<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/hyattsville-treasurer-resignation-5GQBLYSLUJEKTCGA2USDMS6G4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T22:30:04.24Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T22:30:04.24Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hyattsville’s treasurer resigns amid fallout from recent audit]]></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/v2/2DM7CAOCGBF45G6ZGAUOFRSC5U.jpg?auth=a9356e3c7e786e1a640c48f4a1d2ec9cffb9abe43b919814270892f21cb92728&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A recent audit of Hyattsville’s finances has prompted calls for change in city leadership.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/prince-georges-firefighter-convicted-DLY7JH5IMVEJXM2H7YQ4KDJPAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T22:06:45.463Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T22:06:45.463Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former Prince George’s firefighter sentenced in child sex abuse case]]></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/QZE2Y2QBDZBBXMZLOAKRIKJBM4.png?auth=be81c5efd45edcdb6c79f16b94347cace742b14eb5b6d91eb410711b5d4335ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/thriftbooks-halethorpe-layoffs-OFTH5HJGBZB4LKPIMCM7MWNJ3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:55:15.388Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T21:55:15.388Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Online bookseller ThriftBooks to layoff 136 Baltimore County workers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County,Jobs and employment,Commercial real estate and development]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5YCL6XLBVJB37N3M6ZGRX7CWGI.jpg?auth=94c89e720778c97d3aef8aafbcb00ad8b39dbf79e37946ca2e2a1bffdbf28b36&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6108&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ThriftBooks, based in Washington state, filed a notice with the Maryland Department of Labor on Aug. 31 indicating it would close its warehouse in Baltimore County and lay off more than 100 workers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-mayor-scott-child-neglect-case-RF2WULTNNVCQDBIZ6CBKUEQZYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:54:31.155Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T21:54:31.155Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mayor Brandon Scott warns ‘full wrath’ for failures that left 6 young kids alone in unsafe home]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Brandon Scott,Vacant homes,Child Protective Services,Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GD7I7OE4HBFFBIEPXCNQNSKPEM.JPG?auth=50f543f5e46c7ed9daba6cda6a541b78515bab550c74571cccea84cd797c34f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mayor Brandon Scott says he ordered immediate inspections of city-contracted homes for families in crisis following Monday’s discovery of six children living in deplorable conditions in an East Baltimore row-house.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/center-stage-stevie-walker-webb-NG5LKA7ZNFHEHKZ7N25ASFAWLY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:40:06.45Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T21:40:06.45Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Center Stage extends contract for Stevie Walker-Webb]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Center Stage,Theater]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YMZ7ZCKFYNCYBHAWEJFCM76J6M.JPG?auth=ce7c11e43349d17fcce110acb4beb4c9ff52d99ed959478a6d28befef24ccc24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After bringing Emmy-winning talent such as Matthew Weiner and Lena Waithe to Charm City, Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb wants to build his legacy with Baltimore Center Stage.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/luminis-cybersecurity-event-5D66ANTI7JH6PMTYACJ4VKKKIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:38:52.247Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T21:38:52.247Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hospitals in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties hit with cyberattack]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health,Hospitals,Anne Arundel County,Prince George's County,St. Agnes HealthCare]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HLH6NTWEBBGXJP4EPA2G6R4R3A.JPG?auth=3c072f95ae08bd1022bd6c94bd428336c925a05272a90348453404499fd781ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center is among the latest hospitals facing a cybersecurity event.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-james-wood-atlanta-braves-SVUNAT4WNZCPLL3SJ2V43YIZPY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:24:24.419Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T21:24:24.419Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[James Wood returns to Nationals’ lineup, breaks up Atlanta’s no-hit bid]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QW4GNHOUMVDYLH3IBXCYSWB6XA.jpg?auth=cb0a2a2faf9809d6203ae4b5a918c02c349fb648af9f1176cfe53acc95ed3d23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5103&amp;height=3403</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals' James Wood grounds out during the first inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/marco-rubio-maryland-man-deported-AXRX3UMVQVAT3OVOFF2RQ57M64/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:18:10.721Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T21:18:10.721Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland man helped feds investigate drug cartel, then he was deported]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigrants,Immigration,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),U.S. District Court,U.S. District Judge]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HO4QTW5UVFGFDET47ZTK344JLI.jpg?auth=908dc6ed1157e29610d33c0d4165362a1c23fe0e24d82b3836f00e9bf81c1853&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8059&amp;height=5372</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a top U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official had intervened to send an immigrant man back Mexico after two prior attempts to deport him failed. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/justin-tucker-new-york-jets-YDAA6BIDFJD5VPARVQFTEGSN34/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T20:54:26.566Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T20:54:26.566Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Justin Tucker among group of kickers that works out for New York Jets]]></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/NRZZ2L7SHZHV5ON2LDRUGMCRPA.JPG?auth=efaabd22bd9739e659e9e703af037c35c9372ca9cf66b48f71e30c612ea3d297&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2223</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Justin Tucker made 417 field goals in 13 seasons with the Ravens.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/southwest-airlines-lounge-bwi-2027-WBNG3REZSJGNDLRRZLKKXMBY2I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T20:51:54.097Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T20:51:54.097Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[First-ever Southwest Airlines lounge coming to BWI Airport in 2027]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,BWI,Southwest Airlines,Travel]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5UEN2FXTKBCFLFEGKVRHMIDKSQ.JPG?auth=4f9ad00b5035ee00f41b8cc1528adbc1c6548788f8dc473525df58eb0342a821&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1936</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines announced Wednesday that it is opening its first-ever lounges by late 2027 at four U.S. airports, including Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/ava-tasker-mitchell-somerset-county-COV6ODSXF5AE3CUSIE3K2C5XZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T20:42:03.86Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T20:42:03.86Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Somerset County school board paid $525K for superintendent to leave]]></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/v2/2NVWGU7SYJHKFDBFNJMUMRXAT4.jpg?auth=401272ea5147151eeb9a9c69fb638fde4a6e5aa3f7ffee28490eaadef76f9fea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/malik-washington-terps-mike-locksley-YURLTB2EGVDNVGAACACUSB6Q6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T19:47:09.063Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T19:47:09.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Malik Washington's future hangs over the 2026 Terps season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I44DTXI4QJHC3H4CUQCYHNCFBQ.jpg?auth=7870689ad923b910760f5d8ae077e449bf9942164434ee0e08142694b56d6672&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Malik Washington of the Maryland Terrapins runs for a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Piscataway, New Jersey, in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-luis-de-leon-sinker-major-league-debut-V3D6QUZZWBH75JPHSXSLBVOXSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T19:16:22.48Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T19:16:22.48Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Luis De León’s fastball usage saved his season — and led to his MLB debut]]></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/WBZM4ACEFNBTFMNHCS7AE5SB6U.jpg?auth=f958d5a8a56edb0dade4afce2c155579cd7aad1663dbd94b706ebeb5514c4a89&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles reliever Luis De León pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-audit-tolls-penalties-nonresidents-drivers-ZD4Q6A4INVFDXP5MCHQG2NV5F4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T19:13:40.633Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T19:13:40.633Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland more than $818 million in tolls and fees, audit finds]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Transportation,Driving]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7MT2HFU2TZBQFLB5DBENXNMCYI.jpg?auth=7a581cc0b664c0f8e443bbba6ab9c8ab0a436bdab59fe61d7aedc02672a8f963&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Drivers from Virginia have racked up the most in unpaid tolls and penalties, followed by those from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida and North Carolina, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/royal-blue-station-north-baltimore-bar-25B55NQIOJBA5GDZVP2MDYVVE4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T17:21:00.672Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T17:21:00.672Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Royal Blue became all things to all people in Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Bars,Station North,Restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M2AK272H25GWJMSII4YBX4WGYQ.JPG?auth=252e7bb7bd8a7a4cdee0d8b83d6891c20e06c9517652de9035ee5f1db165040e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Royal Blue in Station North is a casual lunch destination, a packed party bar and more — and it works.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-storms-baltimore-heavy-wind-rain-QXTDR2IWCRGLRLUXK2LRPU6KK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T16:33:52.06Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:33:52.06Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland weather: Multiple rounds of storms with threat of damaging winds]]></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/OPXUUJP7SVDPFGSER2QGSF6OVA.JPG?auth=689ed8d4d5a223216f0f86298e0220057e03e6655960321917f9afe83207c223&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It won’t be raining the entire time, but multiple clusters of storms will be moving across the region throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-rockies-4-2-UI3QQKQCPBDSFPYNKLTC3YHCVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T16:13:50.441Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:13:50.441Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles fail to build on the good vibes from Monday’s wild win]]></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/XKKV4CWLKFBF5D3GIAXKYTQNFA.jpg?auth=582e8963f93e5fca74d2fea3e77d242574b668675c44ee81304c192a4105778e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5408&amp;height=3605</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles relief pitcher Luis De León reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield in the seventh inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/maryland-data-center-faq-SA6FZOGBAVGUVOMGSAEDN7G2AM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T14:34:46.029Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T14:34:46.029Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to know about data centers in Maryland]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KYZHVDER7RDAHDFPBE7WJHEJXM.JPG?auth=3dd6b8d32d74d6435cb529a85d3f632df6cdbcc67c0432e10933952116afd564&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A massive data center is being built on a former smelting site in Frederick County. As plans for data centers spread across Maryland, communities are weighing whether they're welcome.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/private-school-guide-2026-EGGQUUHJZBC2DIQEQX5CBKJGHE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T14:26:23.276Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T14:26:23.276Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Private School Guide 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content,xSCrecirc]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FXBTSKPQFFHH3BGNZX7XA6FIFQ.png?auth=1df7caf61010e210ce12b64fb3806f1eba32ca843684b31c4f7021c08005c196&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1720&amp;height=1030</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/a-step-forward-treating-sickle-cell-disease-with-gene-therapy-6MWLWHQZNVABBC6KPT44UR3QPQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:48:19.472Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T13:48:19.472Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A step forward: Treating sickle cell disease with gene therapy]]></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/XS6VQPZHT5ATXC2PNFZLZRZJT4.jpg?auth=53b42081148dbc4b90d788d57a07e0603d040a72cd99576134821ad6098d647d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/shopping-eastpoint-mall-dundalk-closes-Y6O6TX5PEBAGXIAYEHJRRLNRPE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:38:24.526Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T13:38:24.526Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Eastpoint Mall is closing after 70 years as a Dundalk fixture]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Dundalk,Shopping,East Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7D2RCBYFEJDQROYYE3N3YWQVBU.jpg?auth=709fd6ef5a1c218e5f73f03d5c7904e701009e52739817dd4be7bd7bf722b5f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5578&amp;height=3719</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk had been open since 1956. It closed Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/montgomery-county-alcohol-enforcement-unit-IEA42B7HQFCYNLV6I63HZIPUQ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:32:16.744Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T13:32:16.744Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County Police announce end of DUI unit after deadly crash]]></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/TREV7SNQPBGJTGSS256WQHJUHQ.jpg?auth=1eed4edcc537553c1ba568b27fb746b2bb11a2ff132805c9300e18695c39e446&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Montgomery County Department of Police is ending its alcohol enforcement unit because of a staffing shortfall. Assistant Chief David McBain said the timing was not ideal.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-rookies-yohandy-morales-jared-simpson-debuts-F5UG2A2GFFBGTH5Y6XV5HOYYEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:30:51.496Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T13:30:51.496Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yohandy Morales, Jared Simpson flash enticing potential in MLB debuts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ONOTGHIYQNHQDDOMNGMRUHCI7Q.jpg?auth=42d0f22fb56d76b95bfe4d645e145a2cd320bb077395c7f5691468be6fa6b24f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals designated hitter Yohandy Morales celebrates with teammates after hitting his first career hit for a home run in the third inning of his major league debut.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/university-of-maryland-terps-usa-terpene-cannabis-PCQPL5XTYZF5XIHMMTACUC2EUI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T09:30:01.186Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T09:30:01.186Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UMD threatens legal action against cannabis product company Terps USA over name]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Marijuana,University of Maryland, College Park,University of Maryland,Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BBO3RDRVIJAPNB5OKNEPSYYH3I.jpg?auth=4998b286e6b992912619cab96fe722a932384243bb852478d42f588dba3287ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2256&amp;height=1500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Logos for terpene spray brand Terps USA (left) and University of Maryland, College Park, athletics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/martin-gene-litz-navy-pilot-obituary-WKQXZDOAXNB6FLQ2YQKLZGU4WE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T09:30:00.646Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T09:30:00.646Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Martin "Gene" Litz, who flew on a secret expedition to Antarctica, dies at 100]]></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/WXHV2GB4URFC3MYBCGFBG2RWMA.jpg?auth=b99c87bf10ae7f8c4df557fb24578167f0be4719d2434e380a37c0de629dbe7f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1137&amp;height=1137</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Martin E. “Gene” Litz.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/dyann-mack-harford-county-public-schools-IYDYVBAJDJD3BMEXTQNJEZG5WM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T09:30:01.228Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T09:30:01.228Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Harford County’s new superintendent wants this year to be different]]></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/PK6H2L6JFNB3VCYFGAHJTCOHLA.JPG?auth=7b47925f756957c5ab9d0bbe0954be25f32359aebe157cf50f004a7ce7846cfa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6488&amp;height=4325</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Superintendent Dyann Mack hugs a student on the first day of school at Bel Air Elementary School in Bel Air on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/campfield-ame-pikesville-church-3LHLYYP6SZFOHBZDNRBFLWINGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T09:30:01.125Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T09:30:01.125Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Uncovering the legacy of a 182-year-old Black church in Baltimore County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N7NOM2M55JEC7PDRCM3RPG245Q.jpg?auth=d170fec6c0189410d492db2d6066bfdb7611e1b13d0dc2f5247f18ca5101b902&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2857</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The inability to track down Campfield AME’s lineage is not uncommon for historic Black churches, especially in Baltimore County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/exelon-bge-32-million-utilities-refund-Q3ZL4JXJSBBLVEIH45LWONA6UE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:52:55.721Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T01:52:55.721Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Exelon utilities won't refund $32M to customers, citing a change in state law]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland Public Service Commission,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company,Utilities]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MTAXI47ETZHLNBDD6UUC2IDXVU.JPG?auth=6e73c09c563c708b1ad5de1afdeb91f5fc633ad2d75f4df19f1f85db0edfde16&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the regional office for the Exelon Corporation and the headquarters of Constellation Energy.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-call-up-pitching-prospect-luis-de-leon-DBNGO4A7KRAD7CCJKAUDPFMXN4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:36:23.432Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T01:36:23.432Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles call up top pitching prospect Luis De León]]></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/XU2DUSRWZRERZK7VJD7QMXPL4Y.JPG?auth=c713599f1c938b165f31db468dce266742e90b6b3a985eee2142a9b9790df02f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles pitcher Luis De León poses for a portrait during the Baltimore Orioles media day on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/anne-arundel-county-gender-identity-policy-WLNFJ2FBARAIXC3PTCHCUJTHEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:17:20.904Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T01:17:20.904Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel schools change guidance on transgender students’ names]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5J5N7RALCNDCHMPQKFSEKCT664.jpg?auth=219e576abbc86d70e9c9abcce47cd754d1fef1f565860652501cd65dc5987872&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2865&amp;height=1910</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Public Schools has issued new internal guidance for students who ask to be addressed by gender-affirming names and pronouns.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-cj-abrams-second-base-shortstop-split-P2OVG3OGDZGPVI3D3JKZB3DXFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:14:43.142Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T01:14:43.142Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals’ CJ Abrams will now split time between second base and shortstop]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2H6L3ZKTRBAHHOL64JRZW47GE4.jpg?auth=f3e7caa3df787cc6ea66614db1618a624ce6ca997924b244fa214222d6f5a928&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5004&amp;height=3336</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams in action during a game against the Miami Marlins on Aug. 30.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/six-children-found-in-vacant-building-UCP5AVOCJRFCJEDYXRK3BYY5FQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:07:53.123Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T01:07:53.123Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[6 malnourished kids found in unsafe, vacant Baltimore rowhouse]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore Police Department,Child Protective Services,axe-ir]]></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[The Baltimore Police Department said six children were found alone in an unsafe home on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/luis-robert-jr-joins-orioles-mike-elias-DOQEDYSR2JHHZHUUHBBWPR3Y2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:01:27.721Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T01:01:27.721Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Luis Robert Jr. joins the Orioles, a sign the owners ‘believe in this team’]]></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/SQKAPYPW7ZFQ5N7FGJ2ZWQYAH4.jpg?auth=b8e976cf4f40e4a700cd4dcc43c251e965c9d47d0730d59282683436763f140a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luis Robert Jr. is interviewed by media prior to the New York Mets game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Aug. 21.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/maryland-state-essentials-VVUR7D42PJH6JOKCXQLLPK33KE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T00:51:46.833Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T00:51:46.833Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Just how Maryland are you? Here are 50 of our state’s essentials.]]></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/v2/47IVCDB3AFFN3O6NS4AS6U2BKU.jpg?auth=fda3a6aca3f1f3b9b202e80b6e9cd5c2e10c28e3e65df935ff50cf8c14e23a1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2755&amp;height=1837</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland loves its flag, and it’s on the list of the state’s essentials.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-call-up-heston-kjerstad-H34JYL7TNJGI5GQ367SZTBLDR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T00:35:31.897Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T00:35:31.897Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After a whirlwind 24 hours, new dad Heston Kjerstad joins the Orioles]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GLLHGLGQPJBTBGXPDF6EOZB6MI.JPG?auth=a8582e0b6b7cf139cb5a57ae2532a58a83d10c2975e4d39df8ba5d6220d7dda9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Heston Kjerstad is hitting .289 with a .799 on-base-plus-slugging percentage at Triple-A this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/attorney-general-brandywine-crash-DLRQCRH34NA3RI72UY3NAA4I7A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:58:34.581Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T22:58:34.581Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AG investigates police pursuit that ended in fatal Brandywine crash]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Maryland Attorney General,Policing]]></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 Maryland attorney general’s office is investigating a police chase in Brandywine that ended in a collision that left three women injured.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/sphere-national-harbor-bonds-project-labor-agreement-BSAIRJ3PQJANJBK27PMVLBRGGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:43:59.133Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T22:43:59.133Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County council weighs approval of up to $215 million in National Harbor Sphere bonds]]></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/v2/4DKEOG3OWVEUJC5YFUYZTTH2FM.PNG?auth=af4b612791fa092f273d904e70395590663c4d2cb040e3812bb662f4c30e4544&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1019&amp;height=679</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A rendering shows the planned location for a Sphere at the National Harbor, which is scheduled to open before 2030.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/2026-maryland-festival-list-music-art-food-R4F3MRTNHJCDLLFOSYJLPWUPYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:41:14.536Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T22:41:14.536Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland festivals that should be on your radar in 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Events and things to do,Flower Mart,Kinetic Sculpture Race,Theater,Artscape,Hampden,Baltimore County,Frederick County,Prince George's County,Montgomery County,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/K4PIYYEY5ND5LIZ5HUQ42PBPLQ.jpg?auth=c45c670b317bb5df78687a022dfd9bc5fb789b0bc81794613a3eca4e41a8197b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5556&amp;height=4167</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/body-found-patapsco-valley-state-park-phuong-lihn-dang-RUSNPBDZ45EYFBNTKSS4W4FOHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:24:03.555Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T22:24:03.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Silver Spring woman found dead at Patapsco Valley State Park, police say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Patapsco Valley State Park,Silver Spring]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BNI26BGFNRGVNE5YUSWOSQM4PQ.JPG?auth=3edc41a67c4d32629c652c0344927df0ac7e1fc0153d53ad45776929e022326b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1901&amp;height=1268</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Silver Spring woman’s body was recovered from Lost Lake at Patapsco Valley State Park on Monday, officials said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-transportation-new-budget-spending-cost-roads-7APNF2F5FJHA3AVHHIPIMQHKOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:08:28.926Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T22:08:28.926Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland proposes $21.9 billion transportation budget over 6 years]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Transit,Transportation,Maryland Department of Transportation,Maryland Transit Administration,Wes Moore,Buses,Trains,Key Bridge collapse]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YAQBI35R25FI7MPE37DH5CBVMM.jpg?auth=99597668dc83f90e8001088942c50637bcd0ab9b2b3be640876ed33a62506352&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4808&amp;height=3205</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Department of Transportation released a draft version of the Consolidated Transportation Program, which charts a vision for spending on the state’s roads, bridges, public transportation and more.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/columbia-mall-paid-parking-pause-75TOJDJC6ZGC5GF7UPQGQARVKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T21:43:35.7Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T21:43:35.7Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Columbia mall pauses paid parking weeks after rollout]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Columbia MD]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3PNLROLXFZEOTIOOD7DZJJRJCI.jpg?auth=7eb0cf9c3e788d74c44077fe150ed9e5be24d7499a648e9a8d0734cfd8e7f282&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Mall in Columbia has suspended a preferred paid parking program outside its main entrance. The spots are empty in this photo from Aug. 24.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/permit-employee-costs-taxpayers-4N642E2BZZHV5E6QGGDA7L2Y24/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T21:06:31.914Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T21:06:31.914Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County employee skips 239 hours of work, costs taxpayers $16K]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MJSAD62IXNDBJAVJA4R433T3DU.jpg?auth=92e9b57aab94646cd0ed0b741562a4ed422f7cd2606a426a89349a698dd7a1fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5235&amp;height=3490</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Baltimore County Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections employee repeatedly took their county vehicle home or left it parked for hours at park-and-ride lots, shopping centers and other locations, according to the county inspector general’s office.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/chizarra-dashiell-puzzle-pieces-charter-school-3HJHXRWKIVC6VH4RILI3WK62QQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T20:44:43.507Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T20:44:43.507Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Co. charter survives shutdown threat amid director’s troubled past]]></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/NP7UT4RU2FG53JQX2X2A6UGFBM.jpg?auth=94fcfadd77e242e10541e190ab1533bc95074205973db66d792e143ccff09a66&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4752&amp;height=3168</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In a sharp turn of events, Baltimore County’s school board is no longer pursuing revoking the charter of Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy Public Charter School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/canton-outback-steakhouse-closing-IWXGWZZGW5HM5DP45IVPDZEXAU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T18:48:44.427Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T18:48:44.427Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Outback Steakhouse in Canton is leaving Baltimore’s Can Company]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Canton]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y2CBOL24PFGT7GQ2GSSO7TFYOY.jpg?auth=34d957274ae57b76bd9d0b41f449d74df7575993c573cc711c77cb8fe21a22ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5937&amp;height=3958</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Outback Steakhouse at 2400 Boston St. will exit Canton’s Can Company complex.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/anne-arundel-officer-child-rape-charges-AFAX2SDVYFD4HPEJA6NU2LMOWE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T18:35:26.895Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T18:35:26.895Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Police officer charged with child sex abuse, rape]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Anne Arundel County,Anne Arundel County Police,Children,Maryland State Police]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XSIA3XUAXVGOVBDFSMIAR7KP7M.JPG?auth=7b83fc3f714ac035db07ecd01ea93f8f6cb4537b5846d4c50ef1a72f6fb82df9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1909</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Anne Arundel County Police officer has been suspended without pay after authorities charged him with rape and child sex abuse for an alleged incident at his home, officials said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/anne-arundel-data-centers-3F4JMMANX5HALLO7NTY3VK5T5I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T16:41:27.748Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T16:41:27.748Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can the county home to US Cyber Command and the NSA ban data centers?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TB5OGLW3B5CKBKRBUY73WTNG7U.JPG?auth=e976ec0b321896c91af6eba64866a2691d25235f853d0997af06fb1d5e4bdd34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Legislator Nathan Volke is pitching a data center ban in Anne Arundel. But that doesn’t mean the federal government will stop building them.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/murder-for-hire-gunman-arrest-bekine-tibebu-ayele-VG5FIPB67JB7HKHHBQCPBRVTFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T16:29:03.63Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T16:29:03.63Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Burtonsville man arrested for allegedly hiring gunman to kill Silver Spring man]]></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/v2/65KGZE734NBDHINNIVMRRXZSMM.jpg?auth=93db9c13f2c8d9a97fb5c73d779afcedebf6b3eaf2e5fe45ea60d2eaf6fd5e5a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3703&amp;height=2469</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bekine Tibebu Ayele is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the homicide of Jonah Kimindu last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/maryland-renaissance-festival-history-K46TXX4JMBEQDHVB52PQ2RIA4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T15:36:47.523Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:36:47.523Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How one family turned the Maryland Renaissance Festival into a legacy]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KJBFOBEHQJETVPJXN3GZ5ZYD3E.JPG?auth=8887e7c1776db2bdb723f8ac6fbefccb2fffc2346ac00ad8566a9288cdef344e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7583&amp;height=5055</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Smiths’ hands-on care brings the beloved celebration of mead, meat and merriment to life.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/i-270-fatal-dui-crash-HMGKFSKTONEHLO5NLZMYOLYF7A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T15:13:47.237Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:13:47.237Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Driver denied bond in Bethesda I-270 crash that killed mother, daughter]]></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/FPWIGNSPOJEOZLUMWT4LYYNVCE.jpg?auth=7fda98c43c2985841a009890567af6aebc6a3ad9ff91223023d8b5dd0ee6bc67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5374&amp;height=3583</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A judge denied bond to the suspect in the fatal crash, in which two family members died and two were injured.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/need-to-know-stopped-by-immigration-officer-PIZE6FM73BFNXFO5EONVA7CI6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T14:00:02.107Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:00:02.107Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to know about your rights when confronted by ICE in Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Immigration,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Donald Trump]]></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[According to legal experts and advocates, your fundamental rights remain intact when you’re confronted by immigration enforcement officers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-catcher-carlos-narvaez-game-calling-HOMZ3DVUNREUPNMKMTRFSGFYQI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T13:45:00.543Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:45:00.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Carlos Narváez isn’t hitting for the Orioles, but his game calling stands out]]></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/SRX6F5FV5BBW5FEM2QFCNHHW5A.jpg?auth=3f07fd3e99c994d86810b2e0140a5c7721b7aefa0b66e4dd14d46428768514ab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3674&amp;height=2449</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles pitcher Yennier Cano (78) shakes hands with catcher Carlos Narváez, left, after Sunday's win over the Athletics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-win-rockies-500-colton-cowser-catch-CAYCJKNK7RCQXDDU6TX6NCJPRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T13:23:48.034Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:23:48.034Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Colton Cowser’s home run robbery clinches win to get Orioles to .500]]></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/v2/7O4X7M6XL5AYFA5JZD4R6WJNVE.jpg?auth=0c463740cd9cb3027477953c2578fc4aca63ec84db59615ede3b24791b5ae70c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2539&amp;height=1692</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles right fielder Leody Taveras, right, congratulates center fielder Colton Cowser after he robbed Colorado Rockies' Jake McCarthy of a two-run, walk-off home run to end the game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/the-role-of-extracurricular-activities-at-independent-schools-6YVYPE6BZFHCRKRTLKZULKCLOA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T13:09:05.644Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:09:05.644Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The role of extracurricular activities at independent schools]]></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/MSV6C5VR2VCIHMXCLZGHHSDAZI.png?auth=e41e8848a0a60563dabbc3dd53399437ee05da9c7e8fb5a87b2dea58349ad733&amp;smart=true&amp;width=864&amp;height=575</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-win-marlins-daylen-lile-two-homers-PU6HUO3T3VAMFBXAYUD6KSSFYA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T13:07:51.761Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:07:51.761Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daylen Lile finishes a productive August with 2-homer night vs. Marlins]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LVSZG7U3MNHDRAMCPO7RZIO7P4.jpg?auth=10863a686984159703c5eae5d8a51e7af016936df144d60d09a50b18ca3247f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7012&amp;height=4675</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile watches his two-run home run go over the right field fence during the seventh inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/tonya-sweat-county-executive-lawsuit-FPA2FXC4YNEA7OLEB6QYCKM6FI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T10:45:37.005Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T10:45:37.005Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge declines to put Tonya Sweat on Prince George’s County ballot]]></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/EMZAPYXOARE53OSOJY73NYJALM.jpg?auth=996b5db51be7f95eb77933f51e34b2e067d4350dcb7b13104942452110530073&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tonya Sweat addresses supporters after a judge rejected her request to pause the certification of general election ballots.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/beech-leaf-disease-nematodes-maryland-4ARHSMPLKBDKFK5AC7W5VWGPTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T09:30:00.849Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T09:30:00.849Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nematodes are devastating Maryland's beech trees]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,Patapsco Valley State Park,Druid Hill Park,Baltimore City,Department of Natural Resources,Maryland Department of Agriculture,Parks,Gardening]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2SFG3RDLNBEFVGDQKHJ24STHKQ.JPG?auth=2333a4449ec5437a69b142643d4fa211b8610c79d48a385ec3fa648b012e0ba7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dark striations seen on the underside of a beech leaf in Druid Hill Park indicates the presence of beech leaf disease.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/supreme-court-maryland-redistricting-FBMQCIKNCVFPJHA6F3ORTZHK2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T09:30:01.916Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T09:30:01.916Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘The Hogan Court’ is Maryland’s last hope in redistricting fight]]></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/O2OTUQKAUVDFVLU5OQ34BC2N7Y.png?auth=15bd6f12e43509e463c16823b6ca147ea3bf7ee665439ae10582c354d969a495&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1198&amp;height=691</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Justices of the Supreme Court of Maryland will decide the fate of a redistricting referendum after a hearing on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/new-wetipquin-creek-state-park-wicomico-IFNY5RMI6FGBZB5VDL2Y5RLLYE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T01:33:23.597Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:33:23.597Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former Maryland plantation becomes state park preserving Black history]]></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/v2/73UCJ72VGJFYBMK32YFYB4EDKY.JPG?auth=0625cd44da7b62ebd4ea7930ce7da395b59d5acba589d94e806b5c400d9a9792&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The historic Long Hill house was built in the mid-18th century by the Dashiell family and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The former plantation house will be a part of the new Wetipquin Creek State Park, Wicomico County’s first state park. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-sign-kicker-jake-moody-practice-squad-tyler-loop-H7GWYTA6ZREXZBOI6GCCTJ7OSU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T01:05:15.489Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:05:15.489Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens sign kicker Jake Moody, bringing in competition for Tyler Loop]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S3VZ5EZR2BD4LOS2GGFMFFRXSM.jpg?auth=7dd2ae3362f1a366a968a52a85d86bf63c43cc32b2092e8403c6d3ca84811cae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4927&amp;height=3285</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Place kicker Jake Moody (16) kicks a field goal ahead of the Washington Commanders’ preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/fatal-dorchester-county-shooting-RXVARUJY5ZGVTI7LG7QH7PXHSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T00:44:59.079Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T00:44:59.079Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police charge another man with 5-year-old Dorchester girl’s death]]></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 second man has been charged with murder in the Dorchester County shooting that killed a 5-year-old girl and wounded her father. Police say the shooting was retaliation for an earlier fight and shooting involving the girl’s family.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/tupca-shakur-murder-trial-Q6BIRUDXHNCN3BIHLGBCJJITAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T00:38:03.831Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T00:38:03.831Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jury convicts man of first-degree murder for the killing of Tupac Shakur]]></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/CEDTKMEOJNGKFC5T7U6RFLDHDY.jpg?auth=0ade51e4d063a41a93f230de642c8239abe93a3001e091a3141fed854a1b04c5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4562&amp;height=3016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, the first conviction in the decades-old case. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-claim-luis-robert-jr-mets-CY6NUD7DYRG6LOPRDBGWB6QIPM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T23:30:36.303Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T23:30:36.303Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles claim outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from Mets]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XSGENUQOO5GVHD72FEKLN3OUPQ.jpg?auth=723c75dfd30c68e41a1cb0134ac3456f2e9a5f608aff880a43480fbc47083223&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. celebrates hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 22.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/montgomery-county-bmw-crash-TCOV5U3ZRRHBDMJ3FBZ6RKGAIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T22:12:40.894Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T22:12:40.894Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rockville man charged with negligent manslaughter for March BMW crash]]></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/v2/5SXCKN7ZOZEB5P7C5VHJNAXNNI.png?auth=3c8fa3d6a182d256c2e4e7694b330e788b178982c6da380753cd1ec0947b5870&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/anne-arundel-police-shooting-hit-and-run-4YKKPNNGIBFTRIFCJUR25PHG44/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T21:41:27.874Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T21:41:27.874Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Body camera video shows Anne Arundel police shooting fleeing driver]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DBP6FIATRZE47M3VO7A6JHMJ7Y.jpg?auth=7511440732786d0d8071eb2c228427d33637f450b9882e7c2422ee9c93eec49c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1665&amp;height=1110</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Body camera footage reveals a woman hit multiple cars and drove in the direction of police as she tried to flee officers before they shot at her, inflicting a non-fatal wound.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/tonya-sweat-prince-georges-county-lawsuit-MCTZGCY4ORCWRPWUQ6U2XDQYFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T21:38:22.505Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T21:38:22.505Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[County executive candidate Tonya Sweat sues Prince George’s elections board over eligibility]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S6HXDK5MVJACDDY4YMM56YSLFY.jpg?auth=270bae6113e01d6dafb4015396f7f6638aa302c48ac2624fc5af78bf253feb1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5150&amp;height=3433</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After reviewing the signatures and documents Sweat submitted on Aug. 3, the Prince George’s County Board of Elections determined that the aspiring county executive hadn’t met the required threshold.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/craig-anthony-budd-pedestrian-killed-3PK3IBG23NGZVGXJIBXDXAX4BE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T20:41:29.549Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T20:41:29.549Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gaithersburg man identified as pedestrian killed]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Pedestrians,Montgomery County Police Department,Gaithersburg]]></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[Craig Anthony Budd was killed crossing the street Friday night when he was struck by a car, Montgomery County Police said on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-playoffs-wild-card-DIDYOBIGJ5DTBOULUTECM25GSI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T19:45:43.686Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T19:45:43.686Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What will it take for the Orioles to clinch an AL wild card spot?]]></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/L32AL25QOFGRZDDTEXMZ4SVDKA.jpg?auth=6e52e6418521f95f361fa4da75c8f71ee779ce5ff784014d55c2dd09581d581c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt works the second inning against the Athletics in Baltimore earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatal-trailer-fire-west-baltimore-WNI4PLVKRNFAJNCKSDQHNUZS5A/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T19:35:17.121Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T19:35:17.121Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Person dead, another hospitalized following trailer blaze in West Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Fires]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T4B6YQEJ25HHTBMQ4IK37P2OCU.jpg?auth=e696d6d7f9ebfc8cc9402347132061166652c1d871ba8960db8a386f711cbcb7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2442&amp;height=1628</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A person pulled from a fire that happened over the weekend in Baltimore has died from their injuries.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/tradepoint-bus-east-side-35TV3ASRDVDBFOEWAUPMAKJ64E/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T19:00:11.982Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T19:00:11.982Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[An express bus to Tradepoint in Sparrows Point has arrived ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/P2GGXBMGDZAXVCAI57E7ZDJ2HE.jpeg?auth=791101f6fb3c8298ed7cf9a87de89662a21ba1d6224fe87ebb4b52d935bd6eeb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4979&amp;height=3319</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Delegates, senators, state officials and Tradepoint representatives cut the ribbon on the new 411T commuter bus on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/fruition-closes-alex-brown-building-M246XA6PCREYNMMRKYJYMQFM6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T18:32:39.111Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T18:32:39.111Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Historic Alex. Brown & Sons may soon be vacant with Fruition closing]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Downtown Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OEKHBUX7VNEGHJEILVKJJ3XWMQ.jpg?auth=418a1804edd59ff3fca5460a2e75872d7849690fe63bc9e15548a27963fe8019&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The historic Alex. Brown & Sons building will soon be up for lease after its restaurant tenant, Fruition at 135th, closed Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/junction-bistro-chevy-chase-closed-FPXYNKEANRBGXI2RUR75OOJTLY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T17:46:39.919Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:46:39.919Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Junction Bistro closes as Chevy Chase loses another restaurant]]></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/XNQZZY6HGFHW5H646FEUGABKYI.jpg?auth=321c640fd6b46def1d689aea67034e8d95c5ca9588175a1fb696156b2200ead7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2862&amp;height=1908</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chevy Chase's Junction Bistro, Bar and Bakery shut its doors for the last time on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/dr-paul-freedman-scott-jr-obituary-WOB2V3ZNZZF5JL4WX36UK6G4CM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T17:37:32.676Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:37:32.676Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dr. Paul Freedman Scott Jr., part of a storied family of educators. dies at 80]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OLCTDZWKQBGBFLDWNE62IVNACE.jpeg?auth=381fac31740d1218786f332dc788b88bd3e6ce67f123a979d414347a70d8147d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1291&amp;height=1292</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Paul Freedman Scott Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/seiu-500-rodney-givens-A35HKQYV7FGVXFNHJY7NQFKSYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T16:37:34.589Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:37:34.589Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Union identifies school bus driver who died in crash]]></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/v2/5SXCKN7ZOZEB5P7C5VHJNAXNNI.png?auth=3c8fa3d6a182d256c2e4e7694b330e788b178982c6da380753cd1ec0947b5870&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/theater/round-house-theatre-bethesda-50th-anniversary-CNGMNV6ACBGZFFBULWVBFVYD7M/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T16:25:26.631Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:25:26.631Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bethesda's Round House Theatre turns 50, wants to challenge its audiences]]></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/v2/3HJSQPRXTREOJA43OVHLDPGZUY.jpg?auth=a315c8794e9c8090ed26fd9d43e8f950a0fade21f4787584fa2d3e3d0e2224d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6900&amp;height=4600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Round House Theatre in Bethesda is celebrating its 50th anniversary of bringing innovative theater to Montgomery County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-mailbag-playoffs-roster-expansion-IVCC3DLLJJDMFPBIH4QEWTL7KM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T15:31:08Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T15:31:08Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: Taking mailbag questions as O’s enter final month]]></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/VKDHAAK3ZRHP5BRXS7INZGJHFI.png?auth=0be9def5d5f4c1a3f0ae19330b06ac5a735183a4f662db716c75eac51302a4b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-minor-league-pitchers-anthony-eyanson-WYZYOCPWJZF4XGQ5GSZLWIV2QA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T15:10:31.338Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T15:10:31.338Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Evaluating Anthony Eyanson, a key piece of the Orioles’ Adley Rutschman trade]]></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/ZRJQX2IMYVFIXI5YXSDJVVDBAM.jpg?auth=f13726552d6d71c7796a72b125f995ce3d35662b0431bc25bfb4cab01307aefb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In 89 1/3 innings in the minor leagues this season — most of which he has spent in Double-A — Anthony Eyanson has a 1.51 ERA, a 0.95 WHIP and 12.69 strikeouts per nine innings.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/turners-station-girl-scouts-GR3E3N2YMJCWXOBZADJS7ROOOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T14:30:00.566Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:30:00.566Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Turner Station Girl Scouts visit Key Bridge wreckage ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YH5S6KC6KVDU7KP7NBXCK3XTBY.jpg?auth=27c7c1034e4d830adba7929a1f9e3e38fbf775e032a1f0f4538543768a3756fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5304&amp;height=3536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Captain Lafon Porter, left, shares his knowledge of the Francis Scott Key Bridge with 7-year-old twins Kira and Kina Brooks, and their mother, Cheryl Brooks, as they head toward the bridge’s rebuild site.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/takoma-park-rent-stabilization-RBAVVQHQHBADPM5TWSIXZTORRA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T14:25:07.641Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:25:07.641Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Housing conditions force Takoma Park to rethink rent stabilization]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Housing,Affordable housing,Montgomery County,Takoma Park]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BAT7G4WU2VEXLN3GWHEMXIMVOQ.jpg?auth=f958d0051da23fca1b40e32d280b9933d0a68526a1a910a9983633d8f999f8f6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5421&amp;height=3614</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Omar Myers lives in a rent-controlled building in Takoma Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/west-baltimore-shed-transformation-YQMM5QHNVVAHZGFHYHYR3A3P7M/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T13:30:03.989Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:30:03.989Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How 2 college students plan to transform a vacant West Baltimore shed]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[West Baltimore,Vacant homes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6F2TM5PFLZEEZGUKZCTVCQ22OI.JPG?auth=cce55974ad244e49c7e7effbaad65be7d4a3bc4d0a8eb3238424f8a11fb97e43&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Isonah Ngouabe Dlodlo, 22, and Jaylen Daley, 19, in an alleyway in West Baltimore near an old shed that they’re passionate about transforming. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-53-man-roster-depth-chart-ethan-burke-joe-fagnano-7SFZT2EBR5FK7MFCTZC3LVEFZQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T13:26:37.357Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:26:37.357Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With 53-man roster finalized, here’s how Ravens’ depth chart looks]]></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/H34FMQPP2BE4HNF4MOGUN6ONOA.jpg?auth=50d2f7cf839d1e2f856798610952c0a1c35948e414da9da11dc48b48d8dce711&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3513&amp;height=2342</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ravens kept defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike on the active roster, though his readiness for Week 1 is uncertain.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-training-camp-2026-nfl-draft-rookies-4PHX6GZ2XZG53NIWDJ47Y6MC2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T09:30:00.667Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:30:00.667Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Post-training camp outlooks for the Ravens draft class]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Analysis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LOSPK56GAJH5LC6C5WRUTPNL4M.jpg?auth=205188c8207cf588d835784dd40ca68dc24eb075ed36e90ebfd48904f35d144e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3577&amp;height=2385</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ravens drafted running back Adam Randall from Clemson in the fifth round. He will begin the season on injured reserve.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/cursive-maryland-schools-5AZLSX4T2VH3PAREDKWA2WSARM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T09:30:00.778Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:30:00.778Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cursive is scrawling its way back into Central Maryland schools]]></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/HRBHID7KHJCG7PWDHWTPFF2SCA.jpg?auth=3c27a1223c72ae00d3c8a3cea6d76c9bafb3743ddc06773c4d0822e0a41126eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Educators and researchers who embrace cursive say the skill can help students’ motor skills, improve their writing’s legibility and even help them better retain what they’re learning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/wmar-no-anchors-streaming-newscast-SUC63XMPQJF4XCYNPI25R2LZLU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T09:30:00.687Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:30:00.687Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[WMAR’s anchorless experiment is a bad omen for local news]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6CQUXLPK4BDUBBN5CHRYASVU2I.jpg?auth=3bc9390f8e6b30d70bfb348d763e3c535faca85ee1f54ee5450adca1bc729964&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[WMAR-2 News studios at 6400 York Road in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/rashod-bateman-domestic-violence-allegations-XVWL72DMBJF57MF2EA4WKFYGMY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T09:30:00.705Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:30:00.705Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rashod Bateman had fought the cycle of domestic violence. Now he’s accused of it.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ABEEVR3GDRAATI76FRQAGKE5VI.jpg?auth=11cfe1cfc4aae0e1fa69b4de906a1dbe2832fc17a7d64aac8ff7d0047990eaa9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3794&amp;height=2529</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This year, before his arrest, Rashod Bateman and his mother, Shonda Cromer, shared details of their past with The Banner in a series of interviews. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/hyattsville-haraka-running-store-C4AOTMR7KRELHCLWO7HPYPS5SQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T09:30:01.268Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:30:01.268Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Haraka Run and Walk looks to close the distance]]></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/MZNMBFFEXVD4HEMPX2ERUIBQ4E.JPG?auth=29614cb344b43f76a9ec89e36fc6939294cf98946c95bf77b90c36b5990fe2a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carol Holland inside Haraka Run and Walk, the store she co-owns.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-53-man-roster-isaac-POTK5GRXB5F3RKZGTKXEI2XVYA/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T02:18:46.599Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:18:46.599Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: Breaking down the initial 53-man roster]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Baltimore Ravens,Banner Ravens Podcast]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/576HP37YKRHFPHEZGXEKXXJ7F4.png?auth=5aa6cda9f69a887c3129de0a98e027e50b106ec2cbdae0441cc707243c092811&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-53-man-roster-CG4W7KYIZNE4RJPYDSTEV3K2GI/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T00:42:20.704Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T00:42:20.704Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Washington Commanders roster: Who is in and who is out of the intitial 53-man roster]]></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/v2/6ELOC2C42ZB5PN2HBXGSJGHSPE.JPG?auth=28a46386f8cdd7fcf191f62f62498b337b51d9d2d2b1c245600cb3abe0b4b7ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2254</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Commanders released veteran Van Jefferson while keeping seven wide receivers on their initial 53-man roster.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-athletics-gunnar-henderson-sweep-Y2362GEBUZCKVJO7S5NE7KF6EY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T00:18:37.085Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T00:18:37.085Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gunnar Henderson dazzles in dominant performance as Orioles sweep Athletics]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Gunnar Henderson,MLB,Pete Alonso]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OPK7MADOQ5EM7M3V2Z4BSES73Q.jpg?auth=61b2e8fd03e1f1a17845f8ed64ff6568d93394ab463dc3a5e606869a3b6ed01c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6087&amp;height=4058</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gunnar Henderson went 4-for-4 with two home runs and five RBIs as the Orioles beat the Athletics on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-roster-cuts-adisa-isaac-OZUWTXH3AFA7XKV2YGUFKVWBXU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-30T23:40:46.366Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-30T23:40:46.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2024 third-round pick Adisa Isaac won't make Ravens' 53-man roster]]></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/IXYE7O7DOJBYFFL4RLJSU5EEIE.jpg?auth=d5974b79d39402c0c4e2d4d825bcb8ddc8af167cbeaf620f030d0684e4209cb6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4407&amp;height=2938</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens linebacker Adisa Isaac battles Commanders offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere during Friday night’s preseason game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-marlins-cj-abrams-second-base-44N44LTAIVASXMFEVR6DCSHQSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-30T21:15:04.974Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-30T21:15:04.974Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals: CJ Abrams plays first game at second base in loss to Marlins]]></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/v2/22BAFSAI6FE5RLX55UMD6DHYNQ.jpg?auth=518f81a185aa7988d8f96f06a75768774d3c65f98971eee7885f216cb389e823&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5179&amp;height=3452</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams throws to first to complete a double play after forcing out the Marlins’ Xavier Edwards during the second inning Sunday at Nationals Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/mother-daughter-killed-bethesda-crash-drunk-driver-MR5GUDBLBREPTHENMVMAI5IZDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-30T20:55:58.171Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-30T20:55:58.171Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mother, daughter killed in Bethesda crash with suspected drunk driver]]></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/FPWIGNSPOJEOZLUMWT4LYYNVCE.jpg?auth=7fda98c43c2985841a009890567af6aebc6a3ad9ff91223023d8b5dd0ee6bc67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5374&amp;height=3583</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland State Police identified the women who died in a crash on Interstate 270 on Saturday as Musammat Shamima Begum, 46, and Areebah Jahin, 23. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-school-bus-backlog-cleared-Q4NJRP4PNZAP5DNH7OAQBNE7RY/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-30T20:53:22.694Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-30T20:53:22.694Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s schools clear 10,000-student bus backlog]]></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/NGDX3RXQXREPRNWJ57YBXEBTVA.jpg?auth=081e519da1c4ef41932aa13c162007fbbd4fb7634c45b3eae25cac360230eed9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Public Schools fell short of getting nearly 10,000 students to school last week, but the district says it has cleared the backlog.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/maryland/nationals-marlins-cade-cavalli-injury-7N4FHUXJWRDUZDTGA3KGQYWCZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-30T16:58:20.441Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-30T16:58:20.441Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals beat Marlins in 10 innings after Cade Cavalli’s start is cut 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space on NASA mission]]></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/FIDTG5VU6BCWHLKZOTFUKSF5UM.png?auth=936c0c678649407b007739bbc7a64b1a0cce0d8aae135c296b6fd113a62f6496&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1127&amp;height=773</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[SpaceX launched the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope on Sunday aboard a triple-the-fire-power Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/maryland-state-fair-new-foods-timonium-JUTX7D2DYVBBNJKKXLDEA7362U/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-30T13:19:30.101Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-30T13:19:30.101Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Maryland State Fair’s new food, ranked]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J3XYYXJ7WFBKLMA5TBUXDJ36IM.JPG?auth=f6036111d8da923804b42f812ea1992fe7dc23a0c37b43b33f1991b971f26de8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sweet Land of Liberty: Fried doughnuts topped with strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream and American-themed decorations make this one of the prettiest new treats at the Maryland State Fair.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-commanders-what-we-learned-TAM5IPDAUNHLVMCXSEOWMMKOKM/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-30T09:30:01.483Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-30T09:30:01.483Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things we learned from the Ravens-Commanders preseason game]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Washington Commanders,Analysis,Jesse Minter,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KOT5R5OAWNBHZJZUXTMCRKBYHA.jpg?auth=f52ca181829cad0b1366682d0f5e2f34a01df942743f8d8efd1c01b43789985f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4437&amp;height=2960</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joe Fagnano at least has the Ravens thinking about placing him on the 53-man roster as a third quarterback.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/futsal-soccer-find-your-finesse-reopens-sparrows-point-AJA6443VDJAM5AT2WBPHKRIZII/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-30T09:30:00.889Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-30T09:30:00.889Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Find Your Finesse offers an alternative to pricey club soccer in Sparrows Point]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Soccer,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T57M7MJGPFA23HGMMSYZLSBQXA.jpg?auth=0e4ace43b6e3bca2e30364cc4f7ca97fe68a493a5516a2709a8ba71295d4ffe3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4899&amp;height=3266</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hendrik de Wit, founder of Find Your Finesse, adjusts a goal as his students set up additional goals at his futsal training center in Dundalk.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-athletics-yennier-cano-bullpen-AOYKNUII2VBD7NOX4PTQHLWR5E/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-30T06:20:45.032Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-30T06:20:45.032Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles beat Athletics to gain ground in AL wild-card chase]]></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/VGRMSUVRSNELPMYP52W3EA7C4A.jpg?auth=06dabee8b8707962dce4a216eca9901397db90cd783808a0087ba8a2acc4b739&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2430</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Leody Taveras had two hits and three RBIs Saturday night in the Orioles’ 5-3 victory.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/nepal-flood-baltimore-company-tour-group-missing-5WE6JB5SIRC35E77UTCZ6IRWAQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-29T21:20:20.231Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-29T21:20:20.231Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nepal floods leave Baltimore tour company searching for missing travelers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6A6FTMX34FBCXP2RXDX6SBBHJQ.jpg?auth=9467f7a092ca03eee8e5a283fc8fb09a9905fc6766d5cef57b1b291599590d65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A drone view of a bridge damaged by flash flooding along the Tadi River in Nepal on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/mercury-spill-lutherville-home-hospitalization-4QAZ67IUYFHA5MG4GZXEANPB3A/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-29T21:05:44.471Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-29T21:05:44.471Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[6 sent to hospital after possible mercury spill at Lutherville home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FJ4PKASHMBH6ZOYN5MHF2PSP64.jpg?auth=f2fe08157c3401f97c325d8e749c1006d1d3a8565a29f1346c75e23e3444d5cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4869&amp;height=3246</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A mercury spill occurred at a home on the 8600 block of Tower Bridge Way, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>