<?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/community/public-health/maryland-vaccine-guidance-flu-season-CHTRSJ65RNFXZE25HUORDZAKMA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T16:43:20.364Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T16:43:20.364Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland bucks feds in offering vaccine guidance ahead of flu season ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health,Vaccines,COVID-19,Maryland Department of Health ]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TTZL4T2NVBC7ZFVNXD3BCX4ILY.jpg?auth=613f4a2078ddfc41213965676931322c26d6cc8d793e861ee9ad90c14d77dd0a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3212&amp;height=2141</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland health officials offered their own guidance on vaccines ahead of flu season. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/columbia-fried-chicken-restaurants-K7ZRTMRH6JCJTHTKQAIRBNRP7Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T16:00:01.869Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T16:00:01.869Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland’s fried chicken mecca is … Columbia?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Columbia MD]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6GBCNJ3ZLBCNDFVBJUE22F3IZY.JPG?auth=b33b4697aa4fec3e31185e7ccc1328eb3c978d2132c27a9c0d0e899dd638bd0d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7782&amp;height=5188</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From top clockwise, JOEY-EAT-Fries, mild tenders, and chicken and waffles from Crimson Coward in Columbia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/ice-immigration-no-warrant-arrests-maryland-lawsuit-C2EZGKRMFRDB5HI2SNA5FXLY2M/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T15:22:32.783Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T15:22:32.783Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump administration sued over warrantless ICE arrests in Maryland]]></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/v2/5UTD72S7KFCCZDDO4KYDNEJ33A.jpg?auth=392647a761eac25393d242d4689a121c590b840b60e04631da7c527a868bdbd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5232&amp;height=3488</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A new federal lawsuit challenges what plaintiffs describe as the Trump administration’s “arrest first, ask questions later” policy. Omodamola Williams, a Gaithersburg resident, gives remarks on protecting the region’s immigrant community on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/tiago-alexandre-sousa-martins-ice-release-V5BQGY5BYJELFOU7GFRYEAWYI4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T15:22:06.225Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T15:22:06.225Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins freed months after ICE shooting in Glen Burnie]]></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/KNFJKHYFWFCZ5DIOC7KBGLPWWM.JPG?auth=285c79175232d7ceedb0effd02d84d3ccc3e79b0380c083d837df1dd6494799b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins, a Portuguese immigrant whom ICE agents shot in Glen Burnie on Christmas Eve, was freed Wednesday after months in federal detention. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/mayor-phelecia-nembhard-new-carrollton-city-council-removal-WPTTNJ354ZAJXFKVHQE4DSO27I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T15:12:41.675Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T15:12:41.675Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Carrollton City Council removed the mayor from office. She’s promised to run again.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UNJ2WZQTKZFW7MY444ZM6K7POM.JPG?auth=f07610f3c5f5f871a6df38caed33c1b72a095e0335fc8cf69d3b7950d2e66f60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4272&amp;height=2848</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Carrollton Mayor Phelecia Nembhard was removed from office Wednesday evening. She denies allegations that she violated the city council's hiring freeze and plans to run for reelection during the special election.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-offseason-guide-MWYUOQ6A25ADBD2R5B6AKUWI5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T15:04:49.822Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T15:04:49.822Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know before the Ravens kick off the season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XHBQH5CEWFGCVGARNPTZ764LMQ.JPG?auth=e9d405f4010ece6c508ca3b6e27e746916acc6f14d2a5fede8ba8009afc2015b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2216</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ravens’ Jesse Minter hopes to join a short list of first-year coaches to take a team to the Super Bowl.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/camden-yards-999-baltimore-hot-dog-challenge-ZYBRG62QEZAOXIP7OFYFMUSYFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T14:58:00.84Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T14:58:00.84Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles fans brought in 600 hot dogs to eat 9 glizzies and 9 beers in 9 innings]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HEJRDXNUDRFODAMB2LJRRBKX4A.jpg?auth=698cb84d5ea1c1eddb5d193f751d6f59172e467d7516aa1330c2b24f4e7f2d9e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5106&amp;height=3404</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Casey Jarvis, owner of Glizzy’s Wagyu Dogs, pours mustard on a hot dog as he completes the 9-9-9 challenge during a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Cleveland Guardians in Baltimore on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-monsters-chesapeake-baysox-pitchers-Q7OFH7JNUJDXNF4N4OJRB4QL2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T14:30:00.611Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T14:30:00.611Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can the ‘Monsters’ in the Orioles’ Double-A rotation break through?]]></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/MSG7BXO2RVEKPDXNBXGBOZJTKI.JPG?auth=27a5cac597603c7243e8f131368caab87b737f3381d237cdfa2d245faa6b47f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[With Chesapeake wrapping up its season this week in Richmond, here’s how the rotation is faring.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-trash-recycling-cans-requests-6KT4I5BHRFCPHHYWSHYLFAYB4A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T14:08:55.326Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T14:08:55.326Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[It used to take months to get a trash can in Baltimore. Things are changing.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Hall,Department of Public Works,Baltimore City Council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CQIWIQE76FA5FCK3QG7HWDILBA.JPG?auth=4503e02ec7b89b8047d54f740b02ff567c3b7c7839cef2aa9cd3ec2ecf29e857&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1952</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City recycling cans and trash cans are stockpiled in a Department of Public Works lot along Clinton Street in East Baltimore. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatal-pedestrian-crashes-VEF2MGD3IZEGRAQCWJTXWVGTKU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T13:19:12.518Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T13:19:12.518Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[13-year-old among 2 cyclists killed in Baltimore County crashes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore County Police Department,Essex]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/43YMZJLD5NEOZORMDCIQIPXW6U.jpg?auth=abab6a9bd8421826a8f90df718a749a32b2aa349679db509eb8ec7b1d6f73aa2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police are investigating two recent fatal crashes involving cyclists, one of whom was a teenager.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/mlb-ballpark-rankings-XP2FW37PQRGANOOFITEWA2X2PM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T13:03:00.192Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T13:03:00.192Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Andy Kostka's all-too-disputable MLB ballpark rankings upon visiting all 30]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,sports-baltimore-dc,Camden Yards]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FPXHCLCWB5DZVJPMD32YAIEH2Q.jpg?auth=0780bc7f7f3e74ade677c188ad4314c28e1890233f405e6ee37505b57ef6344e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The view from center field at Coors Field toward home plate during the recent Orioles series. This marked my 30th active ballpark visited.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/weekend-events-maryland-GEXYDE3SDVAIRG35FJRBHU5FN4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T09:30:04.003Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T09:30:04.003Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to do in Maryland this weekend: Seafood festival, Defenders' Day]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[x3d,x7d,Annapolis,Anne Arundel County,Columbia MD,Downtown Baltimore,Inner Harbor,Theater,Seafood,Fells Point,Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine,Union Craft Brewing Co.,Druid Hill Park,Towson,Towson University,Baltimore County,Howard County,Books]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ICPM56MT6VG4ROR2SNIKBTXFTQ.jpg?auth=539a6f87ceb7ed85691c6380985c360593f76ffd65e7134364d43f841220fbfd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4080&amp;height=3072</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eat all the seafood your stomach can handle this weekend at the Maryland Seafood Festival.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/new-food-commanders-northwest-stadium-ZFOD5WWGYFFIBJ53P2SHDP7E4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T09:30:04.688Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T09:30:04.688Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New eats at Northwest Stadium include a sushi push pop and more]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Washington Commanders]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/44XGWFRZ5BFS5OHFURKNRON2EA.jpg?auth=26eaee213310d0fdae0623d5517a45eccc6b9642811028943801df769914e0e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5416&amp;height=3611</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ben's Chili Bowl, which has been selling standout chili, chili cheese fries and half smokes in D.C. since 1958, will return to as a concession option for Commanders fans this season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/mount-vernon-mural-chap-BC624DF46ZCP7GNE77M5GW656Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T09:30:03.868Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T09:30:03.868Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Mount Vernon mural’s approval is a win for art and free speech]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JIKL6LBTHZBLVCHHGDX3FDBHRM.JPG?auth=779592d1ac1c061656940856448bfaecfd60104600a77fc4c62a89f58e6c1b13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A mural featuring olives, branches and leaves, along with Arabic and English text, at 902 Tyson St. in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/early-childhood/maryland-state-fair-animal-stories-OIBUPMPSH5GYXPW7EK7HMNIWBU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T09:30:00.609Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T09:30:00.609Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[At the Maryland State Fair, kids read farm animals bedtime stories]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Early childhood education, preschool, pre-K,Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YR2O5C64ONCXRDSHFGF4WSQ5JI.JPG?auth=d3ac9e8d0b4f4e8b982942838775d846fb713804a69d0949d4472bb448b286a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7095&amp;height=4730</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nadav Drabo, 4, and Natan Drabo, 9, both of Owings Mills, read to goats during 
Cow Tales Barnyard Bedtime Stories at the U-Learn Barn at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-offseason-season-preview-6DRQKDHW4NF4BLSKE6VI3ANADU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T09:30:02.421Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T09:30:02.421Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the Commanders offseason ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Commanders,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QJRD7T3I4FCMJMNFCEF3ELV5JQ.JPG?auth=7a98f4a92057798bc6e28f3639767edafcebbf5a431ba402cf0ebbfebb9cb046&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels missed more than half of the 2025 season because of a string of injuries.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/things-to-do-capital-region-county-fair-jazz-fest-O4MPGOHEYRA2JAUUWIDHVDN7GQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T09:30:03.984Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T09:30:03.984Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 things to do in the capital region, from a county fair to arts festivals]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[x3d,x7d,Events and things to do,Prince George's County,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IHCQXMLLTRGN7BMCLLYMHKFKBA.jpg?auth=e071c13c6550675ae16104c92aaff3ea400ab707b9870710d7bacc4429f7b5c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6240&amp;height=4160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nearly 200 artists will show off their works and wares at the annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival, pictured here in 2025, on Sept. 12 and 13.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-guardians-8-run-inning-wild-card-race-G75JG5QG2JFOFKD2VSAKTMQ3MA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T02:30:41.215Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T02:30:41.215Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles’ 8-run inning powers them to series win vs. Guardians]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RZ774XKGZVGRZLA7OTFILMMBSU.jpg?auth=3ae0a56a5812b66487c9924a6b85fc74f1ff49d52c10edb71538c5e4526d408f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3758&amp;height=2505</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras had two hits during an eight-run third inning in a 9-5 win over the Guardians on Wednesday night at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/barry-melrose-dies-OOYTWJ3M7RAVXMF5NE4SLTVILA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T01:41:46.957Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T01:41:46.957Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70]]></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/H24OUJA4CFDG5LYFAP3P66GZ7Q.jpg?auth=2ff0cbed2e371e2ba79906daf2e81453d3653be5f28d242e3e9e0f4206e16e5a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3439&amp;height=2375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/howard-county-police-car-hit-run-fatal-crash-montevideo-ZRLA653FJZDYRCYNO4MVWHR334/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T00:45:35.508Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T00:45:35.508Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man dies after hitting parked Howard County Police car and crashing]]></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/TEA3PXMCCFHB5JP76FAO6NZ23A.jpg?auth=0cdda337413e5b2ec710847c9bb72c3ec184ddaedbad84515f01fd54984c78cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5242&amp;height=3495</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man died early Sunday after he struck a parked Howard County Police car in Jessup and crashed during a pursuit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-padres-winless-west-coast-trip-EQC552EBFZDEBPLAIGX46UAL5M/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T00:24:29.065Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T00:24:29.065Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Winless West Coast trip shows how far Nationals have to go]]></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/CC2RLP7GWNBCNOYF4UYGPB6T7U.jpg?auth=3a75656f49baea0f3fc6604b6574f85118c809b8c0c1c91cb2a03a0dce02fdee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8024&amp;height=5350</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals manager Blake Butera argues after being ejected by first-base umpire Emil Jimenez during the third inning Wednesday in San Diego.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/middle-river-police-shooting-X2JH6JXTRZDXLHYMFTHHVEDAXI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T00:10:08.298Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-10T00:10:08.298Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AG’s office identifies woman, officer involved in police shooting in Middle River]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A537K6257JHPRE6C2Z6PLA4NOE.jpg?auth=8e0340a36c12055c85e8343c7e21682f002ed31e220584c39f327541c6514853&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5643&amp;height=3762</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Authorities have identified the woman who died this week after being wounded during a shooting involving a Baltimore County Police officer last week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/maryland-buc-ees-YS2FXKBE5NBGTPMY26S4HX5QJM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T23:32:05.257Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T23:32:05.257Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland is probably never getting a Buc‑ee’s]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/W7KT7AUTEVGKZDONOTN3DJBFZA.JPG?auth=d7cfc258360fff350b8b7510166f1b83b44ecf1742f1885737977dd6253189b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland’s liberal-leaning ways may have gotten it placed on the do not expand list at Buc‑ee’s, the convenience store chain, with a cult-like following. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/tps-maryland-el-salvador-trump-BCJAFDW2LBEEBNZZXY4L5QXJPU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T22:51:13.515Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T22:51:13.515Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Thousands of Marylanders from El Salvador could lose immigration status]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigrants,Immigration,Donald Trump,Prince George's County,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SGIXIBYOKNFEJMC5JADZJRTXRI.jpg?auth=b6570033bb85fbabd6a290862244ed7fc64c64ded563adaff62eed366d8631b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[More than 170,000 Salvadorans, including thousands in Maryland, face an uncertain future as the U.S. considers ending a protection they have relied on for decades. The latest extension is set to expire Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-rashod-bateman-arrest-colts-nfl-suspension-M64BZHG4VFAC5OZYUE2563OQ4E/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T21:54:04.094Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T21:54:04.094Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens receiver Rashod Bateman addresses offseason arrest]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Rashod Bateman]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BPW54NPNJNHYXKTD5WIYP7KZFU.jpg?auth=297c610483c36be88620ed36ebb6c5353ea92d3940b8cfe42b7ae084cc80a6ab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2918&amp;height=1945</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ravens are hoping wide receiver Rashod Bateman can bounce back from a disappointing season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-colts-preview-jesse-minter-ZFTZV3YYUBEQPBJYADIXZUE46M/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T21:52:34.03Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T21:52:34.03Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: How Jesse Minter could get off to a hot start]]></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/ATDDDDBXABEOZN5C247KWLX7HU.png?auth=3c8801d1eb931281badccca1dbe33da557fe8d3da311bca5ea8ef0026a30c42d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/angelis-pizzeria-card-reader-terminal-theft-JWPGSGYMYNFRNLWNS3YYE2PFM4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T21:20:30.981Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T21:20:30.981Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Angeli’s pizza shop recovers stolen card reader after viral social post]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Federal Hill,Pizza,Social Media]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BILQO5JIJNCWJBASA2J33EZWRE.JPG?auth=d7e084fddcd7f72ac9d51c8e048fd7fe0630499f53a67b1a23fb2817f3cf5b60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Angeli’s Pizzeria in Federal Hill posted a video to social media explaining that a device had been stolen and asking the Baltimore community for help finding their card reader.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/maryland-renaissance-festival-history-K46TXX4JMBEQDHVB52PQ2RIA4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T21:11:07.976Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T21:11:07.976Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How one family turned the Maryland Renaissance Festival into a legacy]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KJBFOBEHQJETVPJXN3GZ5ZYD3E.JPG?auth=8887e7c1776db2bdb723f8ac6fbefccb2fffc2346ac00ad8566a9288cdef344e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7583&amp;height=5055</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Smiths’ hands-on care brings the beloved celebration of mead, meat and merriment to life.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/maryland-flag-dress-renaissance-festival-J42Y772LUFGN7DDJOUBNWY4BY4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T21:10:18.329Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T21:10:18.329Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[This Renaissance Festival dress is a walking Maryland flag]]></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/R6U6SLUTZREU5LG7ELGFGTIX6U.JPG?auth=08c7dd73e1f3b47e9d78c63ce5d9cfb855ffd10faa1b23e69f64e2e9d04e86a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3072&amp;height=2048</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Natalie Hanrion, a costume designer and maker, has been making Maryland flag-themed dresses and wearing them to the Maryland Renaissance Festival since 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/maryland-renaissance-festival-furries-BUTFM4WBW5GALGCZPCGZBRS53A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T21:09:38.096Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T21:09:38.096Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Renaissance Festival fursuit ban draws backlash from furries]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2A4WYCTLYVALJDMHPPKVTONBNA.jpg?auth=578caff99352f89618c977661dd9d5239e197767cebf6ac7c51e18b799b67cdf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2595&amp;height=1730</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shawna Passalaqua arrived at the Maryland Renaissance Festival, only to be turned away at the door due to her animal-inspired outfit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/city-hall-inspector-general-cumming-B5E2HKZCTVCUVLTBCB2RNB5HU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T20:35:34.526Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T20:35:34.526Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore official tried to block IG from accessing their documents]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Hall,Brandon Scott,Isabel Cumming]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TO7PDIEXURETDNKNDNZFMXGEU4.jpg?auth=27d12020cc7c7b9081b34eae12a97fe5d10e9376cd2efe6fb85a89724e51e03c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7794&amp;height=5196</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The latest report from Baltimore Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming says a senior city employee sought to cut off IG access to the employee’s emails and other records.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/mccormick-roadmaps-unilever-foods-merger-NET6JZZNV5ABPLG3QOQMHQUY3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T19:44:12.023Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T19:44:12.023Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Flavor giant McCormick maps its merger with Unilever]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4J4TIEM75ZGQZADSZUUAAUJOZY.jpg?auth=49ed9984fe066648d762bed00018e10de8bd3efc7f9b18c5a1ad064b9eeea611&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2994&amp;height=1996</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore’s largest pantry built itself up through a series of deliberate acquisitions, adding a spice here, a sauce there, but McCormick & Co.’s massive deal with Unilever is by far its most ambitious — and will require rearranging the cupboard.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/ovenbird-bakery-lawsuit-FMWIG4O5PJHMROCCQ3FHVLTCJY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T19:41:33.411Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T19:41:33.411Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland is suing Ovenbird Bakery for more than $650,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/O45LUOQVZ5CO5JVMTYXZPWUKFQ.jpg?auth=fc847356fa3173281dc1f219c9775e7196fa7d1cf36df6c562192852e5e93d9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4453&amp;height=2969</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ovenbird Bakery is being sued by Maryland for more than $650,000, the remaining principal, interest and fees on a loan that the bakery’s owners took out with the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development in 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/turnstile-saturday-night-live-4EPRCMCAMFF4JLJDSCKKMCCX2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T19:38:00.226Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T19:38:00.226Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore band Turnstile to perform on ‘SNL’ for first time]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AHRUAFOOSVBPPJ2MSPZ2GK3MYA.jpg?auth=6df0d6fd494b4595cefa1280f91f45d9359752fe8026d0ecef70881a322a1630&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brendan Yates of Turnstile performs at the Outdoor Theatre during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/brooklyn-fatal-pedestrian-hit-and-run-O2S2VS7ACRGWRFPEGBWF7SWA5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T19:34:06.473Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T19:34:06.473Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man dies in hit-and-run in Baltimore’s Brooklyn neighborhood]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore Police Department,Traffic]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BMWLTO5LQFDQDBLVPCQZ4PDXV4.jpg?auth=a7e14f9f5edc94bf2e7a54856a95995079863c25b2514a36e289195511fd5223&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that happened in the 400 block of East Patapsco Avenue just before 6 a.m. Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-council-salary-XUAU26GLE5FS3E2QQU5TC7RX3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T17:56:19.759Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T17:56:19.759Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Council votes to raise its salaries]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BZTAKQ3JMVHX7IM7KKTYFOQ5NU.jpg?auth=0ee0068335fe60f344d312454a833355da39fc5f67a50da29cbe112ab1571b0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nathan Volke, left, a Republican on the Anne Arundel County Council, spoke out against salary increases for council members. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/september-11-dodge-city-HNIIM3HBHJBHJJNNUCDE3KDSPA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T17:54:18.195Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T17:54:18.195Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[On 9/11, she was stranded in Dodge City. Now she’s going back.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MLH7OUQAAVAVLKS5XIMHBHIHAA.JPG?auth=d2cdce1ee5fa76eefda91d62d25a301bc5fc1f381220344256557e44743a60c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[On Sept. 11, 2001, a flight from Baltimore was diverted to Kansas, where passengers spent three surreal days that left them deeply grateful.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/private-school-guide-2026-EGGQUUHJZBC2DIQEQX5CBKJGHE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T16:56:52.526Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T16:56:52.526Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Private School Guide 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content,xSCrecirc]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FXBTSKPQFFHH3BGNZX7XA6FIFQ.png?auth=1df7caf61010e210ce12b64fb3806f1eba32ca843684b31c4f7021c08005c196&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1720&amp;height=1030</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/frances-tiafoe-us-open-semifinals-F3BYRWLNA5BMRAKPCWEG6CVJGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T16:19:01.625Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T16:19:01.625Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Frances Tiafoe comes back from 2 sets down to reach the US Open semifinals]]></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/v2/5WRD2UY5GBARPHKNIW5LADTJIQ.jpg?auth=d1d09a3cedd71d5b195c88b2de8209b02adcaa43f9798628c997cda437832200&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5112&amp;height=3408</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Frances Tiafoe celebrates beating Alex Michelsen during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/towson-university-out-of-state-tuition-discount-65MELJDEPJHMFHYDFDURQQO2RU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T15:35:49.438Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T15:35:49.438Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Towson University to discount tuition for some out-of-state students]]></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/v2/5NJ7HSXYFNCWDMUYV24JDKCP2I.jpg?auth=910d935ae78e5b33e574e98feff8159bcaecb0c944a35630db63459e982d13db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Starting next fall, Towson University will cut tuition and fees by more than $12,000 for students from seven neighboring states and Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/towson-football-alumni-nfl-coaching-staff-GUAXP7UV3NB6DJBVRIGCGIMIGM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T15:30:44.546Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T15:30:44.546Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 Towson alumni are currently on NFL coaching staffs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Towson University,Baltimore County,Towson,College football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GIMGM2MMEVGUXOL4EXBDH5SNSQ.jpg?auth=19e855a50166fddda64e273d9439beb16e9b0b3c1bb16fbdb403f834fdf945ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4918&amp;height=3279</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, a Towson Tigers alum, during training camp. Seven Towson football alums hold positions on NFL coaching staffs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-declan-doyle-offense-passing-timing-under-center-2A7X4IEYBZGAPFDZ7BBPESR32A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T15:30:00.698Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T15:30:00.698Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Under Declan Doyle, will Ravens QB Lamar Jackson be right on time?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FRPGVPJVPVCJRA35YIUB2IOGJY.jpg?auth=9a49e6bdeb3f56e69d1399ef096f0d93d035e72f15536f81a7cc054477be1d81&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attempts a pass during the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens joint practice in Owings Mills last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-samuel-basallo-dealing-with-failure-WL3UPCEZBJBK7JC3HPVYCG27X4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T14:44:33.038Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T14:44:33.038Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Samuel Basallo still learning to deal with the recurring failure of baseball]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BM5NLV3G2VDJZGSYENRKCEL6GI.JPG?auth=08305cae63584f1d664b05cc1073a2c5ac26126399412936bb96fd2fee095938&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Samuel Basallo doesn’t have much of a poker face. When he succeeds, his bright grin lights up the diamond. When he’s disappointed, it’s obvious.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-kicker-tyler-loop-jake-moody-nfl-pressure-JRGWO5TPHRBILGCZPF3TXRKGLY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T14:00:01.204Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T14:00:01.204Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens kicker Jake Moody has felt the pressure Tyler Loop is feeling]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DB4NHNHRRVER7DDQ6Y3NA6E6OY.jpg?auth=54247af39b6a2708388140ee4fdf49d0ad42ec8d509bac265484a6dd1333fb50&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6640&amp;height=4427</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders kicker Jake Moody in action during a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Landover last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/removal-new-carrollton-mayor-5DZKC5GPTBHOFAC3CF6KQ3PTPU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T13:38:57.551Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T13:38:57.551Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Carrollton mayor faces removal over alleged hiring freeze violation]]></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/P2FXK3SSPJGXJPR6UTGKHIBQGE.png?auth=eab238c6b7fb7a17d9e45990d046cc685de034a44b9cf81a1e0114625f03c030&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[City Council members are preparing to force Mayor Phelecia Nembhard from office for allegedly violating an indefinite hiring freeze.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/brandon-coleman-commanders-offensive-line-NWKH6DX5ZFDL5FLQ3QHJAUXLPM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T13:38:21.035Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T13:38:21.035Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brandon Coleman might be the Commanders’ most essential player ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5XP3CLNEARAJPL64HBHD7UOUMI.jpg?auth=d190b0df1e1adac4c22305874cf24e7ee42484f62d60103edb39b8ce03be356e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders offensive lineman Brandon Coleman looks on during a preseason road game against the Detroit Lions last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-blown-saves-mlb-record-ORLW2JZ2YBENZPAKJ7NG6QQHWY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T13:14:35.55Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T13:14:35.55Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Nationals bullpen makes the worst kind of MLB history in loss to Padres]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UUTMQKOMJVFBLNPDAT2PI2C67U.jpg?auth=ee99b3a128c341889dc2078dcc5802ceb272289d5bc3e240618111773563fca0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals left-hander Erik Tolman pitches against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-guardians-gunnar-henderson-66AEZZFPGBDYNH3SZWEUSPA4VI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T13:09:36.867Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T13:09:36.867Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gunnar Henderson exits late in Orioles’ loss to Guardians]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BDRO2FOHGVDNNKV5AZQQE7GOD4.jpg?auth=42c88894eb3c5106f46d26b4d36de3ad7863db719fbe14e82226553475e87055&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5928&amp;height=3952</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson leaves the field with manager Craig Albernaz, left, and a trainer after an injury during the eighth inning on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/anthony-weaver-ravens-defensive-coordinator-WO5CL7W4F5B5DAJMWRLC5LDXIU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T09:30:01.152Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T09:30:01.152Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anthony Weaver keeps finding his way back to Baltimore]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TQO54JFVVREW7N42CIYED7BKUA.jpg?auth=6762f71662aa9b3ad6aa919da4fa456622db05867330bc837da17a9ed3dccb38&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1738&amp;height=1160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver has interviewed unsuccessfully for nine NFL head coach openings.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/baltimore-city-public-schools-composting-dpw-6ZXU5DJDDFEOJH4GSKYUTQPNPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T09:30:00.727Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T09:30:00.727Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore City Schools have started composting. Can they keep it going? ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MZ5GBHL5LJE75NO37HCI7BK4CY.JPG?auth=1b25dca0ad3d793d8a2c72b5e6e782324a894faf476b4dc01a6ae4af1baf2539&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Educational associate Scott Hartman helps Hamilton Elementary School students sort their food waste for composting after lunch. 
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/ban-catonsville-commercial-house-party-ZZ4Z4SQOBBBIZPCODHBD6WPAKI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T05:22:55.557Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T05:22:55.557Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County weighs ban on commercial house parties after complaints]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Baltimore County Council,Catonsville,Baltimore County Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U5WO625M2VCZFIT22XIHQDSM3A.jpg?auth=9ddd846959017cc91aaa90fe7b6b733ab08622419b92bf7976618627278a634e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7593&amp;height=5240</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier says commercial house parties can create safety concerns, such as underage drinking. The County Council is considering a bill that would ban the parties.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/alex-vazquez-jud-ashman-resolution-gaithersburg-city-council-35NP3LQZ4VFFHEWJLY23BO7TNI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T02:32:55.168Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T02:32:55.168Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gaithersburg officials may be warming to anti-ICE laws]]></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/v2/2TWJYJV5MRDYTJV5YCEGJUGYKU.jpg?auth=027fc0a418bac74802e740a59ebd4c455e5f409571cd4279fda4a250efbdef23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5282&amp;height=3521</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tiffany Kelly, an activist and former mayoral candidate, talks about protecting immigrant rights ahead of a Gaithersburg City Council meeting on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/police-no-charges-gaithersburg-elliott-powers-D753MNTFVFHP7IWEK65QQJEJJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T01:47:35.48Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T01:47:35.48Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland attorney general decides not to press charges in fatal police shooting in Gaithersburg]]></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/DZQEF6DWNVBQ5E4L7FF7PXJZJQ.JPG?auth=537cb818fca8112c9876591be708ad6ddabce464237f616669c40601326d7d86&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland’s attorney general on Tuesday announced his office will not seek charges against officers who fatally shot Elliott Powers at a Gaithersburg bus stop in July.

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/talkspace-therapy-students-ZPZBF4KXXBCQHK2LA55T7DAY5Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T01:06:53.532Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T01:06:53.532Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County extends Talkspace therapy for students by 3 years]]></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/RZSX7AZN4NGNPK5WM2LIQONHEQ.jpg?auth=e7641ab8b92dd51a7f14711a45e3db98392b1e2760bd5eae87efd5b34da43afc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4284&amp;height=2856</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore County school board on Tuesday renewed a contract with teletherapy service Talkspace through September 2029. During the 2024-25 school year, students sent 16,300 messages on Talkspace.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/police-shooting-middle-river-UTGZYZUCNFEYLLW4U5BRYHQ32E/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-09T00:39:05.928Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-09T00:39:05.928Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woman dies after police shooting during welfare check in Middle River]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/C3WM3DQVNFBE3KF7EFEUW4IWDA.jpg?auth=83ba10b6f0c5962242c7065ed8d770cb14e2b3557b3acf07ff705252f89b3b09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An armed woman was shot by Baltimore County Police during a welfare check on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/howard-county-teen-shot-MVFLBNZ7T5EGDDLTKS7U4E4GDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T22:58:00.399Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T22:58:00.399Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard County man gets 25 years for role in fatal shooting of 17-year-old ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Howard County Police Department,Columbia MD,Gun violence,Youth Violence]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KVKYAZ3YLNHXPJZXYA7ULIGQBI.jpg?auth=9150b1ed36584a31f7a92d67af5121ad859d5362e8222b9e0f0a345285b4da25&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2857</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Howard County court sentenced Jeremiah Robinson to 25 years in prison and five years probation for his role in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Lance Carrington in Columbia on Jan. 14, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/prince-georges-ice-permits-CA6BBJQU5BCZ7OQ7UEGM5TDDGA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T22:57:26.533Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T22:57:26.533Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coalition demands Prince George’s revoke ICE permit in Hyattsville]]></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/GKEPVEJYDZENRBU3TMHOXOS2Z4.JPG?auth=aabee1b2ceff4a285f52280fedac7ed73672a990fb13efd6538e37fd54e9a5d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Metro 1 building at 6505 Belcrest Road in Hyattsville where ICE is trying to expand their field office.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/freetown-elementary-shooting-R2AUIUAULRF2NMRPXWQX4YGK3A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T22:55:53.513Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T22:55:53.513Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gun owner pleads guilty after child shoots self at Anne Arundel school]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Anne Arundel County Police,Anne Arundel County School Board,Glen Burnie,Shooting,Gun violence]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/57E4PEPHY5CIJIDUD4DC65LAUY.JPG?auth=ba93223bc7789bd64c62cabc2a07d85f387ecaba2990cfdee67cf1eaada56732&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Man charged after a child brought a gun to an Anne Arundel County elementary school and accidentally shot himself, pleaded guilty. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/christmas-carolers-gun-paul-susie-plea-RXKN3XQ4QRFQPG22BPYTABO53U/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T22:51:16.599Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T22:51:16.599Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man accused of pulling gun on 12-year-old carolers pleads guilty]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Anne Arundel County Police,Gun violence]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/V5BW35A3Q5CTVOP3ISEDO3M4YU.jpg?auth=9587eff5307a0f8231d93326b491e1e16b9a0c7a1870aee59e298df8dce2df87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5302&amp;height=3535</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Paul Brian Susie, a banker, pleaded guilty Tuesday following charges that he pointed a handgun "directly" at three Christmas carolers late last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/southwest-flight-bwi-diversion-7WWQXCGMRJCHRPU2N7MJTNSOF4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T22:28:32.811Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T22:28:32.811Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Southwest flight from DC to Houston makes emergency landing at BWI]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Travel,Transportation,BWI,Southwest Airlines]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3JV5CCI6EFF6RHOHEIOGF5UWW4.JPG?auth=bf345775c162892fdaba5e49d7d76599d8d41421b847170295490e51564cafd4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Southwest flight en route from Washington to Houston on Tuesday collided with a bird on Tuesday, officials said, leading to an emergency landing and aircraft switch at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/johns-hopkins-health-system-hospitals-code-black-5VIMIYXNJVFDLH73YJ6T2CBDAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T22:04:46.06Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T22:04:46.06Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tech woes limited ER services at three Hopkins hospitals over two days]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Johns Hopkins Medicine,Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System,Howard County,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NVBBF3NTRFDVJIULRQW3PFV6AI.jpg?auth=2c844389c0b8e2460c3be719293aae25cfe3539d574793e5b38b318ab29d00da&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5298&amp;height=3532</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center was one of three system hospitals under a Code Black on Monday, Sept. 7. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/david-rubenstein-kennedy-center-OLTMREBVKVH4XJKQNBWFZYOASQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T19:38:09.783Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T19:38:09.783Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles owner David Rubenstein buys Kennedy Center sculpture after removal]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[David Rubenstein,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ASO5RUEXURDWROJK3M25L76GDI.jpg?auth=f1cd7fad265d03b7189323fa6c6d44636af9ac52eecdc0fd7f9535f23d2f278f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2025</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Workers remove the sculpture "Blue" by artist Joel Shapiro on the grounds of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Sept. 2.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-craig-albernaz-evaluation-ZPAWXZKS5FACDHMK75ZU2UGQEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T19:22:05.459Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T19:22:05.459Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: Evaluating Craig Albernaz’s rocky first season]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Baseball Show,Baltimore Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ODCJDFIM75FLZJUB7Z3BU7S76U.png?auth=af82fe1f719fad95101435c9c01dc6c56a16c5b1528760e1ee13aad518b45905&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/youve-built-a-life-when-do-you-start-protecting-it-PS2EXTYUWRE7ZNTIV775BXJHBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T19:10:03.416Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T19:10:03.416Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[You’ve built a life. When do you start protecting it?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X4VEAKIHARB5FMY6WE3U2KNML4.jpg?auth=4ce14154706b620a7296e4b5f5732d090eed689f20ba6c399429582e338457e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=512&amp;height=341</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/september-11-maryland-memorials-YHEW22LGOZEXPGRKCXR2SYFHP4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T18:34:01.267Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T18:34:01.267Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[25 years later, Marylanders honor the lives lost on 9/11]]></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/WJHPKHUWTZEBRFYU42ZYOOZVE4.jpg?auth=52996a7178e8f6dedd8c732207c4c3f33a5e0c03c474f89a52367414f6d8203a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flowers are left on a bench on the grounds of the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial before the start of the September 11th Pentagon Memorial Observance at the Pentagon in 2018.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/lonnie-bunch-steps-down-smithsonian-LQOVKOFFEVGP7HJT377SGQKMKY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T18:23:55.786Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T18:23:55.786Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lonnie Bunch will step down as head of Smithsonian amid Trump fight]]></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/HG63EVIW5BEN5MAGCPC7J6O7UU.jpg?auth=266f6d7593c543f23a248826cf681e06667f38d0cb216f9e593c3e70cbd0a31f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3476&amp;height=2317</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lonnie Bunch speaks onstage during the EBONY Power 100 Gala at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/cj-abrams-home-run-nationals-YXDOM67LX5FZPNFP5ZPCHGAVJ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T17:49:52.412Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T17:49:52.412Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[CJ Abrams puts August struggles behind him with 30th homer for Nats]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BQWTKHGIANFXTMMONEBFECRCRE.jpg?auth=f50e62ef820f0ab56edf7ceae6f17db09538ac36cc2684b4baca758fa064da5c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5968&amp;height=3979</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams, right, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/andy-harris-maryland-redistricting-OPHTAJQEBBA7JCGYALAU6WW3XU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T17:37:15.184Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T17:37:15.184Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the political climate Andy Harris helped create has come for him]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Andy Harris,Annapolis,Republican Party]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5EEC5PB4YBAOLD7SOQYTSZZ5SQ.jpg?auth=9c82ced344fda81e5faed3acc4ff918db9b5972488b6f4ef6a3364bc839f5953&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Andy Harris has twice dodged redistricting attempts. He may not be so lucky a third time.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/rosalind-rose-rivera-anne-arundel-community-college-P6U3ZQ54IFF2LPBDA4IJOA5RBY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T16:45:34.212Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T16:45:34.212Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rose Rivera, nurse and Annapolis community college educator, dies at 94]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Obituaries and deaths,Obituary,Anne Arundel Community College,Anne Arundel County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GLDL4FQUIVEONL7YE4CFZKL4KU.jpg?auth=c4b7c360c877554db3302d11f23565e5d2783fea85cb5186ab4a3bced3ab7a06&amp;smart=true&amp;width=600&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rosalind “Rose” Rivera.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/edgar-allen-poe-house-preservation-6ZRDDM2ASBEJDKTHT56VVXSKZA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T15:01:30.402Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T15:01:30.402Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Poe House seeks help preserving Baltimore landmark amid demolition]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Edgar Allan Poe,Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IBV5YOCA6ZH3FGS3CRGLT2D23I.JPG?auth=89ae1f0541e857baff934c5994fa166340e98b7812ea566de980c0b330238118&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Edgar Allan Poe House, where the author lived in the 1830s, is surrounded by construction in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/afrithrive-immigrant-food-pantry-farms-GGO46Z7Q2VHJLJ7DN3A6SCUUT4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T14:00:02.211Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T14:00:02.211Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Taste of home: AfriThrive connects immigrants to culturally significant foods]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigrants,Asian Food,Latino Food]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WEE7DLXK7FGG7MLBZKS6VH26QA.jpg?auth=270dc9c38862e3ea58b5a39a8d70cf501394ab048daa01fd251004eb0da01d67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6240&amp;height=4160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AfriThrive distributes foods commonly eaten in African, Latin American and Asian households that are hard to find or too expensive for immigrant families.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/expand-your-living-space-with-a-beautiful-deck-VEVYFHL2KZEUVJCN5YKZNHCA4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T13:42:07.101Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T13:42:07.101Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Expand your living space with a beautiful deck]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7J5AHW6G6JGT7ADJWDRLHQZYR4.jpg?auth=5bfba5d1fadaeaf7d4de879184bbaa884ab664a40c234ef4d838e58f91f52d50&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4608&amp;height=2184</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/maryland-state-police-baltimore-county-tractor-trailer-accident-11-injured-TD7TCYSZPBFPPJBE2F5EUDMM7Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T13:34:38.555Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T13:34:38.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tractor trailer collision in Baltimore County leaves 11 injured ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland State Police,Baltimore County,Traffic,Vehicle crashes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DSBH5R66VBEZZPT7I6D2T5WL5Y.jpg?auth=8932e6b2c865ba47dfb8e43a070278f4a0d1041108b97dc4419751c78097e151&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8104&amp;height=5403</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland State Police troopers responded to a report of a crash between a passenger van and a tractor trailer on I-695 in Baltimore County on Sept. 6. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/coppin-state-down-payment-housing-program-YSUH6Q5NXZA5TAYKZVHMJQDED4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T13:30:36.499Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T13:30:36.499Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coppin State University’s housing program is incentivizing employees with $50,000 down payments]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Housing,Affordable housing,West Baltimore,Coppin State University,Real estate]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/L3ED6FSW45CF7JK2YOQ2CX2NHE.JPG?auth=1d893f28b1e82712a7a88407d67b84f69d864eaebac2bdd6759c80fad0caf402&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5962&amp;height=3975</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Christopher Robinson, a social work professor, in his new Baltimore neighborhood. Coppin’s program, launched in 2023 with state funding, has now helped faculty and staff buy six homes near campus. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/baltimore-new-official-city-tree-EW77E2E3CZGORLLX2UBU54ON7U/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T13:00:03.599Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T13:00:03.599Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The tulip poplar is Baltimore's new official city tree. It took a footrace to decide. ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,Baltimore City Recreation and Parks,Parks,Cylburn Arboretum,Brandon Scott,Baltimore City,Gardening]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7PYWGOKM6NCAPMGAUNBD6ZQMJE.JPG?auth=97299bbffaa57d594305285083afc6e91bf8935f04520a0873aded4b66e53f22&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6350&amp;height=4233</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brendon Brown, who is the assistant chief forester dressed as the tuliptree, comes in first place during a race for the title of Baltimore’s new city tree during Baltimore City Recreation & Parks event at Cylburn Arboretum on Thursday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-super-bowl-reasons-jesse-minter-injuries-C6MZ4RE5SVFBPA2JO2QIQPGTJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T11:00:01.439Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T11:00:01.439Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens’ Super Bowl dreams could be a mirage under Jesse Minter]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter,Super Bowl]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RCGYPSKBMZDTTBUSVKB62ZYPXI.jpg?auth=c01b10f0d4864e9e6602c083b43e52d04e002d355cdda6b09a1ab364f194d9a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2565&amp;height=1708</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[With the Ravens’ season opener against the Colts just five days away, here are 10 reasons Jesse Minter’s debut season could be a dud.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/early-childhood/maryland-child-care-scholarship-copayments-VOXG2JYMQBCTVBCTNONYWG3TKY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T09:30:00.762Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T09:30:00.762Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[To get kids off the waitlist, Maryland will charge parents more for childcare vouchers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Early childhood education, preschool, pre-K,Education Hub,Maryland State Department of Education,Child Care]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/56XEUQPUVBHQNJDG2MOIOT5BW4.JPG?auth=aefc937167996850b136d6bd7dee6fd61f9b9f328487503fc5b949f8b4124459&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Legacy Child Development Center in Owings Mills is among the daycares that accept families who use childcare scholarships.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/montgomery-county-viva-white-oak-development-6RLSANHGG5DR5HQPRONFRY5GWQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T09:30:00.67Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T09:30:00.67Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New White Oak development will remake eastern Montgomery County, residents say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Housing,Real estate]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6PQI7TLQ4FFQZMBIR77QIGMMT4.jpg?auth=834c9d5e004c4bf050972056ea4fce9bad45bfc28f5709166376e2fe3d27bec2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=640&amp;height=426</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Costco is set to be one of Viva White Oak’s anchor stores. Developers plan to break ground on Viva White Oak before the end of the year, but the project’s full build-out is still years away.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/garth-brooks-george-strait-bob-chance-auction-S3YSMZJPGVCUZFC3CXTHLJ4QGU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T09:30:01.633Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T09:30:01.633Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Carol’s Western Wear returns for a final Maryland cowboy culture auction]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Glen Burnie]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ICLCU4UWMFF6RGIZZTJO5DSQBU.jpg?auth=34541b936421be64e109c9fa6e17436e3376a35873331e647358a9972bbe3ee9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3093&amp;height=2329</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[How do you take a picture of the horns from a longhorn? Cindy Chance holds up one of the items from her father’s stores she'll auction off on Sept. 13.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/warren-road-bridge-safe-collapse-PD7SIX5NLFANLKLPECV7BZKBSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T09:30:02.373Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T09:30:02.373Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Baltimore City doesn’t want to pay for a Baltimore County bridge]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County,Baltimore City,Department of Public Works,Loch Raven,Baltimore County Executive Office,Travel,Transportation]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SIGFQCTYGRBTHKSTI4JAIDUWBY.jpg?auth=366023bdfb5fa809c281cfb7974ca20c16892cf303c7c0a95df0d83988bd5cb9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5113&amp;height=3409</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A bridge crosses over the Loch Raven Reservoir on Warren Road, directly above where the historic mill town of Warren used to be located, in Cockeysville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/talk-your-suit-card-game-YQQ2GTYNPVD4REBZYM4G4RFF6U/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T09:30:00.716Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T09:30:00.716Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Talk Your Suit was made for students, but now adults play it at Free State Distillery]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Gaming]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CS3VOK4YRRE6VGGL22Q6IP3WBU.jpg?auth=789d0e55b17f66511ee9451678ba7b07c15c0e6940cbbc1760741f247d20839f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cortnie Burriss created the first version of “Talk Your Suit” to get high schoolers talking about literature. But now she hosts a game night in Upper Marlboro to get adults talking.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-lose-padres-dylan-crews-E2ICHQFPC5ARPILWC4HMKFCY54/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T03:09:51.035Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T03:09:51.035Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dylan Crews has 2-hit day as he looks to finish the season strong]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ILQ3UOSWDJBDJDDBF6Q7QPXSLY.jpg?auth=073df33f3b5ce850b74dc23537fbefb3a7adc09dbb8d822ae76a5402b4e59373&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews hits a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres in the sixth inning on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/federal-immigration-agents-clash-frederick-protestors-BJOQ5H74Z5HP3ODX5IGQX27LR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-08T02:47:30.067Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-08T02:47:30.067Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE agents violently clash with Frederick protesters after stakeout]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Frederick County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JWXKZTSPWVFALEBGXR6QJYH5CA.jpg?auth=00f4f81f09ee9459937607d3808aa1423f443b54e3945d0cf8e4dddcc78f5599&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Immigration enforcement officers clashed with protesters Friday night after staking out a neighborhood for nearly 40 hours.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/wes-moore-18-minimum-wage-announcement-some-bwi-workers-4YQVXSZIZRG4VCTSEMXZWY2Z2U/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T23:40:25.758Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T23:40:25.758Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: $18 minimum wage for some airport workers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Wes Moore,Labor Day,Labor unions,BWI]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M5FDY5V4VJCZ3O4ZEICA6Q6GNU.JPG?auth=d17f5a92a168a97f7f73da67646bc04883b055b156915e7af64bec73fd79e7e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1952</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced an executive action Monday that increases the minimum wage to $18 an hour for direct state contract employees at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-ending-id-checkpoint-fells-point-PVYDYFKPJRBDZI4POKMFBWTBHU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T23:24:47.321Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T23:24:47.321Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore ending ID checkpoints in Fells Point after Labor Day]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Fells Point,Brandon Scott]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4SUXXF7Z2RDFXPOY2ISRU2GA2Y.jpg?auth=6cb3e3910c51dc281bbe8e73df805b6de758c1565d4ded5c6c9c5f017173dfe2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5944&amp;height=3963</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The ID checkpoints established in July for Baltimore’s Fells Point entertainment district are set to end after Labor Day weekend, Mayor Brandon Scott’s office said Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-win-guardians-coby-mayo-two-home-runs-VMFA6IZ4RJDLLBBRVRMAGFMXGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T22:36:10.381Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T22:36:10.381Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coby Mayo’s 2-homer day helps Orioles snap 6-game losing streak]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4ZM2QIQMKFAQZIPPD42OMOB6UQ.jpg?auth=9b8a608e7b9682ec648a98b1bebfe228cf9f60a6a1d83474269c8cc93d30a77e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo tosses his bat after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-offense-preview-declan-doyle-2BHOMS26HNB6BGHXFF3CXP6UAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T21:21:47.622Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T21:21:47.622Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: Who’s in for a breakout season on offense?]]></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/DKISYCXQ7VB4JELCCJR7QJBC6E.png?auth=fd839eb82d1c5a73ecea22fe44e58bc7e378ed1dc3b08275122acae12735b16f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/man-dead-shot-vehicle-lewisdale-drive-hyattsville-D3OBD6WI2FG45IRZP5XDCTB52E/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T21:13:14.092Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T21:13:14.092Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police identify man found shot to death in vehicle in Hyattsville]]></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[Prince George County Police found a man dead inside a vehicle early Sunday in Hyattsville, authorities said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-starting-center-jovaughn-gwyn-SY6ABDOVUBDCFJXEEDOFN6OHVQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T20:49:37.38Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T20:49:37.38Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens name Jovaughn Gwyn starting center for Week 1]]></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/BGC6JGP4ZNHLHFJDB3D6CVQCDE.jpg?auth=bc8e9edcb7654c4892f6051fcca521374cd6d68bed7f3de48882a5e33a33cda6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4308&amp;height=2872</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn (54) watches from the sidelines in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Aug. 28.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/will-jawando-heart-attack-S4A2SAYA2RG2NDXSJUPF3AUAQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T20:43:19.838Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T20:43:19.838Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will Jawando hospitalized after having a heart attack during pickup basketball game]]></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/RK2XWHOU3ZDRXMJJJWMXQXBNIU.jpg?auth=7ef3ed286337cd647ffb955fdfdd26bc5993f071eb0f99c3a6d956cf4f4444e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Will Jawando is the Democratic nominee for Montgomery County executive. He has been hospitalized since Saturday after having a heart attack. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-dodgers-36-blown-saves-2DHWYTTKXVGPBDHQV5RFKMHB4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T19:39:34.07Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T19:39:34.07Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals blow 36th save of the season in loss to Dodgers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/75XYX6PYXJFIDETBKJ22GGDOVY.jpg?auth=98b4a7b42ad69a0c91170d786729fb232968d63a33662dea8212e936bb4d5ea9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5892&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brady House high-fives manager Blake Butera after scoring a run in the fourth inning Saturday night in Los Angeles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-rock-terrace-special-education-schools-TLWHEB2FKNEZZIEZVMJQTXQRTY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T14:45:06.113Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T14:45:06.113Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Montgomery County mom has spent months looking for the right school for her son with autism]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Education Hub,Public schools]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EBHC3KPHJNEYRNQ7DEYY43G7NM.jpg?auth=9a2fcdca033be6cf439132cecd2fe42876beeef0fc3593f696b2a9b3d6c083ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ethan walks out of Paint Branch High School during his second week at the comprehensive campus, which is 28 times the size of his last school.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/chatgpt-for-teachers-baltimore-city-public-schools-openai-NUGKA5MS7RG2VOSF6JCJB6G64M/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T14:38:09.798Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T14:38:09.798Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore schools are part of a ChatGPT pilot program. I’m worried.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XXMTRXD77JGGJJX37BUCG6JACY.jpg?auth=f90e65810d5e88870aa36462c88dacf5a5e48d4a7022b4065cc79ec4e9a67242&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4897&amp;height=3428</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-county-dundalk-patapsco-history-defenders-day-war-of-1812-HS5UOU4BYVDMLDYIW3GHF7HQAU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T14:23:05.957Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T14:23:05.957Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who is Dr. Shadyfellow? Meet the Defenders’ Day icon.]]></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/WIZ7ULTSUJG7DDD3B3CJOGBXPE.JPG?auth=68a97ec2997f9a39a5bc8b1aa648211d707c187886db7a11bb62afd1fc38cd4f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Olafur Nelson, also known as Dr. Shadyfellow, performs 19th-century battlefield medicine during the Defenders’ Day living history demonstrations at Fort Howard Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-dodgers-blown-save-record-QQ6CWLUIT5F4HAFJQY4BXYGLFA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T14:21:51.573Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T14:21:51.573Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals blow 37th save of the season in 7-5 loss to Dodgers]]></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/R7MTPWJ55FBSBOGSAQZZWYWUEE.jpg?auth=2de72b999ba61e64c51765a8e7ac9bafadbdade8483fbd5915cc34fd700d2706&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4807&amp;height=3205</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nationals’ Daylen Lile slides to score past Dodgers catcher Will Smith on a two-run double by Harry Ford during the fourth inning Sunday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/maryland-native-frances-tiafoe-dominates-daniil-medvedev-us-open-5VEKSTC3TFBRXJGWOKWDIELTVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T14:08:26.405Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T14:08:26.405Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland native Frances Tiafoe dominates at US Open]]></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/v2/3EYIAIDRQFCNXB2MIYIR6E3FW4.jpg?auth=0ed70d25baea0cedf36ec336f9df1111dc69557a37224d1cba92cc3d1d03930e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8361&amp;height=5574</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Frances Tiafoe pumps up the crowd during his win over Daniil Medvedev during the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Sunday in New York.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/religion/catholic-st-pius-x-excommunication-7TTWJBUD5RCMJHVCQ5CQMVC4YA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T09:30:01.646Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T09:30:01.646Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leaders of the Society of St. Pius X file excommunication appeal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MYBQCQ75NJFSZCHWN2LSLNAPDE.JPG?auth=ba61e1991eea62485cfe428c1d2c97ae9678ba2869a887170819551d29c1adc6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8500&amp;height=5667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rave Bandong inside of his home in Bowie.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-super-bowl-FV6HLDCIDBEORFBFLUWBRJERBE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T09:30:01.448Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T09:30:01.448Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[10 reasons the Ravens can (finally) win the Super Bowl]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XDA7UOSWINEYVK6MJI4BWPBJFM.jpg?auth=e6307a99f7052b68c5c0c8ad747b64c6f5fac249bf9755ca880683f7090ed9b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5337&amp;height=3558</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jesse Minter replaced John Harbaugh as Ravens coach, but nothing changed about the team’s expectations.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/luis-robert-jr-new-orioles-outfielder-hits-injured-list-77QL74YI65FVJNGEALUATRMXRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T21:39:50.875Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T21:39:50.875Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Luis Robert Jr., new Orioles outfielder, hits injured list ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A362I4IWX5AERJYQ66VDSBG2T4.jpg?auth=068256cbcf2e84d05ed77a995bb2a9b8f6ee445a41955fa45eda0587cd87dfb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5329&amp;height=3553</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Orioles placed Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring discomfort.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-red-sox-4-game-sweep-wild-card-LKIK4PCL7FCP7P55OU4GSJ67DY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T21:33:20.179Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T21:33:20.179Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles’ offense caught in neutral during 4-game sweep by Red Sox]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Gunnar Henderson,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TW5ZPS23TFAOFDAD2IIGJFLOCE.jpg?auth=cd624dbe94eeeee51c24f2f9b3fe94fa0ea0d818dd08c815d7615c0ecc479ecc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4954&amp;height=3303</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Carlos Narváez talks with starting pitcher Kyle Bradish during the second inning Sunday at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>