has run for 13,319 yards and 128 touchdowns in a career that began in 2016.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/bethesda-glen-echo-architect-gurney-home-sale-ZXONFL534RERRKYPTGVYF6OEJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T09:30:01.014Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:30:01.014Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Inside the most expensive home for sale in Montgomery County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Real estate,Housing,contributor,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KCSWYZJEINGP7OU4LUS5NBZNXI.png?auth=fd8cad70a23b3e1bb52134992cd9c65a1c36f0096fba56de059d8f50e63f54bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1440&amp;height=956</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Priced at $12.5M, this architectural showpiece in Bethesda’s Glen Echo is currently the most expensive home for sale in Montgomery County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/derrick-henry-rushing-touchdown-record-5G3QTPDFSBBOBFGIDRZCGPDSZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T09:30:02.455Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:30:02.455Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can Derrick Henry chase down Emmitt Smith?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DZY7VF7GOFHHBLYIKEAOQ7OZSY.jpg?auth=7e987a89c3896c6e8fc58fea33780f0de2125634adbf645c9423ed2a286ab0f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4990&amp;height=3327</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens running back Derrick Henry leaves the field after he ran for 144 yards and three touchdowns against the Colts in the first game of the season. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fells-point-robbery-assault-arrest-KDWR2XNG4RELTPEXYAMYSFKVLU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T02:31:19.295Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:31:19.295Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore artist and organizer succumbs to injuries after Fells Point assault]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Fells Point,Baltimore Police Department,Robberies,Artscape]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FQ7KQEDK3FHA5GLCVIZPIPVI6Y.jpg?auth=385a44b298dcb1a4778270a467f106c316a077d70d84780480309594b0e141d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the community hold a vigil for a well-known champion of the Baltimore arts scene who died after she and her husband were attacked in Fells Point.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/cornell-university-sexual-assault-OQJ5IY5KGNB7VGL7QYFVYHSJPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T01:39:00.668Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:39:00.668Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New York's governor says state's AG will oversee Cornell rape investigation, removing case from DA]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Universities and colleges]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WRR7LMKONVCJZAS4IJ46AWUHAE.jpg?auth=321de741d7440641bff722a08c4b79653707fc7f8631ecb533ead020a631fdbd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/guinness-brewery-closing-NY722XELBVDKZORLQKNUJCUGSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T01:13:08.142Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:13:08.142Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe is shutting down]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OD4SR4TG4ZFSZIBTT4CXCXT6FM.jpg?auth=2b9ce63974a24bd12257502ab649bb1c778b2ff590b9246b9ddd0e95308fd5ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe will close.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/rock-opera-society-cornrows-kelly-carnes-QSU3MC6HZFHJNL4PFPULMSMSQ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T23:16:14.666Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T23:16:14.666Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Rock Opera Society leader defends Burning Man cornrows]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VRXDAEZKINA4TOPKYO5IMMXMEI.jpg?auth=cac4198d22168511843c10c8e95169f1d0ea09db7972a4b611a7e3f79f06749f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1536&amp;height=2048</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kelly Carnes braided her hair for the annual outdoor Burning Man festival in Nevada.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/howard-high-jv-football-locker-room-WAFS45ZJS5GNLKG66EZT3BZ7VY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T23:01:13.75Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T23:01:13.75Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Video shows Howard High JV football locker room incident that led to charges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AY42X4OYN5D37DQXS7M5EIE4HY.png?auth=e5a8859ae20c291a28b91241bb417514e0897af473264daacdd36eda23ead3c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=560&amp;height=995</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Screenshot from video showing the Howard High JV football locker room incident that led to charges.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatal-motorcycle-collision-stolen-car-52E5B2QNN5DZNDGYVDQCZEJ7XE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T22:44:20.401Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T22:44:20.401Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[15-year-old passenger charged with vehicle theft after fatal crash]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore Police Department,West Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/K66Y4JLYDBGXPNCDEH4GUSDOHU.jpg?auth=d1cc24a192ce9ff51fbb6a1b7a3a3ef619d5f477a59b780fce16935193802888&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2444&amp;height=1375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police say a 69-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a stolen vehicle in West Baltimore. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatal-highway-county-crash-ZUQVP7I3NZAEHEQOTQY7XI4PZM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T21:46:06.839Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T21:46:06.839Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woman and her dog die when car strikes them on I-795 in Baltimore County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Pikesville,Maryland State Police]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZBKX5MRQU5DGFPGNPUPFHL3QOA.jpg?auth=7e43bca842919d63fec91b642a5e991691c6171476a9cd2cc4386ea3ae5a6c0f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A 31-year-old woman and her dog died Wednesday night when a Hyundai Sonata struck them as they tried to cross Interstate 795, police said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/deondre-sharps-unrelated-murders-anne-arundel-VGGULMRAMFGBHJII2N2HHUFSBQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T21:35:13.754Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T21:35:13.754Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Deondre Sharps case: Baltimore man pleads guilty in 2 unrelated Anne Arundel homicides]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Anne Arundel County Police,Gun violence,Homicides,Baltimore City,Shooting]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2YP4M4JNDNDLZNC2E66RFHRHHQ.JPG?auth=5cf3507258c062fa3736fd1a8c55ae87f021a24bd39277c3b5fc4aa7d332ac78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis. A Baltimore man pleaded guilty Thursday in two unrelated Anne Arundel County murders in June 2024. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-school-commissioner-fbi-investigation-tax-money-F5PNTKTPJZDVFH4UY5KEOLW67A/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T20:38:51.015Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T20:38:51.015Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-Baltimore school commissioner’s groups got millions in taxpayer money]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Public Schools,FBI,Maryland General Assembly,ARPA]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FS5OS3MDSRFMFNNAZFGGNGCEOQ.JPG?auth=99b660e754b36e90c365cbe15f6245358f783abc0d5c296b5ddb2725cb641d08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8152&amp;height=5435</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man repairs a door at the Keys Developments building in Baltimore on Wednesday. The FBI had raided the building earlier that day.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/michael-pusateri-softball-coach-baltimore-county-sex-abuse-sentence-Q5ZONE32XVCODCXDKCLIZFE3U4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T20:22:01.985Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T20:22:01.985Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County softball coach Michael Pusateri sentenced for child sexual abuse]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County Circuit Court,State's Attorney for Baltimore County,Softball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3J2MJFU4WRDSBPOISK3NBE6AFY.jpg?auth=04287461e1dbb85a03709d81828f182d261cb8d662f629e60d328b8e8f92fc3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Baltimore County judge ordered a softball coach to serve 10 years in prison for sexual abuse of someone under 18.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/critical-fells-point-assault-FGR2PSOCIVHS7GFPAG3BHVZHXQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T20:18:17.79Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T20:18:17.79Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[76-year-old woman in critical condition after Fells Point assault]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Fells Point,Baltimore Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T3USL6U53FGWPM7XGOLJGKJ5EU.jpg?auth=173736dd098f7ff306acd7a876d824072290d84eee309084d6e35abaf989b9e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5241&amp;height=3494</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A view of Thames Street in Fells Point.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-london-sightseeing-odafe-oweh-7KDQT4K6AZGT3HRQ7X2GPRREOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T20:16:22.704Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T20:16:22.704Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will the Commanders go sightseeing in London? Players hope there’s a chance.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Commanders,NFL,Tourism]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NSHW3QTTBNER5I4AOUFUH3URDA.jpg?auth=964162fe49630255d9135d2fd050457404f70c1739b8a79efa3584ad57f41f6d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6434&amp;height=4289</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Commanders linebacker Odafe Oweh, whose mother was born in the U.K., says this trip is personal to him.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-mask-ban-lawsuit-FJYSIDBG2BB2VFYJGAOSFFGHGY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T19:47:33.695Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T19:47:33.695Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump DOJ sues Maryland, counties over law enforcement mask ban]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigration,Donald Trump,Wes Moore,Maryland General Assembly,Anthony Brown,Montgomery County,Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AMRA6OTAVREMRIZGVBKEPZAHX4.jpg?auth=b58a11f6fbb237d491ce6c4bbbf699d1494e58b09e43ef1526c36f28275a00c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Federal agents walk down a street during immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis in February. The federal government has sued Maryland over a law banning masks for law enforcement officers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/randallstown-dundalk-pools-C3GOQILNMFBIFERYFCWNFPHZUI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T19:40:49.264Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T19:40:49.264Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County’s first public pools will open this month]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5HUPDLRNEZFWBHWDV2OBHJ23PY.jpg?auth=3cb921552e0d629d134be2668c30f6e81e6a37100aa2d90422b1509e02b3e311&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5433&amp;height=3622</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dundalk and Randallstown pools are reopening under county management after the YMCA left this summer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/jayden-daniels-washington-commanders-injury-update-OYAUEFQN6VHU5B6V36M5NZXOM4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T19:18:59.064Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T19:18:59.064Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Are the Commanders making the same mistake with Jayden Daniels?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IPCHYAZGLNG3TCT3QDRGORFBTM.jpg?auth=b4edc3d41a893d685d04fdbfae7fda2bd796c71dbb6cbe27de209d2aaab80dd6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6813&amp;height=4542</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels during NFL football practice in London on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/country-calling-weather-forecast-ocean-city-J3FQCYSL4NEQDNXT5MJELCOUYI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T19:16:07.924Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T19:16:07.924Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Country Calling weather forecast: What to expect in Ocean City this weekend]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Weather,Ocean City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RWXQDWZ2JJCS7CKOZQABJQYXUA.JPG?auth=56ddbd1efb00b175cf9b1a2fde5c1008646e2b2095d1e05c82388a3555826fcd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6016&amp;height=4010</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A cold front is headed to Ocean City, but it won’t rain enough to cause coastal flooding, according to the National Weather Service. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/amtrak-community-tunnel-grants-ITATWVVNMBEWVAPCW5TD7PVBPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T19:13:07.224Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T19:13:07.224Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Amtrak awards community grants to offset West Baltimore tunnel]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[West Baltimore,Trains,Brandon Scott,Edmondson Village,Midtown-Edmondson,Transportation,Transit]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Q5STETYGJNERVG2XYCUFQBUDKA.JPG?auth=2e63e0b5d87e8618f3dadc5cb9133522c1d821c402506271f18e50180fae7c44&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A MARC train passes the construction site for Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel in West Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/modular-lego-housing-maryland-4EJSJCN4DZHDHLYKEVPCB34QBA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T19:01:29.732Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T19:01:29.732Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can giant Legos solve Maryland’s housing shortage? ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3RS24YZZRFHIPFYKDZBFGWZ7F4.JPG?auth=fa152264045e9f3863701fb45505e7c31396d600f6d5be201d9a4447e88c5a40&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore signs one of two executive orders focused on lowering housing costs on the site of a modular home being built in Brooklyn on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/a-conversation-with-reardon-sully-sullivan-NI6363XNING4HHWS6RHR2ASO64/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T18:43:19.118Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:43:19.118Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Paid Political Advertisement - A CONVERSATION WITH REARDON “SULLY” SULLIVAN]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content,xSCrecirc]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PD2OYIFJL5ADNHSBIN3IL6Y4KI.png?auth=599028c6ff963eca4888422e3af4c51a34586c0eea55c0bb9d8117271025e33d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1544&amp;height=1019</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/moving-smarter-as-you-age-6U6TE7RHTRHEPIKFZLPOU4BD4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T18:41:53.478Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:41:53.478Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Moving smarter as you age ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7OAGDJD26RCKJLLYW2CF436SSQ.jpg?auth=34f309951f2dd83a3253bb0d75a36108444a36ab0adf16b7e294e2525c624696&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4242&amp;height=2828</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/pedestrian-fatal-leisure-world-IRXWRMDHIBDVFOIXCW6PR32VKQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T18:38:52.013Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:38:52.013Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County pedestrian, 62, dies after hit-and-run near Leisure World]]></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/KDFWNTKITVBVTPRHLWK4DE4BC4.jpg?auth=06a75df0bce1cbe018c4bd0c6150225987a58c04fe43cf1fb92951c3f5c4d814&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Montgomery County Police vehicle is seen in Silver Spring on March 2, 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/keys-empowers-fbi-search-MMS2UCVKLJFIJP5KCAZA4AZTLY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T17:31:07.899Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:31:07.899Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Schools Commissioner Mujahid Muhammad resigns after FBI searches site of his nonprofit]]></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/ZYNFDW6XZREZTBD66VPG3OUUAQ.JPG?auth=3631e76b3c3d799f27c84879253bdc7334ef3c93d4ef618e2b65983c31702043&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7629&amp;height=5086</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man repairs a door at the KEYS Development building in Baltimore on Wednesday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/reflecting-pool-case-david-hearn-IX4YED7CA5EWBMOSJWVSQMXFGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T16:32:06.302Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T16:32:06.302Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool]]></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/ETA5LN7A4NCSTHAAQRM2E5GPGM.jpg?auth=b98d1d1b38c788c61e2c950614156a68b7a7a626d6570ba87bc12c1e409ab290&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the National Park Service clean algae from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool over the summer. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/oleum-vegan-restaurant-simply-maries-canton-CE2OFP5OGVF75O45JKOLLTQXQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:48:26.568Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:48:26.568Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oleum owner to take over former Simply Marie’s space in Canton]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Fells Point,Canton]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DWX25BCRPBC57IQL6G5WFBGHUU.jpg?auth=e903a441f0497962cbaf6f8c2440e44a77c5f6b7938cd268e46fe26aafd00406&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oleum owner Alisha Adibe is opening a new restaurant in Canton. Dahlia Cocinita will open in early 2027 serving plant-based Mexican food.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/wssc-water-restrictions-power-problem-DBK7XCPBUZBZNJY6WQ6QPLX4XQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:20:58.689Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:20:58.689Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[WSSC lifts water use advisory for Montgomery and Prince George’s counties]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Water Contamination,Montgomery County,Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3XFIIYJ5BNCUDBU4EQQBLRCRUI.jpg?auth=ec61d32a62d8e52793309af2e0a2a3c530cf91c4efab645c9c6e5073cedd6fd5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5143&amp;height=3207</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[WSSC Water on Wednesday said that it had lifted water restrictions on its nearly 2 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/virginia-license-plates-crackdown-24Y33QS2UJHIPKT55SKUGYHSXA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:18:48.659Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:18:48.659Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Still have Virginia tags? Here’s what to know about Maryland’s new rules on out-of-state plates.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Maryland Department of Transportation,Driving]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/C2VPZAHCSFAYHCOHJ2GH6HNFTI.jpg?auth=9601bff6a42f1467555a61d6acc3a9298d236a66b98c98179078b57ed94c42d7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/baltimore-trash-incinerator-curtis-bay-energy-deal-747GWSGU2FFYXO4NP4UCSAEM3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:18:03.082Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:18:03.082Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Troubled Baltimore incinerator will stop burning medical waste under state deal]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VJUGDOVR75E5LDVL7TM2OD5BQ4.jpg?auth=5f81c2e810a21fca38c26842ee18486c4d0915b101fea3d06bb1e115ab0e4644&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5009&amp;height=3339</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Curtis Bay Energy facility has faced scrutiny in recent years over repeated emissions violations and a state probe that found operators had repeatedly cut corners to process more waste.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/fells-point-fun-festival-history-highway-OUBWRXXXJVAYHIKSWEOLODHDUI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:00:08.96Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:00:08.96Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The surprising history behind Baltimore’s Fell’s Point Fun Festival]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Fells Point]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WCEJ2PX7HJFSJAZMD6PJWYDTGQ.jpg?auth=9f2f082f697385b956799a3f0713421a09740efdc36f7699faf3737b2de52d43&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attendees enjoy live music at a previous Fell’s Point Fun Festival, which returns this weekend for its 60th year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/ai-amazon-calvert-cliffs-nuclear-KOJ5IMEN6JHX3JFNJOITQEBBJA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T13:55:48.694Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:55:48.694Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Amid AI boom and aided by Amazon, Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant to be upgraded]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5IOICE3T4RATDMC2LUIMMQ2HVQ.JPG?auth=62480ac621a8bfa512a6823347bc6829a63521302c4822dc2b670d8dcb5179fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1685</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, Constellation’s nuclear power plant, is located on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Lusby, Maryland. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/a-milestone-in-community-safety-over-12000-free-gun-locks-distributed-in-anne-arundel-county-K6XIFQIBHBCXNITTYXAPJNYKS4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T13:18:27.266Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The 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