<?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/education/k-12-schools/maryland-ice-legal-restrictions-explainer-HQ6X3XMPJVBSPOTJQMQ4GEMDQ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T21:50:12.982Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:50:12.982Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yes, ICE can detain people at Maryland public schools. Here’s why.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Early childhood education, preschool, pre-K,Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UVK4EQKNKZEVZG5JU7N6ZDXBFU.jpg?auth=bc9d426e29a50f3a2a4c6fe12db8799c4427a659ca1091f1ef529c59ef9242dc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5278&amp;height=3519</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Protesters begin to march around the perimeter of Patterson Park a day after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a student’s parents on Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School’s temporary campus in East Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/key-bridge-collpase-dali-chief-engineer-charges-baltimore-QBODS2GBOVHOHGCY6NR4CLU5UY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T21:28:06.088Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:28:06.088Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Feds indict crew member in Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QGVKPPPN7FF3FKNOKGJ3Y244LQ.JPG?auth=49b17ed1ed8747c2b0c12199a5110b871fa3918e8467bd399dec14645000b386&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dali, wedged into a portion of the collapsed Key Bridge in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/prince-georges-county-council-primary-election-results-2026-KNM4TH6AIBDTVB6P4LH7IDGRRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T21:12:33.887Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:12:33.887Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Council primary election results 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election Results,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xMSN,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Prince George's County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/harford-county-24-magnitude-earthquake-AIVPRJR4JBAZ7BH7ZHN4ZHISHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T20:51:33.583Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:51:33.583Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2.4 magnitude earthquake rattles parts of Harford County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Bel Air]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5LYEPIMYQNDS5JHUP5TSF3P6IE.png?auth=dac8ee4cb245ec00875e321afc84071e26f855426aef93e87bcd8cb94aaf8827&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2152&amp;height=1210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A U.S. Geological Survey map shows the epicenter of the earthquake about 5 miles north of Bel Air.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/barnes-noble-baltimore-harbor-east-F5OIUG6ZNJFFXKS2KD56WDAXGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T20:36:21.287Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:36:21.287Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s waterfront gets its Barnes & Noble back]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Harbor East,Books,Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CCN4D266LNBYJLB4SF7KQPG3MI.jpg?auth=cc8cd39b0167cf5bfb7fce5ec5147d5f519470c5d61cda5b7b3fbc49449c71a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Barnes & Noble will open its first Baltimore location in six years. The store is expected to open in the former Oceanaire Seafood Room later this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/elections-board-jawando-campaign-clears-BLICUJQPGRAIBJMMZLWZ36NFWY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T20:18:58.563Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:18:58.563Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Elections board clears Jawando campaign after allegation of illegal coordination]]></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/NP2KP272E5AFPJ2OCTZENOAVT4.jpg?auth=4c1c9a66a37015a193a3d3b40640f55a2de7cd335d62b999328a8ea81f524213&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At-large Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando, who is running for county executive, at a candidate forum in April.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/father-daughter-stabbing-burtonsville-TTSW7WHXOVHIHLARVNJRUBPL4M/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T20:02:53.421Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:02:53.421Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Silver Spring father and daughter arrested for stabbing relative]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County Police Department,Montgomery County,Rockville]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QZE2Y2QBDZBBXMZLOAKRIKJBM4.png?auth=be81c5efd45edcdb6c79f16b94347cace742b14eb5b6d91eb410711b5d4335ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/missing-boater-ocean-city-search-suspended-PVGTOU436FFMTNMMBERTYZ6QJA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T19:39:58.696Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:39:58.696Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coast Guard suspends search for missing boater in Ocean City]]></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/GFROG536EVBATECUOVOZPCBIII.jpg?auth=f2dcbf4991b03358d697b23b53b02df6967a1eb20c1065982355ca1436bcbfe1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for a boater who went missing off the coast of Ocean City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/8x10-music-venue-baltimore-rising-sun-presents-cris-jacobs-SY4GN5PXYZDYHPA2Z2NJ7OQQVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T18:50:05.585Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:50:05.585Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The 8x10 lives on: Baltimore concert venue finds new owners]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Federal Hill]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/B3DWQXPS3VBLDDGRKZW2TE6GLM.jpg?auth=972e69d79e04eb95e287624ae0683c04a456ac4c24690dc436b9128cdd169ff2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 8x10 has found new owners, allowing the Federal Hill concert venue to continue operations.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/st-johns-college-president-jobs-MH2CL65BM5AQFCD5J74PGHACPA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T18:37:59.561Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:37:59.561Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[St. John’s College rolls 3 president jobs into 1 amid financial strain]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,St. John's College,Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2MERXWQB4NA2HD3CVFYOATPU6I.JPG?auth=7a600c73949e5b11eb501a7dafe761f48a6bb0c7d6e8d1bd2d6d0ae30a508fd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The interim president of the St. John’s College Annapolis campus will step down.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/new-survey-finds-black-baltimoreans-feel-more-climate-anxiety-SBPON6EO5VAIRAYGYD5HCREYOU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T17:38:57.439Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T17:38:57.439Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Black Baltimoreans feel more climate anxiety, new survey finds]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JTDBS57KXFBY7O42JS4AG6BNMI.jpg?auth=e62342754e4390c99dfd4e38dd5a392a51b7ad8d9b65ae9b1a2e5fcb0c8398b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Baltimore residents Jeffrey Barnes, Sarah Broadwater, and Kelly Cross.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-53-man-roster-projection-training-camp-YLBRWOPTTZEBHHBDCEPWIEZIAU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T17:34:50.648Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T17:34:50.648Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Projecting the Baltimore Ravens’ 53-man roster: Who’s in, who’s out?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Jesse Minter,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2NSC4NT76ZDDXBDEERXATKW2JE.JPG?auth=0b7860b0062922bcf32a54d7996ae9e95cc82faf54d098dabf1d4269b71792d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens head coach Jesse Minter takes questions from reporters following practice in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/ice-baltimore-elementary-school-detainment-GJXL7JO6K5AA5IR6KJNUOLJVKE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T17:17:35.426Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T17:17:35.426Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Parents detained by ICE outside Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore City Public Schools,Immigration]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JCQNEWN73RGX3EWJFHY5SV53YQ.jpg?auth=2b1112f875fc25aaa1713ae95f0f4785ad790d66643817f2faf8b383648119e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3739&amp;height=2493</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police vehicles are parked outside Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School, which is temporarily holding classes at a building on Fait Avenue, after a report that ICE agents arrested a person during school drop-offs on Thursday morning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/great-falls-billy-goat-trail-E67EYKYBK5FG3K7QO24CYWLRK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T16:41:40.699Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:41:40.699Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Search continues for missing swimmer in Potomac River]]></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/XK7Y22WLKJE3FFV5JEAWIWDDQU.jpeg?auth=259e5eb53bdf6d99f9baecab4783137c8dd701ce156c5b764db856f5f22a20c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A search continues on Monday for a man who disappeared from a group of swimmers in the Potomac River on Sunday, according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-mariners-mistakes-RAADFD7BMRENFF7PPD5UYX67W4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T15:48:07.138Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T15:48:07.138Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: Self-inflicted wounds continue to hurt Baltimore’s playoff chances]]></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/XDVNZAV5JBFMFJRZ3QPSZBLUAY.png?auth=6262ccebb9cb75b58e7568bf93f2ce4031fb5848c6336301b1ee7da75fac9174&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-sheriff-office-democratic-primary-election-vote-K7CIMA7E3ZBIHNN45PWLOII5T4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T15:41:41.272Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T15:41:41.272Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who will be the next Baltimore County sheriff?]]></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/HCBH72JW4RGFVPSWUX77IA2B3Y.JPG?auth=0fdc201daaed058699213e8c2b43a30c15dfcada480b0c5f7f8332eefcf0ce1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6439&amp;height=4293</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore County Courts building in Towson, where the sheriff's office is housed.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-cop-alexi-correa-fbi-drug-recording-ZCHHCJDCSZHGPEWDQSS7W56PEM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T14:58:08.46Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T14:58:08.46Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore cop was caught by FBI source talking about drug dealing]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,FBI]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N3QFAYFBGFAARCMQTMETSR7GSE.jpg?auth=68badf03881bbc7dc5944b543c06caf19a64f067239e8c55916f380b2fab7cf0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-youth-election-judges-I2XMDRRBXBCY3EEX7YOBZTCR7Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T14:00:01.57Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T14:00:01.57Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Program trains teens to be Baltimore election judges]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CJ5Q2DBHRNCDBH4N5JU7FXX6SM.jpg?auth=7a904a520e43635ff684ae0e5d376ca342072e64a154b3b50e32847153baf057&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5337&amp;height=3558</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Instructor Marcus Clifton, in green, leads a training session for new election judges for the Maryland primary.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/third-eye-comics-opens-new-location-in-glen-burnie-6MAWCYLVDZH75ODIKCZMFW66LI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:52:09.627Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:52:09.627Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Third Eye Comics opens new location in Glen Burnie!]]></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/CW4IUZF7ANFL3EQS5N2UVSW3MQ.jpg?auth=3f3a564f51cfa702aea9d8adb022c936a21b87ec333a83703893bc587db884b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1536</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-daylen-lile-defense-prepitch-setup-PKNFBOFTPNE5HOWAGN4WHIBC3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:43:46.639Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:43:46.639Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals: How changing his prepitch setup has led to Daylen Lile’s defensive improvements]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DPVDQXGF6ZFIBL4QGH53ZOLRMM.jpg?auth=37c7c504a676bd208408360df9f369ba9dd19c5e39b5d9a6266044bba4db4ba4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6789&amp;height=4526</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Daylen Lile has eight home runs and a .744 OPS to go with his improved defense.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/iran-us-tentative-deal-end-war-SHJ7MD3MSNBM7MTM6QDPE6FATY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:03:28.269Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:03:28.269Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran and US reach tentative deal to end war]]></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/ZBM2NNDI55CDPMGUGMV57RUP2U.jpg?auth=9bcbaa29ef784ee89c3d7f3d846c6ca2dfc8088743643e1186f02afe5c4d7c9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A rescue worker checks an apartment that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/penn-station-baltimore-amtrak-development-dunkin-JN4F2MJZURHDZHIHOB3ZSC5ECU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T11:43:10.353Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:43:10.353Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Penn Station’s expansion was scaled back. We deserve more.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Transportation,Baltimore Penn Station]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEIJVJNNOFGG5GUE5YN6R2TM7U.jpg?auth=984c701346c7d36fed8effc12324e711b9b702f4f219fce356b5f90ba2a7392d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4866&amp;height=3244</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Travelers wait for their trains to arrive at Penn Station in Baltimore in January.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/road-work-construction-traffic-congestion-4FRGUWCVRZBRTN5OXB34TONXVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T09:30:01.611Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T09:30:01.611Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[These Maryland summer road projects could cause traffic delays]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Transportation,Maryland Department of Transportation,Baltimore City Department of Transportation,Baltimore City,Howard County,Anne Arundel County,Baltimore County,Prince George's County,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UXBGC7PDCBDB5IXSV3UXWYVWPM.jpg?auth=a756172915e2e22d94896929d5f47f974e382fac593020db1204231e438b646c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5328&amp;height=3552</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From the beltways to the beaches, road construction crews are putting down fresh pavement to improve Maryland’s patchy roads.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-ryan-helsley-daughter-ear-surgery-I4ZT6CS3MVA2HHLIH4UD4KKUEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T09:30:01.209Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T09:30:01.209Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles’ Ryan Helsley is thankful for procedure that helped his daughter hear]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VE6WFALFEFAB5MTRKOBUFG7V3Y.jpg?auth=6967206c49b9afff4d7e612b8114b43115a8f65eb66628c2f721ccd8c044277e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3616&amp;height=2411</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ryan Helsley, in his first season with the Orioles, had seven saves and a 2.53 ERA when he went on the injured list.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-summer-meals-access-ASBLRBXWA5GATOK37DI66OLJJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T09:30:01.134Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T09:30:01.134Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[For some Montgomery County children, free meals are too far away]]></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/v2/2PMDQDQIEJGMPN3Z4W7PZWAZQM.jpg?auth=29ea5b133ed27e37b8a9e7d6315496372cd913d19e48fb8f127c84ab37675354&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[District officials encourage MCPS families in need of assistance during the summer to apply for the state’s SUN Bucks program.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/graces-thai-kitchen-food-truck-catonsville-6FRAR3GDGFGEFL237D3JB6UUCE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T09:30:01.877Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T09:30:01.877Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Grace's Thai Kitchen serves food worth the wait in Catonsville]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Catonsville]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XY4RSS7YX5FVJII6GOLP3W7OIA.jpg?auth=4670728f3de7663d57c58dce81e94629f59a1ee5d263f932879fe80bb769c58f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3724&amp;height=2482</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The sisters behind Grace's Thai Kitchen at The Commissary in Catonsville, where they share a kitchen with multiple other popular food trucks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/maryland/orioles-padres-4-run-first-inning-trey-gibson-6MWHIT6USZDXBEC6IWMYGB4INM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T23:46:35.676Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T23:46:35.676Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Padres homer 5 times, including twice in the first, in a 9-3 victory over the Orioles]]></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/Q5XRCS7WYNADJMDAFP2HZ6BWEM.jpg?auth=9e17063cdd58ed9c8f87066ea033457ea3727dba1f91db043cb4d65ccd86b0ae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4357&amp;height=2905</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Colton Cowser loses his glove over the fence as he attempts to catch a home run by Jackson Merrill of the Padres in the first inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/maryland/padres-orioles-rodolfo-duran-SJLTQADFDRHVTNAF32CFKBY57E/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T23:45:04.856Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T23:45:04.856Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rodolfo Durán homers and drives in 3 to lift Padres to 5-2 win over Orioles]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Baltimore Orioles,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E2IQBFGW6FCCPLIQ77S3VTROGE.jpg?auth=d608593ea72c170974980383b333ecb3f502d760d8e424d7dfde075f4bf7a1bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5070&amp;height=3380</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso catches the throw as the Padres’ Xander Bogaerts grounds out during the third inning Sunday at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-severe-storms-hail-tornados-WBDQIFP3ERDQNF4DRHBON2RRDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T23:42:18.471Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T23:42:18.471Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland braces for severe storms with 70 mph winds, possible tornadoes]]></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/ZVV6OXDZ25EIDNTH3ER74VMTGA.JPG?auth=8bdbd8eef2ef956d5426e43e59d0c14dfbe7775d53ff7ff27ad490ed2a29bbbb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National Weather Service reported that “lightning, damaging gusty winds, and isolated hail” are possible Sunday afternoon and evening in the mid-Atlantic. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-mariners-series-win-5-run-fourth-inning-RFRCXQYHBJG4RP2OIRNFLPHCGY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T21:09:12.101Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T21:09:12.101Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5-run fourth inning lifts Nationals to series win over Mariners]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S6HXKG6PWVELXAQUSBCZNRTVXQ.jpg?auth=3ceaa622b2a5379a6436037d3eef78d4e416a0561078c9f7a8a8d5782c99d104&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3794&amp;height=2529</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[James Wood watches his 20th home run of the season during the first inning Sunday at Nationals Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/3-alarm-baltimore-fire-reservoir-hill-rowhomes-TXJ3KZJQ2BCLLEMKLA7HDQK6VQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T19:16:09.298Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T19:16:09.298Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pets rescued after 3-alarm fire damages Baltimore rowhomes]]></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/v2/6JBTQAMCGJD6VG3PEWMTOMP3MI.jpeg?auth=1b94630e6d405b260d6f9df8bfbd45cd63ada77cc2cd51dc2b5f9f0e5cdf4a1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore City Fire Department responds to a three-alarm fire in the 2500 block of Brookfield Avenue in Reservoir Hill on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/clover-hill-dairy-cheese-recall-listeria-DJ7EDQEF3VGXPAUS6ZZFKL2JWY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T19:00:14.131Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T19:00:14.131Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland dairy company recalls all cheese products over listeria]]></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/UJLLWRNTOVFCZI5TP6JULFL66A.jpg?auth=6b4b64822c31bc048dc2f59ee102d0f4ec93654da7caf18058ee905b9d82693e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Department of Health announced an expanded recall of all cheese products made by Clover Hill Dairy due to possible listeria contamination.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/trump-80th-birthday-ufc-cage-fights-DN2YLFNVHFERVHYDIMFEZR4GCQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T13:23:50.887Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T13:23:50.887Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump turns 80 with showstopping spectacle of UFC cage fights]]></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/X6DY6TRKXFE57AGINRL543IEHQ.jpg?auth=c215195574fe24216ab86a6366cd710b62030eb70b390d4806326441cb54b7c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8439&amp;height=5626</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The octagon for UFC Freedom 250 sits on the South Lawn of the White House ahead of the event.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/books/romance-novels-growing-interest-maryland-25U5YCQJZVA4ZJEV3V4OEMMWHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T09:30:00.822Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T09:30:00.822Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Steamy summer reading: How readers are falling for romance novels]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Books,Pratt Library,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/27VHQGSREVC7PKV74W5Q5TXYS4.JPG?auth=6cad1eb680f06139e478010cae7960a46c5498ad309edaa0a419727e688a25ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cheryl Keffer at her Cockeysville romance book shop, La Petite Mort.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/armstrong-williams-the-sun-afghanistan-wes-moore-EVW2K7ERKNH5ZHKJJZHNJEEYIA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T09:30:01.327Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T09:30:01.327Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hutzell: Who do you trust to find the truth about Wes Moore’s story?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2ALENW7HS5DGPENKDJPBRJHH2M.jpg?auth=d79cd83a30736d1a15d0f27ce102bcd26730eb0a31fc200ad54c781478a4c8c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4080&amp;height=3072</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Armstrong Williams, co-owner of The Sun and a longtime conservative columnist, talks about truth and misinformation at Towson University.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/john-waters-interview-trump-hairspray-criterion-desperate-living-CBS5UBD4BZCRVCKW5BZPH3USHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T09:30:01.351Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T09:30:01.351Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[John Waters Q&A: The Pope of Trash weighs in on Trump, travel and more]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[John Waters]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LSABMCLONVHLJMHHIPEID6P53U.jpg?auth=1c3c71b24020758747f4cb06482d2dc7c87e88eb859d5f529d7d93ceafbd1094&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore’s John Waters, at 80, is staying plenty busy, acting in “American Horror Story” and performing live on stage across the country.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/lgbtq-owned-restaurants-baltimore-area-RV4XI3THQFD2FFOIQMJ3CMZDWQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T09:30:03.28Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T09:30:03.28Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 Baltimore LGBTQ-owned restaurants, cafes and sweet spots]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Bars,Pride Month,Federal Hill,Baltimore County,Hampden,Coffee shops,Abell,Canton]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AEFGV3SMEZA5HJ4BMXOCRFJWTA.jpg?auth=8d508407ae76016dd8378a3466e867bdb6c79f1c2d040e14761ee158c3fc0027&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1320&amp;height=880</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The orange dreamsicle Dole Whip twist from Bmore Licks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/theater/kennedy-center-washington-national-opera-lawsuit-RQCDO4K6ORE55PN2PV66V46HSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T04:43:36.291Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T04:43:36.291Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Washington National Opera sues Kennedy Center over $17 million in donations]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/REKK5HCBNRCKPHC2DUTTWXWQHY.jpg?auth=abebcd53b8576dbbfae6a8a8f4ce133a346072b993c68a563b27dd74d4481af5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Washington National Opera is suing the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-mariners-luis-garcia-jr-cade-cavalli-SEXJYYLXPBGMVFD3VBGXY3FCHY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T00:25:21.773Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T00:25:21.773Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals stop 2-game skid in 8-3 win over Mariners]]></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/ZFNPO2H5ZFGUHNXKP5UAG4EGW4.jpg?auth=0e68e03f59ede706a4b6b2d63224818ecad6f33fd25905d9d67d006ad464a0b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8163&amp;height=5442</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luis García Jr. changed the mood at Nationals Park with his go-ahead home run Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/baltimore-pride-parade-attendance-events-QVKNM4HDORAV5H6QNGNZLF4KGU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T22:50:50.684Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T22:50:50.684Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s 51st Pride parade draws thousands for a day of celebration]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Pride Month]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BK6QZZG5HZFCLG3JMWZYECAQ4E.jpg?auth=b64b45709b5f9d3a12f7aa930710247e1b05779e33fe75dd95e423becbe79223&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4874&amp;height=3249</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of Clipper City Crossfit take turns pulling a car forward in the Baltimore Pride parade Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/deadly-storm-damage-maryland-power-outages-7GMQ6WMQDVCEVDS4FPX545LRWM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T22:40:50.338Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T22:40:50.338Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Storms leave 2 dead, thousands without power in Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ATJ7554ESZCBJOQFE7YZO3E7WY.jpg?auth=4c6c720175edb357b6941e098b0e87ef57e3cf62ff1499b2913a4303ae4b2bef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trees fell in Annapolis when storms caused damage Friday evening.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-kennedy-center-dc-name-removal-HNMEVKS5CFAWJKSNGN3LI56CIA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T20:22:11.681Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T20:22:11.681Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Workers begin removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center]]></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/TS3OG3Q6ANDM5GLID2Y6HOD2VI.jpg?auth=8d81aaa86a95571a02ef401e0690dba2b1f11727dcdf5e82ad6002ff266c69cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5184&amp;height=3456</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Workers construct scaffolding below the sign for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-ice-immigration-arrests-VUHC5BGFJRF6TOX7XKUZKFZZDI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T19:03:53.115Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T19:03:53.115Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A recent surge in Maryland ICE arrests targeted immigrants]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigration]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LOSUM7XRCNFRFIGVN7SXG3L5DY.jpg?auth=30be7c4634146b08741741e6074bebeb35eb486d8f9e10d54349c517ade605aa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1687</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/richard-worley-may-be-baltimores-luckiest-police-commissioner-heres-why-UVCWPAHYN5A7RFMMB4OMS232FI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T18:53:52.377Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:53:52.377Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Richard Worley may be Baltimore's luckiest police commissioner. Here's why.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City,Baltimore Police Department,Richard Worley,Brandon Scott,Shooting,Policing,Police Accountability Board ,Police reform]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IG3QTJM4P5E4NDU5R3JFZG4LAI.JPG?auth=9b969d9959bc1644d119604cc0f666d2e8cb2354a91f6b2983dcbe41dae4f07a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3718&amp;height=2479</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley. The 27-year department veteran is marking his third anniversary as commissioner.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/red-pandas-baltimore-maryland-zoo-2HEK67FTARAFVOLGNLVQXQY4BM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T18:49:27.95Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:49:27.95Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Zoo to debut new red pandas exhibit in Baltimore]]></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/MU66U6RJWNDKJK53HQSFGPEZUI.jpg?auth=634a160651cae960720261f593a938b004bd2995b7970eb625d9e4c24bbad86f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6016&amp;height=4016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A new exhibit at the Maryland Zoo features two red pandas — an 11-month-old who has yet to be named and a 7-year-old named Aurora, seen here.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/roca-baltimore-violence-prevention-program-PGSLEJE4ONHT5FYINMYZQVSLVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T18:49:02.543Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:49:02.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Roca Baltimore helped the city see historic decline in homicides]]></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/FTGMZORWCNG6NCZBQMCIO3ONL4.JPG?auth=f62d52f9a468ffc30008e32c78b1cf2e5d5786ecbfa6cee5cb9ad6e64a0a75d7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Roca youth worker John Young, center, and member Lamontae Royster serve hot dogs to Baltimore Police officers Dennis Gillespie and Stephanie Uruchima at Roca’s National Night Out cookout on August 5 outside the Waxter Center in Baltimore. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/six-flags-america-bowie-closing-roller-coaster-MN4EUBYSNJGJRBN77PG2JB3KZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T18:41:35.137Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:41:35.137Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Six Flags America closing: What happens to 5 miles of coaster?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XNCGDPIFF5HO7GOK2YT4QWFSGI.JPG?auth=5c289adf0593cc65d6c191b26fb7f60281be2a4e89f89e73ca446c7b414b0827&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Visitors line up for the Firebird roller coaster, which reaches a top speed of 56 mph, at Six Flags America in Bowie.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/collins-streamside-community-ETOI2Z3FLRES5J53W6ENDLV7AA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T18:29:42.325Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:29:42.325Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s Collins Streamside is an ‘intentional’ community]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Irvington,Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BJOOQG45SRBWLH56XUQT7K4VPU.JPG?auth=f7614a6c2eb2c78f821d08f192f52c2078dc91cd4fc32974b9bac6a7af3e3ae7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5390&amp;height=3593</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Neighbors talk, paint and make cranberry garlands during the Winter Forest Garden Festival in the Collins Streamside Community.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/religion/william-bill-mannion-st-agnes-catholic-school-7JCH6IADWRCRTIUZA7N4JLDMKE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T18:14:45.027Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:14:45.027Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[William Mannion: New criminal case against priest divides Catholic community]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UY4G6GW64VGLZJK4JEIPZQVCW4.jpg?auth=ada6a13e2c62dda46a2ec1d0cb438f3ea65fd06622cc04436c5d124327d5e742&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/us-rolls-past-paraguay-world-cup-opener-heres-when-americans-play-next-PWT3QAIIOJBDXAM3XQN3G2QFBE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T17:21:59.372Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T17:21:59.372Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US cruises in World Cup opener. See when the Americans play next]]></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/VIUO4TRTVVHE7BVW5C2TZY2AQU.jpg?auth=bafab03ee11c8dd12f94705bd905f2b36b8035c6393cdfed9af13b34132417a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[United States' Folarin Balogun celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Paraguay with teammates during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, California on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/deb-jung-the-source-ethics-complaint-brian-kim-howard-county-EG6K5KOLYVDMLJO3FAMTAXGNDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T15:54:26.838Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T15:54:26.838Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard County execuitve candidate faces ethics complaint over scrutiny]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Howard County Council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WBR2SOQOC5CWFIPOYQGG7MPUTE.jpg?auth=f1d88c5c6ac3777241e71eb9ca1b3b320b75b011fa4d555fa4762838e2592518&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3405&amp;height=2270</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Developer Brian Kim filed an ethics complaint against Howard County Councilwoman Deb Jung, claiming her scrutiny of the planned community center, called The Source, was driven by her campaign for county executive.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-unique-conduit-ownership-USXARRDZHREULFWQOQPYTP2IE4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T14:55:04.075Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T14:55:04.075Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[City-owned conduit makes Baltimore unlike other American cities]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/43RARSWB4JDGVHWZVLLQPLBBNE.jpg?auth=dac1f453bed9d73c06a9c63734a5fdb6e602b5ea06dbc5547a5d07b4d647faf2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Employees of the city’s conduit division replace a cracked manhole on Cathedral Street in Mount Vernon in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/black-marylanders-no-kings-trump-protest-GLCS6ITEVRE3ZNZVZZ5F5WTJWU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T09:30:00.652Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T09:30:00.652Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Black Marylanders are sitting out anti-Trump protests]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Donald Trump,Protest]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OF5ZBQBS2RGGVDKMJUTP7ALEVE.jpg?auth=a54f941cc315dc8c797e6b8ada8267d054cf8ca39f80abcb4ea74b6fb2e3c7c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5362&amp;height=3575</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Melanie Hood-Wilson in her home in Baltimore. Hood-Wilson is anti-Trump but doesn’t identify with the No Kings movement.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-mariners-blowout-loss-zack-littell-XBMVFBVMMRDTJFXQ5ZGTGGGAZE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T04:25:10.844Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T04:25:10.844Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals’ pitching falters in blowout loss to Mariners ]]></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/A6TK5HLB75HK7KZDVKTFHB77MA.jpg?auth=400fae85d924cba86c71692c21311b254a62ae8787210d555a4812fdbf8d2c4b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2301&amp;height=1534</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals center fielder Jacob Young tries to field a ball that went for a triple for the Mariners’ Dominic Canzone during the second inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/gunnar-henderson-orioles-padres-home-run-offense-mlb-OU2YADN7UZFA3EAIRYJVOFOUUQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T03:02:40.481Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T03:02:40.481Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gunnar Henderson hits 100th career homer as Orioles offense rolls over Padres]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Gunnar Henderson,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YHOVVBKJ6RCAFKFDITTXBWQ35M.jpg?auth=02b47021285dcb8acdac6e3012d208217469d39df3d5c5ce36b663269767413e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7017&amp;height=4647</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gunnar Henderson gets high-fives in the dugout after scoring a run in the second inning. He hit a home run in the fourth.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-heat-advisory-thunderstorms-XKENY4FTSVB2TB2YBJ7UGY4AUU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T02:18:29.975Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T02:18:29.975Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore hits record 97 degrees as dangerous heat scorches Maryland]]></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/KMMJ5RGIYJBRVLKZOQ5L5JBZTQ.JPG?auth=a58065755a8f5f7f5f5519854793bfdf63ecfc948cbef9ea227f16530cffaafe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1994</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lightning strikes south of downtown Baltimore at sunset Friday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/jesus-acevedo-sanchez-commodore-john-rodgers-ice-baltimore-6IRGRXLRV5GH7KSYRSTZT6XFR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T01:05:30.756Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T01:05:30.756Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore community rallies after ICE arrest outside school]]></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/v2/4AXGC6EEXBBWBAJX6UFTGEC75A.jpg?auth=46fb4d8c0866d6c4676244eba32f413b0224d64cb6919ceee25213d8739b907b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3985&amp;height=2657</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Parents and community members rally at Patterson Park on Friday evening after ICE detained parents outside a school Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/paramount-skydance-warner-bros-discovery-merger-doj-DEWATFTQCVDXTO256TIH5U7ZVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T01:05:12.451Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T01:05:12.451Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DOJ says Paramount-Warner Bros. merger won’t harm competition, consumers]]></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/LAYF7YJ6UNHZ7HHR3PVBKPPNVU.jpg?auth=0d848f222f1b58fde452d18426f9bb51e4f65ac2057c7a62772e87c192b34ef5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2650&amp;height=1767</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/nasa-artemis-iii-crew-johns-hopkins-uniformed-services-university-S6QXMHM23NBDJFA4OHGC7H5T7M/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T00:50:57.499Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T00:50:57.499Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Artemis III: NASA crew includes 3 with Maryland ties]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,NASA,Johns Hopkins University]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FSFJK4ZQF5CAXEAYGVPQ7CWLPY.jpg?auth=1e1d95f5fca904cb9f463fec662aa6c10597d0e67d415e30a76304d736e02b5c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Artemis III crew, from left to right, Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik, and Frank Rubio. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/temple-hills-teen-arrest-chipotle-navy-yard-brawl-PJSAN33MQZA7XEZJNYOFUUQH6E/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T23:58:55.624Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T23:58:55.624Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Temple Hills teen charged with assault for viral brawl at a D.C. Chipotle]]></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/Y7C6TVSVOFHORF753LTB6O7MXU.jpg?auth=05eca7fdb6a5150844fce0e0e9459e8514b7ab016b2e4eab13a68f8b1e0693cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5071&amp;height=3381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Temple Hills teenager was one of three arrested by D.C. Police on suspicion of participating in the brawl that broke out at a Chipotle in Navy Yard. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-student-journalists-6EVOFBHEZJF27MJGAL7FXBMEHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T22:18:57.375Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T22:18:57.375Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[These student journalists want administrators’ hands off their work]]></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/KKHPRL4OKZEDBB3IHD7HE2G5QA.JPG?auth=225bdc7ba5c10fb45b74772cee07a2eea39ef57ab81863e645a7a64e7c6e00f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Student journalists in Montgomery County Public Schools are warning about new guidance that calls for administrators to review their publications. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/ice-baltimore-school-father-detained-R32PMEIVZVH7XJJWDJ2CZGJJNA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T22:14:46.59Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T22:14:46.59Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE vehicles hit Baltimore father’s car as he took his children to school, attorney says]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Immigration,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Baltimore County School Board]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SPEOPVSA7BCQZHB34CYIM3NMCE.JPG?auth=e71a204a45cf4150ebd938d2e4fac84f38fc881606edc4fc5d133d0833d8cd77&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3610&amp;height=2407</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police vehicles were parked outside Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School after ICE agents detained two people during school drop-off on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/kurt-schmoke-university-baltimore-president-retire-Q6EOSSSPRFBFNHTTIH3EA25CKY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T21:43:52.883Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T21:43:52.883Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke to retire next year]]></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/JTR35E6A65FY5HAYFRFEKKD7KY.jpg?auth=78e3800ca304d1909238f07faec18ffbaf51fe8fb7cbc7da81ed78f06b05f78d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke, seen at an event in 2024, announced his plans to retire next year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-county-superintendent-finalists-QV7MUF7O4JHT3NGYHHUW6CKPMA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T21:06:23.817Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T21:06:23.817Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County Public Schools announces superintendent finalists]]></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/PPSNHIF46VFWJDSANIZVIJALUM.jpg?auth=207087f08b77e88cadff4e7cc3d3a535e42b0c53ec530c3c03be6dbc63aa3fb1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The four finalists for Baltimore County Public Schools superintendent, from left: William Heiser, Penelope Martin-Knox, Edward Ryans, and David Sovine.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/data-center-ban-montgomery-county-elrich-DKQOAKFGPBD4JIZO5JKOY5UQRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T20:54:01.067Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T20:54:01.067Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Elrich orders 6-month moratorium on data centers]]></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/AVA5TT2CTRCNRPTE65QGGUXYHU.jpg?auth=abb79bcd5fa7c5b9dc73021cd0343249214e8bee4fcc26a89a1776f9521f7e8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, flanked by supporters, signs an executive order Friday issuing a six-month moratorium on data center permits.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland-voter-guide-elections-faq-V74JLNOKABCF5AHKPSIZKPCOYQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T20:46:13.446Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T20:46:13.446Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland 2026 election guide: Voting, deadlines and key races]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MVDZKFM6URCD7AE6XPG2TUR5W4.jpg?auth=15afa869571e7f2700b3cfe195823a264e2925072cd50592ecc4fdc99f9fa872&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2250</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/maryland-health-heat-deaths-2026-IDZUYGA3MJCGFFGT744H7BQETE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:50:04.276Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:50:04.276Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland has recorded 2 heat deaths in 2026. Here’s how to stay safe.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Health care,Heat,Weather]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/V2AKWZD2IFF45BO6OGCCQX4RFU.jpg?auth=b2f3ae7b0f998a979a84530a839be1001331301fcc51c1e46776649b883b9ebd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4753&amp;height=3169</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City has opened up its cooling centers as the heat index is expected to reach 105 degrees. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/catonsville-fatal-crash-LCCPQRMKURBLTMWR7DALLRYJPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:42:59.336Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:42:59.336Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One dead, 3 injured in Catonsville single-vehicle crash]]></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/GFROG536EVBATECUOVOZPCBIII.jpg?auth=f2dcbf4991b03358d697b23b53b02df6967a1eb20c1065982355ca1436bcbfe1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One man was killed and three passengers were injured when their vehicle crashed in Catonsville on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/notre-dame-maryland-university-money-enrollment-issues-VA4FMO4JLFDUPCEFNHUDRKSJDA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:05:00.529Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:05:00.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can Notre Dame of Maryland survive amid money and student issues?]]></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/ZDFFWIQDPRHURGV3AFW2IAXIHU.jpg?auth=4cc3a5d5a15edd29a2ecc641233e99e1d9928918b77c56cca70450d124d28034&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7627&amp;height=4290</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Notre Dame of Maryland University is one of many small, regional private colleges across the country that are treading water as fewer students enroll and operating costs climb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mariners-missing-catchers-GSPNTBK3PJFFBL7TA6QNYGKKRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:29:30.354Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:29:30.354Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles overcome the absence of their catchers in 7-2 victory over Mariners]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Adley Rutschman,Jackson Holliday,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TZ36S4IJCVD4VHU23ROQ57GT54.jpg?auth=ea136d4e1cc8135977fd7a13b250a837ead391455084e6fcba813f1db8e6eeeb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jackson Holliday returns to the dugout after hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning Wednesday night at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/teenage-boy-shot-east-baltimore-milton-street-QZ7TMN2CGJFD7ESDV6NBUPPYWI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:12:36.462Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:12:36.462Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Teenager shot and injured in East Baltimore]]></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 teenager was shot and injured on Thursday afternoon in East Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/douglas-larcomb-conviction-maryland-governor-election-race-LDVXCVXWNNDYFFOSDP5F2U2TOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:10:02.756Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:10:02.756Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Governor candidate Douglas Larcomb convicted of stalking, intimidation]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MA7EP35LHFFV5MNQXP6YTTTNLA.JPG?auth=7eb1d4c8accef8b788b916b0e8c023bd15ae757bb76262bd11654c5996130470&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5847&amp;height=3898</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Douglas Larcomb was convicted by a Frederick County jury of stalking, witness intimidation and 22 counts of violating a protective order. He's a Republican running for governor.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/south-baltimore-police-crime-unit-gun-violence-cherry-hill-A2NEB3KF2VCV7PFXI73AO3V7UM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:06:38.714Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:06:38.714Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why South Baltimore's police action team has disappeared ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,Gun Trace Task Force,Richard Worley,Cherry Hill,Curtis Bay,Morrell Park]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/F45ZXI6HHNGBHKWNSUA3SD5SDE.JPG?auth=b104186cbd7c5ce16e2f04a987e5537d087d42354f2af4637a0311cf64ac239e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5972&amp;height=3981</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Southern police station’s district action team was “temporarily deactivated” in late March “due to staffing and supervisory changes within the unit.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-jon-meoli-samuel-basallo-wrist-injury-65YXTLWRLRCVVCUYLD4FDOZPRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T16:17:28.584Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T16:17:28.584Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Samuel Basallo’s wrist issue made for an uncomfortable week for Orioles]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Analysis,Craig Albernaz]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PQN6R4G6PZFNHIEFTAHE75FJ7A.jpg?auth=86c8f8b96971414b75e8ea338cdbd5012a51a22e3d58bb8f942a18fe7d60d365&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6858&amp;height=4572</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Samuel Basallo, shown during Tuesday’s game, returned to the starting lineup Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/new-sunscreen-fda-approved-bemotrizinol-maryland-42UDTZUYLNBG7ONBIJGQM3OLAY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T13:00:02.808Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T13:00:02.808Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in decades]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health,University of Maryland,University of Maryland Medical System]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VMK7JBGYJFEJVIR5TSQS5DHEBA.jpg?auth=fa5d916a6203b4719950590d346e5c0733dbcc9e9bbb02647ba4f07b451f6489&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4947&amp;height=3387</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-offseason-otas-minicamp-analysis-P2X3UCJ76ZAN3GN4YONWZWVYQY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T13:00:07.115Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T13:00:07.115Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What we learned (and didn’t) from the Ravens’ offseason ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter,Analysis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/26VFCXP7ONBB7OK3X6GVAWKFAM.jpg?auth=19de19c92237598fe9828ffef3ba82b29b4b13728497aa17ab9ba5ee0400191b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5849&amp;height=3900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson acknowledged the importance of his presence during offseason work.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/tyler-loop-ravens-kicker-tucker-stover-pittsburgh-ZVGZTAYXBFH4VJWTKB767UAYBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T12:30:00.554Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T12:30:00.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Tyler Loop needs to win a kicking competition for the Ravens to trust him]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HZUQUEXHBFBJDI5OKFZJEABD24.jpg?auth=835accbf77b4eed30b915b46e311326b51353ef536147029794949d00587ed58&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4338&amp;height=2892</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens kicker Tyler Loop could use competition for his job when training camp opens.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/baltimore-bars-world-cup-2026-usa-usmnt-world-cup-drink-specials-KQQROJOY2VHNDJNHEHRHOUXYUY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T10:30:01.535Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T10:30:01.535Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: Where to watch in the Baltimore region]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Soccer,Canton,Fells Point,Baltimore Peninsula,Station North,Mount Washington,Federal Hill,Brewers Hill,Abell,Peabody Heights Brewery,Parkville,Baltimore County,Annapolis,Anne Arundel County,Columbia MD,Howard County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2O3S7G47QZEGJAZ775O4KHQ32E.jpg?auth=341aa7607eeaa5dd4f6030db438b1b88be2a8d603d314516f4c7e6f9843c7793&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5656&amp;height=3830</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Team USA players train ahead of the World Cup at Great Sports Park in Irvine, Calif., this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ufl-championship-dc-defenders-andre-mintze-baltimore-pto-JYFL3G4JONDD7JUHRRQ764C5SY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T09:30:02.737Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T09:30:02.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Baltimore man takes PTO to play for the DC Defenders in United Bowl]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J7FAF4HPPVCVJASIK3SN5KSTLU.jpg?auth=28a8c1a4f9531ba8c2ff5342d2a1c97b23c86ea16d76c76842f459d9ae835db1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2075&amp;height=1383</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Then-Denver Broncos linebacker Andre Mintze during a game in 2021.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/spa-creek-conservancy-water-quality-2BZBBPNTZRF77I7I2NYUSW5ECY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T09:30:01.715Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T09:30:01.715Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hutzell: At 68, I swam across Spa Creek in Annapolis. The best part was the company.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Chesapeake Bay]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FD63VHK43ZB3HHQRPKAFR6WHQE.jpg?auth=a9f023069d662bca176db91e5b2f9fe456a39e62065f0c582d610541f2a6270a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Swimmers prepare to swim across Spa Creek, from Truxtun Park to Amos Garrett Park. That's me on the left, and yeah, that's a no swimming sign on the right.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-school-board-candidates-DKGOCJCSWJBBDL3UDJI4DZ4W3A/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T09:30:00.643Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T09:30:00.643Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who’s running for Montgomery County school board — and why?]]></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/MYPZHEZUSNGZRDZO7JDMOTKRTY.JPG?auth=d35f94b0de6050aa90c308871e079bf5486e4386d8f2e4a0ba11555ac9430be3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[There are elections for four of the board’s eight seats in the June 23 primary, though only two of them are competitive. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-mariners-series-finale-adley-rutschman-REOB2EFOGVE6ROTRG3MZSU6SHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T03:20:02.633Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T03:20:02.633Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles: Adley Rutschman doesn’t miss a beat in 7-5 victory over Mariners]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Adley Rutschman,Pete Alonso,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZLBBUOIHLNBAHDG2AZL2NAR6XU.jpg?auth=fc2a723b4521f34acd0307404ed9fa6b600e19ffcee7f6e5df79aa55def94964&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6882&amp;height=4588</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pete Alonso and Adley Rutschman greet each other after Alonso’s two-run home run in the third inning Thursday night at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/donald-trump-jay-clayton-dni-OLY7NPTPVNF77PH5R6HY6V6ZSU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T00:07:21.836Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T00:07:21.836Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump plans to nominate Jay Clayton to national intelligence lead]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/C43LIA4UIFASZLOGQMU5QRTWXA.jpg?auth=35c5e1263aaff1790e84bf88d0af8e6d28b2434721ac9158858229fae7ed252f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7797&amp;height=5198</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, during a news conference in New York in March.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/puzzle-pieces-charter-school-baltimore-county-education-AEYCOP5WXFDONNNTOIPH6EL5KE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:52:05.944Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:52:05.944Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County delays Puzzle Pieces charter school opening ]]></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/YIFGARX76BGPVJ3KTJXL3HCBIU.jpg?auth=b71f75d20b7bfe62acbeaf6b85e305e72f0f4f116a3edbcf2da3a3ea0dbdec09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5066&amp;height=3377</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County’s school board agreed to delay the opening of Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy Public Charter School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-parks-planning-lawsuit-NHTSQVTJ5JFTRCQKYBQTT5VO2E/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:20:03.981Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:20:03.981Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Parks and planning commission lawsuit gets pushback from Prince George’s officials]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,lawsuit]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RMGPCEBQONFW5CAFNOGM3EQJOQ.JPG?auth=88cf66c498b6b06611c4fac30ff1798e79331b7459d6880a823feefb4c1aa085&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County executive Aisha Braveboy speaks at a ceremonial groundbreaking of the downtown of Konterra last month. Braveboy and other county council members push back on a lawsuit by a parks and planning commission.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-maryland-budget-passes-steuart-pittman-K6VWKI6XOVCHJNCTX7ROJ4LIEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T22:10:45.869Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T22:10:45.869Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Council approves fiscal 2027 budget]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Anne Arundel County School Board,Anne Arundel County Police]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FLKNRQZ3E5DLNL5EUNT4XODUXA.jpg?auth=1d416a6c19374b71d7f91ac0a9da67fa59331d7e474865388d244ada785c7f0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7733&amp;height=5155</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman presents his fiscal 2026 budget proposal to the County Council in 2025 in Annapolis. The council on Thursday unanimously approved his fiscal 2027 budget.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/ice-baltimore-school-detainment-commodore-john-rodgers-JPG5WQXFOVBUFLD5GOHHGEDRQM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T21:51:17.943Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T21:51:17.943Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE detained people outside a Baltimore school and changed my child]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Public Schools,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HZMF4ZQ4D5AVND3TIJ62EZG5RM.jpg?auth=e341fd73d79ab73a4a85b0c7d0de3f9b7e9f0734e1fd80f4ccbd263393f3201f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8456&amp;height=5637</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ICE agents stand outside Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey. Agents have been spotted outside schools and other public spaces in Maryland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/no-charges-fatal-baltimore-police-shooting-belair-edison-dwight-hawkins-FEZJ4Z6PW5FOBG6AYHAOH6KB7U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T21:26:10.319Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T21:26:10.319Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[No charges for Baltimore Police officers who fatally shot a man]]></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/TXW6AWOG7NFYBK5FOQURMMFRCM.jpg?auth=35985de5c463d3946a0d63e3f2dc078276e70f1b534a572ac5da4e0b779bb3bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1030&amp;height=686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dwight Hawkins was fatally shot by two Baltimore Police officers near his family home in the 2800 block of Pelham Avenue on Feb. 24. He was 37.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/cooper-vann-choney-ocean-city-arrest-pasadena-man-maryland-horse-3MKKWRQEAZBZ7JITHA73ZTSW3A/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T21:10:56.451Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T21:10:56.451Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pasadena man arrested after causing Ocean City Police horse to run into tree]]></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/JZPSVICVR5H5PCUXCBKTWMQNS4.jpg?auth=a174f42ae0c9f3cd17833b4fb05892995d1baf9244001f988d946787942caadc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6960&amp;height=4640</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cooper Vann Choney, 19, of Pasadena, was charged with trespassing, interfering with a police animal and resisting arrest after allegedly fleeing from police in Ocean City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-leody-taveras-turn-career-around-LI4U7S3MQJHKXOZERPKZDUVPBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:33:10.951Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T20:33:10.951Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leody Taveras has turned his career around with the Orioles]]></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/XXEQBVTATJCYHF5YIT5XUMHNOE.jpg?auth=37832e268e4ab0e828a8c71df7a93e63c861677e3b997aaf391e3cbb26a90fcd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2282&amp;height=1521</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles outfielder Leody Taveras has posted an OPS over .700 for a complete season only twice in his career. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/slutty-vegan-pinky-cole-baltimore-peninsula-NNWWQVBJINDY5GZHHTSMISRJIY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:09:29.949Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T20:09:29.949Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pinky Cole’s Slutty Vegan restaurant to leave Baltimore Peninsula]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Bars,Baltimore Peninsula]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DZ5I23UNWNDZBBCKJGJIFKC3QA.jpg?auth=5524e0623d7107e545c00747d77f8b684af23d2f4ad3afc8ccc08bf6e8a026fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Slutty Vegan, located at 2424 Distillery St., is leaving the Baltimore Peninsula.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/slutty-vegan-pinky-cole-baltimore-peninsula-johns-hopkins-hospital-SICLEB4GAZDCFNAZNPYUAMBSMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:05:57.846Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T20:05:57.846Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Slutty Vegan to relocate near Johns Hopkins, not on its campus]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Baltimore Peninsula,Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SCLROTIXVJFHHM2SWLOFK7QR6M.jpg?auth=fa4690960021526ff2569e41fc53105668668138af650dac86a159b06959a2b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8518&amp;height=5679</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Slutty Vegan announced Wednesday that the restaurant was relocating from Baltimore Peninsula.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/baltimore-51st-pride-parade-road-closures-parking-HN45474WUZBLNNWALUR3F5TR74/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:05:26.108Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T20:05:26.108Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s 51st Pride parade will close streets and limit parking]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Traffic,Pride Month]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OQGEGBHSEBDF5OIPVW2UY4X7KA.JPG?auth=3d13e5a0d7fecaa721a84cbc5b3dd95a62888e00f3a7754fc5ce18f98d446708&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore’s Pride parade will begin at noon Saturday on Charles Street. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/sandra-kurtinitis-ccbc-retirement-FRMGCFULOVEQLOXURVH5CCG3OM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:39:45.275Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:39:45.275Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis to retire after two decades]]></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/KGN7SAXSJFEEHNQ7F24BYEHDXE.JPG?auth=5615063358652fe5e89dcae8dc9240c7cadfff4e6dab2e8ed11119054f4fa0f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2133</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Community College of Baltimore County’s Essex campus. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/suspects-arrested-silver-spring-homicide-56QGZX7VQVEZXCPGJRH26KQOOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:21:06.122Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:21:06.122Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ohio police arrest two women in murder of Silver Spring mother]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AVZYWQB6NZGJFOQVNVK2ARMZ64.jpg?auth=d1f3c8544c7b4bb418d37849d098d381c6c7edaa294db9e1fe5229d992a4af78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5114&amp;height=3409</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police found the body of Hilde Henderson in her Silver Spring apartment complex on May 26. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/davidsonville-school-bus-crash-XHSG732RVBAWJAERKOCVOEVATU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T17:51:20.849Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T17:51:20.849Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 children taken to pediatric trauma center after Davidsonville crash]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Anne Arundel County Police,Vehicle crashes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NERDFB6RVNGPBBV3CMDEYR6STQ.jpg?auth=c722a703ecda69f29ad4d13e6c07208e6631303c10c5b47edb832c0c87829065&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Fire Department responds to a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and another car in Davidsonville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/rock-steady-boxing-parkinsons-columbia-6F6SL47EKJHSHG2YWAJ3NRCZL4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T17:50:05.275Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T17:50:05.275Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Community pushback saves Howard County Parkinson's boxing program]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Columbia MD,Howard County Council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YKJGTW267RGLHHDY3G5UQVUHK4.JPG?auth=fd89a0d85b0886baf4f1d0a19de9e3e93c10d04f5d33b868bb9182241e245cdb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[David Ryan, 73, and his wife, Susanne Stahley, 75, participate in a Rock Steady Boxing class for people with Parkinson’s disease.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/prince-georges-county-budget-parks-planning-commission-lawsuit-KSSZYPSNRFGNZFMV647RNFYZW4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T16:32:41.742Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T16:32:41.742Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bi-county commission sues Prince George’s County over budget]]></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/VWA3XIL2PNE3VA2XZJNA7MHSQE.JPG?auth=5cafcd2029796b5f1e61eae0fdb121867a9ee7014186c445e20a72980cde3a3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/rabies-foxes-roland-park-EP5XOHDMDRHKFOEPSARO7NFSLE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T15:28:22.764Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T15:28:22.764Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore officials warn of rabid foxes found in Roland Park ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PSHAWBEW5ZEMRDG6YJ23WZW3NI.JPG?auth=76d1a8a42cd045416553e5eee5519acbe395d8af69421e66cbe530664ca823d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A fox prowls outside a house in Homewood before dawn in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/chuck-redd-kennedy-center-lawsuit-dismissed-jazz-maryland-VFYX5BVM6VGZ3E3CBROSUDMUPQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T15:25:13.741Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T15:25:13.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge tosses suit over Chuck Redd’s canceled Kennedy Center concert]]></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/VZTDDS2NXJFWJKBP3TAHOABPPY.jpg?auth=1413f9eab0521a54d7ec511bbe60cdb79adb0a2a5c2a7e0f7306ec723a26d36c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5652&amp;height=3768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland musician Chuck Redd canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center the very same day President Trump’s name was added to the venue.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>