<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/city-housing-agency-fraud-investigation-GI5HVVCKPFEGLB5LUA6EGA7NHY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:39.339Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T10:47:39.339Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore agency that placed 6 kids in unsafe conditions under investigation]]></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/LGKXV24M3RE2BIDACVS43FTQQI.jpg?auth=fbd08b287980006b1a577b853f62a787f7a88dd980fc053075be07145c50283b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5283&amp;height=3522</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore office responsible for settling a mother and her six kids in a rowhome, were investigated for fraud.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/prince-georges-county-schools-closed-storms-power-outages-KLDS3EIVOVBFHJGA4GJX7VQ3JE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T10:34:41.728Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T10:34:41.728Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County schools close Friday after storms leave many without power]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Breaking News,Weather,Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JZCEMGHDBNB2ZJ4MJWHJYET2ZA.jpg?auth=660270b12f35e31c1b5fb10fab121475cb388b369bfa2a5bc92cb28bc7fc456f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George's County Public Schools school busses during a press conference August 25, 2026. The district fell short on getting nearly 10,000 students to school but is asking for grace as they get acclimated to the new bus tracking platform.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/catonsville-vortex-zoning-music-permits-IXBJNBU5XVGPFHI4LXJHRNJHKM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T09:30:00.684Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T09:30:00.684Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A judge said no concerts. Why was there live music at CAA Park?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QTGTS4ZIZFF2NM65L7P4EX5EIA.jpg?auth=fb5bd36d5c11b709dc21c1d037ea7041d556bf2c3b1c87749a51741c3066111b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4819&amp;height=3213</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attendees of the Music City Maryland Association’s Arts Festival set up their lawn chairs in front of two temporary stages at CAA Park in Catonsville on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/maryland-summer-heat-deaths-IMQ73V5UBNCH3OKUN4KQHWEBBU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T09:30:01.627Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T09:30:01.627Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With 59 lost to heat, 2026 was Maryland’s deadliest summer on record]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,Baltimore City,Public housing,East Baltimore,Montgomery County,Prince George's County,Maryland Department of Health ,Public Health]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KFGMKP2V4FFSVG36RQZFJQOZ3A.jpg?auth=751bfc20e55f99e90a3a04d6c4a63ea8f931c900133a6304cc6197e7f6358b3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At least 59 people have died because of complications from heat since the start of May, according to the health department.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/jerusalem-mill-gunpowder-falls-state-park-state-lease-VRYOCE4YYNDUXDLM6WZE62XVHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T09:30:01.979Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T09:30:01.979Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volunteers say state lease amendment threatens Jerusalem Mill preservation]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Gunpowder Falls State Park ,Department of Natural Resources,Parks]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LJT4HHI5PVHN5HSCNUBC6UIXY4.JPG?auth=0ee94cac1d429d0804287620fcbfdf7fd0d26b75eab7d8426598d866ceb0c828&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7135&amp;height=4757</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rich Albright, vice president of the Friends of Jerusalem Mill, on the way to the miller’s house at Jerusalem Mill in Kingsville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/annapolis-restaurant-changes-ABFIRK5F25AWZE3HCS6WXOOLAI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T09:30:01.428Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T09:30:01.428Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Annapolis restaurants keep changing — and breaking local hearts]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4YYX5K3ABHTXBCJG5BVDC4XPE.jpg?auth=363244ae6ece821070a7992faf1a0310ebadfc83eb2cb6991faffd062587d701&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2366&amp;height=1781</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery has been a fixture on West Street in Annapolis for 31 years. It now has a new owner.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/police-shooting-middle-river-UTGZYZUCNFEYLLW4U5BRYHQ32E/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T08:21:27.596Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T08:21:27.596Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Officer fires gun during welfare check with armed woman in Middle River]]></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/C3WM3DQVNFBE3KF7EFEUW4IWDA.jpg?auth=83ba10b6f0c5962242c7065ed8d770cb14e2b3557b3acf07ff705252f89b3b09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An armed woman was shot by Baltimore County Police during a welfare check on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/kyle-goon-for-one-night-adley-rutschman-forces-orioles-fans-to-ask-what-if-H7OPLAAIO5E3DJNTYJOCFO7NDI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T04:57:34.436Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T04:57:34.436Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[For one night, Adley Rutschman forces Orioles fans to ask ‘What if?’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Adley Rutschman,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TDCREVF6VRCPXHHZFXDC2BMERE.jpg?auth=9363d2b3bb0316853baaf517953f1095627b4adae97447b9d55350b17acd2f9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3587&amp;height=2391</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three runs scored Thursday night as the Red Sox beat the Orioles 6-5 at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-red-sox-adley-rutschman-return-JDYHCAQ3DNBFLBXJFKJ5FSD7O4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T02:51:49.464Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T02:51:49.464Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman homers twice in return as Red Sox beat Orioles]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Adley Rutschman,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SQURXR4WLJAX7BI24HQ7HFWT7Y.jpg?auth=45deefb7e747b26d9fed5442ab59f83add3866bdb74e6fb9fa1dffcd28a2a39f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4973&amp;height=3315</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman homers in the first inning Thursday night at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/adley-rutschman-returns-camden-yards-red-sox-TL4OMRQQNRHQ5FUBBVX22L6GMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T01:23:23.851Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T01:23:23.851Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In Baltimore return, Adley Rutschman has no ‘ill feelings’ for the Orioles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6QKSVAAJ7JANNL242DEEUG6CGY.jpg?auth=fec37f9d5046a26fc1ab9d31e44452109e91ca5c107c850e3c8ad3e4a08790b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3715&amp;height=2477</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman tips his helmet to the crowd ahead of his at-bat in the first inning Thursday night at Camden Yards. He homered in that at-bat.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-storms-heat-L6FFLB6DGRDQVDQHESOEA3DT2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T00:51:24.958Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T00:51:24.958Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland weather: Watch for overnight storms]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Weather]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LLOA2SJKFRF4FGI6V3YUTIBQL4.jpg?auth=9db1c835eee6a00c19f0cbf659a7cdf426d98bd972bae217e5b39d3722852774&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1043&amp;height=697</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Multiple thunderstorm clusters are forecast to move into the region on Thursday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/congressional-redistricting-maryland-court-ruling-JWIHKEEAQZC5LO2ESGEGWLPIHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T00:09:01.247Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T00:09:01.247Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Supreme Court allows redistricting question on ballot]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Bill Ferguson,United States Congress (House and Senate),Democratic Party,Republican Party]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5AK4Y6WJFVHH7IRYZ3NY5ADD3A.jpeg?auth=ba5ef7ba80c57e9fa3793a0e25fb20727380b3615f4852d5efc13f8a6f712797&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jared DeMarinis, state administrator of elections, waits outside the Supreme Court of Maryland in Annapolis following oral arguments in a redistricting case Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/highway-road-rage-shooting-arrest-JFOKNISRY5F4JOYWABU5D5ACFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T22:44:55.924Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T22:44:55.924Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police arrest Baltimore man after road rage shooting shut down I-695]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Maryland State Police,Anne Arundel County Police]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FPWIGNSPOJEOZLUMWT4LYYNVCE.jpg?auth=7fda98c43c2985841a009890567af6aebc6a3ad9ff91223023d8b5dd0ee6bc67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5374&amp;height=3583</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland State Police and Anne Arundel County Police have arrested and charged a man with shooting at another car on the Beltway on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/jon-meoli-orioles-adley-rutschman-ZYTA4WBOGBAFXAGV5PSHMOMRIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T22:43:11.277Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T22:43:11.277Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As the Orioles welcome back Adley Rutschman, their trades loom large]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Analysis,Adley Rutschman]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X7RIT6WE3RFGRACJO5N37DWBT4.jpg?auth=0123e1704c122289b692602fc2c90ae09b9c6f9e9367ce1c076efb0e6cbfaa87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4353&amp;height=2902</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman and the Red Sox open a four-game series at Camden Yards at 7:15 p.m. Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/supreme-court-county-executive-appeal-H2TO7I7R3ND3FFT5PPVSFOPP2M/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T21:48:33.36Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T21:48:33.36Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tonya Sweat turns to state Supreme Court in push to appear on November ballots]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EMZAPYXOARE53OSOJY73NYJALM.jpg?auth=996b5db51be7f95eb77933f51e34b2e067d4350dcb7b13104942452110530073&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tonya Sweat addresses supporters after a judge rejected her request to pause the certification of general election ballots.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/maggie-litz-domanowski-mosque-visit-OYMCJIMLXFA6NO54JQJR5MZZ5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T21:32:27.211Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T21:32:27.211Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mosque welcomes Baltimore County school board member after anti-Muslim post]]></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/U37VKESXEJCD7GOSHORNMJ3RA4.JPG?auth=3d0a862e678368f7f1857f414bc78bf685f37d761124a24e7122e3bef660be96&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maggie Litz Domanowski accepted an invitation to visit Masjid Al-Rahmah, a Windsor Mill mosque, on Wednesday evening following a firestorm of criticism that led to her public apology. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/annapolis-wnav-development-YFOPBCNSYBASHAVGBCJB7VG2JE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T20:53:43.063Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T20:53:43.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Property owner proposes developing 46 homes on former WNAV site in Annapolis]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Anne Arundel County,Housing,Radio]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4Z7A4S6IMBGBDCQX43MFTNALXA.JPG?auth=e6e4506bb6cdf917d4fa3a8a01dc71a4d369404fb3e1189b66261544de9d091c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4496&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bill Coyne, the owner of 236 Admiral Drive, and Bob McCarthy, an engineer working on a development plan for the plot of land, address community questions at a public meeting at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/howard-county-manslaughter-charge-WFVYNQBAKBAHPA4HI6PJ5S3OMM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T20:25:12.742Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T20:25:12.742Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gambrills man faces manslaughter after fatal Howard County altercation]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Anne Arundel County,Howard County Police Department,Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IPIWE2QPOVBI3AVQFUHMBQONSE.jpg?auth=fde21de2c28f398609a7cf2517953f744e52206e655a4b9f89f0cdf0ad09a555&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4935&amp;height=3290</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County Police charged an Anne Arundel County man with manslaughter on Wednesday, nearly a week after he was arrested on assault charges. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/brady-ebert-competency-evaluation-KSUBRU5KZBEURIVFDGGEPW457E/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T20:12:41.621Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T20:12:41.621Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert to undergo competency evaluation]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County Circuit Court,Montgomery County Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OFFH3OCEENGDDOCUEFKVIMTS4U.jpg?auth=3af8bc47961069b06feba813f125f57715c3b693762ba3315b92be7d4f57c248&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4545&amp;height=3025</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert is charged in Montgomery County Circuit Court with attempted first- and second-degree murder and related offenses.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/pg-county-sheriffs-deputy-charged-in-connection-with-annapolis-homemade-explosives-case-HSRQ6U3DTFHEDDD3PGBPDDPY6M/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T19:38:46.209Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T19:38:46.209Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George's deputy charged in connection with Annapolis explosives]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BILM6TEXD5CSZN4I36T657O7BM.png?auth=158062d420ddeb14e813b85f454285b2e67cb4318a639306cdd329e7000502b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-captains-jesse-minter-john-harbaugh-5LAVTKA7VBFQ7FDZQGACE6Z5ZY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T19:19:52.627Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T19:19:52.627Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In departure from Harbaugh era, Jesse Minter names season-long captains]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Jesse Minter,Lamar Jackson,Roquan Smith,Kyle Hamilton,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R7622CPGWZBOFKPYY3PEFVJPQE.jpg?auth=e51f03ca6c77924095467f42ac1b7f1efce671b5e2c96b1771b25ffbeadf49a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2873&amp;height=1914</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jesse Minter’s first regular-season game as Ravens head coach will be Sept. 13 at Indianapolis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/911-share-your-story-4BZQBN4QGFHCVNHMMVHZAGD324/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T18:43:51.923Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T18:43:51.923Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What do you remember about 9/11? Share your story.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[ugc,September 11 terror attacks]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DZNCWQDXSRCGVMUGLGDPU3ZD6A.jpg?auth=cd6a3f92d874c4a2ad10be3dcd768f792b213797cf7bd3ce085007a05cd1b292&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5751&amp;height=3235</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A large American flag is unfurled at the Pentagon ahead of ceremonies at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/marc-train-baltimore-dc-montgomery-6FRKIY2DQNHL7DIWFCL47ANWQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T18:23:13.608Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T18:23:13.608Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New MARC run-through service connects Montgomery County to Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Transit,Transportation,Wes Moore,Montgomery County,Frederick County,Baltimore City,Maryland Department of Transportation,Maryland Transit Administration,Trains]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UYELYS65AZFAHDMOMRDK4NSXLM.jpg?auth=a7219ef0617def9392504d186bd6ba0bc45b2d261955249319bfc6d48e29f0af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5096&amp;height=3397</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The MTA's new “run-through” MARC train will provide a direct rail link between parts of Frederick and Montgomery Counties to Baltimore’s Camden Station.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/2-sepearate-incidents-macgruder-bb-gun-6HQTRXF76BFBTNTTODLZUXIG5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:53:28.73Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T17:53:28.73Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Magruder High School was temporarily on hold following police investigations into 2 separate incidents]]></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/AVZYWQB6NZGJFOQVNVK2ARMZ64.jpg?auth=d1f3c8544c7b4bb418d37849d098d381c6c7edaa294db9e1fe5229d992a4af78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5114&amp;height=3409</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Police on Thursday investigated two separate incidents involving weapons and charged a 15-year-old with assault and gun possession following an incident at Magruder High School in Rockville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-defense-preview-jesse-minter-QVXQTUAPJBBCFPX7EARUKPW3C4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:45:16.307Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T17:45:16.307Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: How good can Baltimore's new-look defense be in 2026?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Baltimore Ravens,Banner Ravens Podcast]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NTIZTLKMNVAONH2R3EQ5FUGNJE.png?auth=2cebc763f047be864dd34cb9acd7b3ab7d02a4e4491ba5178fb9b41c38360430&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/start-your-musical-journey-at-baltimore-school-of-music-C3Y24CJTXVHKLMVHFY6WYKUZ3E/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:26:56.027Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T17:26:56.027Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Start your musical journey at Baltimore School of Music]]></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/v2/3S42EIZZWFEIPEZ74EIJT22SNQ.jpeg?auth=bb9e74cd5e27a25e238b515fa9f875efb09c6bf25c6cd4036c5dabdbc12fa855&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/private-school-guide-2026-EGGQUUHJZBC2DIQEQX5CBKJGHE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:12:06.379Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T17:12:06.379Z</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/politics-power/state-government/maryland-redistricting-supreme-court-hearing-FZLP56NC7NF3DIUC7CVPQAJD3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:10:14.927Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T17:10:14.927Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland’s ballots are on hold as court decides redistricting case]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Bill Ferguson,Supreme Court of Maryland,Wes Moore,Republican Party,Democratic Party,United States Congress (House and Senate),Andy Harris]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Z6GMDBQAVZETNK2U3Y3KB4447M.jpg?auth=02cf3480c0639e2e76de6ee08e07c3fbb6ca9706901c3e819c796f9e1e50ee13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8276&amp;height=5517</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Maryland will hear oral arguments over congressional redistricting Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/steve-bisciotti-baltimore-ravens-morgan-state-scholarships-2QSDCVQF45AYVO6XOKGKJFFPQA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T16:27:39.872Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T16:27:39.872Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti commits $3M for Morgan State scholarships]]></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/YI5HNZ3ARZD4ZB5YX7PKUJ52QE.jpg?auth=b69b7cb6e3a8c5119fe59a9dd1c45c6d40c89eac127171b12b234676feb231a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5374&amp;height=3583</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Bisciotti Family Foundation committed to giving Morgan State University $3 million to support the Ozzie Newsome Scholars program for Baltimore City Public Schools graduates.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/cherry-hill-black-women-voters-GZLEKUUO7NENLJ3UDIJ5C7ODTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T15:12:18.063Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T15:12:18.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What a political win in Cherry Hill says about the power of Black women voters]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I27IXGA3NJBPTA27P2CQJOWDVA.JPG?auth=92c45b79ea25639976b1e0469afc2a78c8703ccf3ed7732f11a2c86f3da4d80d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4184&amp;height=2789</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In Baltimore politics, all roads go through Black women. Lifelong activist Kin “Termite” Brown-Lane in her Cherry Hill home. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/prince-georges-students-university-of-maryland-global-campus-ZOC6LO5JLZEZDFDQSGPSCNSRIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T14:51:11.9Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T14:51:11.9Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County students can earn free college certificates at UMGC]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Prince George's County,University of Maryland]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MWDHQMOY25G7HBCB3YWG2M6A4A.jpg?auth=6f60a010325a5527e36ca0224f4798aec7d4573ff1b3f7a72b6bd03e1d7fe402&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s Public Schools and the University of Maryland Global Campus have partnered on a new dual enrollment program to allow students to graduate from high school with a college certificate.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/gloria-steinem-dies-at-92-TFLJZFZVUNFCZDXMTSNBFRO5OU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T11:42:54.758Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T11:42:54.758Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism, dies at 92]]></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/v2/4636PNO7TJHOHI4QAIDLM62AEE.jpg?auth=3c8fe8a5b250c326ff40f17af0e08fea807ce51b1d2b1a1a19e75ad379acc2d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3023&amp;height=2015</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gloria Steinem speaks during the 2021 Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony in Oviedo, northern Spain.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/maryland-baltimore-labor-day-weekend-events-concerts-ZFB3JSP7B5DOBNOEQLS24EFOWA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T10:30:00.597Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T10:30:00.597Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland events over Labor Day weekend: Charm City Live, Towson Fall Festival]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[x3d,x7d,Maryland Center for History and Culture,Towson,Maryland State Fair,Theater,Theatre Project-Baltimore,Baltimore County,Anne Arundel County,B&O Railroad Museum,Columbia MD,Events and things to do]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GCX3477SZFBYPJ2M4XF72TZQH4.jpg?auth=a8f124508261a8a30039e2eaa5149c405a6ce0ac04397c316dbb731b645f9f81&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4638&amp;height=3419</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men will perform at Charm City Live on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/nonprofit-philanthropy/greater-dc-diaper-bank-silver-spring-landlord-lawsuit-GPN6IPIVGBCC5MBRHM7RAGYMKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:00.8Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T09:30:00.8Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Greater DC Diaper Bank is suing its Silver Spring landlord over a leaky roof]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Silver Spring,Child Care]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QSQMMSIIHZHKNPNF5MPHJORQAI.JPG?auth=a2e021ab4505426c5dccfba6d4abb3d9555605b901e83b3b6c24d6914ee12e00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6426&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The nonprofit alleged poor building maintenance rendered the warehouse unusable and essentially forced it to move out of the building.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/columbia-association-board-of-directors-open-seats-VLOJWXRXMNA2LKVVPFI6XMUD4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:00.735Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T09:30:00.735Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[There’s no timeline to fill the 3 open Columbia Association board seats]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Columbia Association,Columbia MD,Howard County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E4TNUBQI4ZHUND7AQAYMLIFQBY.jpg?auth=00c957bfb4a45a4160a4eee564c76ba2ca96dc38fbe00337708fcce4b75ab8e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7741&amp;height=4354</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It’s been nearly five months since the Columbia Association’s board of directors ousted three of its members. Those seats remain open, and there’s no timeline for filling them.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-executive-race-general-election-LNFJB2MMB5ARPEVJUSILPC5DIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:01.274Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T09:30:01.274Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Allison Pickard faces Dave Crawford in Anne Arundel County executive race]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Anne Arundel County School Board,Election 2026,Affordable housing,Anne Arundel County Real Estate]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PCFAEDAQ5JDXJOPAICEXUSCQ7Q.JPG?auth=81f7c8b9152a2beea16acbbf0f5c3cca9f9f05ed0016d35c911abca804b860d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2002</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican Dave Crawford, a newcomer to Anne Arundel County politics, hopes to overtake Allison Pickard, the well-known Democratic candidate. Does he stand a chance?]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/capital-region-events-afro-plus-festival-earthquake-comedy-BHDCYYBPZZAJFDE6I6UAYEDNMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:01.339Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T09:30:01.339Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 things to do in the capital region, including Afro Plus Festival]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[x3d,x7d,Events and things to do,Prince George's County,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PVPA62AH4ZAYRJ6WODATD47XFA.jpeg?auth=385aa032c20f51fecd0afd458abefbe00c8c38c9c8a4efa2f2a4b2303665ead4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Madyha Leghari's “Inhospitable Womb” will be on display as part of her Trawick Prize-finalist showcase at Bethesda’s Gallery B. The Hyattsville resident turned a resin cast of her pregnant torso into a terrarium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/afro-plus-fest-michael-awosanya-B73XHCP2L5BQ5L543M44ZJO5B4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:01.49Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T09:30:01.49Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Afro Plus Fest brings the African diaspora sound to Prince George’s]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[contributor,Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XIMALLG7TJGHBPGZH6CCZ5IA6U.jpg?auth=207337ef54cbdaff9da51e081cb973ec4d73b233c9c95cf6bc0b7a2b6deff63d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1999&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Afro Plus Festival debuted in 2025 as a one day festival, and will return to Northwest Stadium in Landover for Labor Day Weekend this year and expand to three days.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-schools-turmoil-6J4LYC3LH5HAZEESMY7T6DOWQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:01.574Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T09:30:01.574Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Turmoil inside Prince George’s schools preceded bus challenges]]></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/v2/7XVRHKJKHNBABDPYKJM7QVRMD4.jpg?auth=a4ca30c1fbf0fa9310996bf2f4cac789a15ea1f331b878e17bb12a92251bd2ef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3378&amp;height=2534</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Public Schools faced significant transportation issues. Internal documents and staff accounts reveal deeper workplace problems.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/liris-crosse-project-runway-AUBQGLWIBFEAJJNWOI6HRSN5OE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:02.009Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T09:30:02.009Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Randallstown’s Liris Crosse addresses ‘Project Runway’ controversy]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[TV shows]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LIQA72FXOVDH3JE3BAAUPUNP7E.jpg?auth=d9dd9678b9d10c29925570afa45a7869651c5be87d43e68ad39fc62e7cb2dd8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Liris Crosse walks the runway wearing a dress of wires with a trash bag underneath on Episode 7 of "Project Runway."]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/incinerator-montgomery-county-closure-HZARMC3DWFFMPJXB3SUMNDLE7Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T02:33:53.241Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T02:33:53.241Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County is debating the future of its incinerator]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SJVUK7OFHBGMNAAPPPRMNZR3IA.jpg?auth=f8b9044684dd0111de2016452a2c6b068092a6e2fb83dcca9561de9c59423c7a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A semitruck unloads garbage at the Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson. The facility receives around 600,000 tons of waste per year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/phoenix-kitten-tests-positive-for-rabies-BJ4N7IUF2VBQ5LUMOFTCM7ZJEU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T00:31:30.764Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T00:31:30.764Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kitten in Baltimore County tests positive for rabies]]></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/BILM6TEXD5CSZN4I36T657O7BM.png?auth=158062d420ddeb14e813b85f454285b2e67cb4318a639306cdd329e7000502b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County health officials say a kitten found in the Phoenix area tested positive for rabies and exposed one person.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-rockies-11-innings-series-finale-DKL6XSP35BHIVNHEUW5PQNB4NA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T00:25:59.124Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T00:25:59.124Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rockies score 3 runs in 11th inning to take series from Orioles]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N6MVDSMO5FE3LIJYLI2TCMSBZA.jpg?auth=18a4db89daf54bcf531e022514a28f14e00da23164c101611e75e4c4e00b0678&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3207&amp;height=2139</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand hits the wall after catching a ball in foul territory in the eighth inning Wednesday at Colorado.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-james-wood-atlanta-braves-SVUNAT4WNZCPLL3SJ2V43YIZPY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T23:53:02.91Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T23:53:02.91Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[James Wood returns to Nationals’ lineup, breaks up Atlanta’s no-hit bid]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QW4GNHOUMVDYLH3IBXCYSWB6XA.jpg?auth=cb0a2a2faf9809d6203ae4b5a918c02c349fb648af9f1176cfe53acc95ed3d23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5103&amp;height=3403</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[James Wood grounds out during the first inning of the Nationals’ 9-0 loss to the Braves on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/southwest-airlines-lounge-bwi-2027-WBNG3REZSJGNDLRRZLKKXMBY2I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T23:43:02.845Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T23:43:02.845Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[First-ever Southwest Airlines lounge coming to BWI Airport in 2027]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,BWI,Southwest Airlines,Travel]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5UEN2FXTKBCFLFEGKVRHMIDKSQ.JPG?auth=4f9ad00b5035ee00f41b8cc1528adbc1c6548788f8dc473525df58eb0342a821&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1936</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines announced Wednesday that it is opening its first-ever lounges by late 2027 at four U.S. airports, including Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/2026-maryland-festival-list-music-art-food-R4F3MRTNHJCDLLFOSYJLPWUPYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T23:14:40.358Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T23:14:40.358Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland festivals that should be on your radar in 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Events and things to do,Flower Mart,Kinetic Sculpture Race,Theater,Artscape,Hampden,Baltimore County,Frederick County,Prince George's County,Montgomery County,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/K4PIYYEY5ND5LIZ5HUQ42PBPLQ.jpg?auth=c45c670b317bb5df78687a022dfd9bc5fb789b0bc81794613a3eca4e41a8197b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5556&amp;height=4167</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-eric-decosta-lamar-jackson-extension-salary-cap-contract-SFZVV3RUTJBTDJQKWLHBM4KGCU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T23:14:28.9Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T23:14:28.9Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens’ Eric DeCosta ‘optimistic’ about signing Lamar Jackson to deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ULYJIOIKSJGEBLQ5G4DND7UXPU.jpg?auth=f13c8be142bc9e2cf92b10bf05cfeaa9e5d838e67da3ec9c873390b7e94d54a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2496&amp;height=1664</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lamar Jackson’s salary cap hit is scheduled to rise from $34.4 million in 2026 to $84.3 million in 2027.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/center-stage-stevie-walker-webb-NG5LKA7ZNFHEHKZ7N25ASFAWLY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T23:06:02.196Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T23:06:02.196Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Center Stage extends contract for Stevie Walker-Webb]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Center Stage,Theater]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YMZ7ZCKFYNCYBHAWEJFCM76J6M.JPG?auth=ce7c11e43349d17fcce110acb4beb4c9ff52d99ed959478a6d28befef24ccc24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After bringing Emmy-winning talent such as Matthew Weiner and Lena Waithe to Charm City, Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb wants to build his legacy with Baltimore Center Stage.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-eric-decosta-nnamdi-madubuike-rashod-bateman-tyler-loop-NSJAS7GAJ5CQFMS4HBEE6MCCEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T22:34:23.173Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T22:34:23.173Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said about this year’s expectations]]></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/UIFOHUH22RGQ7IECE4EU233234.jpg?auth=da40a1a0b2a2ad304d3ee844e2d4b7d7f1e8608048845d6e51be3481a6a7d40e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4365&amp;height=2910</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nnamdi Madubuike is one of six defensive linemen on the Ravens’ 53-man roster.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/justin-tucker-new-york-jets-YDAA6BIDFJD5VPARVQFTEGSN34/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T22:30:39.052Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T22:30:39.052Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Justin Tucker among group of kickers that works out for New York Jets]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NRZZ2L7SHZHV5ON2LDRUGMCRPA.JPG?auth=efaabd22bd9739e659e9e703af037c35c9372ca9cf66b48f71e30c612ea3d297&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2223</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Justin Tucker made 417 field goals in 13 seasons with the Ravens.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/hyattsville-treasurer-resignation-5GQBLYSLUJEKTCGA2USDMS6G4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T22:30:04.24Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T22:30:04.24Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hyattsville’s treasurer resigns amid fallout from recent audit]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2DM7CAOCGBF45G6ZGAUOFRSC5U.jpg?auth=a9356e3c7e786e1a640c48f4a1d2ec9cffb9abe43b919814270892f21cb92728&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A recent audit of Hyattsville’s finances has prompted calls for change in city leadership.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/prince-georges-firefighter-convicted-DLY7JH5IMVEJXM2H7YQ4KDJPAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T22:06:45.463Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T22:06:45.463Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former Prince George’s firefighter sentenced in child sex abuse case]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QZE2Y2QBDZBBXMZLOAKRIKJBM4.png?auth=be81c5efd45edcdb6c79f16b94347cace742b14eb5b6d91eb410711b5d4335ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/thriftbooks-halethorpe-layoffs-OFTH5HJGBZB4LKPIMCM7MWNJ3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:55:15.388Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T21:55:15.388Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Online bookseller ThriftBooks to layoff 136 Baltimore County workers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County,Jobs and employment,Commercial real estate and development]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5YCL6XLBVJB37N3M6ZGRX7CWGI.jpg?auth=94c89e720778c97d3aef8aafbcb00ad8b39dbf79e37946ca2e2a1bffdbf28b36&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6108&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ThriftBooks, based in Washington state, filed a notice with the Maryland Department of Labor on Aug. 31 indicating it would close its warehouse in Baltimore County and lay off more than 100 workers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-mayor-scott-child-neglect-case-RF2WULTNNVCQDBIZ6CBKUEQZYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:54:31.155Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T21:54:31.155Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mayor Brandon Scott warns ‘full wrath’ for failures that left 6 young kids alone in unsafe home]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Brandon Scott,Vacant homes,Child Protective Services,Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GD7I7OE4HBFFBIEPXCNQNSKPEM.JPG?auth=50f543f5e46c7ed9daba6cda6a541b78515bab550c74571cccea84cd797c34f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mayor Brandon Scott says he ordered immediate inspections of city-contracted homes for families in crisis following Monday’s discovery of six children living in deplorable conditions in an East Baltimore row-house.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/luminis-cybersecurity-event-5D66ANTI7JH6PMTYACJ4VKKKIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:38:52.247Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T21:38:52.247Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hospitals in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties hit with cyberattack]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health,Hospitals,Anne Arundel County,Prince George's County,St. Agnes HealthCare]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HLH6NTWEBBGXJP4EPA2G6R4R3A.JPG?auth=3c072f95ae08bd1022bd6c94bd428336c925a05272a90348453404499fd781ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center is among the latest hospitals facing a cybersecurity event.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/marco-rubio-maryland-man-deported-AXRX3UMVQVAT3OVOFF2RQ57M64/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:18:10.721Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T21:18:10.721Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland man helped feds investigate drug cartel, then he was deported]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigrants,Immigration,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),U.S. District Court,U.S. District Judge]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HO4QTW5UVFGFDET47ZTK344JLI.jpg?auth=908dc6ed1157e29610d33c0d4165362a1c23fe0e24d82b3836f00e9bf81c1853&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8059&amp;height=5372</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a top U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official had intervened to send an immigrant man back Mexico after two prior attempts to deport him failed. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/ava-tasker-mitchell-somerset-county-COV6ODSXF5AE3CUSIE3K2C5XZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T20:42:03.86Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T20:42:03.86Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Somerset County school board paid $525K for superintendent to leave]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2NVWGU7SYJHKFDBFNJMUMRXAT4.jpg?auth=401272ea5147151eeb9a9c69fb638fde4a6e5aa3f7ffee28490eaadef76f9fea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/malik-washington-terps-mike-locksley-YURLTB2EGVDNVGAACACUSB6Q6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T19:47:09.063Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T19:47:09.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Malik Washington's future hangs over the 2026 Terps season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I44DTXI4QJHC3H4CUQCYHNCFBQ.jpg?auth=7870689ad923b910760f5d8ae077e449bf9942164434ee0e08142694b56d6672&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Malik Washington of the Maryland Terrapins runs for a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Piscataway, New Jersey, in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-luis-de-leon-sinker-major-league-debut-V3D6QUZZWBH75JPHSXSLBVOXSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T19:16:22.48Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T19:16:22.48Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Luis De León’s fastball usage saved his season — and led to his MLB debut]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Analysis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WBZM4ACEFNBTFMNHCS7AE5SB6U.jpg?auth=f958d5a8a56edb0dade4afce2c155579cd7aad1663dbd94b706ebeb5514c4a89&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles reliever Luis De León pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-audit-tolls-penalties-nonresidents-drivers-ZD4Q6A4INVFDXP5MCHQG2NV5F4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T19:13:40.633Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T19:13:40.633Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland more than $818 million in tolls and fees, audit finds]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Transportation,Driving]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7MT2HFU2TZBQFLB5DBENXNMCYI.jpg?auth=7a581cc0b664c0f8e443bbba6ab9c8ab0a436bdab59fe61d7aedc02672a8f963&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Drivers from Virginia have racked up the most in unpaid tolls and penalties, followed by those from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida and North Carolina, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/royal-blue-station-north-baltimore-bar-25B55NQIOJBA5GDZVP2MDYVVE4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T17:21:00.672Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T17:21:00.672Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Royal Blue became all things to all people in Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Bars,Station North,Restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M2AK272H25GWJMSII4YBX4WGYQ.JPG?auth=252e7bb7bd8a7a4cdee0d8b83d6891c20e06c9517652de9035ee5f1db165040e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Royal Blue in Station North is a casual lunch destination, a packed party bar and more — and it works.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-storms-baltimore-heavy-wind-rain-QXTDR2IWCRGLRLUXK2LRPU6KK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T16:33:52.06Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:33:52.06Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland weather: Multiple rounds of storms with threat of damaging winds]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Weather]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OPXUUJP7SVDPFGSER2QGSF6OVA.JPG?auth=689ed8d4d5a223216f0f86298e0220057e03e6655960321917f9afe83207c223&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It won’t be raining the entire time, but multiple clusters of storms will be moving across the region throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-rockies-4-2-UI3QQKQCPBDSFPYNKLTC3YHCVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T16:13:50.441Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:13:50.441Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles fail to build on the good vibes from Monday’s wild win]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XKKV4CWLKFBF5D3GIAXKYTQNFA.jpg?auth=582e8963f93e5fca74d2fea3e77d242574b668675c44ee81304c192a4105778e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5408&amp;height=3605</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles relief pitcher Luis De León reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield in the seventh inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/maryland-data-center-faq-SA6FZOGBAVGUVOMGSAEDN7G2AM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T14:34:46.029Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T14:34:46.029Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to know about data centers in Maryland]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KYZHVDER7RDAHDFPBE7WJHEJXM.JPG?auth=3dd6b8d32d74d6435cb529a85d3f632df6cdbcc67c0432e10933952116afd564&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A massive data center is being built on a former smelting site in Frederick County. As plans for data centers spread across Maryland, communities are weighing whether they're welcome.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/a-step-forward-treating-sickle-cell-disease-with-gene-therapy-6MWLWHQZNVABBC6KPT44UR3QPQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:48:19.472Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T13:48:19.472Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A step forward: Treating sickle cell disease with gene therapy]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XS6VQPZHT5ATXC2PNFZLZRZJT4.jpg?auth=53b42081148dbc4b90d788d57a07e0603d040a72cd99576134821ad6098d647d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/shopping-eastpoint-mall-dundalk-closes-Y6O6TX5PEBAGXIAYEHJRRLNRPE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:38:24.526Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T13:38:24.526Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Eastpoint Mall is closing after 70 years as a Dundalk fixture]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Dundalk,Shopping,East Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7D2RCBYFEJDQROYYE3N3YWQVBU.jpg?auth=709fd6ef5a1c218e5f73f03d5c7904e701009e52739817dd4be7bd7bf722b5f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5578&amp;height=3719</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk had been open since 1956. It closed Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/montgomery-county-alcohol-enforcement-unit-IEA42B7HQFCYNLV6I63HZIPUQ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:32:16.744Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T13:32:16.744Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County Police announce end of DUI unit after deadly crash]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TREV7SNQPBGJTGSS256WQHJUHQ.jpg?auth=1eed4edcc537553c1ba568b27fb746b2bb11a2ff132805c9300e18695c39e446&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Montgomery County Department of Police is ending its alcohol enforcement unit because of a staffing shortfall. Assistant Chief David McBain said the timing was not ideal.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-rookies-yohandy-morales-jared-simpson-debuts-F5UG2A2GFFBGTH5Y6XV5HOYYEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:30:51.496Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T13:30:51.496Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yohandy Morales, Jared Simpson flash enticing potential in MLB debuts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ONOTGHIYQNHQDDOMNGMRUHCI7Q.jpg?auth=42d0f22fb56d76b95bfe4d645e145a2cd320bb077395c7f5691468be6fa6b24f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals designated hitter Yohandy Morales celebrates with teammates after hitting his first career hit for a home run in the third inning of his major league debut.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/martin-gene-litz-navy-pilot-obituary-WKQXZDOAXNB6FLQ2YQKLZGU4WE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T09:30:00.646Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T09:30:00.646Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Martin "Gene" Litz, who flew on a secret expedition to Antarctica, dies at 100]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Obituaries and deaths,Obituary]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WXHV2GB4URFC3MYBCGFBG2RWMA.jpg?auth=b99c87bf10ae7f8c4df557fb24578167f0be4719d2434e380a37c0de629dbe7f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1137&amp;height=1137</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Martin E. “Gene” Litz.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/dyann-mack-harford-county-public-schools-IYDYVBAJDJD3BMEXTQNJEZG5WM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T09:30:01.228Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T09:30:01.228Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Harford County’s new superintendent wants this year to be different]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PK6H2L6JFNB3VCYFGAHJTCOHLA.JPG?auth=7b47925f756957c5ab9d0bbe0954be25f32359aebe157cf50f004a7ce7846cfa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6488&amp;height=4325</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Superintendent Dyann Mack hugs a student on the first day of school at Bel Air Elementary School in Bel Air on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/campfield-ame-pikesville-church-3LHLYYP6SZFOHBZDNRBFLWINGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T09:30:01.125Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T09:30:01.125Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Uncovering the legacy of a 182-year-old Black church in Baltimore County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N7NOM2M55JEC7PDRCM3RPG245Q.jpg?auth=d170fec6c0189410d492db2d6066bfdb7611e1b13d0dc2f5247f18ca5101b902&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2857</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The inability to track down Campfield AME’s lineage is not uncommon for historic Black churches, especially in Baltimore County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/university-of-maryland-terps-usa-terpene-cannabis-PCQPL5XTYZF5XIHMMTACUC2EUI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T09:30:01.186Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T09:30:01.186Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UMD threatens legal action against cannabis product company Terps USA over name]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Marijuana,University of Maryland, College Park,University of Maryland,Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BBO3RDRVIJAPNB5OKNEPSYYH3I.jpg?auth=4998b286e6b992912619cab96fe722a932384243bb852478d42f588dba3287ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2256&amp;height=1500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Logos for terpene spray brand Terps USA (left) and University of Maryland, College Park, athletics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/exelon-bge-32-million-utilities-refund-Q3ZL4JXJSBBLVEIH45LWONA6UE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:52:55.721Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T01:52:55.721Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Exelon utilities won't refund $32M to customers, citing a change in state law]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland Public Service Commission,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company,Utilities]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MTAXI47ETZHLNBDD6UUC2IDXVU.JPG?auth=6e73c09c563c708b1ad5de1afdeb91f5fc633ad2d75f4df19f1f85db0edfde16&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the regional office for the Exelon Corporation and the headquarters of Constellation Energy.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-call-up-pitching-prospect-luis-de-leon-DBNGO4A7KRAD7CCJKAUDPFMXN4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:36:23.432Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T01:36:23.432Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles call up top pitching prospect Luis De León]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XU2DUSRWZRERZK7VJD7QMXPL4Y.JPG?auth=c713599f1c938b165f31db468dce266742e90b6b3a985eee2142a9b9790df02f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles pitcher Luis De León poses for a portrait during the Baltimore Orioles media day on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/anne-arundel-county-gender-identity-policy-WLNFJ2FBARAIXC3PTCHCUJTHEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:17:20.904Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T01:17:20.904Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel schools change guidance on transgender students’ names]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5J5N7RALCNDCHMPQKFSEKCT664.jpg?auth=219e576abbc86d70e9c9abcce47cd754d1fef1f565860652501cd65dc5987872&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2865&amp;height=1910</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Public Schools has issued new internal guidance for students who ask to be addressed by gender-affirming names and pronouns.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-cj-abrams-second-base-shortstop-split-P2OVG3OGDZGPVI3D3JKZB3DXFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:14:43.142Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T01:14:43.142Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals’ CJ Abrams will now split time between second base and shortstop]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2H6L3ZKTRBAHHOL64JRZW47GE4.jpg?auth=f3e7caa3df787cc6ea66614db1618a624ce6ca997924b244fa214222d6f5a928&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5004&amp;height=3336</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams in action during a game against the Miami Marlins on Aug. 30.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/six-children-found-in-vacant-building-UCP5AVOCJRFCJEDYXRK3BYY5FQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:07:53.123Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T01:07:53.123Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[6 malnourished kids found in unsafe, vacant Baltimore rowhouse]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore Police Department,Child Protective Services,axe-ir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/B4QM3LHRYBD63HXQIABKGWHSF4.jpg?auth=8dc9e41b8db7f44bac377561afb47306a40bce5c046ca85df7c70ab85d85417d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore Police Department said six children were found alone in an unsafe home on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/luis-robert-jr-joins-orioles-mike-elias-DOQEDYSR2JHHZHUUHBBWPR3Y2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:01:27.721Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T01:01:27.721Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Luis Robert Jr. joins the Orioles, a sign the owners ‘believe in this team’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SQKAPYPW7ZFQ5N7FGJ2ZWQYAH4.jpg?auth=b8e976cf4f40e4a700cd4dcc43c251e965c9d47d0730d59282683436763f140a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luis Robert Jr. is interviewed by media prior to the New York Mets game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Aug. 21.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/maryland-state-essentials-VVUR7D42PJH6JOKCXQLLPK33KE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T00:51:46.833Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T00:51:46.833Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Just how Maryland are you? Here are 50 of our state’s essentials.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/47IVCDB3AFFN3O6NS4AS6U2BKU.jpg?auth=fda3a6aca3f1f3b9b202e80b6e9cd5c2e10c28e3e65df935ff50cf8c14e23a1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2755&amp;height=1837</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland loves its flag, and it’s on the list of the state’s essentials.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-call-up-heston-kjerstad-H34JYL7TNJGI5GQ367SZTBLDR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T00:35:31.897Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T00:35:31.897Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After a whirlwind 24 hours, new dad Heston Kjerstad joins the Orioles]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GLLHGLGQPJBTBGXPDF6EOZB6MI.JPG?auth=a8582e0b6b7cf139cb5a57ae2532a58a83d10c2975e4d39df8ba5d6220d7dda9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Heston Kjerstad is hitting .289 with a .799 on-base-plus-slugging percentage at Triple-A this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/attorney-general-brandywine-crash-DLRQCRH34NA3RI72UY3NAA4I7A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:58:34.581Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T22:58:34.581Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AG investigates police pursuit that ended in fatal Brandywine crash]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Maryland Attorney General,Policing]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SGXFPWW7UVHFNAV5G44ST3WBV4.jpg?auth=642457fd5238bdeb41a3877ca442d7cf65ebb225e1ffc9ff5a103bdee8826d3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5092&amp;height=3395</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland attorney general’s office is investigating a police chase in Brandywine that ended in a collision that left three women injured.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/sphere-national-harbor-bonds-project-labor-agreement-BSAIRJ3PQJANJBK27PMVLBRGGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:43:59.133Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T22:43:59.133Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County council weighs approval of up to $215 million in National Harbor Sphere bonds]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4DKEOG3OWVEUJC5YFUYZTTH2FM.PNG?auth=af4b612791fa092f273d904e70395590663c4d2cb040e3812bb662f4c30e4544&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1019&amp;height=679</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A rendering shows the planned location for a Sphere at the National Harbor, which is scheduled to open before 2030.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/body-found-patapsco-valley-state-park-phuong-lihn-dang-RUSNPBDZ45EYFBNTKSS4W4FOHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:24:03.555Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T22:24:03.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Silver Spring woman found dead at Patapsco Valley State Park, police say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Patapsco Valley State Park,Silver Spring]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BNI26BGFNRGVNE5YUSWOSQM4PQ.JPG?auth=3edc41a67c4d32629c652c0344927df0ac7e1fc0153d53ad45776929e022326b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1901&amp;height=1268</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Silver Spring woman’s body was recovered from Lost Lake at Patapsco Valley State Park on Monday, officials said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-transportation-new-budget-spending-cost-roads-7APNF2F5FJHA3AVHHIPIMQHKOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:08:28.926Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T22:08:28.926Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland proposes $21.9 billion transportation budget over 6 years]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Transit,Transportation,Maryland Department of Transportation,Maryland Transit Administration,Wes Moore,Buses,Trains,Key Bridge collapse]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YAQBI35R25FI7MPE37DH5CBVMM.jpg?auth=99597668dc83f90e8001088942c50637bcd0ab9b2b3be640876ed33a62506352&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4808&amp;height=3205</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Department of Transportation released a draft version of the Consolidated Transportation Program, which charts a vision for spending on the state’s roads, bridges, public transportation and more.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/columbia-mall-paid-parking-pause-75TOJDJC6ZGC5GF7UPQGQARVKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T21:43:35.7Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T21:43:35.7Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Columbia mall pauses paid parking weeks after rollout]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Columbia MD]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3PNLROLXFZEOTIOOD7DZJJRJCI.jpg?auth=7eb0cf9c3e788d74c44077fe150ed9e5be24d7499a648e9a8d0734cfd8e7f282&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Mall in Columbia has suspended a preferred paid parking program outside its main entrance. The spots are empty in this photo from Aug. 24.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/permit-employee-costs-taxpayers-4N642E2BZZHV5E6QGGDA7L2Y24/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T21:06:31.914Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T21:06:31.914Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County employee skips 239 hours of work, costs taxpayers $16K]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MJSAD62IXNDBJAVJA4R433T3DU.jpg?auth=92e9b57aab94646cd0ed0b741562a4ed422f7cd2606a426a89349a698dd7a1fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5235&amp;height=3490</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Baltimore County Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections employee repeatedly took their county vehicle home or left it parked for hours at park-and-ride lots, shopping centers and other locations, according to the county inspector general’s office.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/chizarra-dashiell-puzzle-pieces-charter-school-3HJHXRWKIVC6VH4RILI3WK62QQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T20:44:43.507Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T20:44:43.507Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Co. charter survives shutdown threat amid director’s troubled past]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NP7UT4RU2FG53JQX2X2A6UGFBM.jpg?auth=94fcfadd77e242e10541e190ab1533bc95074205973db66d792e143ccff09a66&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4752&amp;height=3168</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In a sharp turn of events, Baltimore County’s school board is no longer pursuing revoking the charter of Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy Public Charter School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/canton-outback-steakhouse-closing-IWXGWZZGW5HM5DP45IVPDZEXAU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T18:48:44.427Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T18:48:44.427Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Outback Steakhouse in Canton is leaving Baltimore’s Can Company]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Canton]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y2CBOL24PFGT7GQ2GSSO7TFYOY.jpg?auth=34d957274ae57b76bd9d0b41f449d74df7575993c573cc711c77cb8fe21a22ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5937&amp;height=3958</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Outback Steakhouse at 2400 Boston St. will exit Canton’s Can Company complex.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/anne-arundel-officer-child-rape-charges-AFAX2SDVYFD4HPEJA6NU2LMOWE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T18:35:26.895Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T18:35:26.895Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Police officer charged with child sex abuse, rape]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Anne Arundel County,Anne Arundel County Police,Children,Maryland State Police]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XSIA3XUAXVGOVBDFSMIAR7KP7M.JPG?auth=7b83fc3f714ac035db07ecd01ea93f8f6cb4537b5846d4c50ef1a72f6fb82df9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1909</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Anne Arundel County Police officer has been suspended without pay after authorities charged him with rape and child sex abuse for an alleged incident at his home, officials said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/anne-arundel-data-centers-3F4JMMANX5HALLO7NTY3VK5T5I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T16:41:27.748Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T16:41:27.748Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can the county home to US Cyber Command and the NSA ban data centers?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TB5OGLW3B5CKBKRBUY73WTNG7U.JPG?auth=e976ec0b321896c91af6eba64866a2691d25235f853d0997af06fb1d5e4bdd34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Legislator Nathan Volke is pitching a data center ban in Anne Arundel. But that doesn’t mean the federal government will stop building them.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/murder-for-hire-gunman-arrest-bekine-tibebu-ayele-VG5FIPB67JB7HKHHBQCPBRVTFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T16:29:03.63Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T16:29:03.63Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Burtonsville man arrested for allegedly hiring gunman to kill Silver Spring man]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/65KGZE734NBDHINNIVMRRXZSMM.jpg?auth=93db9c13f2c8d9a97fb5c73d779afcedebf6b3eaf2e5fe45ea60d2eaf6fd5e5a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3703&amp;height=2469</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bekine Tibebu Ayele is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the homicide of Jonah Kimindu last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/maryland-renaissance-festival-history-K46TXX4JMBEQDHVB52PQ2RIA4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T15:36:47.523Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:36:47.523Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How one family turned the Maryland Renaissance Festival into a legacy]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KJBFOBEHQJETVPJXN3GZ5ZYD3E.JPG?auth=8887e7c1776db2bdb723f8ac6fbefccb2fffc2346ac00ad8566a9288cdef344e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7583&amp;height=5055</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Smiths’ hands-on care brings the beloved celebration of mead, meat and merriment to life.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/i-270-fatal-dui-crash-HMGKFSKTONEHLO5NLZMYOLYF7A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T15:13:47.237Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:13:47.237Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Driver denied bond in Bethesda I-270 crash that killed mother, daughter]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FPWIGNSPOJEOZLUMWT4LYYNVCE.jpg?auth=7fda98c43c2985841a009890567af6aebc6a3ad9ff91223023d8b5dd0ee6bc67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5374&amp;height=3583</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A judge denied bond to the suspect in the fatal crash, in which two family members died and two were injured.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/need-to-know-stopped-by-immigration-officer-PIZE6FM73BFNXFO5EONVA7CI6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T14:00:02.107Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:00:02.107Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to know about your rights when confronted by ICE in Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Immigration,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IFVEX2W5QFF5PMDQRF5H3QPKZI.jpg?auth=4ddfa85bbd393f0093d6d0e9a2e0bccac5c862be1e95e9bc2d716c948c661891&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[According to legal experts and advocates, your fundamental rights remain intact when you’re confronted by immigration enforcement officers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-catcher-carlos-narvaez-game-calling-HOMZ3DVUNREUPNMKMTRFSGFYQI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T13:45:00.543Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:45:00.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Carlos Narváez isn’t hitting for the Orioles, but his game calling stands out]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SRX6F5FV5BBW5FEM2QFCNHHW5A.jpg?auth=3f07fd3e99c994d86810b2e0140a5c7721b7aefa0b66e4dd14d46428768514ab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3674&amp;height=2449</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles pitcher Yennier Cano (78) shakes hands with catcher Carlos Narváez, left, after Sunday's win over the Athletics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-win-rockies-500-colton-cowser-catch-CAYCJKNK7RCQXDDU6TX6NCJPRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T13:23:48.034Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:23:48.034Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Colton Cowser’s home run robbery clinches win to get Orioles to .500]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7O4X7M6XL5AYFA5JZD4R6WJNVE.jpg?auth=0c463740cd9cb3027477953c2578fc4aca63ec84db59615ede3b24791b5ae70c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2539&amp;height=1692</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles right fielder Leody Taveras, right, congratulates center 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County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EMZAPYXOARE53OSOJY73NYJALM.jpg?auth=996b5db51be7f95eb77933f51e34b2e067d4350dcb7b13104942452110530073&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tonya Sweat addresses supporters after a judge rejected her request to pause the certification of general election ballots.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/beech-leaf-disease-nematodes-maryland-4ARHSMPLKBDKFK5AC7W5VWGPTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T09:30:00.849Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-01T09:30:00.849Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nematodes are devastating Maryland's beech trees]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,Patapsco Valley State Park,Druid Hill Park,Baltimore City,Department of Natural Resources,Maryland Department of Agriculture,Parks,Gardening]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2SFG3RDLNBEFVGDQKHJ24STHKQ.JPG?auth=2333a4449ec5437a69b142643d4fa211b8610c79d48a385ec3fa648b012e0ba7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dark striations seen on the underside of a beech leaf in Druid Hill Park indicates the presence of beech leaf disease.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>