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16-year-old]]></news:title></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[A 16-year-old from Hyattsville was shot June 12 in Brentwood. Two 16-year-old Mount Rainier residents have been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/johns-hopkins-ai-medicine-artificial-intelligence-55PKGBZILVEALACPXKW44OTUQ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T19:25:54.068Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:25:54.068Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Johns Hopkins already leads the medical world. On AI, it won’t be easy. ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health,Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System,Johns Hopkins Medicine,Johns Hopkins University]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SLN6JTGTFJBPZLISSQW5K4EFJQ.jpg?auth=65a917a0c9f6562221616b6772101666fcebe319fd26861dc858515edec14e38&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4698&amp;height=3132</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Humanoid robot “Sprite” displays its capabilities during a mock sinus surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/aca-health-insurance-rates-obamacare-exchange-maryland-USVVJTXZCZF6NEDWBT5S5RAMWY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T19:14:48.208Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:14:48.208Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Health insurance rates for Maryland exchange plans may rise again]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health,CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/L6JPK3R55ZHM7D4FZJMC7MQRQE.jpg?auth=fd6ec8d64ae5b6707c8ed97ecc006e352b7eda43853bdc92c2246a397fe41503&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6060&amp;height=4040</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Health Connection site, the state’s health exchange, is shown here on a laptop screen. Maryland insurance companies are proposing significant increases in rates for ACA plans for a second year in a row.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-jon-meoli-midseason-check-DWNEFN4XJ5FRPOUOBPUZSZA2YA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T18:33:04.908Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:33:04.908Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles are getting better at what matters, but they keep beating themselves.]]></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/AWL4SYNXWRHFTFZRH3IHDZRAZY.jpg?auth=3f83660ba25381cf734d3bc25e78d8ae3c6e9b9bd7b3905428dfb15aa8bbd911&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6387&amp;height=4258</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gunnar Henderson and the Orioles have been a frustrating team to follow during the first half of the season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/prince-georges-county/man-killed-mgm-national-harbor-shooting-WRKEAVBHEBGHXHY55EM2OTNH24/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T18:29:41.013Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:29:41.013Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man killed in shooting near MGM National Harbor]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Shooting]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SGXFPWW7UVHFNAV5G44ST3WBV4.jpg?auth=642457fd5238bdeb41a3877ca442d7cf65ebb225e1ffc9ff5a103bdee8826d3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5092&amp;height=3395</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Baltimore County Police vehicle’s lights flash outside the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore on Thursday, March 13, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/naval-academy-female-haircut-mandate-usna-plebes-navy-students-education-ERAKQQZCFJEE7MK6ZCOGZ725CQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T18:02:04.324Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:02:04.324Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Naval Academy mandates chin-length haircuts for female plebes]]></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/v2/7SXM3XPTS5FLDPDMIQAOQYYLMM.jpg?auth=7d5f2675b52ceccc15ced054eb012cb0c337da06b7d247b3198a46508f28b298&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3694&amp;height=2546</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Induction Day chop returns eight years after the academy began introducing more inclusive hairstyles for women.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/jpmorgan-chase-troy-rohrbaugh-gilman-school-baltimore-johns-hopkins-3PLWCQYV5NDVLH3A24G6WGA7CU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T17:59:57.182Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T17:59:57.182Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase picks Gilman, Hopkins grad as potential Dimon successor]]></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/v2/56F5L242IJHZNFU72YD4AEYVQQ.JPG?auth=0330814f0bc0608bd4074549f496aae6ccbf0812a4f5e45f0ab6ec9e4e4701bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1165</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Troy Rohrbaugh, a Gilman School and Johns Hopkins University graduate, was promoted to co-president of JPMorgan Chase, making him a leading contender to eventually succeed CEO Jamie Dimon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/andy-harris-dan-schwartz-maryland-1st-district-6ORPAJOLYJC3NKDWA4VAEYZH2I/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T17:15:31.083Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T17:15:31.083Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Democrat Schwartz to face GOP’s Harris in Maryland’s 1st District]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Andy Harris,Election 2026,United States Congress (House and Senate)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T72YESZTCZBRPIHOSC6I3OKU7M.jpg?auth=509a0abe7a3396e4e9a4f0fbe1715513fe7cccd4699bb68efa7c2fcc8ab1cd1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5568&amp;height=3712</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Andy Harris speaks during a press conference hosted by the Maryland Freedom Caucus in Annapolis last year. Harris is the only Republican member of Congress from Maryland and chairs the U.S. House Freedom Caucus.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/harborplace-demolition-sail250-inner-harbor-OYH3XBM3YRAO5FC5FY2H4RJ5L4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T16:37:49.592Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T16:37:49.592Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Inner Harbor still has life, even if Harborplace doesn’t]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZM3BTC2VTZHJFKONBXYAP5EUWI.jpg?auth=e2c9bfa166ed1119c8b5ef7820d1ad91a8162d61b90538b3ad297b8d71ae5256&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6494&amp;height=4330</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Time is almost up for the Harborplace pavilions.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-phillies-series-bounce-back-EMACEX6YLFHSRCD3XXQ2YLTZVM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T16:34:25.981Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T16:34:25.981Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Nationals have bounced back before. Why stop believing now?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports-baltimore-dc,Washington Nationals]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2NYD62Q4QBFSXPAHZ5QSPW3RZQ.jpg?auth=60f11b68d2bc8061fa626699ab6c1ec76d8b9ee86371a235f9f839f9446008e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6802&amp;height=4534</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals’ CJ Abrams walks back to the dugout after he struck out during the eighth inning of Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-roster-bubble-M6KXJEAOBREM5GIPRASVE776TU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T15:47:44.001Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T15:47:44.001Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: Who’s on the roster bubble?]]></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/F7CXMCECSFCSTLYKDE4ISNGI5E.png?auth=9197b8ec5223d148d22b6222d0ffa1201d819ca6ac913277237b3cc2eb14feb7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-election-takeaways-maryland-election-WQWLBG6CNFAQRCSUIDEFUVRJ5E/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T15:22:03.425Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T15:22:03.425Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel primary election results: What to know]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TKEY7V4ER5BBHFE6GGV22VSAKA.jpg?auth=23b6ad4d4d859327cc29d71769b5a236d44a1bb4a702939647db3fb86ab7d6af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People head to vote in the primary election at Reservoir High School in Fulton as polls opened Tuesday morning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/the-wire-bobby-j-brown-death-barn-fire-accidental-653IKT4LVNAZLCRZ3HOJUF56RQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T14:55:22.788Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:55:22.788Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J. Brown's death in barn fire ruled accidental]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[The Wire,TV shows,Obituaries and deaths]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KOPARLHT2RHRTJGEXZOF7I536Y.jpg?auth=d0ccef139280b1b1a020e9b04364b1fa6523a8d5906d58441819ef96473bea97&amp;smart=true&amp;width=648&amp;height=432</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The death of actor Bobby J. Brown, seen center here in the HBO series “We Own This City,” was ruled accidental, the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/john-bolton-pleads-guilty-illegally-retaining-classified-information-LQQ6VKO6D5AXZG2P2FDMOBXRII/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T14:41:44.084Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:41:44.084Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified info]]></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/CARGTKCH4NCBLPN2JLI6YGYXVY.jpg?auth=9ecd80e20d2162d4dc5e635fa90950c954a0e32f40f51438a4c469a7d9021db0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5199&amp;height=3466</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to mishandling classified information.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/sabrina-tapp-harper-baltimore-sheriff-OFTHO47H2JCU5DSQQITLIHXQSU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T14:19:06.944Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:19:06.944Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sabrina Tapp-Harper wins Baltimore sheriff’s race as Sam Cogen concedes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SA2RKIQB65BU7AY5IIP55I22JI.jpg?auth=27d3998508129a084829d74aff97d123d6e3b6860809cfc17a826709c0f8c5fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott congratulates Sabrina Tapp-Harper, wearing a suit, at her primary election watch party in Baltimore on Tuesday evening.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-rain-thunderstorm-sail250-visitors-NTALTYXPX5HK5PNKRHZVIO5YBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T14:10:45.254Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:10:45.254Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sail250 visitors should prepare for a soggy weekend]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Events and things to do,Weather]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KMMJ5RGIYJBRVLKZOQ5L5JBZTQ.JPG?auth=a58065755a8f5f7f5f5519854793bfdf63ecfc948cbef9ea227f16530cffaafe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1994</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms will begin Friday afternoon with the most widespread rain coming through the night into Saturday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-samuel-basallo-catcher-growth-QLE2QM2VR5BOLINPADPKMXGX74/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T14:00:05.433Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:00:05.433Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles will benefit from Samuel Basallo’s 'daily growth']]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5SJCPSZ3JJAJNK4XVASCDGZO2Q.jpg?auth=4aa518f6542c7e17c1967a6f903a9878bd5c65d41b6ab40d3ea9d8828a1a87be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2669&amp;height=1779</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo has 12 home runs and a .782 OPS in 226 at-bats.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-phillies-series-finale-bryce-harper-J4DUNHMIBBFJXO6D5NDH5AAWWQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T13:21:06.401Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T13:21:06.401Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals: Bryce Harper of the Phillies plays hero against his old team]]></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/OEB3OV7UTNE4LNQZZ3LTBIT3LY.jpg?auth=b7885358841436a9087b263327b10271c94ceb481df3732e57faaca2e054399e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6356&amp;height=4238</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dylan Crews singles in the first inning Thursday night during the Nationals’ 10-5 loss to the Phillies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/raskin-medical-research-trump-U5N4DSGTQFG3JK57QAG7UON7IY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T12:10:09.949Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:10:09.949Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Raskin moves to stop ‘disastrous’ threat against medical research]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health,Jamie Raskin,Montgomery County,April McClain Delaney,Steny Hoyer,Sarah Elfreth,Johns Hopkins University]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UGF36MAWHRGKPDQJREEW764XZY.JPG?auth=569d0ba5125fea5ccb53563e16f7a0f311d9c9088263a02ccb069f4bb2dd36ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rep. Jamie Raskin seeks to stop the Trump administration from putting political appointees in charge of federal health grants.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/umbc-meyerhoff-scholars-6D42T62SNJCBFIHFXPFMAF7VAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T09:30:02.327Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:30:02.327Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UMBC’s Meyerhoff Scholars Program is escaping Trump’s chopping block]]></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/VHVECW7XERHG3IGUAR6ACBS6LQ.JPG?auth=dacf2afe054203034d36563f813f6e04dd75a5252e79fb319cf85055b16a29e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Keith Harmon is the senior director of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in Catonsville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/prince-georges-clerk-court-election-VODYTHCVR5AP5BUWVNAQL574SI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T09:30:03.469Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:30:03.469Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Qiana Johnson elected new Prince George’s County clerk]]></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/WPN4ZCFDTNHUJN2COJKLYCPMTY.jpg?auth=1c47c6f7d4f96faea1643bf3ab7f0b8b3c6cc29718e61b8e10085494ce8228c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=800&amp;height=534</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Qiana Johnson, the founder of Courtwatch PG, will be Prince George’s County’s next clerk of the circuit court.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/will-milam-police-unions-sheriff-SHRLJF7MYBEQHJF2ESWX4GVTFE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T09:30:03.052Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:30:03.052Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County’s newly elected sheriff breezes to victory with the help of police unions]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BYRVG2NKTVH2XHUXA64ZA2RFXU.jpg?auth=23ff516fd1e563eae021802c65024dc48be6b5ceaf14ef45aee686fade0b1610&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Will Milam at his campaign kickoff event announcing his run for Montgomery County Sheriff at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/too-good-to-go-app-baltimore-6HWDDIEEMJBPZNB7UQIZEWYAVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T09:30:00.491Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:30:00.491Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Too Good To Go can get you $6 takeout, cheap groceries in Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QJHXVE3RWRFRPH6ABZJ57VPULU.jpg?auth=7693353ba984078873fdcd229433388f34c7cefd2c87bb46abb65a573ebe0423&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5091&amp;height=3394</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[David Goldberg, left, picks up his Too Good To Go order of bagels from manager Dria Johnson at Good Boy Bagels in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-rashard-mack-murder-case-warrantless-cellphone-search-parkville-2WVBLWZKB5HNBPPUNE6PPQLVEU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T01:52:12.696Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:52:12.696Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge won’t toss Baltimore County murder case over warrantless search]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County Circuit Court,Baltimore County Police Department,Homicides]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Z5NUY4CZTBASBJD3TMGZS2KKIY.JPG?auth=be96d632616576352d2c64d38965e569961843f5d51a6192e6018b19e0d5786f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4897&amp;height=3265</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Circuit Judge Michael Finifter has declined to throw out the charges against Rashard Mack, who’s accused of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend, Taejhiana Walker, in Parkville in 2025. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/nfl-draft-dates-venues-washington-dc-commanders-ZD5PS2VQYFDX7OKCEK5SXMLLYA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T22:34:32.948Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T22:34:32.948Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NFL announces details for 2027 NFL draft in Washington, D.C.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RBCTFPCQRNH2VEOSPD7GK6B4S4.jpg?auth=4daf7b90c4d70e5e2e3381833762c13eb433bcbe07ab3caf0d4113cd8f954c14&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7906&amp;height=4447</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The NFL released the dates and venues for the 2027 draft in Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/hyattsville-park-police-chase-prince-georges-county-G4TYWRU7XNBPJNJOGSPKVFILCE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T21:46:44.715Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T21:46:44.715Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Friends and family honor Hyattsville resident killed in police chase]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Hyattsville,Policing]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TPSM5SYEPNBGZMRBDCDUQVZEDA.jpg?auth=8e11d2ca0e29c1db78fab3119a4ba9bc8df5f2cbd0ebe30fb9b3bbbb7055befa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A memorial for Hyattsville resident Nolberto Meza on the Taft Bridge in Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/millersville-motorcycle-crash-RANPBR42SZCTNIMPZAOQUDYQ7M/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T21:41:44.908Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T21:41:44.908Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fatal motorcycle crash: Millersville man dies after being thrown from bike]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Anne Arundel County Police]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EIC7A42NUVGENATEXRA67MN2PA.JPG?auth=d2c9bda197347ebfc30dce1bb45ab6c8d4147a0e61b4859c079192ee3e8a724e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1827</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Police said a 70-year-old Millersville man died Wednesday after he lost control of the motorcycle he was driving and was struck by a pickup truck.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/international/venezuela-earthquake-HEFHMF5PVBBALJV7JAXGSBOJOU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T21:33:08.376Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T21:33:08.376Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but airport's closed]]></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/BMTDNRYFWFA7TIX76Z3LIHPX2I.jpg?auth=3e45a6fd7ca075340bf5d450ae96174ef73100f90274b2a0cb6532b4448a35b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2709&amp;height=1806</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Volunteers are seen packaging supplies, Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Doral, Florida.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/johns-hopkins-university-layoffs-baltimore-federal-research-cuts-4S2I6IKVIJAING4OCDP2NJV6PU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T21:08:47.827Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T21:08:47.827Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Johns Hopkins lays off over 100 employees due to federal cuts]]></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/TWV2KXLERRG4FAEVJKIC55UB7Y.JPG?auth=ef96d3627c5dfdd2d5ed34ea6c55def272cf7b2d7e955aaf2d467e27634b499f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1685</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Johns Hopkins University is laying off more than 100 employees, primarily in administrative jobs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-school-board-race-politics-JBEKLBBLCRC2NBGPPYGU7A4TNA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T20:08:37.206Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T20:08:37.206Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Voters should expect party politics in this school board race]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MYPZHEZUSNGZRDZO7JDMOTKRTY.JPG?auth=d35f94b0de6050aa90c308871e079bf5486e4386d8f2e4a0ba11555ac9430be3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County residents should brace for a decidedly partisan tone ahead of November’s general election for an at large seat on the school board.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/prince-georges-county-primary-election-results-FQ5COLPOJJEKLNJ2VB7GJX3YWI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T20:07:14.486Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T20:07:14.486Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aisha Braveboy cruises to victory in Prince George’s County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UNORKKJSAJB5PIYJLTVXTSDL54.jpg?auth=90cb6064aba6011c09a7a09bcb5a3bcb1cdc07f60f62dc27000fb3a037ee5775&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4365&amp;height=2910</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy gives remarks at an event earlier this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/prince-georges-county-election-results-maryland-XRBMBBA7DNCSRB4YOPLXD5CCMQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T20:05:16.704Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T20:05:16.704Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Election results for Prince George’s forecast political fights ahead]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZTWP23MFZZBX3HLPZMZZW7BZTM.jpg?auth=96f5c35e6a31eb684c455156ccadca657a85eb10b548bdb34f811743e166a6c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4938&amp;height=3292</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy and County Council member Edward Burroughs as she gives remarks during at an event at Crossland High School in Camp Springs earlier this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/coach-store-closes-towson-town-center-IPMTYWQ6CJB7HI56UBSLIJLO3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T19:32:04.451Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:32:04.451Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coach store closes in Towson Town Center]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Real estate,Towson Town Center,Shopping]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IALBLHM7RNEZHEA5EAVQIBIPNU.png?auth=6245677518c507f532c000b4dfe83f23c2ad03611d73ae414db3c94b14a56dce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1203&amp;height=868</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A sign on the glass doors of the Coach store at Towson Town Center informs customers the location closed Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/supreme-court-end-legal-protection-haitians-syrians-XWU6P2ON5VG6BJRLXDNYOBM3DQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T19:31:42.136Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:31:42.136Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Supreme Court lets Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians]]></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/v2/2OAEVS566JDBVLVKHLU5JVB22Y.jpg?auth=20759ac834f4fed65a9e7dac782a9027784b17103075b0c9b196fb7a43d6ed51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5087&amp;height=3391</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court overturns lower court orders and allows the Department of Homeland Security to swiftly end temporary protected status.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/maryland-supreme-court-child-victims-act-2023-school-system-lawsuits-TLODIPXGL5A3DE5OIN34NDPUYQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T19:17:41.499Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:17:41.499Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Supreme Court weighs in on lawsuits over sex abuse cases]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Maryland,Education Hub,Archdiocese of Baltimore,Baltimore City Public Schools]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Z6GMDBQAVZETNK2U3Y3KB4447M.jpg?auth=02cf3480c0639e2e76de6ee08e07c3fbb6ca9706901c3e819c796f9e1e50ee13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8276&amp;height=5517</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Supreme Court ruled this week that school systems are immune from lawsuits that allege sexual abuse that took place before July 1, 1971.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/jordan-bright-vigil-toddler-killed-teen-driver-stolen-vehicle-baltimore-LBXL3EG6BRAMHII4AIFYMBIHII/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:39:05.322Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:39:05.322Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Vigil honors toddler killed in Baltimore hit-and-run by teen driving stolen car]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[WJZ,partner,car thefts]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WXGOZ4TR3ZDQ3DPLEUKGJZRG7A.jpg?auth=84233ad94f87c7493e1bda56a57ad841c561d6c7ad07b2a2ffbe82df2d47d15e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1412&amp;height=941</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A vigil was held Tuesday night for Jordan Bright, a 3-year-old girl who was killed in a hit-and-run in Baltimore last weekend.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-police-crime-violence-carjackings-crew-arrested-TVNTMF7BCBHMFNXKISIP2GLGJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:36:09.847Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:36:09.847Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Carjacking crew ‘terrorizing’ Baltimore charged in crime spree, killing]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City,Baltimore Police Department,Ivan Bates,Richard Worley,Brandon Scott,Federal Hill,Greenmount West,Charles North]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TIVFGHRV5FCYHC6T5WUMI37DWE.jpg?auth=5a0fd65c5c57f1549065c6730ede8075f4b19125d1f899c03634cf41f5352ab4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3950&amp;height=2633</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is flanked by Police Commissioner Richard Worley, left, and State’s Attorney Ivan Bates as they announce the takedown of a violent carjacking crew that terrorized the city over two months.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-midway-point-west-coast-trip-analysis-Q6BXIEKTXZFMRMFPWGDIZRWR34/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:30:55.804Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:30:55.804Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles players reflect on the first half and gear up for what’s next]]></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/OECSSTAQFVCCTDYTQ6EFTK7RFM.jpg?auth=4e17133218739a3c29389bc398b711ee6f0a5775732c5c420e5f62d57bbe3862&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso reacts after striking out during the ninth inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/maryland-state-senate-district-39-amar-mukunda-XWBK5FQHJVBMNCK4MXJ4PHVDJQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:26:24.385Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:26:24.385Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Newcomer Amar Mukunda poised to oust Maryland’s Senate majority leader]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WVXOUCJXCZGTBCSNULEACCPZJY.jpg?auth=9c1065aaf383c538c2d33fa1f82057605a21e0694f935a52a8bc7f808c050e77&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[First-time candidate Amar Mukunda led Maryland Senate Majority Leader Nancy King on Wednesday in a Democratic primary upset that could reshape Montgomery County’s representation in Annapolis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-council-at-large-district-1-3-UW5ROQNRMZGMLCSAAINVDP3BSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:26:19.618Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:26:19.618Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who will be the new faces on the Montgomery County Council?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MCQSXRLVSRCVNJJYVMVL4OOQRY.jpg?auth=d6188eba5bebe785748cb267043eaec32377f0a4ffb939a496b8b94cc7a30f67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5550&amp;height=3700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Exterior of the Montgomery County Council Office Building in Rockville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-election-executive-order-MHTCHGTC6JFPVADNOO33AY564U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:25:04.238Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:25:04.238Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list]]></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/L3JOP42CCFHZPPIQDH6DKUWXZU.jpg?auth=225d9a0931192a0e0e498a75d3b222d4512103ee89eab8e6bdfcfe4055fdb687&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5588&amp;height=3725</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Residents cast their votes at the Solo Gibbs recreation center in Sharp-Leadenhall in Baltimore on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/bge-baltimore-conduit-lawsuit-XT7OM4GJQZHJ3KVQ4ZSJRB3FEM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T17:49:00.381Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:49:00.381Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge upholds Baltimore’s conduit deal with BGE]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[lawsuit,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company,Brandon Scott]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KCLMKJDZ2BBHZBHXXNJE6NUANI.jpg?auth=33c85fd9814ba6e2d281580d11c32fd404b924c3517ed5a010318af7ee60e8e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5246&amp;height=3497</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BGE struck a deal with Baltimore in 2023 that allowed the utility company to make major improvements to the city-owned conduit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/baltimore-vacants-marble-city-hall-HVBOSLWDJZEE3HVSGPJ2INEA6M/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T17:44:51.679Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:44:51.679Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Salvaged stone from Baltimore's vacant homes restore City Hall]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City,Baltimore City Hall,Vacant homes,Real estate,history]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S5UIRTSGMRDQLCTKNNNZUG5XXY.jpg?auth=e4a71ed79131edacff295fad414dd94dc0ec783458850e45cc0db7166ef9cd79&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5299&amp;height=3533</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Architectural conservator Christine Djuric points to teeth-like pieces of square-cut marble, “dentils,” alongside the exterior of Baltimore City Hall. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/howard-county-maryland-primary-election-atterbeary-council-WWXSIGUONFAOTLR3ZQD2DIOBZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T16:53:09.188Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T16:53:09.188Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 takeaways from Howard County’s primary election]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Howard County,Howard County Council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PEG56TL6ENGODPUMHIFYHJKYGE.JPG?auth=a80386e9a79206366f7282facb60b9d390b8c77276293e262fc7116b0e9c7db8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County executive candidate Vanessa Atterbeary speaks at her primary election party at Columbia’s Merriweather Post Pavilion on Tuesday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/things-to-do-bethesda-big-train-IR3JA4YWN5DSBO6WUP26OU5FTI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T15:30:43.931Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:30:43.931Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 things to do in the capital region the week of June 25]]></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/EE3TSIZHCVD5RERJHXXZ5OF2N4.jpeg?auth=8912582c01f2a8a9b6fa7a4db8cfbd086ff24101d2bd831fa5d524b0bf76fdf9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=853</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Potomac resident Mark Adler uses watercolors to paint a scene of a Bethesda Big Train game during a live plein air painting night. This season’s third annual showcase will take place Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-phillies-richard-lovelady-derek-hill-6ZKOC32MQJHWLOYHMSZQ7K5GEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T15:27:20.471Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:27:20.471Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals lose another heartbreaker to Phillies in the ninth inning]]></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/YAW3QOGNNBHDJHVYGPFDJEVGQQ.jpg?auth=4d9672c35af870a2e052076a872079a8a792c3d01cb01b0de42cc0d5b2eabef6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6744&amp;height=4496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nationals’ Jorbit Vivas hits a home run in the second inning Wednesday night against the Phillies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/baltimore-harborplace-mcb-bramble-YSFU4A7HXBFKLLAGQGR3S6PXTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T14:50:23.689Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:50:23.689Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Harborplace redevelopment still needs financing]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Harborplace,Finance,Analysis,Real estate]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6SY7SBB6SVFSPMD22HJLSD2MAE.jpg?auth=dc3d4cf1b76c5ecdd16cb911c5d2f740316a342e993293d15c41071db202d222&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5481&amp;height=3654</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MCB Real Estate announced its intention to redevelop Harborplace more than four years ago. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/weekend-events-maryland-baltimore-sail-250-dundalk-heritage-fair-WZEW2KQ7HJACVBRKPERQQSXTGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:52.828Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:45:52.828Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland weekend events: Sail250, Dundalk Heritage Fair]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Towson,Anne Arundel County,Dundalk,Baltimore County,Annapolis,Columbia MD,Peabody Heights Brewery,x3d]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SECHQSEJPZCWZH6CJPJKJPJQUY.JPG?auth=ab5b40808ba642a2a2f0b61fb31c5ad0242f995acdca9c392ded46ce23f730f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Peruvian training ship BAP Union is tied up on the west wall of the Inner Harbor ahead of Sail250 festivities this week. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/elections-maryland-fall-democrats-wes-moore-donald-trump-TRJGUXJRRRG3VFTUPE3FYKAN4U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:30:00.999Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:30:00.999Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The case for not panicking about Maryland’s fall election]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Wes Moore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BBKA2UFOGJARXMIMZ4BI4H34YU.jpg?auth=e28eaedf99259fc9eb5544e15fa0c1520f0373da795f30b4d3714c8911eaceca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People cast their votes at Liberty Elementary in Baltimore on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/why-coal-is-getting-a-second-wind-in-maryland-HQ6EBSAV6NHK3NN7JKQYK2MTJQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:30:02.252Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:30:02.252Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why coal is getting a second wind in Maryland ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AN5AWWQGOVCMHKKVPIS7AJ2ET4.JPG?auth=9846f2b677e50a4c3ed57a3edba3a3ce04ad50df898267d9bc60b2ac281b29d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Warrior Run Generating Station near Cumberland was a coal-burning power station that began operating in 2000. It was shut down in 2024 but could become operational again. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/sail250-tall-ships-baltimore-visitors-L7HZNN3LVBCFFE76MU4QDCY4CA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T04:24:02.42Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:24:02.42Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tall ships bring visitors together in Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RMQZFPP4WRFNRPRDLNJRRBEVDA.JPG?auth=90419fc13180948c861d2de624e9bc96e80a9c39743004c9a49ec42642b3bea2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2034</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ecuador’s sail training vessel BAE Guayas approaches the Francis Scott Key Bridge site before arriving in Baltimore on Wednesday for Sail250. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-pride-night-VG6JLGQ37ZDCPKZKSZRFNLXZH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T02:28:39.24Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:28:39.24Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Nationals host their 21st Pride Night, the longest-running event in MLB]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GLODCRQJPFBT3EFS4OTWURXTBU.jpg?auth=8e5180d36129b44622e7652d65884918395f684627e97ffc9375b9a1e455ded3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nationals held a drag show ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Phillies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/wizards-nba/washington-wizards-nba-draft-G3QVQBBZWRB6PI734YBJXZE6MQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T02:20:03.797Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:20:03.797Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Washington Wizards make a trade with the Orlando Magic for Tennessee big man Felix Okpara]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AS2AJOEA2RE5ZJYMUHCZX3ABCI.jpg?auth=7fe348d53101282662af2c7bffc92e3bff6a5d6d585dcc66800df298a1a271ae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4794&amp;height=3197</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 6-11 Felix Okpara is regarded as an elite rim protector. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-council-changes-7CPAKD22EVHM3KDVBSY5AHLK54/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T01:45:22.362Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T01:45:22.362Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County primary election makes council younger, brasher, diverse]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County Council,Baltimore County elections,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VQLV6VCQPNG4XC6YMSPM3Y424M.jpg?auth=7cd858b4e8cb499c3002a5752cc3531d26f198a98f5787806f811f2233578590&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County’s next council is set to look much different, with a younger, more diverse and potentially more divisive group of members taking office in December.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-angels-10th-inning-error-series-loss-APYCYFXIOZHNLJFFKMBCZPST6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T01:34:19.941Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T01:34:19.941Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[10th-inning error spells another Orioles disaster in 7-6 loss to Angels]]></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/L5DLBRKBDJFBTJZ2U6JVK6DQHI.jpg?auth=592e177e7ad16e1cc06065445bfafb3682bd4171412187d8e8065f29514ac9c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7762&amp;height=5175</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Samuel Basallo hit two home runs to help the Orioles take a 5-2 lead, but they gave up three runs in the eighth inning and lost 7-6 in 10 innings.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/tesla-dealership-owings-mills-maryland-fire-PDFSKLIGSJDQPPBOVMKSZNWMI4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T00:42:14.917Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:42:14.917Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[4 Teslas go up in flames at Baltimore County dealership]]></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/XIGUVDJSUBFCVGXVSU3PS5LWM4.png?auth=321306357ea14f341ad9f78909bc364d1c5cb7c774fc7f5572285028aa54b9b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1124&amp;height=717</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County firefighters responded to a Tesla dealership on Reisterstown Road after four vehicles caught fire Wednesday, with hazmat crews called in to help cool the vehicles and monitor for hazards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-county-superintendent-william-heiser-X3LNOO4HORBUXKPTBAN44IZBD4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T00:32:12.963Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:32:12.963Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County schools: Groups ready to back new superintendent William Heiser]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Anne Arundel County,Baltimore County Public Schools]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5TRUBMLEFJGKTFKKVMVP4S26NU.JPG?auth=bf2e1fddb7b5e74309af6ae90768b74cd317b1ea28b57f8f18bf19f2dc64aed7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Local groups were not happy with the search process, but the community is ready to support William Heiser as superintendent.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/david-trone-april-mcclain-delaney-6th-congressional-district-OZL6NZZCGFFZTGZ6JSE3BES6BA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T00:18:24.516Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:18:24.516Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McClain Delaney defeats Trone in Democratic primary for 6th Congressional District]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,David Trone,April McClain Delaney]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E5KDQQLVOBC2VCXUBL3JVMIG3Q.jpg?auth=949ed6df6829e283633323cfa91f1a3033035996afd6cf1f2df5ce00206e8568&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[April McClain Delaney thanks her supporters at a Gaithersburg Holiday Inn on Tuesday night, less than an hour before hearing the official word that she had won the race.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-city-council-brandon-scott-budget-463Q6SH2HVCW5LF57SKLX3M7NI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T21:51:30.934Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T21:51:30.934Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Teachers, immigrants and homeowners get wins in Baltimore's $5B budget]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Hall,Brandon Scott,Baltimore City Council,Zeke Cohen]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PMHVPI4GORHMXMZ6D5CUHPPPIE.jpg?auth=461b6d74b877271fee4033f49de979a42f3776c43c60bdce6311fc4d85c22461&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2143</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore leaders approved a $4.9 billion spending plan Wednesday that adds money for immigrant assistance, locks in city schools and offers modest property tax relief to homeowners.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/matthew-ploor-anne-arundei-county-police-charges-dropped-RSIMBYTZNFH3ZCCZOCWQEVM7W4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T20:42:17.964Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T20:42:17.964Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Charges dropped against Anne Arundel cop accused of hitting teenager]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Policing,Anne Arundel County Police]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XSIA3XUAXVGOVBDFSMIAR7KP7M.JPG?auth=7b83fc3f714ac035db07ecd01ea93f8f6cb4537b5846d4c50ef1a72f6fb82df9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1909</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prosecutors dropped charges against an Anne Arundel County Police Department lieutenant accused of assaulting a teenager during a domestic incident.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/washington-capitals-trade-alex-tuch-I32VDQHEUVGGXHIQ4P7OWCS4GI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T20:37:40.706Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T20:37:40.706Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Capitals acquire Alex Tuch from Sabres as part of sign-and-trade deal]]></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/NQYDQZ5TVRDJHK5LKK2RQNGYQ4.jpg?auth=e369de36c01e831c4a5aa0d9e2537f895bd76c5cdabb225ebc21e994f5fbd44a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alex Tuch is a 10-year veteran who topped 20 goals in four of his five seasons in Buffalo — including scoring 33 or more in each of the past two years.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/matthew-bathula-university-maryland-photos-spying-AVGNKCMWBNENLMQPDLBOZLF2U4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T20:30:20.577Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T20:30:20.577Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Matthew Bathula accused of accessing co-workers’ intimate photos]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ROVJ5V5FVJBY3GBK5KCLXJQZEY.JPG?auth=1acf10481714945c6f239a5260bfa41d7cfd56270c5bd1ff57757f93c1ec123b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8393&amp;height=5595</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of the women whose intimate photos were allegedly stolen by a University of Maryland hospital pharmacist. The FBI recovered hundreds of private photos of doctors, nurses and pharmacists who worked at the Baltimore hospital.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/wes-moore-redistricting-special-session-maryland-PKIZTU7PCZFT5LON2DMZ7Q2MSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T20:23:51.728Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T20:23:51.728Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Moore says Maryland leaders are planning redistricting special session]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Bill Ferguson,Donald Trump,United States Congress (House and Senate)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EZ2C36JJEJFH5EZQOJJY4FHBDM.jpg?auth=1f8a631f40923226ec45e01fb5c47ddaf5254acaf3d461bae343ccc15a3c247d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1842</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks to reporters outside the State House in Annapolis on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/sail-250-maryland-events-things-to-do-free-baltimore-6XJELN7PCRFINGMZRFZEADDGRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T19:42:06.43Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T19:42:06.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guide to Sail250: Where to see the ships and airshow in Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Fleet Week,Events and things to do,Fells Point,Inner Harbor,Baltimore Peninsula]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/65XANHSSWVC6JO64PMAAIB2KDM.JPG?auth=65fdb9e674bc0c7c24c30ee9f6877d9745206e9bc86187e9460e6ffa667f4891&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ship watchers at Fort McHenry take photos of Ecuador’s sail training vessel the BAE Guayas as it enters Baltimore’s harbor for Sail250. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/what-happened-howard-county-2026-primary-election-5BXICMYYJFBSPIV6VV7KAGCOHY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T19:12:11.922Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T19:12:11.922Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What happened in Howard County: Maryland primary election 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TFDNUBBSXNGNTIYFGBGKUBDIRE.JPG?auth=86195031f7b724b5abd6f37e143a604063621a494740cad5ee47269972ded976&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5867&amp;height=3911</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore congratulates Vanessa Atterbeary as she takes the stage to address her supporters at her primary watch party at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia on Tuesday evening.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/anne-arundel-county-primary-election-results-LXOWWOAAMBFKJOCEJPMJ7SI35Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T18:46:47.51Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:46:47.51Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Moderate Democrats fare well in primary election in Anne Arundel]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SBDHUYZ6JRHJ5PCJCFZB36EBIM.jpg?auth=1d4bf64f970aababe50fbb46a5eee668125b5e18dbf5df46ed0e3fd4a20cd4a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Sarah Elfreth, left, joins Anne Arundel County Councilwoman Allison Pickard as primary election results come in Tuesday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/vehicle-car-wash-crash-halethorpe-baltimore-county-OJL3ZBV3KNGI7LN43NV4ZJJ7FE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T18:36:11.489Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:36:11.489Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Halethorpe car wash closes after driver crashes into building]]></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/MRSIL7QJKNGVJGDYY7CYVQL2HI.jpg?auth=4687d9315664702bcec34179e20366ce87ff39d786f635b97fe6839e8dad2170&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A vehicle crashed into a car wash in Halethorpe on Wednesday, leaving the driver injured, shattering a window and closing down the business for the day.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-primary-election-races-TSMGC6DWTFDCFLXL6HHQK6X3LI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T18:27:59.073Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:27:59.073Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Votes are in, but Maryland’s primary isn’t over]]></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/EPCJBUQ42ZADRCP6RGG5GU3AUE.jpg?auth=c541117a1778942a62efd18dc091127ed40e6835cf913412b1133a403076129c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5254&amp;height=3503</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bingo waits as his owner, Bud Lobb, center, votes at Engine House No. 2 on Light Street in Federal Hill in Baltimore on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/baltimore-sail-250-inner-harbor-traffic-55ZAOJ6QZNCN7PZEMJQ3BUROR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T18:27:23.749Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:27:23.749Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sail250 is coming to Baltimore. Here’s what you need to know to get around.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sailing,Inner Harbor,Transportation]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7YSK2YSSAVEWVOWD6BPKN24TKY.jpg?auth=df653cce1777ac84bbfcded72488ac68f5542aa3b1a9389b4acbd6ef42d904f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5173&amp;height=3449</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore City Department of Transportation recommends using public transit to get around during Sail250. MTA buses, the Light RailLink and the Metro SubwayLink will be available throughout the week. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-primary-elections-analysis-622KXDZCKRFANGKFFDTIWOTVGY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T18:15:21.979Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:15:21.979Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Takeaways from Maryland’s 2026 primary election results]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Bill Ferguson,April McClain Delaney,Wes Moore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AX3UYQIS2JBLZAHRGIHKGRX6II.jpg?auth=7f6b1732c3cd4fe633bfa917a005e5982a225596ff3eac61100363c432f96e02&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Sen. Bill Ferguson is interviewed by reporters following his victory speech at his primary election watch party at the Firefighters Union Hall in Baltimore on Tuesday evening.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-scratch-cj-abrams-QJ7NYCT65RHSBM7KQBWAG7ZGFU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T17:59:10.856Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:59:10.856Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals’ CJ Abrams is day to day with left side tightness]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2QJHSEHOAZARDDC2LFGDXVYHFI.jpg?auth=3094f3487e17df54ab7b7ca864fa265bb73e9e2ab9dae16fe086ce61805bbd21&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3986&amp;height=2658</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams hits an RBI single against the Seattle Mariners on June 13.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/zizian-cult-member-michelle-zajko-murder-charges-parents-2022-deaths-TR4JEHHYNNBUVNJYKNRCXHDZHQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T17:41:17.447Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:41:17.447Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Zizian cult member faces murder charges in parents’ 2022 deaths]]></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/E5RQ5PKWRJDUTEP4EPMADMNLH4.jpg?auth=0eb0e971123ccffc28ef4de81eb621a5a348a27484ee2011575c85103b82ec2e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michelle Zajko, who is associated with a cultlike group known as Zizians that is linked to several deaths across the U.S., is escorted into court for a pretrial hearing on trespassing, gun and drug charges in Cumberland on Jan. 16. Zajko now faces murder charges for the 2022 deaths of her parents.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/dalya-attar-malcolm-ruff-maryland-state-senate-41-33ALYWRAL5EN5ISWTXNAVTY5YE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T17:35:37.281Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:35:37.281Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ruff defeats Attar in contentious West Baltimore state Senate race]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Election Results,Maryland General Assembly]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5ZZ6G5RR2ZBT5LOREPEKRY5JVU.jpg?auth=58cc48b0f972d6b346b7dcab45d986b9d428ad4c37dcde80aa8258df8caeaa7e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Malcolm Ruff addresses supporters at his primary election watch party at the Forest Park Golf Course in Baltimore on Tuesday evening.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-abruptly-calls-off-signing-ceremony-for-housing-bill-blindsiding-republicans-NYB45WNUCBAZDHRTVD77TVQCCU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T17:32:44.91Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:32:44.91Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump abruptly calls off signing ceremony for housing bill, blindsiding Republicans]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump,Housing]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CQFGJH5XBVFKJEX4SWLRP36C3E.jpg?auth=bb7885d655caaea979a651756018430c8ed4ba5bdbef72078d3c82a6ceeb4eba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2617&amp;height=1745</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R., S.D.) arrives at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday as he prepares for a meeting with President Donald Trump.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/dangerously-delicious-pies-hampden-baltimore-closes-IV6WH32EE5AQHOW52AS3CQCO2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T17:12:25.495Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:12:25.495Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hampden's Dangerously Delicious Pies to close, pivot to farmers markets]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Hampden]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6JHTYJUWJZFHXEGD7HYRP6FOPE.jpeg?auth=00c2a016f39f535d9db1f05314ec7bb9bb51c6e46785086a2696e047df9d20f6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rodney Henry, owner of Dangerously Delicious Pies, is closing his Hampden shop.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-kyle-youmans-replaces-gerry-sandusky-YM2UTM4TW5GLBMZWMOVBYR7QUI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T16:57:30.486Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T16:57:30.486Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kyle Youmans named ‘Voice of the Ravens,’ replacing Gerry Sandusky ]]></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/VY4FDQAMDZHHDAZLAI2ANNWLFM.jpeg?auth=a9dc103330d6079a6ad027e0b1508be5c06ff6ad69d91845d4e60fe1db988faa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kyle Youmans, the new “Voice of the Ravens.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/maxwell-uy-will-milam-june-primary-JJ4KTZQRMBEJDM24OOJ4CHN6A4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T16:44:22.463Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T16:44:22.463Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will Milam wins race for Montgomery County sheriff]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N3RQDICMZNFYVGXK42BSHFKOYE.jpg?auth=ca562392993358a63c4aa6e82c2fee1b0417cfb47792f4d11542e9c07bce2038&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Challenger Will Milam led incumbent Maxwell Uy in a contentious sheriff’s race in which the union representing sheriff’s deputies endorsed Milam.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/montgomery-county-schools-board-election-APN3I4R3SNDJLEX5IJ62U44CZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T16:44:02.171Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T16:44:02.171Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lazo, Diaz and McCarthy looking strong in school board primary race]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3GNWLTAPRVCPHHVOHZXZFNT6UA.JPG?auth=bb25733c45bd2f7869d4f7cbdf86771c181960a5bc8700c53ec0c2ae54ccb92a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Four of the board’s eight seats were on the ballot in the June 23 primary, though only two of them were competitive.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/montgomery-primary-county-executive-council-BWH2PLNHF5H3DMJGJXUOHYY2OE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T16:43:47.966Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T16:43:47.966Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will Jawando leads in the Montgomery County executive race ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U4GV3MQMKRAOPLXWN544QRURY4.jpg?auth=74151346431cad5576be103b1529f6b75112982dd0594bd7e4bbbbb246ff3423&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic and Republican candidates for county executive at a community forum in Silver Spring in April.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/tara-jackson-wanika-fisher-prince-georges-states-attorney-TE34V2XVK5FKXBCPKBERTA65HU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T16:43:16.352Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T16:43:16.352Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tara Jackson will likely remain top prosecutor in Prince George’s County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RRINPAKZUFFNVL6GDVEBU66Y3M.jpeg?auth=1f99a1f9561c8a4faa59068106856eed5fa6f85574d4b6bb3fe556b200c73ea6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tara Jackson stands with her son as she addresses supporters in Largo on Tuesday evening.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>