<?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/opinion/column/angry-andy-harris-IBD7CLTAGBCC5D4VZPWXVNWT2M/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T09:30:01.003Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T09:30:01.003Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What makes Maryland Rep. Andy Harris angry? Just about everyone.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Andy Harris]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FLQHTMEWKVDNVENROPJXJ4MP6I.jpg?auth=16d6c9213f5f61589deafdcc5950181010f214710471bf6e6d131656768dadf5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5247&amp;height=3498</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Andy Harris takes questions Tuesday from reporters following a League of Women Voters forum in Cambridge. It didn't go well.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/hopkins-football-claude-strnad-cookies-JCUAM2M5ONHWVJ2WMD5LD2RK64/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T09:30:01.084Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T09:30:01.084Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the Johns Hopkins football player with a thriving cookie business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EYSBRFGSDZCRVNV6UML7QDUG6Y.JPG?auth=103bd4e0007a5a2efb1db2d26ed1a153713d383fb8c7743fe1136a4839eb3be7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Claude Strnad is a football player for Johns Hopkins who just started a cookie business to honor his late father. He often works out of his dorm room kitchen, and his cookies sell out within minutes. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/sphere-construction-trade-apprenticeship-six-flags-6YVUV25CNNH3XELDXMTU47CIXA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T09:30:01.275Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T09:30:01.275Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George's construction boom to bring thousands of new jobs]]></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/v2/7ZAZDYKXTZDRVADAL4LJYJZIQ4.jpg?auth=1b9d0c30e62cdb62ddae3e77999214276fa711fb382ab3ccb033390516cb52b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A plumbing and electrical apprentice at ABC CraftMasters Academy. Local officials in Prince George's county anticipate $10 million in development coming to the area. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-baby-fund-ballot-question-P5XY6K5H4BHRVGTF2VTPDQGPFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T09:30:01.026Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T09:30:01.026Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s Baby Fund could aid new parents. Here’s how it would work.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Hall]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WNEK3BLJSRFHJFBHUJRFSX5YVQ.jpg?auth=84971c8fe371b4cb3ec8055e0e41aafb30b1a9e2cb88a7b32bc4e8148d9ec24c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1259</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An updated version of a fund dedicated to the needs of families with newborns is on Baltimore ballots this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/esther-wells-montgomery-executive-7SVA6DPBEVDAJJZO7ATOORZG34/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T09:30:01.598Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T09:30:01.598Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the immigrant, single mom who wants to run Montgomery County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/473BCXDIQZFSJNZE6R4CONCOTM.jpg?auth=2e06f30c9ee1289a9c6dc5d6553d711de2e8383840f0f879ddce546c7b41658e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican Esther Wells, an immigrant from Trinidad who attended Montgomery County public schools, is running for the Montgomery County executive position against Democrat Will Jawando.  
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-dan-quinn-YOUOYOCH3RAOJFU4BW57E6IHKI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T07:39:42.64Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T07:39:42.64Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Commanders can't finish furious comeback against 49ers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JIVS7ONUIRD3BLUHWLTNOZR37A.jpg?auth=40b984e848ef1515deb1234bdfecc3a74dec3caba0b5fe85fae86f987f32fb12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3964&amp;height=2643</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/terry-mclaurin-knee-injury-update-T7Y7JES6D5ESZJZD24J5Q33VSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T04:55:30.168Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T04:55:30.168Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Commanders' Terry McLaurin carted off, quickly ruled out]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IK56JWUQ55HZLGBHNTSTV2GG5Y.jpg?auth=7cf5af633e4ceed342d7e6a75a16e9a73efe5e3f52d1adc2798a621e46ed3a41&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is carted off the field after suffering a knee injury against the San Francisco 49ers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/angel-reese-wnba-finals-atlanta-dream-golden-state-valkyries-ZBRKH7KN2NETNJRWC6VRMQWXUE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T03:11:39.784Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:11:39.784Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore's Angel Reese had 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2]]></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/v2/2XFRP5VFDBCLFFBMCIQQUBKHXQ.jpg?auth=41776548c3f58f1ebc30b9c9c4f74f63f59b51a7d302ced9aa8ef721ccaff423&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4416&amp;height=2944</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore native Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream dribbles against Kaitlyn Chen of the Golden State Valkyries during the second quarter in game two of the WNBA Finals.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/crofton-high-school-pepper-spray-QWTWL5FZYVGQNA3KAFUSFZ6DSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T01:00:53.342Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:00:53.342Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police investigate discharge of pepper spray at Crofton High School dance ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Police,Crofton High School]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3LXKNRS5FJGD3NUFWIH75C4GVM.JPG?auth=d5f511935ffc6e2fd1cc00ff7e5e5ac544d0c80601aceacda4a715b55784c355&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Police and school officials are investigating a pepper spray incident at a dance at Crofton High School on Saturday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/fatal-franklintown-shooting-A7RZ2YVLSVEMFFNJXY26FXPVMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T00:32:44.238Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T00:32:44.238Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[1 dead, 2 hurt in Franklintown as Baltimore reels from shootings]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Gun violence,Homicides,Baltimore Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T6PZV3BFXZFGBEJ6PFUZNBWLB4.jpg?auth=51948ed1dda3ecea58fc417fcbdba526a80ad0655541c2f1e5dc6a25e5c431b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One man died and two others were injured in a shooting in the 5200 block of Muth Avenue on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/ann-hornaday-film-critic-obituary-2UW3Q52TIRGSZK6PIE6TMRYC2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T00:29:15.893Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T00:29:15.893Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ann Hornaday, former Washington Post and Baltimore Sun film critic, dies]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Obituaries and deaths,Obituary]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QAO73YNB4JF2FAITFR4FXZJFS4.jpg?auth=1bf36e4f5ea98478ac5c6dd58763125a9be74098433cef39ac5359cb2a8340d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1996</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ann Hornaday attends the 2013 America Abroad Media Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. Hornaday died Sunday at 66.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/sarah-elfreth-columbia-office-evacuated-XO4XABSVRFD7HAIN4A7AS5Y3IU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T23:52:20.638Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T23:52:20.638Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suspicious substance mailed to Rep. Sarah Elfreth’s Columbia office prompts evacuation ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Sarah Elfreth,Columbia MD,Howard County,FBI]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/272JGCX3RZFRTNPMVNIUMHUBVY.jpg?auth=3e707286a582903252894332d0d54c708f292776f9376b18aa095602cba91a72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3475&amp;height=2317</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A suspicious substance delivered by mail to Rep. Sarah Elfreth’s office in Columbia prompted an evacuation Friday afternoon, though Howard County authorities say there’s no indication of danger to the public. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/ryan-barile-hate-crime-charges-Q4YH6VQ235G5BFA76YSPFREOCI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T22:08:24.39Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T22:08:24.39Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County man arrested for alleged hate crime offenses]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QZE2Y2QBDZBBXMZLOAKRIKJBM4.png?auth=be81c5efd45edcdb6c79f16b94347cace742b14eb5b6d91eb410711b5d4335ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-injury-updates-lamar-jackson-cam-jurgens-5ZB6JQV42FFX3KO325OZ4CBJEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T21:21:54.053Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T21:21:54.053Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lamar Jackson still 'day-to-day' as Ravens begin prep for Bengals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZL2T52DL7BDCDIHLZJFWQZ2M2Q.JPG?auth=f37a7346e364ff7dc298cc42fedc6fe3f0595d9e00ce15478edcdf77d4d44842&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1919</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and head coach Jesse Minter hug midfield before the team’s Oct. 4 game against the Tennessee Titans.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-tiny-home-auction-braveboy-ZJMUWCW4YFEKHMLZALAWO3UXDU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T21:10:03.816Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T21:10:03.816Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[PG County Executive Aisha Braveboy pledges at least $55K to keep tiny home in county]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4PYY3O7PIZGO3KYAXJMR345MWA.jpg?auth=14baf89af35a7419e883d8c362ecd417ee23ddc297e0e9ec208b2a01607a5713&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After a student-built tiny home drew no bids at auction, Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy pledged at least $55,000 to keep it in the county.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/pappas-restaurants-sale-SFKD7UAFTRGI5JELL5DLHFWEFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T21:05:40.772Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T21:05:40.772Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crab cake institution Pappas sells to financial technology firm]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Parkville,crab cakes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EBTKX46KLRCXBPV5NK7ZYLLQDQ.jpg?auth=56cd4cf4e1c3f52c098201130fc60db4490b5c4c3e307dfac72aac000396d912&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After more than 50 years in Baltimore, Pappas restaurants have been sold to a new owner. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/private-school-guide-2026-EGGQUUHJZBC2DIQEQX5CBKJGHE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T21:01:34.007Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T21:01:34.007Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Private School Guide 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content,xSCrecirc]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FXBTSKPQFFHH3BGNZX7XA6FIFQ.png?auth=1df7caf61010e210ce12b64fb3806f1eba32ca843684b31c4f7021c08005c196&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1720&amp;height=1030</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/bpd-shortage-misconduct-accountability-UMZDIGXSGVBGXJRWJPY5QF6MX4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T20:59:56.125Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T20:59:56.125Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Officer shortage, misconduct cases delay Baltimore consent decree]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,Richard Worley,Maryland General Assembly,U.S. District Court,U.S. District Judge]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/W43P5MMXTBDNVDNVJ4I3LLOBLM.jpg?auth=9dea2b92cad29d7ac6b060a72d4734846696c842f60ed9c978f87e0bd61b65d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4977&amp;height=3318</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Edward A. Garmatz United States Courthouse in Baltimore on June 16, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/michael-ritch-devin-mason-homicide-QFAK5JPPDFHIDBSNMJW4ZP7OCY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T20:55:10.436Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T20:55:10.436Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Capitol Heights man arrested in weekend homicide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TBGIPHXTHRDAXNS6WJ5NNRT6JA.jpg?auth=24b6947e2295b78839b2272e859126c28f605dd65390acf69a3e82d607f94a37&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Police arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting in Capitol Heights.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/maryland-teacher-shortage-ZET3KS7XKBDJDGIOCYXIRDJ2WY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T20:38:36.522Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T20:38:36.522Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland’s teacher shortage shrinks as vacancies hit post-pandemic lows]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KCTPA4OUWBCDVOKTN75DFPHTJM.JPG?auth=b8f4775b9af42c0e5ee4181dd8e8404d5d2474238470867e365f63b16a1a4155&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2131</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fourth grade teacher Rebekah Grossnickle speaks to her students on the first day of school at Van Bokkelen Elementary.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-jared-banner-early-impact-6IQVQAX5KJAVJHAD3IMJQW2E5I/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T20:21:32.534Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T20:21:32.534Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meoli: How new Orioles GM Jared Banner can make an early impact]]></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/JM6KNJIUA5B4RFEQX6O23DEPDE.jpg?auth=1a639972294a7a16e7162328c75319720159f144a2240d6385fae464b655e65e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5558&amp;height=3705</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Orioles general manager Jared Banner arrives as the front office looks to revamp player development and build a winning team.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/city-board-of-school-commissioners-candidates-2JJ4A3LXOREHXG6X6NU6X6ZJ4M/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T20:10:34.765Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T20:10:34.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore school board candidates are all Democrats. How far left do they get?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Baltimore City Public Schools,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZRFNQJJHOJHPFEFGCYDTJMYU5E.JPG?auth=b582d3be24141447170d75dc19613bc13b5073f691561fb305ceb416a4300bf8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Four candidates made it past the June primaries to compete for two elected spots on the Baltimore City school board. All of them are registered to vote as Democrats.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/east-potomac-golf-links-judge-reyes-YHYMNOXF7FHQDCXINVWBD4KAOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T19:57:06.409Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T19:57:06.409Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge grills Trump administration over plans to overhaul Washington golf course]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump,Golf]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PKAJLZ2NABEDLG7UFTF72PCPPA.jpg?auth=6578cfb544dc9c38bd2022ff46902d29e4ac0c5e083d3a2aa97b7f9a766d2b88&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4820&amp;height=3213</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A golfer walks near log sections cut from trees at the East Potomac Golf Links, in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-students-tiny-home-auction-XMHI2PKZYBEP3BHC2KX676MKYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T19:53:44.704Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T19:53:44.704Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George's students built a tiny home. Now it's up for auction.]]></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/WFCS5OFJENG63GVJF6QV7XTV4A.jpg?auth=0c043d28ba6ca14117aa13e212e93728ddc66510a7c59c38317121e2fe816776&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s students built a 280-square-foot tiny home that will go up for auction Sunday, with proceeds supporting future student projects.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/maryland-early-voting-election-2026-vote-polling-WLYDVF2AIFGE7DWND4K667QJU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T19:34:20.515Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T19:34:20.515Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland early voting begins Thursday. Here’s what to know.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Voter guide 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QGBSTQLSFZF6VKX6ONLKU2OUUQ.JPG?auth=2ef4f4eca726f9c7c63b9f5a0637218ce94b47ae7f38e0675e08f98f54aaa19c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Voters line up outside the Odenton Public Library in October 2024. The eight-day general election early voting window opens Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-supreme-court-discrimination-admissions-P22MFKJQGZF4PADDGKXKA3DNQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T19:27:52.982Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T19:27:52.982Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County schools face Supreme Court review over magnet admissions]]></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/XYUJ2E4PRRBZNA5WHOR4TLTDNA.JPG?auth=970ee6b2ae9d29807822b8e54d2e49f55b6358f5bcc2e3a90562ec65e654cf0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A lawsuit against Montgomery County Public Schools will be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/orioles-podcast-jared-banner-DF6PB5FGPVEEFDZP6ERX75RTFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T18:43:20.788Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T18:43:20.788Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: Reacting to hiring of Jared Banner as GM]]></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/C7HPXUJBWJCMBL5JLDBNZ5W77Q.png?auth=285613e93f5dac9448818f7ea70eb1148810cb9f4d7ad05ec01e69cf96efdf0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-offseason-questions-paul-toboni-NGP5FA5Q3ZDD7AEKY7YEV6XS2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T18:39:12.927Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T18:39:12.927Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[4 Nationals questions ahead of a consequential offseason]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JM5LZMKGVBFLDI4AWUVET4TY2I.jpg?auth=22e08059d5198de58c58761922d91a36fcb6f6514e5b5d273621386bcbbb9f17&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4896&amp;height=3264</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli signed a four-year contract extension after a season that kept the Nationals in playoff contention in the first half of the season. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-competitive-general-assembly-districts-VEGYHFOU5BEVLFFUSPU6J36BH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T18:00:16.975Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T18:00:16.975Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland has few competitive General Assembly races. Here they are.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns,Republican ,Republican Party,Democratic Party,Anne Arundel County,Eastern Shore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7AAPIQYCVFCKPKZKHLCITT3OZQ.jpg?auth=2c39a0c09157df7b736116771d9908739ab4d76ff49adbef06bc97e28907ba08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=1000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senator Shaneka Henson held a canvassing event in Annapolis last month in hopes to be re-elected in the upcoming midterm elections. Attendance included elected officials from Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/things-we-learned-ravens-browns-U242QK2THJGZJM5PUVISLJJF5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T17:39:45.043Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:39:45.043Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things we learned from the Ravens' messy loss to the Browns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GWPFKPPP7ZCIZDH7PHBDKRHUOA.jpg?auth=82c34338e617dd25042a87e109e7254d010497f46208e820cba342e0b7c3bc83&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4460&amp;height=2973</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins chases Browns receiver KC Concepcion during the fourth quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-general-manager-jared-banner-cubs-PMZE3VCXDZCXPFWH3NZWJC6J44/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T17:02:07.579Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:02:07.579Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles hire Cubs’ assistant general manager]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FRZICKZOUNAEJJXWA2E4YOKOMU.jpg?auth=83b70436a4224752c54cbf1641c98ff20b2230df2cb1db4e81665a49c7111000&amp;smart=true&amp;width=928&amp;height=619</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles have announced that Jared Banner will be their next general manager. Banner served as an assistant general manager of the Chicago Cubs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/former-baltimore-police-sergeant-mark-rutkowski-sentencing-theft-misconduct-H7XSQGLWSBCY7KLOAAZJQJPLOQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T15:04:10.011Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:04:10.011Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-Baltimore Police Sgt. Mark Rutkowski sentenced for theft, misconduct]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Circuit Court,State's Attorney for Baltimore City,Baltimore Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TBWAWTASGZDVLHK7ABHUVE6ZUI.jpg?auth=f1850e86e604c8591342368daacea7d9797bb7112d979de95691d96c429b7337&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5317&amp;height=3545</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ex-Baltimore Police Sgt. Mark Rutkowski pleaded guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to theft and misconduct in office.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-roads-fatal-crash-motorcycle-WTBS3YMT5VADZGYWMDZBVR24JA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T14:06:26.553Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T14:06:26.553Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland motorcyclist deaths trending up]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Transportation,Baltimore City,Maryland Department of Transportation,Traffic,Eastern Shore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X2O6YDDBARAXNC3HAIJGRHNYDI.jpeg?auth=9302969d285dde43e68067cac26b810aee2c6cc133727ae8746745ba5286a56f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Robbie Grassl, of Northwest Baltimore, rode his motorcycle across the country in 2024. He said some of the closest calls with other drivers happened as he was leaving Baltimore City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/county-school-magnet-programs-application-Q4WRKLRCX5DW3FJJK5XF53FW4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T14:00:03.255Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T14:00:03.255Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Last-minute guide to applying for Baltimore County magnet programs]]></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/JVG3HOSYZBDZVALHCY3LNESIHQ.jpg?auth=c4381767dd27be0447c29782f2c887d27adee62cfa512a349b6657b4846c04c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[You have just over 24 hours to apply to Baltimore County public magnet school programs. The good news is it takes only about five minutes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/bannerx-brings-together-top-professionals-to-discuss-the-future-of-business-in-maryland-IGIJ2ND5NFFTVBENT35FQDWQVY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T13:36:44.852Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:36:44.852Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BannerX brings together top professionals to discuss the future of business in Maryland]]></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/PRQZGZ5V5BHZRNXJLU2ULG3OYM.jpg?auth=7019764f53624b6071ca148407aaacbc59a9a8c2c0514ed7d804ad7de0e0b573&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/phantom-odonnell-heights-nightmares-spooky-VJPVMISU4ZE4HBRZELZ7CIENSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T13:30:01.189Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:30:01.189Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Spooky Maryland: Remembering the caped figure that stalked O’Donnell Heights]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Spooky Maryland,South Baltimore,history,Halloween]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GSGXNHESNZAZ7AFLQUTDSBYY5U.JPG?auth=c7a09d635eed33fc8448841e4b592da0370ea5922839f41855b5be549abbc2ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A model stands in Saint Stanislaus Cemetery in O'Donnell Heights in a top hat and cape, the same outfit that witnesses claim the O'Donnell Heights Phantom was wearing.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/west-baltimore-gas-station-shooting-RNOB2R7QYNBYNGFT7YPJCX6FAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T13:25:59.136Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:25:59.136Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 killed, 3 injured in West Baltimore gas station shooting]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Baltimore Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EFO46UL33JFTNGBD5DM4ZA24VU.jpg?auth=db997b3fb8b90c39eafb565de592e7823f77cd3ceb99c9483d27ba2d5718202c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1334</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police Commissioner Richard Worley said investigators are working to determine a motive for the shooting in West Baltimore. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/maryland-terrapins-ted-monachino-fired-defensive-coordinator-2O4FSHVRMRAPBBHH6YX222WIZA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T13:09:34.311Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:09:34.311Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Terps fire defensive coordinator Ted Monachino after loss to Rutgers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland Terrapins football,College football,University of Maryland]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I6CRYNDUOJH3TLPJPEN32GDFTQ.jpg?auth=0a9f1a586781e486acb8835df02eac38167b5670b0e54bc603d53206896a8528&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4383&amp;height=2923</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Head coach Mike Locksley called the firing of Ted Monachino necessary in a statement Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-cleveland-browns-afc-north-lamar-jackson-tyler-huntley-baltimore-TDOP6TQITNAEXA53TCHDA65WPM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T12:15:49.318Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:15:49.318Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why the Ravens’ last-minute loss to the Browns was extra painful]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JBJ2HKNYD5BCVNZZ7Q47I7TLBU.jpg?auth=99bd25eb2fcf119cec1dc9c2cab58d1d7ed8e05dddf36b523aed6c13b8026340&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3914&amp;height=2609</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carson Schwesinger of the Browns tackles Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers during the second quarter Sunday in Cleveland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/crown-cork-seal-development-tax-incentives-east-baltimore-FFGDI6AYQNBR7ILRAPLFPA5XTY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00.708Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:30:00.708Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crown Cork & Seal: Developer seeks tax incentives for East Baltimore industrial site]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[East Baltimore,taxes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DPASYF7VN5AS7FUTIVAO3SATS4.JPG?auth=66907ee5c6904af7cb6066d31b2f4744349d85b5df53b84564cada916605e57e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7371&amp;height=4914</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cross Street Partners, along with Philadelphia-based Shift Capital, wants to transform Baltimore’s 1 million-square-foot former Crown Cork & Seal campus into a mixed-use redevelopment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-jayden-daniels-49ers-KSVRACT5VJFJLDLC6PHHN2DISY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00.674Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:30:00.674Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How will the Washington Commanders fix their communication issue?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Commanders,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WKI65HZP5NC4LNHO3ITGVGCNDU.jpg?auth=da124e83d9dff9d3b82927f673c8f2868b25ee65c1b709a3c395161bd54960af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1198&amp;height=797</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coach Dan Quinn and the Commanders have won just three of their last 17 games.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/edward-charles-foundation-grant-funding-audit-investigation-CBAQPNDORZEIZBARUJ6XPPKIKI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:01.236Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:30:01.236Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why is a Beverly Hills foundation holding $7.6M from Prince George's?]]></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/VWA3XIL2PNE3VA2XZJNA7MHSQE.JPG?auth=5cafcd2029796b5f1e61eae0fdb121867a9ee7014186c445e20a72980cde3a3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George's County Councilwoman Krystal Oriadha  participates in a press conference at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/baltimore-black-sox-toby-mendez-sculpture-orioles-baseball-3I5LNOHY2FGKDEBKH7P5YHD3SY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:01.058Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:30:01.058Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Black Sox sculptures will complete the city’s baseball story]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[history,sports-baltimore-dc,History - Baltimore City,Major League Baseball,Camden Yards]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J5ZL4Y57EBBE7FJMGW7PH35LTE.JPG?auth=7e598a310c7a52a992b3a209fbd48f1a9551fe577713f19bea3d7a98f3419f31&amp;smart=true&amp;width=719&amp;height=515</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artist Toby Mendez works on a sculpture of Boston Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/ravens-baltimore-county-practice-facility-OTC3AKH5URARLI4FQV7RQ4QCDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:01.311Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:30:01.311Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here's the math behind Baltimore County's $25 million grant to the Ravens]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4UOMDVNEURAXPGQFULSZL2QLJE.jpg?auth=11d7218f5c405eb19c917542f66064f81c49c14a37b139652cdffd1ddb28c5c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5136&amp;height=3424</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens rookies warm up during rookie minicamp practice at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/dan-cox-governor-donald-trump-questions-UFPTJYUFY5BBPLV2DXMEDFO5FY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00.74Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:30:00.74Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dan Cox wants to talk about Maryland but can’t escape the Trump questions]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Dan Cox,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/65CC235YWZDFRBD4PQT6NPNNCQ.JPG?auth=61589f7b5029f0d5395ce4845037104494f6e05ea1dec585e7cc3f3d2f63fed1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6934&amp;height=4623</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox, center, holds a news conference, joined by his running mate, Rob Krop, left, and Del. Bob Long. Cox’s campaign messaging this election avoids mentioning President Donald Trump.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ravens-podcast-browns-derrick-henry-GATKH5CS65F5RE26K72M34WHSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T23:30:23.843Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T23:30:23.843Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the latest Ravens letdown]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Ravens Podcast,Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GICPAKZ5KJALLDKBE3ML2TOIWM.png?auth=ef5fee4c1fdb0c21633375d1b9852cfd23da4507ddcd2d0347a156d66efced4d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/no-kings-rallies-us-urge-voters-to-cast-early-ballots-midterms-FHWZD3WSNRDOLDEWY4KSSSGQZY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T23:30:10.06Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T23:30:10.06Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[No Kings rallies across US urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms]]></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/JWPDQUSTGRFDDOOV2LOIAL3U6A.jpg?auth=cca8846dcc8d5ed7564bd156ae4f308a7b4eb069c30661b3dd805513615f1ed7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Demonstrators rally at the Lincoln Memorial during a No Kings protest in Washington.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-analysis-final-score-afc-north-EM5S7H3NZ5E6TH2BY3PKQFNMTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T23:27:16.277Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T23:27:16.277Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Ravens cannot shake their reputation for choking ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PQMUHXT2ERFMVJMHIWQ2ZJW7WY.jpg?auth=3596b81b766a2e6375b583f4b70a004f35ee8c1a811f3b5a65287a5aec5e3994&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4528&amp;height=3019</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jesse Minter’s defense could not hold off Todd Monken’s offense in the second half, and the Browns grabbed first place in the AFC North with a win over the Ravens. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lead-huntley-monken-browns-nfl-choke-2DRPN5KEFVGGRPW2E7NYL5ZXPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T23:26:32.089Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T23:26:32.089Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Ravens’ choke jobs can’t be pinned on one player ... or one coach.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Jesse Minter,Analysis,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NXMQTHEYL5C3NPII4QFE4RFY7A.jpg?auth=b3d8d61c6f86a25dd558a5de3a72b314dc369a456c8b2aa46c4997d9a289e2cc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5192&amp;height=3461</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane attempts unsuccesfully to catch a pass against Denzel Ward of the Browns during the second quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-cleveland-browns-offense-HIDMZ7AZOVH4RNXJFHKMLWSXGI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T23:20:26.687Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T23:20:26.687Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[There were no answers after Ravens flopped against the Browns ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PFQ6IET4EZHWFM3YITCGSAQ5YE.jpg?auth=26030da2677aa0d5176cf4bab5e5d17a898a3b33d7ed7a34033ed803cf2cb906&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4619&amp;height=3116</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Tyler Huntley completed 19 of 31 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown Sunday in a 13-10 loss at Cleveland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/bodycam-footage-fatal-crash-howard-county-police-pursuit-MZVYV5ODSJBSZKEGZT6ACDJ5I4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T20:42:40.51Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T20:42:40.51Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bodycam footage shows aftermath of fatal crash following Howard County Police pursuit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E754INSSZZDL5H2C5QGX2XH3AA.png?auth=4976792ca16f2f3623b1e8dd1cc6c3c43c0a55b0a5ae3673a02be0aa6032871f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1287&amp;height=754</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body-camera footage from a deadly crash following a Howard County Police pursuit Sept. 6.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/service-member-dies-ut-san-antonio-navy-game-nellis-air-force-base-N7DZUEVMI5EUDAUPUY3RHBR2O4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T20:42:17.845Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T20:42:17.845Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nellis Air Force Base: Service member dies after rappelling fall at UT San Antonio-Navy game]]></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/PZYC4BM2A5FCLJAJX5HSPHWO7Y.jpg?auth=7380e21809f9d26b5c6e0855a2d3a7ad6d4bbab0934c0ba789753f698a072462&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5896&amp;height=3931</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A military service member died after he fell hard as he rappelled from the ceiling to midfield before a football game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-live-updates-analysis-score-stats-OWJYEZWZJJAYBAO6R4SJUY6YVA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T00:05:54.282Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T00:05:54.282Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Follow Ravens-Browns with Banner reporters ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T2SR37AISNFDDJPXJETZM4KSUM.jpg?auth=a120cc3a23d4ae3f81bc37b282a0b72c072358acc4af6d54f5127e314c1e5120&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3565&amp;height=2377</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Josh Cuevas of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his first career touchdown with Mark Andrews after opening the scoring against the Browns. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/evan-woodard-american-wholesale-corporation-america-150-trade-coin-B25FSDNYOVDJ7HPZZJ6M5HBVWU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T18:18:30.422Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:18:30.422Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland explorer unearths rare America 150 coin on Butler farm]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,history]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RODY7ER26BHQ5MRBS5O7BEX2LY.JPG?auth=c9f1e3fb891adb68a4a5a1058835d8f5efe05fe2cd44127a837efd8a33077572&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Community historian and archaeologist Evan Woodard, known as Salvage Arc on Instagram, spends the morning searching for artifacts on a friend’s property in Reisterstown.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/wes-moore-maryland-ads-sinclair-david-smith-NG44ACZBWBEQTKQ6SA52PMIM2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T12:03:33.726Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T12:03:33.726Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gov. Moore campaign ads snub Sinclair amid feud with Chair David Smith]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Sinclair Broadcasting,David Smith,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CJH3OL5W6NGK5O37QCYLLEQDJE.JPG?auth=e78fa1b8d716a86c78717bca226a51a50a514027a12522fbd4830325e019a023&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1685</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore’s campaign has not spent any money buying advertising time on Sinclair-owned television stations amid a lawsuit filed by the company’s executive chair, David Smith.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-tyler-huntley-perfect-fit-browns-GZMM2A5XSRDZXMQYLHGB7ANGZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:01.387Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:30:01.387Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Tyler Huntley and the Ravens are the perfect fit]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Tyler Huntley,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CKWVIHARR5E3FKY6TEFDCNXDUU.jpg?auth=a5e489861344b88dfa9b608c944a61916462742c0f991783b4f1ce3e66401d9c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1278&amp;height=852</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tyler Huntley has completed 67.1% of his passes for 3,476 yards, with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, in his NFL career.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/death-penalty-firing-squad-2JRNZ6SAVVFLTPY736B2MWQHJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:00.752Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:30:00.752Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ Public executions were a Maryland spectacle. Change came slowly.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LMBMCGFTKFANHAMYDDLD2YDWWE.jpg?auth=db8366e100e5eb85fb26f62856095faefe0ce2704eb3b4addfaf63d39f876c1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3670&amp;height=2940</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aug. 14, 1936:  A crowd gathers around a scaffold to witness the hanging of 26-year old Rainey Bethea in Owensboro, Kentucky. Outrage over the manner of execution made Bethea’s the last public hanging in the country.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/theater/olney-theatre-sleepy-hollow-silent-play-7AYBMHYNKFEPXLMWSS6PBQYLBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:01.161Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:30:01.161Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ haunts Olney audiences without dialogue]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Theatre Play,Theater,Halloween]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XYTWTKOV7ZAZNBVI2CLGCWFT5Y.jpg?auth=4020903edc22fdd81f5cd776a79e5e9286b1dd6f08e3c49817feeca542187693&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4674&amp;height=3110</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” gets a terrifying adaptation this Halloween season at the Olney Theatre Center.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/halloween-dia-de-los-muertos-restaurants-baltimore-VVMV2J2X5ZGW3G2EMTWTZFAQNA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:01.827Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:30:01.827Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Halloween to Día de los Muertos: 8 ways to eat, drink and celebrate in Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Bars,Fells Point,South Baltimore,Waltherson,Hampden,Station North,Halloween,Latino Food]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HIXRVE3HFVDFFAJ72ZRLEX6QYE.JPG?auth=534346395c9d8a3a3fa3aa8016a6d043ab0f6c388965427ca25d2ab8e1105df1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2481&amp;height=1654</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AJ’s on Hanover is bringing back its annual pumpkin-painting party on Thursday, with everything you need to decorate your own pumpkin.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/wnba-finals-game-1-dream-valkyries-angel-reese-WF3B64PIONCRPBCYCXTECPHOKE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T00:04:41.794Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:04:41.794Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[WNBA Finals Game 1: Williams leads Valkyries over Dream]]></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/v2/7DARKLJFPFERPPO5HTTUT7ZHHU.jpg?auth=4f78c5a1de7646fa90f6e5f8c797e0780d351ac3f10a7c7e0173ed3c32ce3480&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4596&amp;height=3064</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Angel Reese of the Dream handles the ball against the defense of Golden State’s Kayla Thornton during the first quarter Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/teens-charged-commercial-burglaries-baltimore-county-YZHVN5XMKRELNESWWOS752ELOI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T23:09:39.849Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T23:09:39.849Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 teens charged in string of commercial burglaries across Baltimore County]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEYILWQWWFFJBO7J6MWX7HYIEA.jpg?auth=6272876ae89bdbf4663bdd13b2825cedb0accf60d8427fb55bf987c9fb5607b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police charged three teens in connection with a string of commercial burglaries across the county.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/capitals-devils-ryan-leonard-IV4EGW7OSZBPDMAH3DYUZJUZZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T23:01:58.367Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T23:01:58.367Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ryan Leonard scores highlight-reel goal, leads the Capitals over the Devils 4-2]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Washington Capitals]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S4II2ISJXFFM7DHQLIA7HOMNHE.jpg?auth=ad62b59be80296d7981efadecbde98e1b722ac9e80ca10b671fc2a6fccb98c84&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3199</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard carries the puck during the first period Saturday against New Jersey.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/rutgers-maryland-big-ten-kj-duff-3NN3YAEGLRCEXD7XM5D6KATCF4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T21:36:59.286Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T21:36:59.286Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[KJ Duff’s amazing catch and a strong 2nd half lift Rutgers over Maryland 37-30]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Maryland Terrapins football,College football,University of Maryland]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3YLNUWOBXBEMTCXW43KALD6OXM.jpg?auth=6a3a613befebc817e547d4f17aac56575c19e986e59cb0e4efb8928617988a6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6568&amp;height=4381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. can’t make the catch against Rutgers defensive back Jesse Ofurie during the first half Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatal-shooting-capitol-heights-OPLLF2DYWRFORHJVLUBHWMHGDY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T20:43:24.087Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T20:43:24.087Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man dead after morning shooting in Capitol Heights neighborhood]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Shooting]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SGXFPWW7UVHFNAV5G44ST3WBV4.jpg?auth=642457fd5238bdeb41a3877ca442d7cf65ebb225e1ffc9ff5a103bdee8826d3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5092&amp;height=3395</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man died Saturday after being shot in a Capitol Heights neighborhood, Prince George’s County Police said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/baltimore-running-festival-live-updates-IXSNKABEMJBKXH7GRLQ6X6MBZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T21:02:11.751Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T21:02:11.751Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hometown runner wins marathon as thousands race in 26th annual Baltimore Running Festival]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog,Baltimore Running Festival,Running,Exercise and fitness,Downtown Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TM4RF6GL6RAZXAV4FM27UIQD5U.jpg?auth=bcd5bc9bc7d96fe1fbb1970c7c30e320baf5ef13ccab469e02d29e91786c8665&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1616&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Devin Horseman-Guy, 27, wins the marathon at the Baltimore Running Festival.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/sophie-lee-slain-baltimore-trans-woman-march-7523425RNBHWHGKPQ44IDH64FE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T19:14:35.575Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T19:14:35.575Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Friends, family and allies march to honor slain Baltimore trans woman Sophie Lee]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JKRPIDMXJRAL7PR4VO4WLHSIXY.jpg?auth=8c23ed14b95c51689cbffedf49d0c462322995ee69af73283d391cfbd3cecb24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1242&amp;height=1242</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sophie Lee was found dead in Charles Village on Sept. 11.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/browns-todd-monken-baltimore-ravens-coach-relationship-F6XYWLRJGNBLJH5YUWDJNOFYBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:00.69Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:30:00.69Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Ravens and Browns coach Todd Monken are engaging in revisionist history]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson,Rashod Bateman]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZEYQD5J3WFHHZJZ2AGDFAU35OA.jpg?auth=389dbfb39019bfde92c91fca6c487ea61c87914d8dffff924674ee1554669041&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4155&amp;height=2770</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coach Todd Monken and the Browns will host his former employer Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/maryland-breweries-craft-beer-APJALBPEZBA2RFFSJMU5UOSIO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:00.71Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:30:00.71Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where to grab a beer in Maryland after Guinness Open Gate closes]]></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/RIRVP3TRKREUHOYZKU35ADJMZQ.jpg?auth=21cc9539b80614553c2d04543103c1c182b86993da825f35326b1334bcd618a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Local breweries like Crooked Crab Brewing Co. in Odenton are facing a more competitive market than ever.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/elrich-veto-adu-jawando-executive-NH54L6CXQNAD7GHJVF2O4SOONI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:01.085Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:30:01.085Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Elrich vows to veto housing bill that hasn’t passed yet]]></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/F7WUHK7PAVHGZHITH6WFAIV6HM.JPG?auth=015bfe40cd9257cffae873dbcdfabc8935c5743898622fd93cb92bfb2a2db48d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich called a bill on accessory dwelling units “bad policy.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/the-economist-social-club-3FFYZAT53BFYXEAR3A7A36LULI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:01.181Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:30:01.181Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A ghosted Hinge date and The Economist inspired a Baltimore gathering]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Pigtown,Dating App,Baltimore City,Bars]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIQE6MVCWBGQ7CMQK3T3SNAYKI.jpg?auth=645f84d5b0d29ea53115267e674550a34e6bae9820b884b22caf22dd4c277433&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5269&amp;height=3513</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cameron Smith, left, host of The Droconomist, introduces a news article for a panel of comedians.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weekend-weather-5U2FVQ24CVGCBA6APWCUBRV35Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T23:51:31.402Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T23:51:31.402Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rain showers and high winds blow through Baltimore region in minutes]]></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/GUCXBLTEHRBWHGA5NB3BL3TFNM.jpg?auth=07783565e5d9ee55d7aa8ea2ad16853943b9dd1e135a23b398f008bcdfd34dc2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4767&amp;height=3575</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland temperatures could climb to 85 degrees before a cold front brings winds and a tornado risk.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/andy-harris-debate-staffer-assault-charges-3LET2GBLKFBAZGKDTCEFXZA6RU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T23:28:13.696Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T23:28:13.696Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Andy Harris staffer files assault charges against Easton man following heated debate]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Andy Harris,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZNCBSFCPANE2ZPLQM2IDFUG2EQ.jpg?auth=839bbafba75ef9fa399a4374af19e08336f521e033cbaddbe9fd387eaa131e3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5506&amp;height=3671</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, right, and Democratic candidate Dan Schwartz exchange remarks during a League of Women Voters forum in Cambridge on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/school-shooting-bend-oregon-YMQOAP2N7BE4TN36SBFCWHSWJY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T22:32:22.844Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T22:32:22.844Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was former student]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,School shootings]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7R7QBNZ3CZDP7ATVZLK4FSDGPA.jpg?auth=0523dfcbb826393529f26f42177bd10b55cbaf2677c1b4b0c80176fa490dd87b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2795</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flowers and candles are seen at a makeshift memorial outside Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, on Friday, a day after a deadly shooting.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-police-gay-slurs-fatal-stabbing-3PYH6AY4VJGLLEKHAWWOMIUQSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T22:02:19.504Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T22:02:19.504Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woman fatally stabbed in Baltimore after altercation over anti-gay slurs, police say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Homicides,LGBTQ,Baltimore Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3J2MJFU4WRDSBPOISK3NBE6AFY.jpg?auth=04287461e1dbb85a03709d81828f182d261cb8d662f629e60d328b8e8f92fc3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman was stabbed to death Wednesday in Baltimore after the suspect allegedly yelled anti-gay slurs at a man she was walking with, according to court records.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/ice-detention-baltimore-lawsuit-anthony-brown-IYUXSB63BZALHOQUL6QNJJS3DY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T21:41:00.595Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T21:41:00.595Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland attorney general’s bid for ICE records on Baltimore facility rejected by judge]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigrants,Immigration,Maryland Attorney General,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Donald Trump,Anthony Brown]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3D2XQLEEN5DHZPN5NY6SYUAUF4.JPG?auth=a0b094a5eefc2c51dbad7b117ca992575cfef0e077e6781af248d8c8a518cb7c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of an investigation into the conditions inside a controversial holding facility. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-city/baltimore-city-board-of-education-VQ2HDEGH7VDUHIWO6RX5W7UXTA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T20:39:26.628Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T20:39:26.628Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore City Board of Education: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Baltimore City,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSocialNewsDesk,xSCrecirc,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GAOMYN3G5JBDFNSZC7E4JBLSAU.png?auth=f08559e6ce48274ce163032ce3224549174cf159be967595a21488e90549ec33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Baltimore City]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-cam-jurgens-out-cleveland-browns-JT6OUGVQHBH3HJDCVWUIERAFRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T20:35:44.87Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T20:35:44.87Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens’ Lamar Jackson will miss second straight start]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7NV2XUTUSFHLBMCWFSA5TVBTOA.JPG?auth=c8481523e1e3cee2d8247ae84238aa982119925936248e515c43da670923e8f6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2396</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has not practiced or played since he suffered an ankle injury Oct. 4.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/lee-ralston-federal-charges-7PSP75INHJE5ZMMJH6LHWPBH7Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T20:11:24.762Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T20:11:24.762Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Annapolis man federally charged in homemade explosives case]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R7UFUX4GHJASPHVUPC444Z7MHU.jpg?auth=c17c97cd801e59bba894f8d65b1657463e0707bc7513ef31e0c74756a0b2e7ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Annapolis man arrested in April after authorities found more than 30 homemade explosive devices at his home now faces federal charges, according to online court records unsealed Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/maryland-voter-guide-2026-24CQJDVUAVCIVIFJECKCDXMFPU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T20:00:28.135Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T20:00:28.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland voter guide 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NY7ATD5OQZAQRFXMJIMTGL7RGY.png?auth=e96baafe0a701d5e8cd2838f4d98134d80484448b9a4b4e94725d7f0587c836c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=743</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/club-tennis-team-protest-46ZGH2RDANCGPATQUSS26XRPGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T19:58:31.099Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T19:58:31.099Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UMD students protest racist tennis graphic during president’s address]]></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/Y3A6JE5LNNA7BOPF5LYJDSMSVY.JPG?auth=2a71c778e440436875a1a3a9dae909805c0ea7393434e9cb2417fa3535e06144&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[University of Maryland students protest on the steps of the Thomas V. Miller Jr. Administration Building over a racist image sent out by the school’s club tennis team.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/rico-nasty-cyberpunk-ZZCW6NPQ7NFJLLJ4CPP2Z4RDAY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T19:40:14.003Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T19:40:14.003Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland's Rico Nasty on why 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' may be the future]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2Q7NTK7L65H6PB5OZZB63CDVQU.jpg?auth=c759ee6b4af8be1a24ea02e7de807d11ff5110f78362684117e0988d4adbf143&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7008&amp;height=4672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Largo's Rico Nasty has generated international fame with her signature “Sugar Trap” sound and funky blend of rap and rock.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/markoffs-haunted-forest-scare-actor-training-ZLKM4WDBHRA3XC5PNTIITZZNI4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T19:25:18.506Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T19:25:18.506Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Markoff's Haunted Forest: What it's like to be a scare actor at one of Maryland's spookiest attractions]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Halloween]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3DUQUHIQJNB4BO34IDOCCBHXFY.jpg?auth=321f065c22ccad5af00f0cb11129435358ef6a17e8d775c8268dd1d12401b047&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5382&amp;height=3588</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Banner reporter Hannah Yasharoff at the church scene at Markoff’s Haunted Forest in Dickerson.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-county-st-pius-church-LGD33RUQ6BEKVMA5UGGEEWG5NM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T18:00:01.408Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:00:01.408Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County poised to purchase St. Pius X property]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/O7DFMYAKZNEVVJBGIZDJCAFLHQ.JPG?auth=c3767fc8cbdad9e7dcff98a2db74dca96ba111d8eb6b0a4ea24bb5787c9b0707&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ball fields are part of the St. Pius X School, which closed in 2021 because of declining enrollment. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/enyish-sergawie-asemahegne-colesville-pedestrian-WZQHQUMBFREYFF3WKB74F6DA4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T17:31:08.43Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:31:08.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[72-year-old Silver Spring woman identified as pedestrian killed in Colesville]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Pedestrians,Silver Spring]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KDFWNTKITVBVTPRHLWK4DE4BC4.jpg?auth=06a75df0bce1cbe018c4bd0c6150225987a58c04fe43cf1fb92951c3f5c4d814&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Police identified Enyish Sergawie Asemahegne, 72, of Silver Spring, as the victim of Wednesday’s fatal incident. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lesson-lcs-jon-meoli-OOZPLRTJ6RE3NMUKTYKQUP72MY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T16:30:01.067Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:30:01.067Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles’ real lesson from these 2 league championship series]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Analysis,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BHK4P6HZZJBZ3ONITLVWJHSRWQ.jpg?auth=30d6d79bb853511a16834e300dfb959bd79e4bbdc07d1377a7ee140f9e85a6ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6344&amp;height=4230</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Oriole Cedric Mullins of the Rays circles the bases after hitting a home run against the Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-lamar-jackson-deshaun-watson-todd-monken-KI4CJMTAL5HUBGVDUVGNYIM44M/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T14:48:46.183Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:48:46.183Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With Trey Hendrickson back, Ravens will look different vs. Browns]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZZ5IOMOZE5DJLALZYY2J5KWXHA.jpg?auth=4a885b34817ea9142643304a89945c462e52da9a9864669770bd7052a59f656f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5136&amp;height=3436</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has started four career games against the Ravens.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-cyberattack-5VTS5MJ4CVDN7PZAWUX35ET6JA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T14:00:03.369Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:00:03.369Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County cyberattack: OfficiAnne Arundel County hit by cyberattack in late Augustals say some files copied in data breach]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S2YZ5ZU37RE2FKHMZRMNF72QNU.jpg?auth=b951a7a15e61633eeeb2eace7ccdd5824282d4e7081d586a693dd7defb505928&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7517&amp;height=5011</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County officials said Thursday that they are investigating after they “detected irregular activity” on some systems within the county’s computer network on Aug. 28, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/howard-county-board-of-appeals-suit-SPEFRWCZZNAKHEQ2DS4SJJ3DSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T13:31:17.928Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:31:17.928Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard County’s ousted Board of Appeals chair sues council]]></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/A252C5S2XRC5FDICU7OHVMIK7A.jpg?auth=7ccbb8ed764fc02e3c3d63f8032ac1119d1d83a6298de0dc1fdef9eb191cc9c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The former chair of the Howard County Board of Appeals, shown meeting in June, sued the County Council and the county office of law to reverse his abrupt ouster.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/annapolis-sailboat-show-ship-debuts-DH6BRVZGTFCBRIEPIDLG62PB7E/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T12:00:01.589Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:00:01.589Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Five boats make American debuts at Annapolis Sailboat Show]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,sailing]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U3AF566B6FDKDEFX7WCIWUMP6Q.jpg?auth=3f58510243c893b4d7a30fca5a5493f29b9db221c650a550e5389a07f897a3d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1367</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Knysna 550 is a South African catamaran making its North American debut at the Annapolis Sailoat Show, which starts Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/brandon-scott-mayor-ranking-JT4UNUTU5RB43ILRD566QFRYFU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T11:11:43.131Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:11:43.131Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s modern mayors ranked, according to Brandon Scott]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Brandon Scott,Sheila Dixon,Freddie Gray,Jack Young,Baltimore Mayor,Kurt Schmoke]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HIQ3MNPKSJBWPHWTF2URNHRY5I.jpg?auth=9c7811a60ee0e4a78dc3b705d4f958eaf3c96011acb65887e13cc155fe53cc2b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3438&amp;height=2129</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore mayors from 1971 to present. Top row, left to right, William Donald Schaefer, Kurt Schmoke, Martin O’Malley and Sheila Dixon. Bottom row, left to right, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Catherine Pugh, Bernard “Jack” Young and Brandon Scott. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/washington-international-horse-show-prince-georges-H24UWV2XU5FI5HIHTTTORS5JDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:01.458Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:30:01.458Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Riders and horses from 9 countries to compete in Prince George's County this week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Preakness Stakes,Westminster]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YYF3SHKVARGOTN2ZJEDIEEU42Y.jpg?auth=b442bcb7ba4aa3c2b9b6729f4706998420324e27c3e9a432d8c8425b235f8944&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3139&amp;height=2093</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Samantha Schaefer, seen here at 2 years old, lives in Westminster and has been attending the Washington International Horse Show her entire life.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/brenda-diaz-montgomery-county-school-board-election-A7GD2AY2GNBR7M7SOMDYYYEUVM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:02.098Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:30:02.098Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How a lightning rod candidate is affecting the Montgomery County school board races]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Public schools,Education Hub,Montgomery County Public Schools,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/H7RTRRJGUZDZXDRQJCSZZW3L7M.JPG?auth=09fceb6aa1622a08c6500332b3e5b06016e0170dc3b6353f75ec2298aee7f725&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5851&amp;height=3650</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Moderator Sonya Laurence Green, at podium, listens to Montgomery County Board of Education candidate Brenda Diaz respond to questions next to Omar Lazo, right, during a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters at the Montgomery Community Television, Inc. Studios in Rockville on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-game-predictions-picks-TSLDATDV3NANNJVXOPAAWVBIEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:01.786Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:30:01.786Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Browns: Who wins in Week 6?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,NFL,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RKAIQZ6DO5GSBKNMBCTC2BWRTE.jpg?auth=674996467b94879c8dcdd308eb36d3af895f18bbd7e5e67a76843d1ebc216f6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5144&amp;height=3429</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens running back Derrick Henry dives into the end zone for a 2-point conversion against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/shaneka-henson-jessica-haire-bill-fergurson-distrtict-30-OV2B2KP7LNFDVN2TWUE6PSSFGY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:02.582Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:30:02.582Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Online gaming PAC swells negative ads in Annapolis state Senate race]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Anne Arundel County,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/A76EKZFRYJEXXHQK5B245FX7ZY.jpg?auth=b92c54adfd2a0e7bfb6df07f4d59ba4721d3b03de94b8f21b9942c7476537c36&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3793&amp;height=2532</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jessica Haire is a moderate Republican running for state Senate. She’s been targeted in mailers like this one by the Maryland Senate Democratic Caucus.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/gaithersburg-home-for-sale-526QFP7VFBHIVI636IBPWPOQ4U/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:02.696Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:30:02.696Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gaithersburg home for sale on more than 15 acres]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Real estate,Housing,contributor,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MFZHGNYSUFDA5LMUYMTPYILBKU.png?auth=44435cb128780b9120b2d86fa65a7c1a77c1c73215ec7f525ae29faf30aa78cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1440&amp;height=809</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/jayden-daniels-dan-quinn-washington-commanders-6LKCWFQR4VCNHAWAU6HOFUDMUQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T04:02:09.779Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:02:09.779Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How can Jayden Daniels and Dan Quinn move on from Giants meltdown?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Commanders,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UBHYDSSXZFHB5DYUGC5TXSX23Q.jpg?auth=dd4a55c44acffc83699444310b5093ee0ddca5871405be82b6eaa47b0a1ffb6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Jayden Daniels took responsibility for the team’s failure at the end of Sunday’s game but said he cannot dwell on it.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/bend-oregon-mass-shooting-EAHJK4U3JZCYRHQTOA3K6PO43Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T02:39:02.59Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:39:02.59Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 children, teacher were killed in Oregon elementary school shooting]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Gun violence,School shootings]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XEBB4C6FMJGR5HSHTGCBSWQFJY.jpg?auth=540d30f4c3195dd12fd4cfb98b56e33655cbe6cb35d98e3c1e1bc5c53d736404&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police tape is placed outside Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, where three children and a teacher were killed before the gunman was shot by a person at the scene Thursday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/andy-harris-cat-murphy-apology-GXZTSS3IIZEN3NGRNTEIQYU33U/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T01:34:29.049Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:34:29.049Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Andy Harris declines to apologize to student reporter in TV interview]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Andy Harris,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIRJH65465HGNLD7D5HDWG4ASM.jpg?auth=0d2799572bed04ad586197801b216a6f41e17941c5717da7df4908b441916d34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4602&amp;height=3068</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Andy Harris talks with reporters following a debate Tuesday. A confrontation with a student reporter has since gone viral.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/howard-county/howard-county-board-of-education-CHCZBTRP7FEVHLES2N7Z535ZP4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T01:23:25.655Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:23:25.655Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard County Board of Education: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Howard County,Howard County School Board,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,axe-ir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Howard County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/howard-county/howard-county-executive-526PZY4S3ZHLRGFQTWBLGXAKLU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T01:13:55.087Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner </news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:13:55.087Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard County Executive: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Howard County,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url></urlset>