<?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/culture/theater/kennedy-center-washington-national-opera-lawsuit-RQCDO4K6ORE55PN2PV66V46HSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T21:14:40.522Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T21:14:40.522Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Washington National Opera sues Kennedy Center over $17 million in donations]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/REKK5HCBNRCKPHC2DUTTWXWQHY.jpg?auth=abebcd53b8576dbbfae6a8a8f4ce133a346072b993c68a563b27dd74d4481af5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Washington National Opera is suing the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-county-superintendent-finalists-QV7MUF7O4JHT3NGYHHUW6CKPMA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T21:06:23.817Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T21:06:23.817Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County Public Schools announces superintendent finalists]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PPSNHIF46VFWJDSANIZVIJALUM.jpg?auth=207087f08b77e88cadff4e7cc3d3a535e42b0c53ec530c3c03be6dbc63aa3fb1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The four finalists for Baltimore County Public Schools superintendent, from left: William Heiser, Penelope Martin-Knox, Edward Ryans, and David Sovine.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/data-center-ban-montgomery-county-elrich-DKQOAKFGPBD4JIZO5JKOY5UQRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T20:54:01.067Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T20:54:01.067Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Elrich orders 6-month moratorium on data centers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AVA5TT2CTRCNRPTE65QGGUXYHU.jpg?auth=abb79bcd5fa7c5b9dc73021cd0343249214e8bee4fcc26a89a1776f9521f7e8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, flanked by supporters, signs an executive order Friday issuing a six-month moratorium on data center permits.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/ice-baltimore-school-father-detained-R32PMEIVZVH7XJJWDJ2CZGJJNA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T20:51:07.523Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T20:51:07.523Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE vehicles hit Baltimore father’s car as he took his children to school, attorney says]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Immigration,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Baltimore County School Board]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SPEOPVSA7BCQZHB34CYIM3NMCE.JPG?auth=e71a204a45cf4150ebd938d2e4fac84f38fc881606edc4fc5d133d0833d8cd77&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3610&amp;height=2407</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police vehicles were parked outside Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School after ICE agents detained two people during school drop-off on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland-voter-guide-elections-faq-V74JLNOKABCF5AHKPSIZKPCOYQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T20:46:13.446Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T20:46:13.446Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland 2026 election guide: Voting, deadlines and key races]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MVDZKFM6URCD7AE6XPG2TUR5W4.jpg?auth=15afa869571e7f2700b3cfe195823a264e2925072cd50592ecc4fdc99f9fa872&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2250</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/kurt-schmoke-university-baltimore-president-retire-Q6EOSSSPRFBFNHTTIH3EA25CKY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T20:20:27.039Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T20:20:27.039Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke to retire next year]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JTR35E6A65FY5HAYFRFEKKD7KY.jpg?auth=78e3800ca304d1909238f07faec18ffbaf51fe8fb7cbc7da81ed78f06b05f78d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke, seen at an event in 2024, announced his plans to retire next year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/nasa-artemis-iii-crew-johns-hopkins-uniformed-services-university-S6QXMHM23NBDJFA4OHGC7H5T7M/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:54:11.172Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:54:11.172Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Artemis III: NASA crew includes 3 with Maryland ties]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,NASA,Johns Hopkins University]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FSFJK4ZQF5CAXEAYGVPQ7CWLPY.jpg?auth=1e1d95f5fca904cb9f463fec662aa6c10597d0e67d415e30a76304d736e02b5c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Artemis III crew, from left to right, Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik, and Frank Rubio. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/maryland-health-heat-deaths-2026-IDZUYGA3MJCGFFGT744H7BQETE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:50:04.276Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:50:04.276Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland has recorded 2 heat deaths in 2026. Here’s how to stay safe.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Health care,Heat,Weather]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/V2AKWZD2IFF45BO6OGCCQX4RFU.jpg?auth=b2f3ae7b0f998a979a84530a839be1001331301fcc51c1e46776649b883b9ebd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4753&amp;height=3169</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City has opened up its cooling centers as the heat index is expected to reach 105 degrees. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-student-journalists-6EVOFBHEZJF27MJGAL7FXBMEHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:44:13.762Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:44:13.762Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[These student journalists want administrators’ hands off their work]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KKHPRL4OKZEDBB3IHD7HE2G5QA.JPG?auth=225bdc7ba5c10fb45b74772cee07a2eea39ef57ab81863e645a7a64e7c6e00f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Student journalists in Montgomery County Public Schools are warning about new guidance that calls for administrators to review their publications. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-heat-advisory-thunderstorms-XKENY4FTSVB2TB2YBJ7UGY4AUU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:38:57.053Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:38:57.053Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland heat advisory: Hot weather and severe storm threat persist]]></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/NBV7YKC5JVFN7MJ6K75RZOEUXM.JPG?auth=0975bb655ef65251972cf5fdc869e300d8dc757e6a99b168ee0f83cb6c5b0158&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Expect scattered thunderstorms across parts of Maryland on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/catonsville-fatal-crash-LCCPQRMKURBLTMWR7DALLRYJPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:42:59.336Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:42:59.336Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One dead, 3 injured in Catonsville single-vehicle crash]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GFROG536EVBATECUOVOZPCBIII.jpg?auth=f2dcbf4991b03358d697b23b53b02df6967a1eb20c1065982355ca1436bcbfe1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One man was killed and three passengers were injured when their vehicle crashed in Catonsville on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/ice-baltimore-elementary-school-detainment-GJXL7JO6K5AA5IR6KJNUOLJVKE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:10:51.779Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:10:51.779Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Parents detained by ICE outside Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore City Public Schools,Immigration]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JCQNEWN73RGX3EWJFHY5SV53YQ.jpg?auth=2b1112f875fc25aaa1713ae95f0f4785ad790d66643817f2faf8b383648119e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3739&amp;height=2493</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police vehicles are parked outside Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School, which is temporarily holding classes at a building on Fait Avenue, after a report that ICE agents arrested a person during school drop-offs on Thursday morning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/red-pandas-baltimore-maryland-zoo-2HEK67FTARAFVOLGNLVQXQY4BM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:08:20.024Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:08:20.024Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Zoo to debut new red pandas exhibit in Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MU66U6RJWNDKJK53HQSFGPEZUI.jpg?auth=634a160651cae960720261f593a938b004bd2995b7970eb625d9e4c24bbad86f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6016&amp;height=4016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A new exhibit at the Maryland Zoo features two red pandas — an 11-month-old who has yet to be named and a 7-year-old named Aurora, seen here.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/notre-dame-maryland-university-money-enrollment-issues-VA4FMO4JLFDUPCEFNHUDRKSJDA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:05:00.529Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:05:00.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can Notre Dame of Maryland survive amid money and student issues?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZDFFWIQDPRHURGV3AFW2IAXIHU.jpg?auth=4cc3a5d5a15edd29a2ecc641233e99e1d9928918b77c56cca70450d124d28034&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7627&amp;height=4290</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Notre Dame of Maryland University is one of many small, regional private colleges across the country that are treading water as fewer students enroll and operating costs climb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mariners-missing-catchers-GSPNTBK3PJFFBL7TA6QNYGKKRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:29:30.354Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:29:30.354Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles overcome the absence of their catchers in 7-2 victory over Mariners]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Adley Rutschman,Jackson Holliday,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TZ36S4IJCVD4VHU23ROQ57GT54.jpg?auth=ea136d4e1cc8135977fd7a13b250a837ead391455084e6fcba813f1db8e6eeeb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jackson Holliday returns to the dugout after hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning Wednesday night at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/teenage-boy-shot-east-baltimore-milton-street-QZ7TMN2CGJFD7ESDV6NBUPPYWI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:12:36.462Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:12:36.462Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Teenager shot and injured in East Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEYILWQWWFFJBO7J6MWX7HYIEA.jpg?auth=6272876ae89bdbf4663bdd13b2825cedb0accf60d8427fb55bf987c9fb5607b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A teenager was shot and injured on Thursday afternoon in East Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/douglas-larcomb-conviction-maryland-governor-election-race-LDVXCVXWNNDYFFOSDP5F2U2TOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:10:02.756Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:10:02.756Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Governor candidate Douglas Larcomb convicted of stalking, intimidation]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MA7EP35LHFFV5MNQXP6YTTTNLA.JPG?auth=7eb1d4c8accef8b788b916b0e8c023bd15ae757bb76262bd11654c5996130470&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5847&amp;height=3898</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Douglas Larcomb was convicted by a Frederick County jury of stalking, witness intimidation and 22 counts of violating a protective order. He's a Republican running for governor.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/south-baltimore-police-crime-unit-gun-violence-cherry-hill-A2NEB3KF2VCV7PFXI73AO3V7UM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:06:38.714Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:06:38.714Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why South Baltimore's police action team has disappeared ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,Gun Trace Task Force,Richard Worley,Cherry Hill,Curtis Bay,Morrell Park]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/F45ZXI6HHNGBHKWNSUA3SD5SDE.JPG?auth=b104186cbd7c5ce16e2f04a987e5537d087d42354f2af4637a0311cf64ac239e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5972&amp;height=3981</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Southern police station’s district action team was “temporarily deactivated” in late March “due to staffing and supervisory changes within the unit.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-jon-meoli-samuel-basallo-wrist-injury-65YXTLWRLRCVVCUYLD4FDOZPRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T16:17:28.584Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T16:17:28.584Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Samuel Basallo’s wrist issue made for an uncomfortable week for Orioles]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Analysis,Craig Albernaz]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PQN6R4G6PZFNHIEFTAHE75FJ7A.jpg?auth=86c8f8b96971414b75e8ea338cdbd5012a51a22e3d58bb8f942a18fe7d60d365&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6858&amp;height=4572</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Samuel Basallo, shown during Tuesday’s game, returned to the starting lineup Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/father-daughter-stabbing-burtonsville-TTSW7WHXOVHIHLARVNJRUBPL4M/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T16:04:39.019Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T16:04:39.019Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Silver Spring father and daughter arrested for stabbing relative]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County Police Department,Montgomery County,Rockville]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QZE2Y2QBDZBBXMZLOAKRIKJBM4.png?auth=be81c5efd45edcdb6c79f16b94347cace742b14eb5b6d91eb410711b5d4335ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-offseason-otas-minicamp-analysis-P2X3UCJ76ZAN3GN4YONWZWVYQY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T13:00:07.115Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T13:00:07.115Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What we learned (and didn’t) from the Ravens’ offseason ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter,Analysis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/26VFCXP7ONBB7OK3X6GVAWKFAM.jpg?auth=19de19c92237598fe9828ffef3ba82b29b4b13728497aa17ab9ba5ee0400191b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5849&amp;height=3900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson acknowledged the importance of his presence during offseason work.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/new-sunscreen-fda-approved-bemotrizinol-maryland-42UDTZUYLNBG7ONBIJGQM3OLAY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T13:00:02.808Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T13:00:02.808Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in decades]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health,University of Maryland,University of Maryland Medical System]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VMK7JBGYJFEJVIR5TSQS5DHEBA.jpg?auth=fa5d916a6203b4719950590d346e5c0733dbcc9e9bbb02647ba4f07b451f6489&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4947&amp;height=3387</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/tyler-loop-ravens-kicker-tucker-stover-pittsburgh-ZVGZTAYXBFH4VJWTKB767UAYBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T12:30:00.554Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T12:30:00.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Tyler Loop needs to win a kicking competition for the Ravens to trust him]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HZUQUEXHBFBJDI5OKFZJEABD24.jpg?auth=835accbf77b4eed30b915b46e311326b51353ef536147029794949d00587ed58&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4338&amp;height=2892</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens kicker Tyler Loop could use competition for his job when training camp opens.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/baltimore-bars-world-cup-2026-usa-usmnt-world-cup-drink-specials-KQQROJOY2VHNDJNHEHRHOUXYUY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T10:30:01.535Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T10:30:01.535Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: Where to watch in the Baltimore region]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Soccer,Canton,Fells Point,Baltimore Peninsula,Station North,Mount Washington,Federal Hill,Brewers Hill,Abell,Peabody Heights Brewery,Parkville,Baltimore County,Annapolis,Anne Arundel County,Columbia MD,Howard County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2O3S7G47QZEGJAZ775O4KHQ32E.jpg?auth=341aa7607eeaa5dd4f6030db438b1b88be2a8d603d314516f4c7e6f9843c7793&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5656&amp;height=3830</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Team USA players train ahead of the World Cup at Great Sports Park in Irvine, Calif., this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ufl-championship-dc-defenders-andre-mintze-baltimore-pto-JYFL3G4JONDD7JUHRRQ764C5SY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T09:30:02.737Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T09:30:02.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Baltimore man takes PTO to play for the DC Defenders in United Bowl]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J7FAF4HPPVCVJASIK3SN5KSTLU.jpg?auth=28a8c1a4f9531ba8c2ff5342d2a1c97b23c86ea16d76c76842f459d9ae835db1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2075&amp;height=1383</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Then-Denver Broncos linebacker Andre Mintze during a game in 2021.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-school-board-candidates-DKGOCJCSWJBBDL3UDJI4DZ4W3A/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T09:30:00.643Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T09:30:00.643Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who’s running for Montgomery County school board — and why?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MYPZHEZUSNGZRDZO7JDMOTKRTY.JPG?auth=d35f94b0de6050aa90c308871e079bf5486e4386d8f2e4a0ba11555ac9430be3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[There are elections for four of the board’s eight seats in the June 23 primary, though only two of them are competitive. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/spa-creek-conservancy-water-quality-2BZBBPNTZRF77I7I2NYUSW5ECY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T09:30:01.715Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T09:30:01.715Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hutzell: At 68, I swam across Spa Creek in Annapolis. The best part was the company.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Chesapeake Bay]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FD63VHK43ZB3HHQRPKAFR6WHQE.jpg?auth=a9f023069d662bca176db91e5b2f9fe456a39e62065f0c582d610541f2a6270a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Swimmers prepare to swim across Spa Creek, from Truxtun Park to Amos Garrett Park. That's me on the left, and yeah, that's a no swimming sign on the right.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-mariners-series-finale-adley-rutschman-REOB2EFOGVE6ROTRG3MZSU6SHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T03:20:02.633Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T03:20:02.633Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles: Adley Rutschman doesn’t miss a beat in 7-5 victory over Mariners]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Adley Rutschman,Pete Alonso,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZLBBUOIHLNBAHDG2AZL2NAR6XU.jpg?auth=fc2a723b4521f34acd0307404ed9fa6b600e19ffcee7f6e5df79aa55def94964&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6882&amp;height=4588</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pete Alonso and Adley Rutschman greet each other after Alonso’s two-run home run in the third inning Thursday night at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/donald-trump-jay-clayton-dni-OLY7NPTPVNF77PH5R6HY6V6ZSU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T00:07:21.836Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T00:07:21.836Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump plans to nominate Jay Clayton to national intelligence lead]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/C43LIA4UIFASZLOGQMU5QRTWXA.jpg?auth=35c5e1263aaff1790e84bf88d0af8e6d28b2434721ac9158858229fae7ed252f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7797&amp;height=5198</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, during a news conference in New York in March.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/puzzle-pieces-charter-school-baltimore-county-education-AEYCOP5WXFDONNNTOIPH6EL5KE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:52:05.944Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:52:05.944Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County delays Puzzle Pieces charter school opening ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YIFGARX76BGPVJ3KTJXL3HCBIU.jpg?auth=b71f75d20b7bfe62acbeaf6b85e305e72f0f4f116a3edbcf2da3a3ea0dbdec09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5066&amp;height=3377</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County’s school board agreed to delay the opening of Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy Public Charter School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-parks-planning-lawsuit-NHTSQVTJ5JFTRCQKYBQTT5VO2E/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:20:03.981Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:20:03.981Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Parks and planning commission lawsuit gets pushback from Prince George’s officials]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,lawsuit]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RMGPCEBQONFW5CAFNOGM3EQJOQ.JPG?auth=88cf66c498b6b06611c4fac30ff1798e79331b7459d6880a823feefb4c1aa085&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County executive Aisha Braveboy speaks at a ceremonial groundbreaking of the downtown of Konterra last month. Braveboy and other county council members push back on a lawsuit by a parks and planning commission.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-maryland-budget-passes-steuart-pittman-K6VWKI6XOVCHJNCTX7ROJ4LIEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T22:10:45.869Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T22:10:45.869Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Council approves fiscal 2027 budget]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Anne Arundel County School Board,Anne Arundel County Police]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FLKNRQZ3E5DLNL5EUNT4XODUXA.jpg?auth=1d416a6c19374b71d7f91ac0a9da67fa59331d7e474865388d244ada785c7f0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7733&amp;height=5155</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman presents his fiscal 2026 budget proposal to the County Council in 2025 in Annapolis. The council on Thursday unanimously approved his fiscal 2027 budget.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/ice-baltimore-school-detainment-commodore-john-rodgers-JPG5WQXFOVBUFLD5GOHHGEDRQM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T21:51:17.943Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T21:51:17.943Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE detained people outside a Baltimore school and changed my child]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Public Schools,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HZMF4ZQ4D5AVND3TIJ62EZG5RM.jpg?auth=e341fd73d79ab73a4a85b0c7d0de3f9b7e9f0734e1fd80f4ccbd263393f3201f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8456&amp;height=5637</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ICE agents stand outside Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey. Agents have been spotted outside schools and other public spaces in Maryland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/no-charges-fatal-baltimore-police-shooting-belair-edison-dwight-hawkins-FEZJ4Z6PW5FOBG6AYHAOH6KB7U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T21:26:10.319Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T21:26:10.319Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[No charges for Baltimore Police officers who fatally shot a man]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TXW6AWOG7NFYBK5FOQURMMFRCM.jpg?auth=35985de5c463d3946a0d63e3f2dc078276e70f1b534a572ac5da4e0b779bb3bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1030&amp;height=686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dwight Hawkins was fatally shot by two Baltimore Police officers near his family home in the 2800 block of Pelham Avenue on Feb. 24. He was 37.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/cooper-vann-choney-ocean-city-arrest-pasadena-man-maryland-horse-3MKKWRQEAZBZ7JITHA73ZTSW3A/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T21:10:56.451Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T21:10:56.451Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pasadena man arrested after causing Ocean City Police horse to run into tree]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JZPSVICVR5H5PCUXCBKTWMQNS4.jpg?auth=a174f42ae0c9f3cd17833b4fb05892995d1baf9244001f988d946787942caadc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6960&amp;height=4640</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cooper Vann Choney, 19, of Pasadena, was charged with trespassing, interfering with a police animal and resisting arrest after allegedly fleeing from police in Ocean City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-leody-taveras-turn-career-around-LI4U7S3MQJHKXOZERPKZDUVPBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:33:10.951Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T20:33:10.951Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leody Taveras has turned his career around with the Orioles]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Analysis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XXEQBVTATJCYHF5YIT5XUMHNOE.jpg?auth=37832e268e4ab0e828a8c71df7a93e63c861677e3b997aaf391e3cbb26a90fcd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2282&amp;height=1521</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles outfielder Leody Taveras has posted an OPS over .700 for a complete season only twice in his career. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/slutty-vegan-pinky-cole-baltimore-peninsula-NNWWQVBJINDY5GZHHTSMISRJIY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:09:29.949Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T20:09:29.949Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pinky Cole’s Slutty Vegan restaurant to leave Baltimore Peninsula]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Bars,Baltimore Peninsula]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DZ5I23UNWNDZBBCKJGJIFKC3QA.jpg?auth=5524e0623d7107e545c00747d77f8b684af23d2f4ad3afc8ccc08bf6e8a026fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Slutty Vegan, located at 2424 Distillery St., is leaving the Baltimore Peninsula.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/slutty-vegan-pinky-cole-baltimore-peninsula-johns-hopkins-hospital-SICLEB4GAZDCFNAZNPYUAMBSMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:05:57.846Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T20:05:57.846Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Slutty Vegan to relocate near Johns Hopkins, not on its campus]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Baltimore Peninsula,Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SCLROTIXVJFHHM2SWLOFK7QR6M.jpg?auth=fa4690960021526ff2569e41fc53105668668138af650dac86a159b06959a2b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8518&amp;height=5679</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Slutty Vegan announced Wednesday that the restaurant was relocating from Baltimore Peninsula.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/baltimore-51st-pride-parade-road-closures-parking-HN45474WUZBLNNWALUR3F5TR74/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:05:26.108Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T20:05:26.108Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s 51st Pride parade will close streets and limit parking]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Traffic,Pride Month]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OQGEGBHSEBDF5OIPVW2UY4X7KA.JPG?auth=3d13e5a0d7fecaa721a84cbc5b3dd95a62888e00f3a7754fc5ce18f98d446708&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore’s Pride parade will begin at noon Saturday on Charles Street. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/sandra-kurtinitis-ccbc-retirement-FRMGCFULOVEQLOXURVH5CCG3OM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:39:45.275Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:39:45.275Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis to retire after two decades]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KGN7SAXSJFEEHNQ7F24BYEHDXE.JPG?auth=5615063358652fe5e89dcae8dc9240c7cadfff4e6dab2e8ed11119054f4fa0f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2133</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Community College of Baltimore County’s Essex campus. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/suspects-arrested-silver-spring-homicide-56QGZX7VQVEZXCPGJRH26KQOOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:21:06.122Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:21:06.122Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ohio police arrest two women in murder of Silver Spring mother]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AVZYWQB6NZGJFOQVNVK2ARMZ64.jpg?auth=d1f3c8544c7b4bb418d37849d098d381c6c7edaa294db9e1fe5229d992a4af78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5114&amp;height=3409</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police found the body of Hilde Henderson in her Silver Spring apartment complex on May 26. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/davidsonville-school-bus-crash-XHSG732RVBAWJAERKOCVOEVATU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T17:51:20.849Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T17:51:20.849Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 children taken to pediatric trauma center after Davidsonville crash]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Anne Arundel County Police,Vehicle crashes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NERDFB6RVNGPBBV3CMDEYR6STQ.jpg?auth=c722a703ecda69f29ad4d13e6c07208e6631303c10c5b47edb832c0c87829065&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Fire Department responds to a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and another car in Davidsonville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/rock-steady-boxing-parkinsons-columbia-6F6SL47EKJHSHG2YWAJ3NRCZL4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T17:50:05.275Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T17:50:05.275Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Community pushback saves Howard County Parkinson's boxing program]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Columbia MD,Howard County Council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YKJGTW267RGLHHDY3G5UQVUHK4.JPG?auth=fd89a0d85b0886baf4f1d0a19de9e3e93c10d04f5d33b868bb9182241e245cdb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[David Ryan, 73, and his wife, Susanne Stahley, 75, participate in a Rock Steady Boxing class for people with Parkinson’s disease.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/prince-georges-county-budget-parks-planning-commission-lawsuit-KSSZYPSNRFGNZFMV647RNFYZW4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T16:32:41.742Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T16:32:41.742Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bi-county commission sues Prince George’s County over budget]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VWA3XIL2PNE3VA2XZJNA7MHSQE.JPG?auth=5cafcd2029796b5f1e61eae0fdb121867a9ee7014186c445e20a72980cde3a3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/rabies-foxes-roland-park-EP5XOHDMDRHKFOEPSARO7NFSLE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T15:28:22.764Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T15:28:22.764Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore officials warn of rabid foxes found in Roland Park ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PSHAWBEW5ZEMRDG6YJ23WZW3NI.JPG?auth=76d1a8a42cd045416553e5eee5519acbe395d8af69421e66cbe530664ca823d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A fox prowls outside a house in Homewood before dawn in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/chuck-redd-kennedy-center-lawsuit-dismissed-jazz-maryland-VFYX5BVM6VGZ3E3CBROSUDMUPQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T15:25:13.741Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T15:25:13.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge tosses suit over Chuck Redd’s canceled Kennedy Center concert]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VZTDDS2NXJFWJKBP3TAHOABPPY.jpg?auth=1413f9eab0521a54d7ec511bbe60cdb79adb0a2a5c2a7e0f7306ec723a26d36c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5652&amp;height=3768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland musician Chuck Redd canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center the very same day President Trump’s name was added to the venue.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/kathy-albert-pikesville-high-school-suit-NTOQ6VVWA5FIBIQFHORMWBZDKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T14:18:17.803Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T14:18:17.803Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-Pikesville High Assistant Principal Kathryn Albert sues over AI deepfake]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Baltimore County Public Schools,AI,Pikesville High School]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YNL6ETJFLNE4VBP3267GGW4GRM.jpg?auth=d569c0d52e08288d010fc744cd5f126e5db30860ff27970cbc2c68e36200c2e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1147</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Pikesville High School Assistant Principal Kathryn Albert is suing Baltimore County Public Schools and a man who used artificial intelligence to impersonate the principal and destroy the administrator’s reputation. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-heat-advisory-storms-dangerous-heat-ZY724DC3QRGMDLMNTF4LBM2DGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T13:48:57.76Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T13:48:57.76Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland heat advisory: Storms and dangerous heat to end the week]]></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/v2/7ZJKKCF4FJBC5FCIOJN62YKL5U.JPG?auth=b6fe8bf2bc39a0b4929565e350142dd701f9bac185dbad729944da4fbdbd84ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland is under a heat advisory Thursday that will go into effect at 11 a.m. and end at 8 p.m]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/us-house/md-5/us-congressional-district-5-U3NIU6J7LVBVRCKXY3EUPLWRJY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T11:04:35.009Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T11:04:35.009Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. Congressional District 5: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xGoogleNews,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xsocialnews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YVENENMSRREDTFEBDMU5VIEMTY.png?auth=3a8b25aab1b2fa5686a828044d90c3922a4344002aee57642c50fc45be8f09ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Congress]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-county/baltimore-county-register-of-wills-YYPWVUWFHZFBZL6NMPEOTOH36Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T10:55:51.077Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T10:55:51.077Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County Register of Wills: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4CSWL4X2JEJ7KO2G4ZM5HMRDM.png?auth=f0fdd265300bd31aa60ca2bebde46477afa98f171b115b2a4385ff0dd39b4187&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-states-attorney-BMJ2C4VBLVCW3COCONWPSAE2C4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T10:42:19.054Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T10:42:19.054Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County State’s Attorney: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/weekend-events-maryland-baltimore-pride-maryland-science-center-world-cup-ZFJILUSFFZFUBD74ZWKZ4JY46I/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T10:30:01.756Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T10:30:01.756Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland weekend events: Baltimore Pride, Wine and Food Festival]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Pride Month,Baltimore Pride,Greektown,Soccer,Ellicott City,Theater,Maryland Science Center,Inner Harbor,Canton Waterfront Park,Columbia MD,Baltimore Clayworks,Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WPT7PO3INRHBXCV3VKDBN3YA3U.JPG?auth=319ad2edaaa7faab6f27c5bdd873cb659e0c301cd9f8220270e76f9eed524910&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A bubble machine sprays attendees at last year’s annual Baltimore Pride Parade.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-wes-moore-war-military-history-scrutiny-XVR6V4P5NRCZFJJSGK22JG5TFE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T09:55:42.613Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T09:55:42.613Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore’s war stories scrutinized for accuracy, embellishment]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZLOCWNGLANBBVFVL56ZTKBISQY.jpg?auth=6c6833396282801aee29e8188da1c527d72a4b90e4c27dd2306758000f96329e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3371&amp;height=2247</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wes Moore gives a farewell address to a corps of cadets after serving as regimental commander.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/world-cup-soccer-predictions-surprise-team-young-player-usmnt-33D3GUCHLBEMZC2GEMB3EYMARY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T09:30:02.188Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T09:30:02.188Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Q&A: Local soccer coaches share their World Cup prediction]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/P3TARYONCZEQLB5GRL6JZG4S4Y.jpg?auth=f89223898690a23afcd371d924a9a9770da7c9a4f44496dbd50e8861258aef4d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5241&amp;height=3494</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Sweden men’s national soccer team work out at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, ahead of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/allie-rose-hot-girls-read-trademark-hon-cafe-hon-denise-whiting-O22O7QLHGVGWLMQEI3CVMSV5X4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T09:30:02.939Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T09:30:02.939Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The chapter closes on Allie Rose Co.’s ‘Hot Girls Read’ trademark]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Books,HonFest]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/37R5MEBXV5EUXHTQ4FHHQIV6JU.jpg?auth=a04e51608474d1efd17d77a9498ac5db29c845887000966c7ec0b86b81890aff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland native Allie Mitrovitch trademarked the phrase “Hot Girls Read,” but versions of the common saying appear on many items unrelated to her company, such as the above hat.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/manor-hill-brewing-maryland-farm-brewery-protection-XQLPDLLK6JBTBO2JJKM4U4GPOI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T09:30:03.444Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T09:30:03.444Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Manor Hill: A Maryland new law gives farm breweries more protection]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Farming,Howard County,Maryland General Assembly]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DIFOBEWEERFFJK4PFINAQPCFQU.jpg?auth=bed90adaa70c15c0b6062ccb46f3495f8a3ef1d12db0e7811b8c50c89ec56ca4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=449&amp;height=300</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manor Hill Brewing’s neighbors are again asking authorities to crack down on the Ellicott City farm brewery, but a state law going into effect next month could weaken their case.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/things-to-do-shakespeare-summer-WXU2PUHPGBE2LH3HMBYFQTB2BY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T09:30:00.648Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T09:30:00.648Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 things to do across the capital region, including Shakespeare in the Parks]]></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/XUE74AR5NRE7JL2IFWPD5RQA5M.jpg?auth=07bae5749622dc6b594f8a9dfe2bb1ab1481feccf75d0e5dd6ae18dd15c508b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5184&amp;height=3456</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The annual Shakespeare in the Parks summer series will take over parks across Montgomery and Prince George's counties with "As You Like It," starting June 14 through July 5. Last year brought a production of "The Comedy of Errors," pictured here in Rockville's Meadowside Nature Center on July 3, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/truong-tien-restaurant-maryland-live-casino-2AKFJOQJBZBLJABFFDVTSXJYZM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T09:30:00.647Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T09:30:00.647Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With Truong Tien, Maryland Live! Casino attracts foodies, not just gamblers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Casino,Anne Arundel County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TR6S5TX575DKPJPMYJTTYKRCEE.jpg?auth=60a6b4f7b247f3c2aa3978fad80c4d92f97bc3d82be8ab67e2eff4ff56d12b2d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A double portion of Truong Tien’s banh mi, served on house baguettes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/world-cup-montgomery-prince-georges-DVWUHTCNE5H55GXINSK3VO7GDU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T09:30:03.301Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T09:30:03.301Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where to watch the World Cup across the capital region]]></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/YKSF7S2NKRFBJKYKOARTITHY44.jpg?auth=12b04d7c4a688dca542e0d617886607d08cf43a9cd3743a4f9b3125d07fde1c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4419&amp;height=2946</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans of Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi following an MLS match between D.C. United and Inter Miami in Baltimore in March.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/maryland-early-voting-election-2026-vote-polling-WLYDVF2AIFGE7DWND4K667QJU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T09:30:02.077Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T09:30:02.077Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland early voting begins today. Here’s what to know.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Voter guide 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QGBSTQLSFZF6VKX6ONLKU2OUUQ.JPG?auth=2ef4f4eca726f9c7c63b9f5a0637218ce94b47ae7f38e0675e08f98f54aaa19c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Voters line up outside the Odenton Public Library in October 2024. The eight-day primary early voting window opens today.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-giants-8-run-lead-collapse-bryce-eldridge-B2WL63ILAVGZLBP4TJCAKMX254/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T04:00:32.221Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T04:00:32.221Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals blow 8-run lead, lose to Giants on walk-off grand slam]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Nationals,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3SBN4OXBPRDLRGPETZLAAIFDIM.jpg?auth=3ef1c047567bf712a845b3a0206ac84bbbc2c348e762a4d65b15c4b01682b45f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2430</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals manager Blake Butera takes the ball from pitcher Gus Varland in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday in San Francisco.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-minicamp-lamar-jackson-7K5RLCW3AFCBZD2MUMK4LFNRGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T02:29:37.541Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T02:29:37.541Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: Our final look at the team before summer break]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Ravens Podcast,Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7ZVRUUVMJFBELEYLVYO5465OA4.png?auth=b55ff840bccdb4c038bef1ef01bdc2d1099f5a7027d899c6f3f86bae43171bc3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/inflation-higher-gas-prices-donald-trump-CBKKYBKT3NBEZCFUG4TL2BIMRA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T00:28:01.367Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T00:28:01.367Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Higher energy prices push inflation above 4%. Trump says 'I love it.']]></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/L52R2JEMBFAMLGLA4GH2QBRQ6U.jpg?auth=c5c4c8457b23a62736fbeb05e3b4415e3a2ccc6d1cb7bfd098c3aa4a4a704936&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pumps at an Exxon gas station on North Howard Street. Gas prices have fallen this month, though they remain elevated.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/international/donald-trump-iran-war-us-strikes-OOEIMDOMWZGE3HXKMTJQ2TOAJY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T00:11:55.74Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T00:11:55.74Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war: US military says it's striking 'multiple targets']]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,United States Department of Defense,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Q55JFR5RW5H2ROC4V2NKCXODZY.jpg?auth=321dbc49e1e6cdd7d85a73da5f7c9f1ca92552104608c06773f259ebb6837a6a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8423&amp;height=5615</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has urged Iran to sign a deal to end the war and suggested earlier this week that an agreement could be reached in a matter of days.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/patapsco-wastewater-treatment-plant-explosion-capital-project-baltimore-Y5XX2BFBIFB7JKHVEL27LRQAYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T23:49:42.654Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T23:49:42.654Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DPW suspends project after South Baltimore wastewater plant explosion]]></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/v2/7XCFRTGY55EJBIGKRIT7ECCRGI.jpg?auth=ba6667d8f9f1110e9407b0f22f27411737c048e26c1a732755531c77f1e15dea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3972&amp;height=2648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore officials said the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant has resumed normal operations after an explosion injured three workers Tuesday. But work on a capital project has been suspended amid an investigation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/columbia-shooting-teenagers-sentencing-wyketa-burgess-7AXVOWIZHFEMTMLTPBSHCEN7BA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T23:49:15.589Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T23:49:15.589Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Second vigilante mom sentenced in shooting of 2 Columbia teens]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Columbia MD,Howard County,Howard County Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NZO6EWL5SRGVPJE76JAOECPWYM.JPG?auth=7c1b20cc592bf0be4e8753c1dbc54292cede91039decb47134f94facd2a45330&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1904</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Columbia woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for her role in a 2024 shooting that injured two teenagers in a grassy area adjacent to the Giant Foods parking lot on Centre Park Drive. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/ripple-effects/agora-bill-bonner-baltimore-lawsuit-RYO4XVDUENFB3LJEYQZAJSWDFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T23:36:42.345Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T23:36:42.345Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Agora founder responds to Baltimore’s lawsuit: ‘We want a refund’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City,Brandon Scott]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BIN56SJDVFBZTGM2QJKWM3ND7I.jpg?auth=317e765002daaa470d876598f62efcee398795de22484b65a50aae1e30a1b236&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5068&amp;height=3379</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The founder of Mount Vernon publisher The Agora Companies is firing back against a city lawsuit that accuses the company of deceiving customers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-minicamp-training-camp-lamar-jackson-zay-flowers-declan-doyle-5N4UYRUJMRHXBD6YHDZ62DOH5I/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T23:33:32.376Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T23:33:32.376Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens practice report: Lamar Jackson eager to be ‘challenged’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G43CG574TNCNFC2AXMSIZEUQCA.jpg?auth=5f4e8994f0e58a03606ff5ed0a77d4cacf112c43aa70d91e2e34b9cad59baac7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2208&amp;height=1472</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson describes himself as a coachable player.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/america250-maryland-things-to-do-AAY4HU6U4ZGQRDPXCVO2PQ24QM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T23:12:58.951Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T23:12:58.951Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Marylanders are celebrating 250 years of America]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,history,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/GFWKG3NEHVFFZBKEZJWDGOGO4E.jpg?auth=f2aeff8a4322e27d554b389db38cdc15972528e4085b541bfafafbb7c26258fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2500&amp;height=1668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory”, an art exhibit that examines American history through a Black feminist lens, on view at Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/will-jawando-campaign-finance-working-families-party-QFGR73TJHBHLNCGNO55NQ7P26Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T22:15:09.478Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T22:15:09.478Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Elections board investigating Jawando’s ties to progressive PAC]]></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/O5BNZYHI2VCVJCGADPAJNYKHBQ.jpg?auth=344126273c77e11397e241548684a93508056784f1b0624d8da314a41b00b914&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The complaint alleges that Will Jawando’s campaign violated campaign finance laws by coordinating with the Working Families Party, a Brooklyn-based progressive group that backed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-tyler-loop-missed-field-goal-J3DV5JAVZREJHF633O7CNRI7MM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T21:23:35.617Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T21:23:35.617Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tyler Loop remains confident in his ability and his process]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5QMTR6RLAZDTPJ2LCTBOAHA2DM.jpg?auth=34f0aa57cf008dba9b7e361a449f8a49af6caed261c32841b028e0ddb2d0a3e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5124&amp;height=3416</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens kicker Tyler Loop, center, jogs as teammates run drills during organized team activities in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-washington-parkway-road-rage-YVAQXHUE2NCMDDN5JAE557H3GM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T20:44:48.982Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T20:44:48.982Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man arrested after suspected road rage shooting on Baltimore-Washington Parkway]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Gun violence,Maryland State Police]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EHZ4O53H6FGTVDUNQENPYBGCOQ.jpg?auth=f0db00152687c9bd72923b68430c9c6889760181ab4723cda14df1cd742391d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7284&amp;height=4861</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Prince George’s County man was arrested in connection with a road rage shooting that left a man injured in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday, according to state police. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/upton-shooting-baltimore-tristen-goode-jordan-recovery-O5ATELUVRNGDJA7EM652HMW6A4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T20:18:02.321Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T20:18:02.321Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[11-year-old faces tough recovery after Baltimore playground shooting]]></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/J2MFSRVCCRCVVKHS2YSESU3SDY.jpg?auth=550e5cb907f74c112f345775dcc82c0edee8d5d6873de01956db69a0e1a5869d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1214&amp;height=1299</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tristen Goode Jordan, 11, faces a long-term recovery after being shot while playing on a school jungle gym in Upton.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/anne-arundel-superintendent-mark-bedell-contract-extension-ZNUJU5K25BAZNCNXDIO3EZDFGM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T19:34:10.961Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T19:34:10.961Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel school board votes to extend superintendent Mark Bedell’s contract]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Anne Arundel County School Board]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HC5LU5MK4ZCTBCKWVFNWFKVCYM.JPG?auth=d03f3edf050a9d10ae6ee07033c25f317d7c5b1cb983ad05fb7f63907fa2edf3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2185</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Superintendent Mark Bedell listens to testimony during a special Anne Arundel County school board meeting in 2025 that gave parents a chance to weigh in on the county’s redistricting plans.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-mariners-6-5-extra-innings-ZBTIXPMCMJCVBAI5IJDUKAM7EU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T19:08:16.223Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T19:08:16.223Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles stage late rally but fall to Mariners in extras for fourth straight loss]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JYWBO7V7N5GZVAL55B5MTIXALU.jpg?auth=844675639f9f7e3d7cadccdb2b87dd8dafae2fb3adec061f185df622835eed1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles shorstop Gunnar Henderson reacts after striking out in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/horse-racing/future-preakness-pimlico-maryland-racing-commission-role-J47OVWMDWVHUHLFJLUMSM53DCQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T18:12:01.654Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T18:12:01.654Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[It’s a critical time for Maryland horse racing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NX554VR3JFBYXBHW7XELHXWUKE.JPG?auth=36e711dcec2e39cc44628a2280247cfc9d44eba42c99f318e514e1b5319829ef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jockey Sheldon Russell rides Taj Mahal (1) to an early lead out of the gate during the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/curtis-knox-south-hanover-street-baltimore-fatal-shooting-PP4O4VWKPJCYBL2JK6EE2QLKIE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T17:44:48.536Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T17:44:48.536Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Loved ones remember former Baltimore City teacher Curtis Knox]]></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/Q6VTPPXNNVG7XOO7RTLPFGMSQ4.jpg?auth=2730c34f1a23082231ae8a704d40c547eca12cb22f6cc98ea3fac3d08a6c98fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Friends, fraternity brothers and colleagues from Volo Sports gather at Claddagh Pub in Canton to mourn Curtis Knox, a 41-year-old who was fatally shot in South Baltimore on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/anne-arundel-circuit-court-election-race-7EIGPPUBLNAHRDTW3YDOSV7V4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T17:40:59.033Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T17:40:59.033Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel Circuit Court race tests how Maryland picks judges]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Anne Arundel County,Wes Moore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NSPVBHNMNFH2HGLAN2R3PQLVTY.jpg?auth=fb9e56370d4e3e11a69461845e15a44a9b6b2bf2a182e66a480a71f923fc5ee6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3572&amp;height=2381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two challengers are taking on two sitting judges in the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court race.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-losing-streak-craig-albernaz-4BS2GWEHGRFX5OAT3G27SKCVME/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T17:32:25.104Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T17:32:25.104Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles keep getting punched in the mouth and getting back up. Maybe stop.]]></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/ONY4YMGHGRFDPP4KXZPXD42ON4.jpg?auth=953c2a1efdf3abf24961a258abb0167dab5cfc23ae44ff1a982433ab86c56168&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles manager Craig Albernaz watches during the second inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/liam-coskun-myrtle-gottlieb-5DITWPUSYVCPFBXAYARCTAWHH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T16:28:21.309Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T16:28:21.309Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Darnestown man pleads guilty in fatal 2025 vehicle 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/IRLUFHV5RRDS5P7HXE2T2LY4UE.jpg?auth=8bb26eda087915e9865213c03703dd824474cdff09d37a7d3238e2c014fe75c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3762&amp;height=2508</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Liam Coskun faces a maximum penalty of 13 years in prison. He will be sentenced in October.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/how-orioles-players-break-in-baseball-gloves-SFHYX3G7VVBTZEPOWWXK3YB2E4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T16:21:20.248Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T16:21:20.248Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How to break in a baseball glove like Jackson Holliday]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Major League Baseball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WR5SE3E6ARACJFVCZKQEPN5MJE.jpg?auth=a8db0d187ae84a36aa48afe8d2dc6b7cc01dd80da4bd919e2645674f976d308f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=761&amp;height=508</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson throws to first base in the game against the Minnesota Twins in Baltimore in March.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/cherry-hill-fire-body-found-SIGIVVWUMNAGJMBQQJY4CONVZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T15:40:59.108Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T15:40:59.108Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One person found dead after Cherry Hill fire]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Fires]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UVWXLTJNFFETTJER5OAGCYVXLI.jpg?auth=75b71ea5aa02fe030b4dd381d50ee952ff4f711704584e5c01ecae3b4320cdbf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5693&amp;height=3795</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police said responding officers were advised of a dead, unidentified man inside the building. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/baltimore-county-towson-university-traffic-death-nasir-majied-XPZ7VHGV5RHCTJY37RU2GZJSVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T15:36:44.953Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T15:36:44.953Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Towson University's Catholic community hosts a Mass for student shot, killed]]></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/WZ4ODPGCQVFLLOLD754KRAVXC4.jpg?auth=6022385ab862a393bd36b412f755837be5c17420fe512f8925774aed70e8fc1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police are investigating a suspect who fired multiple rounds at the Towson University undergraduate.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/safe-streets-antoine-burton-vetting-process-URCT4ILIJZAH5NBEFKNX24TJBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T15:30:00.549Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T15:30:00.549Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arrest of Safe Streets worker Antoine Burton has Baltimore leaders defending the vetting process]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QOG457ABXFCE5KWVBAROTQUDKQ.jpg?auth=4349ba74de3f4d1720ff6ff5a5127187fadf84a277adbe78702b5c1f96b7d722&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4613&amp;height=3075</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Officials said they were devastated by the news but wouldn't let this incident overshadow the work of Safe Streets. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-thunderstorms-heat-SK7HHON7JZHIJHPZELNACX3ASQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:31:47.061Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:31:47.061Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland weather: Thunderstorms and intense heat hit Baltimore region]]></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/ZEBTB3EVKNHZFD5CVPRNGABTKE.jpg?auth=4166e40ca9be43d36a042f5dae417512b0021dc2f1ed68cfbb1108231aa39bb2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A slew of thunderstorms over the next few days could potentially bring large hail and damaging winds, according to the National Weather Service. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-win-giants-6-3-2LOKSDS26FEODFQ2KYTA5AJLDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:16:20.715Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:16:20.715Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals strike first again and go on to claim fifth straight road series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EPUJEVP5ZZFRHD224U7NFLVCRE.jpg?auth=a0a5b4d97a64aefff942bd9ddb9be0ee6c1f3c1c24e33d6ef179fdef90c609f6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. Nationals celebrates with Jose Tena after hitting a two-run home run in the top of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/atlanta-dream-win-chicago-sky-82-75-angel-reese-double-double-FQRGUXVWJ5CAVMJPUTHJTAHF2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:10:04.538Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:10:04.538Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Angel Reese secures 57th career double-double in return to Chicago]]></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/v2/3WPBNLVX6JA3DBIO5VT2ZH5JXQ.jpg?auth=253eb34ab4ef32bf413d75cec08cf5b775b5800d16a71b4c7579ef71b42f1ddf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream is defended by Kamilla Cardoso #10 of the Chicago Sky during the second half.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/mayor-brandon-scott-bge-conduit-deal-baltimore-QUFQE4WCNRHDXBUSMNRXMUMBIY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T12:59:04.032Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T12:59:04.032Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wants a do-over on his BGE deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HJGMG5Y7ZVBX7LSWTUUDI3UPL4.jpg?auth=931dbae53221cbf586f20e7c01a690d35ff24b97f6cc5287343f6aa70a3d1421&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mayor Brandon Scott rushed through a conduit deal with BGE in 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/trump-immigration-court-mega-deportation-hearings-FQU3IXAFVREWVHPBBWMJ6G2DKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T12:16:22.565Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T12:16:22.565Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mass deportation hearings in Baltimore raise due process concerns]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigration,Immigrants,Donald Trump,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Downtown Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EDHTZP5AZFGBDPJ537IKWW5Y44.jpg?auth=ee3d873492d2461aec239a4ef3f4b881d1f37af2d0d7afc8e0175474a1caa90c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1993&amp;height=1329</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Department of Justice has expedited immigration court proceedings in Baltimore and across the country.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-circuit-court-judge-election-YXSCQVIYBRGAZABULDSIXZDFBQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T09:30:00.602Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T09:30:00.602Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County Circuit Court: Meet the candidates]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Montgomery County,Montgomery County Circuit Court]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/25TY3D24ZZG6ZHOBOOJXIZ3APE.jpg?auth=63c4f06cfe210bfed541fa3ac33573c23c38ae31cd8a357b24b8733ec74c0cbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The candidates are competing for four seats on the 6th Judicial Circuit, which covers Montgomery and Frederick counties.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/formerly-incarcerated-in-prison-now-food-influencer-douglas-white-BH6KBSZWUNABVDD6K54DTSBWOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T09:30:01.309Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T09:30:01.309Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After 17 years in prison, Douglas White’s next act is food influencer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NEKU5HTJYBGZTKHTLPRG4TPK6I.JPG?auth=c98c97b75b87759b33bcb90756d46dc74e9186d8ea699722dc2c9a3376a537eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Locked up at 15 and released in 2024, influencer Douglas White has turned his time in prison into a calling card.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-taverns-tik-tok-politicians-campaigns-L3AJRN2NUNA23B5OBZ6TAF5G3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T09:30:00.687Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T09:30:00.687Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Taverns to TikTok: Baltimore County's campaigning loses the fun online]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JEDNANPXG5BMBCUCQPVNECYY4U.JPG?auth=a3572ab33401d4def13f86a847b5d4cf59a3ccb9056484ae4fa60a206a61e6f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Monaghan’s Pub owner Jack Milani, right, with regulars John Gage and Will Ridgley, recalls the days when politicians tested their messages in local taverns.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-minicamp-calais-campbell-nnamdi-madubuike-roquan-smith-SER2C3ZDVFEJJBWW5EKZU4YMAI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T04:23:49.981Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T04:23:49.981Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens lineman Calais Campbell reunites with old friends in Baltimore]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3Y7VYMIDXFHUTKIWFAF6TFBQ6Q.jpg?auth=a5d8364aef0e83a10db556174ad19711480983f277035703baae3e180b4988fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6827&amp;height=4551</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell takes the field prior to a game against the Denver Broncos in Baltimore in 2022.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/harford-county-drug-transaction-ends-deadly-crash-D6GCMNXDQZDCVMNC6IUHGCWUIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T01:53:29.709Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T01:53:29.709Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suspect dies in fiery crash in Harford County after brief chase]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AJKP322PYZD4DG5BRZM4HFQBTQ.png?auth=34a96ea508021b3824eb114807dd94517bd8183f090cded00ca7d7dd18a8ebed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1690&amp;height=951</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As deputies attempted a traffic stop, the driver led them on a brief pursuit before crashing into four other vehicles at the intersection of Route 40 and Route 543.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/patapsco-wastewater-treatment-plant-baltimore-explosion-two-injured-UHJURSEX4BD5ZD6P7DAWGB5EEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T00:10:45.135Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T00:10:45.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plant explosion: 3 injured, 2 critically, in South Baltimore wastewater plant incident]]></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/v2/6OAHEXFSEFGXDC3KU5A7T732DY.JPG?auth=273101bf37b39ce944d0ed9a59b74eda1a8928d0fe9c94efbe0f04198d2ed6fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore fire officials are still investigating the cause of the explosion.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/pikesville-shooting-police-officer-shaka-kamara-baltimore-county-XXAJWAPB45AI5FAN3PQTP66BCY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T23:35:34.448Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T23:35:34.448Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suspect charged in shooting of Baltimore County officer in Pikesville]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NRO6YHHARVCTXIU6I3EQKP3OV4.jpg?auth=00e36f008133ac69bce3f7feef3162526fc72211d40a2f30daba0b1885964622&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police officers respond to a shooting at Villa Nova Park in Pikesville on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/arundel-water-access-budget-vote-KR5WHGGWRNEIFNLQKW27PXS4HI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T23:30:05.19Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T23:30:05.19Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel council delays projects to improve water access by a year ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Anne Arundel County,Swimming,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KZDASTJYWZEKBDJ36626JBQOKY.JPG?auth=7360daedc8c62394ffe97ac58d142f1488345dc8c39800ee1727f8fe3ccfdd89&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Anne Arundel County Council has delayed action on a long-debated plan to enhance public access to Valentine Creek in Anne Arundel County. County residents have limited public water access.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-minicamp-lamar-jackson-injuries-marlon-humphrey-rashod-bateman-3Z45C2WRJRAOVPDDU3GFZ2XVAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T23:20:13.958Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T23:20:13.958Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens minicamp opens with starters missing, Lamar Jackson looking sharp]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QEAFMTDNDNBYLPA2XUUZAE67NE.JPG?auth=1b50b9ba23a4001af2378aa0d9d9ad0a1da5986dbe1096bab9009c490b12bfa7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2153</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs through drills during the Ravens’ second OTA last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/homeland-security-immigration-enforcement-WFWLLDGEKRAZNENNBNXCYNZGEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T22:04:12.409Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T22:04:12.409Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending measure to Trump]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Immigrants,United States Congress (House and Senate)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FFKGQRZYSFGTJBZA7FVQIXCSSA.jpg?auth=90e868515f6c220465d689e97554506b28c358f2c1ba04091b62ded048a06185&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The White House says the bill will provide $38 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, $26 billion for the Border Patrol and another $5 billion to cover unforeseen costs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/anacostia-river-water-data-4ULXYEOPFVGRZHDPF3GLTWV6KI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T21:23:25.223Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:23:25.223Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The new effort to restore the Anacostia River: Transparency]]></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/IXARTFQNJBDRPLHBQGYUXH6WB4.JPG?auth=4932a6d8900afb19079a235f55b15b360f9334cb288ecc4ffb2361d3c510c75c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5517&amp;height=3678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chris Williams, president and CEO of the Anacostia Watershed Society, emphasizes that a new dashboard that provides real-time water quality data for the Anacostia, Potomac and Shenandoah rivers is about overcoming decades of community hesitation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>