<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/congress-eastern-shore-harford-county-dan-schwartz-andy-harris-5H2VBIIBPZG5LOSQTRCIWXYYMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T19:22:35.099Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T19:22:35.099Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dan Schwartz has a real chance to beat Andy Harris]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Andy Harris,Donald Trump,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X2ZKK44XBFCZFBAE2VFCPZSBAY.jpg?auth=d53cff4930c0c44b7f351d0e7929adad10c6591c483e5dd776ba99b0a49b6f87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2499&amp;height=1882</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dan Schwartz, the Democrat running for Congress in Maryland’s 1st District, campaigns in Bel Air. About 350 people turned out for a rally across the street from his opponent’s district office.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/catonsville-catholic-priest-trial-HEQZWOKSNVEQBDJ74HABMFXCXI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T19:19:42.45Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T19:19:42.45Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-Catonsville priest found guilty of abusing former student]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Catholic church investigation,Catonsville,St. Agnes School,Children,Child Care]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S2UOKUG74RFRLOALPPUHZC4UBI.JPG?auth=b92dbd3229aae87a4299f44294934142cb6bb1ebdc2a9c3f6d24cc93ef96e54e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2338</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 — Former Catholic priest Bill Mannion arrives at the Baltimore County Courthouse for jury selection in his criminal trial. He was indicted last year on 15 felony sex and child abuse charges. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ravens-podcast-falcons-tyler-huntley-TENKHUB43BELFLND6LPGMSTH4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T19:01:51.316Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T19:01:51.316Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: Baltimore's toughest test could come in Atlanta]]></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/E45YGWEFUZDSTIC2ANXPNVKQSU.png?auth=e7ae54477e1d0f58dd2f2625af6932e76721cb516ee8d267ab9b14e4c5ad0e67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/chisholm-fisher-wu-campaign-fundraising-55KHIJ7BABBYFEYX2XGBKOFG2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T18:53:09.514Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:53:09.514Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lawmakers targeting Republicans who mocked China-born colleague]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Racism,Maryland General Assembly,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEDPOZMHOBBCPIEDWEATXPPYOE.jpg?auth=9cc1a92e20f885829749b05280b32a46e80e9445b0241a96ef6ec011bb480418&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic lawmakers are raising money to defeat Dels. Mark Fisher, left, and Brian Chisholm after the two mocked a Chinese-born colleague in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/turnstile-free-show-washington-dc-NGC5EOTIYRFUZCMAU3YT34S3CU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T17:39:50.699Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T17:39:50.699Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Turnstile announces free DC show in support of Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PGVJP6KBE5ESLDVRA6M6OYFXOM.jpg?auth=6992eb428852c4d728cd6be4146904a60c04dd74a0c84247c2974ec11a40d08f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Turnstile performs a free benefit concert at Wyman Park Dell in Baltimore in 2025 to raise money for Health Care for the Homeless.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/tyree-reynolds-shooting-khloe-ishway-prison-UHMTMBVFRVE63P7Z6QDEG7CXD4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T17:37:44.526Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T17:37:44.526Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suspect in 12-year-old girl’s killing was released from prison days before shooting]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TAE5GBSGGBDT5ISOKJLKZ4XQ4Q.JPEG?auth=45768ddb7d93709dadce074245dd3c0deba033373a601cc1771b0e01723b3be0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7924&amp;height=5543</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Community members gathered for a peace walk and vigil on Monday in memory of Khloe Ishway, a 12-year-old who was killed in a shooting over the weekend. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ravens-podcast-cam-jurgens-trade-M6RGEOAHPBGWNDWCNKGEFE7HTQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T17:29:25.686Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T17:29:25.686Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: Did the Ravens overpay for Cam Jurgens?]]></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/UPAXCZKTSZC5ZEBYIU44SGHKYU.png?auth=742fdb6103b328a1fd4c1d3b2e6e9f0942838c4598549a3b8ee6beb8cf439362&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/howard-county-board-of-education-candidates-SAF3N6VRH5EOPPXQ3CLBPA354Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T16:31:34.982Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:31:34.982Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Just how nonpartisan is the Howard County Board of Education’s election?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County School Board,Howard County,Elections and campaigns,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EDOBQADLBBB45E2BQAH7GMIRLE.jpg?auth=ff9d9a5132a1907443bce3d3650ae6bb5a75d55238a328a8b04da1048d87793d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5467&amp;height=3645</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Partisan politics have crept into school board elections before. Here's how they factor into this race.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-40-SZMVKQ5WX5BDBIR7P3QOXLRIIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T16:19:54.896Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:19:54.896Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland House of Delegates District 40: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Baltimore City,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GAOMYN3G5JBDFNSZC7E4JBLSAU.png?auth=f08559e6ce48274ce163032ce3224549174cf159be967595a21488e90549ec33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Baltimore City]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/hampden-pressed-sandwich-shop-chef-anthony-lanasa-KEXQ225UCNBWJKBZJB6G72LNXQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T16:11:26.256Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:11:26.256Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can chef Anthony Lanasa open a Hampden sandwich shop in 30 days?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Hampden,Peabody Heights Brewery,Social Media,Instagram]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VEZ5QA4CM5GKXKH7E5T4GPN72I.jpg?auth=b93e5a61658ec3d7260d0afc18acfc0cb56c1e98aa560c3e6dbbb72f07b2273e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1965&amp;height=1309</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chef Anthony Lanasa plans to open Pressed, a new sandwich shop in Hampden.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/riparian-baltimore-cleveland-landlord-L3OGIEYYBRDZHHTRQSOCMPOUOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T16:05:50.284Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:05:50.284Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Riparian, a Baltimore landlord, is catching heat in Cleveland]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VXKZHMIWBFHTHHF3TX7L3CIZKM.jpg?auth=71c3f9c825dc0e7eb2b5ab68fa2e19876633755593692f7d1ff71e7223604196&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Progressive Maryland communications director Christianne Marguerite and community organizer Don Mahoney join organizing director Mark Shipley as he knocks on the door at Riparian Management headquarters in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-jayden-daniels-giants-QT4OV4S33FEENDD6SVZRLNRZPM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T16:01:16.529Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:01:16.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Washington has decided on QB Jayden Daniels' status vs. Giants]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7MSJNYGVYBGRTKC4PFZIM7GXNI.jpg?auth=713649cb49f3b8b4edccfd9af6c6d31d0ccc4a42bbfc1e57ba97295906a45967&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3384&amp;height=2256</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders' quarterback Jayden Daniels holds the ball during practice in Hertfordshire, England on Oct. 2.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/yankees-home-run-interference-jeffrey-maier-orioles-TB7Q3PADHJFYPLJMSUL27NYE2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T15:43:30.822Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T15:43:30.822Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[30 years later, umps get the call right on a playoff homer at Yankee Stadium]]></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/K4CFN5SE5ZA7BMLZVOKYQBIMZU.jpg?auth=ba207f1515a98e3185579e3f0cd6906723ecf6908f2acf80b1a52c9b3b5863d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. is unable to make a catch as fans interfere on a ball hit by New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe during the sixth inning in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-data-centers-umbc-poll-HXUI5GX3EFEUVIGYJCHEZNOPT4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T15:38:20.664Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T15:38:20.664Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Most Maryland residents don’t want new data centers, UMBC poll finds]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Data centers,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns,Wes Moore,Dan Cox]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T6QPX5RWPNHVJNOQ7TWJD7ZLKA.JPG?auth=7280ea771419a5100d71bcc542e60eb7761456dcffc49a3ba00c494b513bfb3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[More than three-quarters of Marylanders oppose new data centers being built in the state and in their communities, according to a poll from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s Institute of Politics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/sexual-abuse-bladensburg-fire-department-TSETR7BSLFDFNHUEZBANCTTFWM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T15:10:51.235Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T15:10:51.235Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse of teen at Bladensburg fire house]]></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/XE3YEIZF3NG6FCZLSPVBQZ4U54.png?auth=7cf43da828d34960037040c46aaaac64ecf3048965b7bf47a6706abf65a56a5e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3901&amp;height=2786</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anthony Shade says in a lawsuit that he was sexually abused by a senior fire official when he volunteered with the department as a teenager. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/maryland-voter-guide-2026-24CQJDVUAVCIVIFJECKCDXMFPU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T14:52:16.593Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:52:16.593Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland voter guide 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County,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4CSWL4X2JEJ7KO2G4ZM5HMRDM.png?auth=f0fdd265300bd31aa60ca2bebde46477afa98f171b115b2a4385ff0dd39b4187&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-6-TDIKHSAAXZDS5LDHI5FPPMRUT4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T14:42:50.275Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:42:50.275Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland House of Delegates District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 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Office,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4CSWL4X2JEJ7KO2G4ZM5HMRDM.png?auth=f0fdd265300bd31aa60ca2bebde46477afa98f171b115b2a4385ff0dd39b4187&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Baltimore County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/us-house/md-5/us-congressional-district-5-U3NIU6J7LVBVRCKXY3EUPLWRJY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T14:36:44.98Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:36:44.98Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US Congressional District 5: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 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Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4CSWL4X2JEJ7KO2G4ZM5HMRDM.png?auth=f0fdd265300bd31aa60ca2bebde46477afa98f171b115b2a4385ff0dd39b4187&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/a-conversation-with-reardon-sully-sullivan-NI6363XNING4HHWS6RHR2ASO64/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T13:15:54.8Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:15:54.8Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Paid Political Advertisement - A CONVERSATION WITH REARDON “SULLY” 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County,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4CSWL4X2JEJ7KO2G4ZM5HMRDM.png?auth=f0fdd265300bd31aa60ca2bebde46477afa98f171b115b2a4385ff0dd39b4187&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/howard-county-loyola-university-cold-cases-PKDYYYP6RBCMDNXJJEIZDBHDPA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T12:12:01.807Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:12:01.807Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How one detective is cracking Howard County’s coldest cases ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Howard County Police Department,Loyola University Maryland]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZXJDIURFMFG6XNACHGJKGRXSPU.jpg?auth=812b837f3432248455ffe22222e85df7d238df7a6ffbcf01b35f64c03022619c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2857</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cold Case Unit Detective Wade Zufall looks through a cold case file at a Howard County police station.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/maryland-baltimore-events-food-festivals-howard-county-pride-CJ54YCO7RFDBHMSTAJ4REW3PLQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T10:30:00.565Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T10:30:00.565Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to do in Maryland this weekend: Howard County Pride, taco festival and 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weekend.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-city-charter-schools-TB5PCMZ6NBD5NK5JLU7P3NPZUI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T09:30:02.776Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:30:02.776Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How to decide whether to send your child to a Baltimore City charter school]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Baltimore City Public Schools]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XUEF3WWW6ZC3RMGDQ4EWFR7P5U.jpg?auth=d250e3188e02220398f5bcffaec8444fb1d90d480b237a2ef04b0209d3d58b0a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6041&amp;height=4027</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore’s charter school students earned higher scores on the state’s English test in the elementary and middle school grades.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/capital-region-things-to-do-fall-this-weekend-5TK3SDV2QZFIFIDYRK5WPFC6OA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T09:30:03.486Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:30:03.486Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Things to do this weekend in the capital region: Halloween fun run, flea market and more]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[x3d,x7d,Events and things to do,Montgomery County,Prince George's County,Halloween,Germantown,Hyattsville,Shopping]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UR4TGTE635G5NGR23D55RG4RUI.jpg?auth=bed5fdeb2f587de4a95d135a5f84ded26ae3e966b1ad1367f6723f4799e8b0bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3435&amp;height=2290</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A new pop-up flea market is coming to budding Prince George’s County community Konterra.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/laurel-father-louisiana-ice-3INCG2HCMVCLPLUZW3RB62RQ54/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T09:30:01.098Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:30:01.098Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland man dies in ICE custody months after being detained]]></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/LUB2VEKHPJE27EFSWVURVQGDII.jpg?auth=d2585659710ae38e077b6a1fd30a73dd8109a40bb5f13befa66af12fc6f73b0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=768&amp;height=623</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Julián Curo-Churata, 47, died Sept. 29 while in ICE custody in Louisiana, about three months after he was detained in Maryland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-schools-closure-plan-XXZ536MN7VA6LO7OLP5TBJG6BQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T09:30:03.928Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:30:03.928Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Update coming for Montgomery County’s school closure, boundary processes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Public schools,Education Hub,school closings,Montgomery County Public Schools]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EPKOZLUMEJDVHJKY3SBALKUHSM.JPG?auth=55f4b2180aa06eb8188e163019633477057aab76eacb90f7500acc6c6b34a8dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Official decisions remain far off. First will be several engagement sessions.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/maryland-farms-apple-pumpkin-picking-fall-festivals-T72HCGQ7NZAJVJ5ZCFFOHTXN6Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T09:30:02.691Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:30:02.691Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Apple picking, pumpkin patches and more at these 7 Maryland farms]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Prince George's County,Baltimore County,Events and things to do,Germantown,Westminster]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AFYOGZPL2RF5HPODZZRACRHVS4.JPG?auth=c7f5814b3652ee4e9f9160eed9449784fe2c674e75b03267d41b0a5ef704b143&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Apples such as Red Delicious, Stayman and Golden Delicious are available for picking at Lohr’s Orchard.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/washington-capitals-alex-ovechkin-pittsburgh-penguins-OA6Q6KBJLRHRZEW2K5R7LEHK6I/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T03:33:18.525Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:33:18.525Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Capitals win in Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL home opener]]></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/OH42FFAISBBU5CFOLRGDVRXBTM.jpg?auth=ae2fa90137eccd588b4dd3febe2fe12670f99b58ad1676ffea864107c58aded4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is introduced before playing the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena on Wednesday. Ovechkin announced that the 2026-27 season will be his last. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/university-of-maryland-missing-student-ORW6FLXWTNEWLDGA4MXQ4WHW7U/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T03:22:19.929Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:22:19.929Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Missing UMD student is found safe, university says]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[University of Maryland,Prince George's County,Policing]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VLEDE22DRRGAHN6KP5JKEHCPQ4.jpg?auth=65432e105548385b4da14ffdebb6705d19bb0bdc98bc4ce04925bd93e1669c9c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=631</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[University of Maryland student Dilan Ashar, 22, went missing on Oct. 2. On Wednesday, the university announced he’d been found.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/president-trump-visit-dundalk-baltimore-sparrows-point-wes-moore-LYW3WMJUX5BGJCJWSW7UTA5JBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T02:46:06.712Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:46:06.712Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What I hope President Trump saw when he visited Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Donald Trump,Dundalk,Baltimore Ravens,Wes Moore,Lamar Jackson,Brandon Scott,Tradepoint Atlantic]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DW6JCXESWNFWZGQA3NAWEBHPZY.JPG?auth=d99d7a645dd65626c6beb2efd3051ac100ec986dbd9f8ab66fb27edb25a3a0a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7414&amp;height=4943</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Newly renovated Rash Field Park is one way Baltimore’s gotten prettier since the president’s last visit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/cyber-command-suicide-fort-meade-11-million-congress-3W3IVRS5K5C6XOFZZ5HYR5VDUY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T02:29:59.139Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:29:59.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lawmakers seek $11M for Cyber Command after summer suicides]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6PROVS2A3RCTXGI4M7QVMPNUVY.JPG?auth=6a830bbc39a923188bb2e721ed7a444e158318bb469a7c817a3273ae883015f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5606&amp;height=3737</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A letter obtained by The Banner shows Maryland lawmakers urging Congress to approve $11 million in funding to support the mental health of cyber operators after multiple suicides this summer at Fort Meade.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-business-layoffs-PER353ANSNG6FMG7YTWOUHMPRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T02:17:45.993Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:17:45.993Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What we know about the layoffs hitting the Orioles]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GMF2U5Y7ARDU5GM4OUBJR462EU.jpg?auth=599d730c56a81f50db15a2926c758ac0d6ba2e5b5bd3cff505de93141840fe92&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3673&amp;height=2449</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Oriole Bird will be there next season. One of the employees who played the part won’t be, however.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/silver-diner-bwi-frankfurt-airport-free-speech-CIQO3MME7FCQDECTSVR4HGEBD4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T00:57:23.678Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-08T00:57:23.678Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Silver Diner accuses BWI concessions manager of trying to ‘stifle free speech’ ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,BWI,Anne Arundel County,Restaurants,Rockville]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WJNHLAAWMZBD5BJUUAM5W62V2I.jpg?auth=f97c269bfabc682594b1fa953162cfcbcd8db0c2085f805a27b2da592236dd32&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3994&amp;height=2663</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As Silver Diner fights to keep its prime location at BWI Airport, the locally based restaurant says its landlord is attempting to “stifle free speech” and hamper its grassroots campaign.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/tyree-reynolds-bail-held-khloe-ishway-murder-3L7DTLGGWRHNDA3VC3UHPSNBDU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T22:53:23.264Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T22:53:23.264Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man charged with the murder of 12-year-old Khloe Ishway held without bail]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Homicides]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S3GSVQIZJNBVRLRZ2FAN2UVUI4.JPG?auth=f9bd863ef07d391db70b738a52763227c90b0a9429bcf0170fcc98c0e63b1db9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kami Martin speaks during a peace walk and vigil in honor of Khloe Ishway, a 12-year-old who was killed Saturday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/bethesdas-true-food-kitchen-bankruptcy-CUSGHSHN5NBJXOLRNKMQIRTL2M/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T22:29:48.685Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T22:29:48.685Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bethesda’s True Food Kitchen closes amid bankruptcy filing]]></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/v2/5SXCKN7ZOZEB5P7C5VHJNAXNNI.png?auth=3c8fa3d6a182d256c2e4e7694b330e788b178982c6da380753cd1ec0947b5870&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bethesda’s True Food Location is shutting down after filing for bankruptcy. Once a revolutionary wellness restaurant, it now has much more competition.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-trade-cam-jurgens-eagles-HETADHP4AJHFVOMSVN2GQZVXUY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T22:25:20.251Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T22:25:20.251Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens acquire 2-time Pro Bowl center in trade with Eagles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6NRP42WI6RF4VPZKHWH2FBZMJA.jpg?auth=9559205dead32172c7839126b931e8d907472d86f59c5209b64acf5b0f014d33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6975&amp;height=4650</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cam Jurgens, shown here before an NFC wild card game in January, fills a position of need for the Ravens. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-ankle-injury-falcons-tyler-huntley-ZBKHMS6TP5AFHNC4CG4DG72EPY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T22:17:23.261Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T22:17:23.261Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lamar Jackson (ankle) missing at practice as Ravens prep for Falcons]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Z6LLISNQJBFNPFXJZXVUGSQ6EA.JPG?auth=5c1b2eedd467d60934047be79c7ce6c30b30f487c521a715a5cf79229be77a6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson watches a replay of quarterback Tyler Huntley’s 9-yard run in the third quarter of the team’s win over the Tennessee Titans.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-donald-trump-marlon-humphrey-visit-sparrows-point-I7JNB6DKVVCLDD2O45F3RWQJ4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T21:55:11.979Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T21:55:11.979Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jesse Minter discusses Ravens’ visit to President Trump event]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Jesse Minter,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NQZDH6Q5ZZFYHHXHR4MDMZNPUY.jpg?auth=867416d0eadded583107a12cc0db2a835852ce7f124cb56cedd518ee25bf8775&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=705</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump greets members of the Baltimore Ravens — from left to right, kicker Tyler Loop, punter Ryan Eckley, long snapper Nick Moore and cornerback Marlon Humphrey — and political consultant Alex Bruesewitz as Trump arrives to speak at Tradepoint Atlantic on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/lewis-hine-umbc-exhibit-PM5ODFZP2FAE3KZWI7ZPVT6UX4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T21:22:18.73Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T21:22:18.73Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lewis Hine exposed child labor. A UMBC exhibit showcases his art.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E7JMZ37TJVHXNCV3A6PZUWMAEQ.jpg?auth=f381ff7a568537d24ad84eb8208236ab11ee4cd85146e06aae3046be856634e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3293&amp;height=2195</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["Dangerous Business. Boy working at canning machine with open gearing. Many such machines and boys too. J. S. Farrand Packing Co., Baltimore, Maryland, 1909." by Lewis Hine is on view in the exhibit "Lewis Hine in Maryland".]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/howard-county/howard-county-ballot-questions-4ULU5FCEZBAC7JH7NH3GTTPXXM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T20:56:55.531Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T20:56:55.531Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard County ballot questions: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xMSN,xPublicFeeds,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xSCrecirc,axe-ir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Howard County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/howard-high-junior-varsity-football-TRHGKAVCV5GRNNO4USW3KR77AQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T20:45:52.245Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T20:45:52.245Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard High School cancels JV football season following locker room incident  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NERPXQFRHBBZBBZ3RQRRAMEFIM.jpg?auth=8a82bc103306603df73e2c52cb8926d343f4d5e6c0c714c96cde8eed83d61239&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard High School’s junior varsity football season has been canceled in response to a locker room incident among players.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/montgomery-county/montgomery-county-register-of-wills-HDD5XULPIRBZPE5U4PXI447VGY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T20:44:47.93Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T20:44:47.93Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County register of wills: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Montgomery County,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6NXT3CK27FCORNOOZJJR34MNLQ.png?auth=8a651460d389c7ef230d6f81713b62f690be92c87dedcf15198fcb744d06d077&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/maryland-statewide-ballot-questions-BDW65V7PDBBLLLCHGSTJ34S24U/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T20:41:03.311Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T20:41:03.311Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Statewide ballot questions: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xMSN,xPublicFeeds,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xSCrecirc,axe-ir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TCDZD4WEHJHJBH6H6JDUDJZDFM.png?auth=ee920b1616521fd253041bbe8d3d988e32ff60349ef15c779971159a720f47a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: State Senate]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-latest-big-trade-ED7P7ZJUCJDKBJ5UUHWYOXZEEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T20:30:00.669Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T20:30:00.669Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Eric DeCosta’s latest trade shows how devoted he is to Lamar Jackson]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/D7E7ZPBJAREBNG24WGJYESHRFU.jpg?auth=ed10e3740db4ffcfb8f0ea0f9cdae3b3208f9266289b9c503ee66fb880b89aa9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5128&amp;height=3419</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eric DeCosta, executive vice president and general manager of the Baltimore Ravens, during a news conference in Owings Mills earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-city/baltimore-city-ballot-questions-L4NDEPL6YVF2JOQAXAK3JF5TOQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T20:04:27.354Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T20:04:27.354Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore City ballot questions: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xMSN,xPublicFeeds,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xSCrecirc,axe-ir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GAOMYN3G5JBDFNSZC7E4JBLSAU.png?auth=f08559e6ce48274ce163032ce3224549174cf159be967595a21488e90549ec33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Baltimore City]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/anne-arundel-county/anne-arundel-county-ballot-questions-ULHVUS3PJ5A4JIQ75UHTIYJYFA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T20:00:54.353Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T20:00:54.353Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County ballot questions: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xMSN,xPublicFeeds,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xSCrecirc,axe-ir,Voter guide 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HQPRFEM6M5CKNGPLDWEBHKLGJQ.png?auth=7853af5d7528800ede95428e2fa123e457b7c55654f2fcdcdd1d025e342b490c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-county/baltimore-county-ballot-questions-UTJCHVROFFHXZPZ63PAQNOJKR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T19:57:38.148Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T19:57:38.148Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County ballot questions: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xMSN,xPublicFeeds,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xSCrecirc,axe-ir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4CSWL4X2JEJ7KO2G4ZM5HMRDM.png?auth=f0fdd265300bd31aa60ca2bebde46477afa98f171b115b2a4385ff0dd39b4187&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Baltimore County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/attorney-general/maryland-attorney-general-Z6PE6LIYPBBWXF4RCPDRV4Z5W4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T19:49:33.405Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T19:49:33.405Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland attorney general: Voter Guide 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFeedback,xFactiva,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xMNS,xMSN,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,axe-ir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SILOJ6TVUJEZVCJDH2E6X3LSXU.png?auth=ce08e2e475ab03ea0fcee0a75b9bad2f5129533ce66c7475ca985bc1cb386f00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Statewide]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/maryland-fall-foliage-MDAWF4NOUJGKVCJDC7WXPVWV6Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T19:42:23.483Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T19:42:23.483Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[When will fall colors peak in Maryland this year?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Department of Natural Resources]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AWJKWKERN5CKFMGLKHSW337B2E.jpg?auth=36d1842ed5b8beb594a60d65413c2bdcbff0990f812077ae2559b136cac495d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8487&amp;height=5658</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fall colors are expected to peak in Western Maryland around mid-October. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/marilyn-mosby-perjury-fraud-appeal-supreme-court-BJI4DGBCFNFDPFWEI5642OH7ZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T19:28:36.724Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T19:28:36.724Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US Supreme Court declines to hear Marilyn Mosby’s perjury appeal]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Supreme Court of the United States,Marilyn Mosby,State's Attorney for Baltimore City,U.S. District Court]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DUZKWP4MLVHPRNSU5T3HFNOYHY.JPG?auth=3c44276699c7efd0e795aa9ef9bd4dce7a0ad72ebf44269336d6cf258e406800&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3639&amp;height=2567</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby arrives at her perjury trial in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt in 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-police-wayne-burnett-death-son-warrant-sweep-VZ4EKMCNRZBAVB2PKZWUQWTXU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T19:05:13.956Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T19:05:13.956Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wayne Burnett III arrested in death of 3-month-old son in Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,State's Attorney for Baltimore City,Baltimore Circuit Court,Homicides]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U7H25WZN5RECLGD22QKY33K6TM.jpg?auth=612883cd3df8c7cf4efc6937508bf8125f6a2d27297baabff496cd19903d4f9c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4682&amp;height=3121</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police arrested a man on charges including child abuse resulting in death in the killing of his 3-month-old son in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/md-senate/maryland-state-senate-district-12-DBREFXLDPNDJJLCMFGBDKEIL2U/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T19:00:59.272Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T19:00:59.272Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Senate District 12: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Howard County,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TCDZD4WEHJHJBH6H6JDUDJZDFM.png?auth=ee920b1616521fd253041bbe8d3d988e32ff60349ef15c779971159a720f47a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-jayden-daniels-elbow-training-ISGHIHQ65ZAAHMLGT7QCYSE3EI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T19:00:17.177Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T19:00:17.177Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jayden Daniels is practicing like a running back to return after elbow injury]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Commanders,sports-baltimore-dc]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RPX6B5LQWFA4FCMHCRIY3ZMMME.jpg?auth=6f6caa758986edb76fc1da3c1ff8c65d6a3722f68e15ef67592c3d548bfb0706&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2059&amp;height=1373</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels watches as teammates warm up ahead of a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins in Landover earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/anne-arundel-county/anne-arundel-county-register-of-wills-WU6PPEDPYJAXLCHDDOD5ICQS6Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T18:59:21.396Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T18:59:21.396Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County register of wills: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HQPRFEM6M5CKNGPLDWEBHKLGJQ.png?auth=7853af5d7528800ede95428e2fa123e457b7c55654f2fcdcdd1d025e342b490c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/fact-checking-gov-wes-moore-dan-cox-debate-Q7DWQFZITNGVLOROPIQ72HLZMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T18:56:03.338Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T18:56:03.338Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fact-checking Wes Moore and Dan Cox’s governor debate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/COSAHXOM6JFMDCPWNU57UHYAYY.JPG?auth=81ae1714b5fbc7c09a8734972c026aa0f906dc7be0d6e3313cd47edc5bbb8372&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supporters of both governor candidates outside the studios at Maryland Public Television Tuesday. Democratic Gov. Wes Moore and Republican nominee Dan Cox recorded a debate that airs Tuesday evening.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-trump-lawsuit-ice-mask-O4BHD3VBJNCEVEBY3TVUBBSSUU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T18:53:52.258Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T18:53:52.258Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fani-González responds to Trump’s ICE mask lawsuit]]></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/G744FL4WDBGYNK3EV425PRJNXE.jpg?auth=1e7616e9e94a5efeff55e5f704283986e33fa0fcb0669b449d127d2ae6183892&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5471&amp;height=3647</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González delivers remarks as the Montgomery County Council announced the ICE OUT Act in March. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/anne-arundel-county/anne-arundel-county-orphans-court-judge-SPWQEIOXN5AJXLAZ25AX2ILLLI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T18:51:55.608Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T18:51:55.608Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court judge: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HQPRFEM6M5CKNGPLDWEBHKLGJQ.png?auth=7853af5d7528800ede95428e2fa123e457b7c55654f2fcdcdd1d025e342b490c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/khloe-ishway-shooting-leon-day-park-suspect-arrested-E6KFG6IXAVDUNEHXHSUBO4YTOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T18:26:20.579Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T18:26:20.579Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Police arrest suspect in 12-year-old girl’s fatal shooting]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Youth Violence,Baltimore Police Department,Homicides,Gun violence]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A3DEZLYUYZE5TEMJDSDHOXFWDY.jpeg?auth=cfe81e84e4591797aa697a22ab7a3f7d24a1b06bc64b15f9c931b6977a0c04ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A vigil for Khloe Ishway was held at Leon Day Park on Tuesday evening, several days after the 12-year-old was shot and killed as a bystander at a family event.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/maryland-football-michael-locksley-tenure-3YYZBLEP4NHRDOUCHL3PQ26NGU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T18:17:30.619Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T18:17:30.619Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland football’s season and Michael Locksley’s tenure are in a tenuous spot]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[College football,University of Maryland, College Park,University of Maryland]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JF4SH7RM6NDCHFR43FHP5HIM4Y.jpg?auth=fb2b46e734909fcff73f26fc31b33f8c10a50e2ca6e37b21c7978ed1d85c1a73&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6478&amp;height=4290</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After beating Hampton and UConn to begin the season, the Terps lost to Virginia Tech, UCLA and Nebraska. They now face No. 5 Ohio State with questions circling about coach Michael Locksley’s job.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/howard-county/howard-county-board-of-education-CHCZBTRP7FEVHLES2N7Z535ZP4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T18:13:38.406Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T18:13:38.406Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard County Board of Education: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Howard County,Howard County School Board,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,axe-ir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Howard County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/comptroller/maryland-comptroller-BDKWXFAA3BGVDCLLLWLQYDI4AE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T18:06:30.838Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T18:06:30.838Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland comptroller: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xMSN,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,axe-ir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SILOJ6TVUJEZVCJDH2E6X3LSXU.png?auth=ce08e2e475ab03ea0fcee0a75b9bad2f5129533ce66c7475ca985bc1cb386f00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Statewide]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-falcons-lamar-jackson-injury-tyler-huntley-declan-doyle-5BQYYC6HGFBNRH2FCKQLQDR3DY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T17:55:16.514Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:55:16.514Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can the Ravens’ offense actually work without Lamar Jackson?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Jesse Minter,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MVWVUDP755GNRK3SX4PTZH4U7U.jpg?auth=2b52c7f954b768704fb26c16eeaf67809891b35083db803c29e22800fbb187ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3486&amp;height=2326</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As the Ravens await Lamar Jackson’s return to health, Sunday’s game against the surging Atlanta Falcons will be the greatest test yet of coordinator Declan Doyle’s adaptability.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/moore-democrat-white-house-president-2028-trump-UTX3I6WSUVAVHOKYMA5S4VEJ74/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T17:30:26.177Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:30:26.177Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore doesn’t commit to full second term if reelected]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Dan Cox,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZHRVS27N2BDDJAS3HLOHHIXHUY.JPG?auth=24422e958318abee6de98ed96f14cfc2b088c6ed29e356522ed8ace4d04a398f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Asked during Maryland’s lone gubernatorial debate Tuesday whether he would serve a full second term if reelected, Gov. Wes Moore declined to commit, leaving open questions about his political future.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-general-manager-search-jon-meoli-4KY43ZJ5I5BWTDXLWDGKVYKTMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T15:19:50.654Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T15:19:50.654Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jon Meoli: What I’m hearing about the Orioles’ general manager search]]></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/S3CSQCJYTJHXPBFNRP5RAJYGOA.jpg?auth=7089c4c3d1455ab0c43d5cc67e128a5612f6eb62ca8ac80e1a26d701b33b0d1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5445&amp;height=3630</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters during the team’s end-of-season news conference in September.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-layoffs-business-operations-UPPHD4L6HZBW7FNFRGER7W6GFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T14:48:07.598Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:48:07.598Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles laying off members of business operations, including Mr. Splash]]></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/HGKYTUHINRCI7MQ6RTQ6WAHLW4.JPG?auth=01ba2c290276358819378e24181dc4b1f7fa0b56cde0cfdf86aa37af311036cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1965</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mr. Splash fires up and cools off outfield fans during the Orioles' 2025 home opener against the Boston Red Sox.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/umbc-poll-redistricting-question-3-QQUMJHNATJF77IX7YZHAU4OL3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T14:17:37.806Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:17:37.806Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Majority opposes redistricting amendment in UMBC poll]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Elections and campaigns,Wes Moore,Dan Cox]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DLLIFEYUTVBBZBNEZOH2RQAMWY.jpg?auth=9e087d7cbaba129060fdca6e9989061c0e4c158a5c4b6b4a1850f1f2defd71ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Just 25% of likely voters said they would vote for a constitutional amendment on redistricting that will appear as Question 3 on general election ballots, according to a poll from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s Institute of Politics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/baltimore-mortgage-fraud-alexander-schultz-6YZJILIHZZA25IIPHPXEDPB7NI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T13:33:59.907Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:33:59.907Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore mortgage fraud: Investor sentenced to two months in jail]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BQJDLDGUBBHD7OOAIAIY2674AU.jpg?auth=3aeb866e7ee3fc222c5502b55e6e4bfc5f3046238f93b817c5ef9a1b7387b272&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5236&amp;height=3491</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced 31-year-old Alexander Schultz, formerly of Pikesville, to two months in jail for conspiracy to commit bank fraud.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/chips-salsa-rising-costs-free-bread-restaurants-KSUNJZJMFRCQBFTFUFIBYIV7R4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T09:30:01.78Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:30:01.78Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why your free chips and salsa now costs $7]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Federal Hill,Columbia MD]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GFZE76B2GZEEHG6AL3YKJI7NDM.jpg?auth=28e474932ebee90f8dede222abedf663f8ee19d853a281f080702557f9f28161&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[When Blue Agave stopped giving out free chips and salsa, the internet got out its pitchforks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/halloween-events-montgomery-prince-georges-counties-6MRP6C4DY5BXPI6ASIILQTGYRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T09:30:01.931Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:30:01.931Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[31 ways to celebrate Halloween this month in the capital region]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Prince George's County,Halloween,Events and things to do]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LLWCKZRCEFD7DJV3YZFWY4ITAQ.jpg?auth=1c595b0d778a8903d546ef793cce0d4a5cbde6ab40a1af8698dcba02fbf65f9c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3766&amp;height=2510</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From spooky Markoff’s Haunted Forest to a family-friendly Trolley-ween party at the National Capital Trolley Museum, there's a celebration for everyone this Halloween season. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/suicide-fort-meade-cyber-command-pentagon-memo-MLWIMMAGXVEQXFVIGHZC35HKOQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T09:30:01.238Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:30:01.238Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pentagon memo calls for more support for Fort Meade’s Cyber Command after 5 suicides]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Mental Health]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HBPKDGPTPVEATE7CA4EP2A6AZQ.jpg?auth=53d6a6e80d00a77c329d0ef68b580be270aaf67fb60cbd6509742f0b179bc575&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4917&amp;height=3035</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Pentagon ordered U.S. Cyber Command, located at Fort Meade in Anne Arundel County, to take steps to address and support the mental health of its workforce.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/maryland-schools-measles-vaccination-rates-BQNBEQ7WPREVNJYMKQM6Z3JKPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T09:30:01.458Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:30:01.458Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The 248 Maryland schools most vulnerable to measles outbreaks]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,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/VEVYQW4XYRGPFKVOJD7WASDODQ.JPG?auth=c870d86815844e1a70b682615a8a61806ce9b8f2a90748f7425d102970f85e89&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5440&amp;height=3627</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Infectious-diseases experts say vaccination rates at some schools are concerning as Maryland sets a modern record for cases amid a wave of national outbreaks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/anne-arundel-food-trucks-zoning-UFCCJFBBMFBNXHM6GT3RUIJ47Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T02:32:01.673Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:32:01.673Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County food trucks: Council approves amendment fixing food truck concerns]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Zoning]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6KB3PZSF65C3ZOMOK7FG6Z6UHM.jpg?auth=f3431a6e2ed415ef09166ce09570941c694693c8611da5b28e5d0b9dbb9bb8b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5241&amp;height=3494</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Anne Arundel County Council approved an amendment that would let food trucks operate on private property, but other amendments threaten the overall zoning bill.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/marlon-humphrey-donald-trump-ravens-maryland-ryan-eckley-tyler-loop-nick-moore-ILEUBLM4XFA5POE5GBVAFSURXY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T01:42:14.238Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:42:14.238Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Marlon Humphrey, Ravens specialists attend President Trump’s visit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DSCLEDT2Y5HMBIBU25Y2VYI4FY.jpg?auth=630c4e50c1a87b9a9bb4d0264241812d92f9a1b14a22707aff76b4c96765a070&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump greets members of the Baltimore Ravens — from left to right, punter Ryan Eckley, long snapper Nick Moore and cornerback Marlon Humphrey — as he arrives to speak at Tradepoint Atlantic.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-maryland-governor-debate-5C5OPLY7ZZHKXJA7M6VHZW3I64/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T00:04:14.289Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T00:04:14.289Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Watch: Dan Cox and Wes Moore face off in a governor debate]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xMNS,xMSN,xObitsPromo,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,axe-ir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NSCD4KWBLRCQPEXN5WURJ5RS2Y.JPG?auth=d7e68336c033035c3f4e850abc3059deddd3ced73e7770a2c178b807f0ea45ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5387&amp;height=3584</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland governor candidates Republican Dan Cox, left, and Democrat Wes Moore at Maryland Public Television studios during their last debate in 2022.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-dundalk-maryland-visit-live-updates-NTUHAY7JI5GKTEP2ZGF5IUB3GQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T01:46:52.046Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:46:52.046Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live updates: Trump visits Tradepoint Atlantic]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HYBUQNHJGVAM3DYAPT4UUJL4CY.jpg?auth=3b9c7115b29635bcf1c8258ecd7bd48b939f9fce860562bc035beb02f1360142&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Trump speaks at Tradepoint Atlantic, within viewing distance is the Key Bridge, which is being rebuilt after a container ship crashed into the span in 2024.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/paramount-warner-brothers-skydance-XOCJOCGDPREWVFTESL4TOOFCSY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T22:54:21.902Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-06T22:54:21.902Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[AP,Wire,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LAYF7YJ6UNHZ7HHR3PVBKPPNVU.jpg?auth=0d848f222f1b58fde452d18426f9bb51e4f65ac2057c7a62772e87c192b34ef5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2650&amp;height=1767</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/budget-deficit-mass-federal-layoffs-trump-administration-H7LR7S7TJBCIRCM57HCFKQU2XU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T21:28:27.021Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-06T21:28:27.021Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County faces projected $151 million deficit]]></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/WHOINDW25VB4FN6HFOR5IK5RWE.jpg?auth=fc172692b45afab1a1fc4fda8e7c53c86255105a9f9c571238670d6f04683174&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy at the Quantum World Congress in September. Braveboy’s administration faces a projected $151 million budget deficit in the next fiscal year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/steven-joseph-severna-park-fatal-hit-and-run-GPCAU23FYBHERC7SGQLLD2MOGA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T20:47:38.886Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-06T20:47:38.886Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Severna Park man killed in Ritchie Highway hit-and-run: Police detain suspect]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Anne Arundel County Police]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3LXKNRS5FJGD3NUFWIH75C4GVM.JPG?auth=d5f511935ffc6e2fd1cc00ff7e5e5ac544d0c80601aceacda4a715b55784c355&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Ritchie Highway in Severna Park on Sunday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-42b-UTAB2VXWLJG4BIBSDX356BSIZY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-07T15:48:44.315Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-07T15:48:44.315Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland House of Delegates District 42B: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Baltimore County,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/C2CDCTLPIRABNFMFNNOOW65FRA.png?auth=5104b42a384bfd84bbd8858edc1e2a8624fd625b8870117f8c66fda16e659e75&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: House of Delegates]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-moore-defense-baltimore-county-port-CQNWX56VINHMLDQLCYXAEXR65Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T20:15:52.783Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-06T20:15:52.783Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump White House bars Moore from speaking at Baltimore County event]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Donald Trump,Tradepoint Atlantic]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A4YFVGYGBVBYFAQOSI75THIXZM.JPG?auth=c68c7bf1f8a8effff5d2303e724d1bc983a8ce352f8b74b6beaa10aa3076126c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore speaks to reporters immediately following a gubernatorial debate Tuesday. Moore said the White House prevented him from speaking at a job announcement later Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-durham-smythe-achilles-tear-YF6AOQKNDZEJRFLX7BB3DDU7GY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T19:59:32.313Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-06T19:59:32.313Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens tight end Durham Smythe reportedly out for season]]></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/YFGFQBNZZVAEXMVKPDMUVIQC44.JPG?auth=1d36050bf6cea4ba5bb16548250c2d9461f681845e44079d49acc8b88ef13aa9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2070</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens tight end Durham Smythe is helped off the field after being injured in Sunday’s win over the Tennessee Titans.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/dwayne-elliott-pleads-guilty-sex-offense-jail-legal-notes-SEG6PL6EJJBHVFI33T7LDMPGYA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T19:01:36.639Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-06T19:01:36.639Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[East Baltimore man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[State's Attorney for Baltimore City,Baltimore Circuit Court,East Baltimore,Oliver]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YT7DOEBDFNDFZALI5GVVBTZLAI.jpg?auth=bbbadc37607ad544f409d46bb1d3c35781e891442c89b06c0dedb14ec80454cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5265&amp;height=3510</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A judge 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