<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-county-public-pools-ccbc-COFJED3GLVFRDGM3RKYLKVGVDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T18:36:39.47Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4X5MOBKJBVBPXNQBRHP2AAPMEY.JPG?auth=b31d435e0e8ff0827d63e7268e35ffa25881115c689065d6db5201d40e86b245&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Community College of Baltimore County has expanded a pilot program it began last year at its Essex campus.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-county-police-woodlawn-ULY5RGJ325B6TL6EFBW5GHLEFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T18:01:51.524Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5SNGALYGJBEDJL4AWGHQV2NGVE.jpg?auth=7f899f1d0ec36d95e477edf1a97db78463c90825d34cbc7a7d6faaf6860c2569&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police are investigating a double shooting that left two children dead.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/james-plack-michael-penix-jr-loan-identity-theft-nfl-LYKZV4CCUZH2TOEJYQK77AYRAU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T17:58:27.412Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ECO3IOHIBRCB3NF7VUN2QR3XDY.JPG?auth=f64ffe932d98ba2284c5f0eee7394da06acd82b3604337456d146e758436955d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A former bank CEO known for running lending services that expedite loans to wealthy clients is being sued after wiring millions to an impersonator, according to the suit filed in the U.S. District Court for Maryland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/bowie-plane-crash-ntsb-L3RELZ6NY5DF7HBM2IELQTH4PA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T17:29:14.192Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NSPCZYJ6FJCG3MSK7IBZUA5GK4.jpg?auth=8ca68c78b1c16a95d82891cd98248a8f235c02c846d9ed198120db5977701e12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A portion of the wreckage from a plane that crashed last month in the woods near a residential area and playground off Scarlett Oak Court in Bowie.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/pop-mart-arundel-mills-QD4SBZJWRZBA3EMGNS5SVUQYYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T17:26:58.05Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WT7WMBXVDFCXRLUDGDW3DBVT3I.jpg?auth=6bcec44fc5aa480f99c5a755238e4c2ddb11120ac997a9948341ecac39a7ff1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Labubu plush toy, one of the popular collectibles sold by Chinese company Pop Mart.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/brandon-chasen-personal-bankruptcy-hearing-concludes-PSF7YF7Y7ZH5FGDQNL2ENTJWYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T16:57:04.402Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UMWKISEONFGHHADYXUIQKKUZYQ.JPG?auth=9d036a7b1d66dcefd03e7501ae774a18b8e5578511335046fdec55a8468d2c21&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2275</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brandon Chasen arrives at the Edward A. Garmatz U.S. Courthouse for the latest public meeting of the creditors in his personal Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/baltimore-orioles-outfield-defense-colton-cowser-MEEFLATBOJCE7JDDPOUVHLFDAY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T16:55:11.865Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/47XOF4OT6RG6HFLYLD6AFCUFXA.jpg?auth=6e139fe6fa93c8388f9da28c58d9347fe32a68678acca407538a81e363deb88c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles center fielder Colton Cowser robs Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas of a home run on June 29.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/emmy-award-nominations-2026-maryland-stephen-colbert-WTLPOMFPFRGP7JRW57QVXSVLPM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T16:43:25.298Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KM5KDEQBPNFPRLLHLOXS76BKK4.jpg?auth=d91667841b3f287888387bf059d09f77c262539beb630ed2199a47c75cc97d7c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert during Wednesday’s May 20, 2026 show.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/maryland-lacrosse-pll-wll-all-star-game-annapolis-FUAAJHVQOZCOTB4Z2OTFNJ6E3Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T16:15:31.987Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Z2JNY3MV6FFCRO22NSF3L4DHKA.jpg?auth=ebedda0a49be9ba8ca22b7824383403458ec8cde4d36cf8806608c7fa0804be5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1687</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attackman Marcus Holman of the Boston Cannons in action during the Premier Lacrosse League All-Star Game in Annapolis on July 5.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/prince-georges-county-register-of-wills-jocelyn-route-A6IBIYUZ5NGNTKD3NA6QUSWMDU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T15:46:13.643Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/F5FE6G5RUZB6DHOYNYNNECICUA.jpg?auth=b071e41e189c7c3312516acb143c85e009dd32336fccbc3122c4352b6dcebb8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3587&amp;height=2690</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jocelyn Route won the Democratic primary for Prince George’s County register of wills, narrowly defeating a field of 11 candidates.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/prince-georges-county-council-data-center-moratorium-CKGTDP5ZNFBFRNF3NGTTA5UARI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T15:09:47.517Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/D7LS6MIB2ZG3VHIGSLLXAI32YE.JPG?auth=c321e9e547d33c4b27808ff551cba10d89645ffdc2ea4ace9e3bcbce51bc54b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Councilwoman Krystal Oriadha speaking at a press conference in Largo last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-lose-houston-astros-6-3-HG6UOZBNC5AQDJTPQFM3CHX6NM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T14:50:29.907Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QOZORCMYMBDN7EP6FLSLIZ7WZI.jpg?auth=c2a811feade0e5f8fd0b548a4aab2f5c5aaf009d519f8f3dc0f35a8659044dd6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4519&amp;height=3013</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals pitcher Andrew Alvarez throws during the second inning against the Houston Astros.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/books/book-review-the-other-beautiful-people-caroline-bock-XIX65POT5FBPPODSO7M4ZYMSXM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T14:38:24.011Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KEN4I5I3KNEKXCX45YZE5AXWDQ.JPG?auth=64fbfb2a803b28e365881c829308ad04fc646efaaf765e2c417eb06ca1aca11f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Caroline Bock’s “The Other Beautiful People” is a close study of how career and family can cut ambitious women in two.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/corsica-river-eastern-shore-pollution-chesapeake-bay-maryland-6GTDZKVQTVEIVHMFFCQQUEQTBQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T14:32:15.69Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2VIWURGGNVB2HL3JFMGD4UT7MI.JPG?auth=a4d17a92596dca6a48af56a86ba3d1dcf2114056ae874dc4834325939cde2ee6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Waterfront homes line the shore of the Corsica River near the Centreville Wharf in Centreville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/somerset-county-schools-books-ban-little-women-SAYFEZMVUZA5JMX76SZZMEWRW4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T14:23:06.761Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QKSOP67DZBDRXEZVZGJNIBV2N4.jpg?auth=2ba8009121b16884d05e3c1fb89f4dee0f0f55d239d1274c55c1725b436b1e0d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3556&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The proposed policy calls for the superintendent to discipline librarians if “adult” reading material appears in the children’s section. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/at-large-karla-silvestre-fatmata-barrie-W57CALSMQZBCREUFSZXL5Z76RE/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T13:51:04.758Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DUXDI4BSLVFGNJDQSM276E7PN4.JPG?auth=446ee64f8cab0903e333a25812850699f5787ad1b98c467ccac74d88dec32114&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Karla Silvestre has declared victory in the race for the remaining at-large seat on the 11-member Montgomery County Council.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/montgomery-county/ashman-shaw-district-3-winner-victory-primary-WTESD2L4NZDI7D2K2ZMBY5FQII/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T13:38:45.821Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MQSOQMTJURDY3CTBJKIJ2Z5L3E.jpg?auth=731249de192ebd0434eebace751385c3591b01a755e2fd2108152cf579402ee9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jud Ashman in Gaithersbur on Election Day in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/spike-gjerde-johns-hopkins-cafe-2DHPRMYLF5HSNHP4MSMCSX4I3Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T13:28:32.406Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QWA3AS7XEBHI5F3E4UBUZXNIMU.jpg?auth=ce50ddff7bebdb88befa290ab61e9a1acb702bcf4869f7613beca173b92f9923&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cafe Terracotta offers coffee, pastries and customizable rice bowls with Levantine influences.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/bge-utility-shutoffs-electricity-MEELBI5FG5GWFAIGKT5Q2RSS34/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T13:26:51.366Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VWRQJ5S7PBHNLK2BJK6MMI4BJA.jpg?auth=a967ea1a0faa5103ddeb7424c80d5c2530396fd1f19107a9bb7a7bef343f2827&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5219&amp;height=3479</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.’s temporary moratorium on utility shutoffs for overdue bills is ending on July 15.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/christa-tichy-district-19-house-of-delegates-election-ELAASN2B5NGIXGIFAKEKZ5E7MA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T12:59:25.718Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FTOKEFTBYZH65EJQQDS5VFZY4Q.jpg?auth=188ce75c108aea9a8251784e0a3ec9ff69fc4409b4b145a902024f37792c7e83&amp;smart=true&amp;width=480&amp;height=720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Christa Tichy is poised to win election to the House of Delegates in District 19.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/light-rail-storm-damage-bge-mta-repairs-QOJW6IDGARGWXBKZ3QF442VZKM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T11:00:03.238Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OI6IJOERVBC67NEMT5OQHB24MU.jpg?auth=c764d406c30264905f9d3d90dd3261ca78a2253cabbc3d8abfac9653f7a9be3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5577&amp;height=3718</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Storm damage at the Cromwell light rail station in Glen Burnie.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/italian-restaurants-maryland-tap-water-osteria-177-annapolis-baltimore-QWZ7UK2KWVCFLLOJ2QPRGBRKLY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T09:30:00.552Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DKITHWTLORDKVERU7WWRSHIFOA.jpg?auth=627fb6ffa6689a855f13ab9bac3cb9db1f11a74576034a11819f5384ffe3bc65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Guests to Osteria 177 in Annapolis can choose either still or sparkling bottled water.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/gloria-lawlah-prince-georges-county-planning-board-maryland-SA244PZOCJEJBAY536B6QAKBQQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T09:26:00.262Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7ISAWMGWPVGVLMFKLXC3I3AEEE.jpg?auth=b01c2411c3fb0345225f5eb76e8e0a873e1f36b2ebd26e76af771b3c11415672&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gloria Lawlah, middle row center, was unanimously confirmed by the Prince George’s County Council to serve on the county's planning board for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-chicago-cubs-5-2-left-handed-starter-44AW5BDRWJGDZKRWBN2UDO2EAY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T04:20:25.009Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7GXYYIUKDVH7ZDSDPYNJW2FODY.jpg?auth=433878982cb696d8cd424fd3fb33da84c1699a4013af2ead3648ee0122d07114&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles right-hander Shane Baz in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/bge-storm-power-outage-maryland-KEXIZUWYMZFM3JTT2OS2HMJYUQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T23:52:00.835Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PN3L2PXYFFALRN6E4TATV7QAMY.jpg?auth=d2fb9e22455274818dfadeedc142625a14f061b77092cbd598af6179c87264a6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Fourth of July storm left Helga Mills' sister's home in Severn, a street away from her own home, with a tree in her front yard.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-iran-hormuz-L4T3YZJLWRCH5BTD7UM3ENRBVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T23:36:03.969Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5KKAJNHIKNCDRMWCQBVJMKRCFE.jpg?auth=efd9c15eaaf492761c9b5d0ab6b1dcfa021df5f463423aedcf4bee0dc1084099&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The U.S. launched new strikes against Iran as the countries' interim agreement unraveled following attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/kidnapping-silver-spring-sex-workers-bwi-RFDPQVCOAFFNTN43OSYQVV72PA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T23:11:37.437Z</lastmod><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[Bryan Neal Gordon is facing charges in similar incidents in Charles and Anne Arundel counties.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/usa-soccer-fifa-world-cup-belgium-pulisic-future-ASCOSQ3GXNAFZK443IMGULQTOU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T22:35:01.908Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X3CSB3PDQZGZVHGFCWB2DYJGCU.jpg?auth=835736fe69ed85ebffbd940ff128306fac71ebf079b5c5d983d29ac095780610&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4882&amp;height=3255</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Matt Freese #24 of the United States shows dejection after the team’s 1-4 defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-columbia-stress-wallethub-K6G2WHLTWFBPFLOHSAPX4SLJ5Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T22:32:12.081Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CEWUS5ALYFGVZEL7YYRM7NBCXA.JPG?auth=1ea63da3d3025cfbc4e61028e0004d874e6faf9d88aa5596f01666191c5817d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1684&amp;height=1123</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A new analysis by WalletHub found that Baltimore is the second-most stressed city in the country.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-peeping-tom-law-not-guilty-ZV6TN3PEOFBY5KM76PHN4KXXMA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T22:05:12.752Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VPFNI7YQORBXXN627JZLARD2KE.jpg?auth=30197ef55d17eb955e9134461c446b4f2f94b961f454d2a65c14fa9e5f57d77b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Devin Kaestner, Chloe White and their third roommate plastered "Smile You're On Camera" signs across their bedroom windows to ward off "Peeping Toms," last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-redistricting-special-session-august-FFFUV4IOQJFHRBEPRL4B4KX2CA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T21:17:04.461Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DLGGWPLN55C4XAOUIOYGQB3G3Q.JPG?auth=1944d322d5e70485b6f9fab9871fe41bcf9fe33d5278a06a5b66314d6ce8a199&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senate President Bill Ferguson and House of Delegates Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk announced Tuesday that lawmakers will be called into a special session in August to revise the state’s constitution to make it easier to redraw congressional districts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-police-high-speed-chase-maurice-daniels-X5UKWWKDYJHOBEINXF23BVJRKM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T20:41:39.992Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XLFTRIG25RGQDKKCCGSHUJ5AJY.png?auth=a1b6de302d58523c606a6b493bc25b5745d3d7465aff6b3b844592acbad77917&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1117&amp;height=818</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland attorney general’s office has identified the Anne Arundel County man who was fatally shot by six Baltimore Police officers following a high-speed chase early Sunday morning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/black-birders-week-dc-bird-alliance-maria-elena-montero-NVG4YM4FEVAIPGJT3DXZDOKW64/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T18:59:46.906Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QORXLUDLJ5AZ7KWDZ4HSSI2WWI.jpg?auth=4833cf9cfc0df6db6513f835f0a6d009d04eacea66ea8d2c8a37b08c8eb5983f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=900&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[María-Elena Montero, president of the DC Bird Alliance, is celebrating Black Birders Week: an annual event that aims to raise awareness about and celebrate the Black birding community.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/attorney-general-alex-lamorie-autism-police-shooting-JOUS6Y4S75AS3FHNPYQ4LUDL7U/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T18:49:13.42Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U4J745DKEZH37IELTPHQGC4WCQ.JPG?auth=061f48015f4a280103b8889ee081406bbf47973442d530d9a32cd3daec191bca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Attorney General cleared three Howard County Police officers in a shooting that occurred in March at Patuxent Commons, a subsidized housing development in Columbia for adults with disabilities.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/father-dies-hollywood-maryland-house-fire-child-527D4JBW2BDJLLIYXR54PSTTCY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T18:28:00.776Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/F4NJ3KHIS5GUZDE7WIIRLKUDCA.jpg?auth=edf2c60867bb313e50300348b54da52e2a4c32b741ec061754743ada0add77c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6856&amp;height=4571</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Deputy state fire marshals are investigating whether the fire was caused by improper disposal of fireworks. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/maryland-state-police-helicopter-hoist-rescue-Q7R4UH5OYNGJZALBLJBEBBSBAU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T17:50:34.635Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y6HDURJMPJCYVMJOMU42NRFVWU.png?auth=338eb4b11d1af3de2e44ea78e93571189c860fcb33d4da5da9a0a99b8676d7d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1533&amp;height=1022</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The MSPAC rescued six people via helicopter over the Fourth of July weekend, including three teen jet skiers in Talbot County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/potomac-river-fish-kill-high-temperature-heat-montgomery-county-maryland-KA747SJSFJCB7IC2DKEYOSXSAI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T16:19:39.416Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2LE3EDYC3BDIJE3VYRTIXQGUDA.JPG?auth=5bc9890ebc4ed5b7d93dcfebbe022e85476499cf4ef97c3139423b66289bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A fish kill was reported along almost 14 miles of the Potomac River, which runs between Maryland, D.C. and Virginia. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/point-source-youth-homelessness-NHDLH5XF4ZHHXBYCBFR5WEFBEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T14:38:01.829Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3KFLRWPY7BFFNNNIXISKGJ2P2M.jpg?auth=21b883b6be5697de0fcb19d390c7aa8f6508401c2f092e47b66e3d942b29a8f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2917&amp;height=1945</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Point Source Youth consultants give a presentation during a Targeted Housing Assistance Program certification training in December.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-state-attorney-sarah-david-scott-shellenberger-OTVYBT6N4BBIHC7V2QAF2KBZFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T14:32:11.158Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WLTLLVVTZRDSJMCEA37UVJ2KRI.jpg?auth=050de126d265fd2e166c6ca8b870c88dc8bc95fb2eb141b76dcb7cae95fcbc73&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County state’s attorney candidate Sarah David addresses the crowd at her election-night watch party in Towson last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatal-hit-and-run-colesville-road-meeting-KBGW4FUJCVAKZM5JHOYZSEOXTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T14:13:53.942Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LHUZTPO3FVGWZBTPP37IJ4FZMM.jpg?auth=bd8656117fefa8c6bdf712a9e579651a56f67e9c84d1b48ffce16a0d3183a6b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=900&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Three weeks after a fatal hit and run collision near Colesville Road in Silver Spring, local neighborhoods are set to have a road safety meeting.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/books/book-review-lucille-clifton-poet-at-the-gate-Y4J6FOO3VFC63BFQPLEBOROCVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T13:38:14.607Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UU4ORWLLEJDO3C46MPBSRGTVUA.jpg?auth=7f0287776c637fb8593dc67957a0ee8e6a6151140b39ca3179248f5edeeba922&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cover of Lucille Clifton's “At the Gate: Uncollected Poems 1987-2010.”

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-win-houston-astros-12-11-james-wood-OKZNQ5SOGFCPJKUTAJ6RCS7ECU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T13:25:19.349Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GOZTX2ERAZGFRAALYEKKFVY7QI.jpg?auth=4080172e3f4ccf2da105995a7c22c2d8665d7f011a9146bf6ba586ce64e9a925&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7171&amp;height=4781</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals’ James Wood runs the bases after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-mail-ballot-error-taylor-print-MGRFSYSEWNBNLE4MFKFE7DQW4A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T11:16:13.716Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OFDOIMOBQFB6JAYGAZYKDE2MWA.JPG?auth=986f4e80ffe37aa952d8411b2b7e7538d9b4f73f5582797036a6acc523904333&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County elections workers count mail ballots in Owings Mills last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/pedalpower-kids-in-good-company-TA2XCIX2UVALZMX3K33PIZLI7A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T09:30:00.729Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5BFNKMMJ2RBOVHYRPI7U4EAN2I.JPG?auth=0ac9fcce8d04d124f306979bb2d10ba05ba62619def958bc57728fb0696143fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7713&amp;height=5142</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kids get their bikes ready for their lessons with PedalPower at the Park School in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/waymo-zoox-driverless-cars-ai-maryland-XYERYN6U65GVJC35RRCY5CDNJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T09:30:02.93Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BPOUYWOTTZHOXFETEXAJSKR4JQ.jpg?auth=c2008f10d0a6c1ddd65f799193c4ed5e653d0663725d78a50569ee20345c79d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7451&amp;height=5667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A trip to San Francisco in June was a chance to try out Waymo driverless cars as the company continues to work on bringing them to Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/artificial-intelligence-job-market-research-maryland-PZ2FG3OQXJGUJEIVGBYQIEUFVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T09:30:01.136Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KMO6DNXAWJDJ7K5SDRSJIJIIOA.jpg?auth=cdd939e4a609fab13195bc14ae27c3a6c82d20af3c3eed7df94376167f3623a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6007&amp;height=3559</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/romel-williams-joans-house-dui-prince-georges-maryland-AKACW37LLVEDHCCDYG4RWPXRBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T09:30:02.011Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7ZGIQPFBZZFOLNQUBUHG32VLYE.jpg?auth=38b58d06a4262d6d811fadaa57186dded083e2d15b401795289894f612068961&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5444&amp;height=3629</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Romel Williams, founder and president of Joan’s House, a nonprofit that mentors children, and who has come under scrutiny for his connections to a County Council member, was arrested for an alleged DUI earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/anne-arundel-school-potty-training-policy-maryland-3GQZBRUED5FV3LIABK3T3T5UPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T09:30:01.24Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KY7AX4UKPBDNBJFQMINBM7LTSM.jpg?auth=7e86926d057538ba1b8f0453721f2985c6ee89300e54adbed5664531291d502b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Since the pandemic, Maryland educators say they’ve seen more children starting school not fully potty-trained.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/us-loses-world-cup-belgium-MMLPAKED6VA3JODD2BNF2PYQHQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T03:25:55.357Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5P6OZTDFKRFMDMCJJSRHZ4JRAA.jpg?auth=9fc3ee9f47038030176c5cdab8e6b9faa660c66ec6612d6396bb04e004fbeafa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2839&amp;height=1893</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[United States goalkeeper Matt Freese (24) reacts after Belgium scores their third goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-america-250-revolutionary-war-W7CBX3IYLZHBLEVAGVAPCUWGMQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T02:41:57.016Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JRCXWFKLDBCWXF2SFUYGWMNEDI.jpg?auth=3472701374f7ca8d896d4be560fe5ea44a43154b5582a9081e3d700f0469c5ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=9504&amp;height=6336</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["Mary Katharine Goddard: A Woman’s Declaration,” an exhibition about the only woman whose name appears on the Declaration of Independence, is on display at the Maryland Center for History and Culture’s H. Furlong Baldwin Library.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/united-states-naval-academy-women-V2IXNTTJSNAAVBPVYI6MYDUPTY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T02:41:06.786Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UGGPDGUSKRACRIBJVLPIY3JSCI.jpg?auth=58c5a798d6d1d0c41d0429cc7c362c5b1b2823696d2d86617d7841c63f94eaef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5283&amp;height=3522</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Midshipman Jenna Jeletic, right, puts the shoulder boards on her friend, newly commissioned officer Arianna Longo, after the U.S. Naval Academy 2025 graduation ceremony in Annapolis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/bge-rate-hike-public-service-commission-4YSOSIHR2VHPDKMISX3S7MYGDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T02:12:52.372Z</lastmod><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[Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. announced last week that it wants to increase rates starting next month. The Maryland Public Service Commission said the company will have to wait.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/kidnapping-bwi-charles-county-maryland-M2EMH4TUUVHSXPTZA6BGIDBIYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T01:24:47.659Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DTT3TAVTR5EV5DC4TZ6YKSZXSY.jpg?auth=dcfb594fff9054b755eb4fb8167174f776fa2d0879a6275db9d3294fa11f5eb0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2805&amp;height=1870</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Transportation Authority police officers attend an announcement at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Monday, April 27, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fallston-house-party-shooting-UXLVJ3VZSRFYFLT5LDHDKS2CCI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T00:39:06.021Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEYILWQWWFFJBO7J6MWX7HYIEA.jpg?auth=6272876ae89bdbf4663bdd13b2825cedb0accf60d8427fb55bf987c9fb5607b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A 23-year-old died after he was taken to the hospital by others at the party, police said. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-storms-flood-watch-CI6OPUK4MRDZFGFJ4JX6YTSJGA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T23:38:00.152Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SPNZWPUQZ5BS7F74DGCSIFSSAE.jpg?auth=3ff77d3b1ed56b609ec8f36a1d3e8d90cef01c660485fd2725055bade321e108&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3843&amp;height=2562</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of Central Maryland. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/banner-pr/press-release-investigations-hub-RFTKB7Z4BBEALDE2ZHTR7GHNJM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T22:48:29.332Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2TOBVTMEANHVXKFDKHZEFXN7YM.jpg?auth=7c23485bfac394729e4bc39b9eca4c12e578309e890e1180ad0a91e145989bb8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4241&amp;height=2827</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Banner offices at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-council-election-races-342FQQEMFFFBVFTDTNYUBF65AY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T22:02:16.378Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZK5EXHXOLZGOHNHEDRM34W335I.JPG?auth=681b4a6c21530ad49b12a52aa787e946033d5edb097a10b5f482a91470175343&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Democratic and Republican nominees for nine seats on the expanded council are now official.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/washington-capitals-alex-ovechkin-final-season-VFQBYYTPSVFMJM6WSMO33WD4RI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T21:04:27.906Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XIERGOQ6WFENRDAJB52TJ6XLNI.jpg?auth=4f34705f1f484d9088c73f5d428c1a511b1222d5d2caba76e648c7125d81b7e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4106&amp;height=2737</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes the ice to warm up with teammates ahead of a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 12.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/world-cup-donald-trump-folarin-balogun-fifa-GKCOGM2C55HM7F2ORDEWRLGBVY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T20:18:38.557Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4HVZMSGBXFCWVBT6NNXEBXHANI.jpg?auth=eb5b9f9e541ef0e5aa3563f5a9feb93bd8d1294fc66ddbfcc71d2d73b064c928&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4154&amp;height=2769</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, awards President Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/howard-county-teacher-sex-abuse-grindr-KCWQAHHOFRCXZFHDNU2JGVPMH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T20:14:51.706Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BBBX4VZW2FDDTEZUZ37V6JP6QY.JPG?auth=2099e19a20742851ab09478430d221af39d94e1d89f22de9061f34d1d9dc9d1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A former paraeducator was sentenced Monday in Howard County Circuit Court to time served for sexually abusing a teenage student he met on the Grindr dating app.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/andrew-britt-not-criminally-responsible-shooting-baltimore-county-police-officer-AYGYFB6BGNHH7E4MDIAJ2DQHTU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T20:06:33.385Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SU57GTQUXJBRTIRBJ5XGHXSIG4.jpg?auth=19086076aa018ebb8f26f85c945b2f3e6bd501fb49d76f01d0adc229ba395628&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5013&amp;height=3342</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police speak among themselves after a shooting in 2025 in the parking lot of the Wilkens precinct in Catonsville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-primary-election-public-financing-3TLQDXNGCRBMDDG4H6Z6FXS4QI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T20:03:46.732Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WXLR5WUWYBDWHNQ334C5XRCDKM.JPG?auth=834814280cc2eb7bcd2b62f569b9a01c6f763dc5b915df41cee087c932c0bba3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1939</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Six candidates qualified to receive taxpayer funds in the first year of Baltimore County’s new public financing system, which requires forgoing donations from businesses, unions and political action committees.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-sign-rasul-douglas-L527LBZMYVDTRMS4LPPCTBETGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T19:06:03.534Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VSORHOY3XZC7VC4CURJZIYBDBA.jpg?auth=866bf9c0083680dc2cd25ea6e4472b6e11ca8609be5ad338c7f8a43a70ffc5bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5449&amp;height=3633</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Miami Dolphins cornerback Rasul Douglas, right, breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely in Week 9 of the 2025 season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-mike-elias-trade-deadline-buy-PNH7KA4Q7NGZZLBY7XIFARE7WQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T16:24:49.712Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PLJVGFPKVZFH7KKF4OFM5J53BM.png?auth=984ce152f1948ff31922369243a556cffadf182b4f500c3d2cc39e6b3073b2e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-curtis-mead-career-surge-7WECXE7CIJEB7JCWX73VYTQQT4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T14:00:03.617Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2UQJPQM27NHNZIHSPPFNZD7P4Q.jpg?auth=d0b763ee5f1a0be9d129069e4133c8bbb848ea5e59324fa8239f5398ef3476b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5488&amp;height=3659</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Curtis Mead has set career highs in plate appearances, home runs, RBIs and walks, with months to go in the season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/maryland-schools-cellphone-ban-YPZIAXBCQFDR3M6VWUHI7YFVXA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T13:49:56.689Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VCHNUYGSKVDFTIPRZWL5HB35ZU.JPG?auth=9feab8136e98398cd083440f4bf01ce142d708f1ae219dcc576df1aac253bc9e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1979</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Principal Shawnette Williams collects a cellphone and headphones from a student arriving at Reginald Lewis High School in 2025. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/saving-our-trees-why-proactive-plant-health-care-is-the-ultimate-shield-against-beech-leaf-disease-GAWKSQXURJHY5CCC5AEUA6MV3A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T13:49:50.095Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JXUW2MKWTZD2BIEMEYWVCLECN4.png?auth=37afe8275436081b57120cef8e86c7bd48291e9f46777eb761aec857ed98ae8f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=600&amp;height=331</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/theater/carla-hall-olney-theatre-please-underestimate-me-carol-burnett-ZPQRDO6VW5FRFB4XTDGRMT3ACE/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T12:39:52.228Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EFBO52YZ3BCT7BWX6B32GCX22Y.jpg?auth=821efb1bfe64ab77f6209cbf06eed266c1d2bc0d7d34ce46fadef4f584c0f84d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4596&amp;height=3064</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carla Hall’s autobiographical one-woman show, “Please Underestimate Me,” is at the Olney Theatre Center through July 26.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-trevor-rogers-samuel-basallo-battery-chemistry-K7W2VXR5JVG4FHPJCFYT4ZUWSU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T12:00:03.531Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7KX2TZLXI5GHFPNIUGRG36LPPM.jpg?auth=4782130112197d4598b0d04a477a83275ecaa5e45b4c00f05a1f372c6b594bc4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trevor Rogers, left, has a 2.50 ERA in 86 1/3 innings pitching to Samuel Basallo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/folarin-balogun-red-card-suspension-belgium-RNWC2337PRDWRPOEYXC7DICWBY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T00:21:12.468Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VIUO4TRTVVHE7BVW5C2TZY2AQU.jpg?auth=bafab03ee11c8dd12f94705bd905f2b36b8035c6393cdfed9af13b34132417a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) celebrates a goal against Paraguay. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-governor-wes-moore-surrounded-youtube-NDNP75DOABEXFOXHSPGROMGQLA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T23:43:13.741Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LP6GGBORLBC2BP5S6MFZLTC4BM.png?auth=850b85982d0fa7d3371eb2a6e85c612b341d3eea91614a8d96188c5a07706a8f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=852&amp;height=581</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore took questions from 20 nonvoters on the popular YouTube debate show “Surrounded.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-sunday-dangerous-heat-storms-PMCQRAL4QJCG3ERF56C5W45V3A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T23:04:27.921Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VCGZEP7EHRB5NMRWQ6LS7QUTWE.JPG?auth=0f5a28cd8f4964445de579fced6f574078f95fbf24b0998214498dd6eed9c834&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1702</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National Weather Service expects to see the onset of thunderstorms and lightning with 60-65 mph winds around 5 p.m. Sunday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-robert-hassell-iii-assignment-7JIDOOAE4ZH7PFW6BHFLAGWRT4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T22:23:55.609Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BEZO2EYPVRGHFPDSA2YXFK7QWU.jpg?auth=899d1e191058f3e60cee1062ff39ff81f0d94d596c5f994b99396b49fc99addf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5522&amp;height=3682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Robert Hassell III has a .572 OPS in 197 major league at-bats.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-pirates-five-run-eighth-inning-VPO37RCAT5D7HB6OYSG2P2CNFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T22:04:13.039Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FUAKOIPQXJDNZAMEVMA6JJZLVE.jpg?auth=e53b106757462e765bc873bf8f4101cca1a772399ce0815909ff156d7fec1940&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6189&amp;height=4126</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[James Wood of the Nationals scores past Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez in the fifth inning Sunday at Nationals Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/boat-explosion-chesapeake-city-maryland-B346RH3JNNEQ7KUT6SRAFRCHBE/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T21:37:50.452Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OTKIUMMPPVAZVMAN2BIOM736WM.png?auth=be77e933cf091f271867f030eec189847f33b5b1ab0c59d9c485d89717c90486&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1089&amp;height=811</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a boat explosion in Cecil County on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-offense-manages-little-to-help-kyle-bradish-in-series-ending-loss-to-reds-3CNEM67KYVFN3LNXPUKMNPQHDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T21:19:33.77Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EJUR3LEUHZG5LG3ATB6SV7CC24.jpg?auth=6b8a6a0ffab8cf44974e70b1ceb0f717bd323a200ca1bb8495ea73f16adc7791&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7781&amp;height=5188</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kyle Bradish allowed three runs on five hits in 7 2/3 innings Sunday in Cincinnati.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-police-shooting-clifton-avenue-man-killed-7VOZNCPC2ZDD3INAGN5XAWPEAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T20:28:41.394Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XLFTRIG25RGQDKKCCGSHUJ5AJY.png?auth=a1b6de302d58523c606a6b493bc25b5745d3d7465aff6b3b844592acbad77917&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1117&amp;height=818</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police investigate a shooting that involved officers in the 3300 block of Clifton Avenue early Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/curtis-bay-fire-fourth-of-july-YL6HIHB6FJFUFD7BK3224472ZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T19:17:28.075Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/C37NNBOZPVDLJFFIB2AOQEN2F4.jpg?auth=e68eb7fcf63a19531410b322779313046224dae97fea106c4b33e1ac4fd9bcdc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5011&amp;height=3341</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters battle a four-alarm fire in South Baltimore on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/american-visionary-art-museum-avam-ellen-owens-director-baltimore-FN7SUKXCLBBQNLN3KP4KV3OJIA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T09:30:00.666Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JG4YAZTNWVHQTAYBG4RA2T37OY.JPG?auth=d89cc6b9249dd94a1e6b35884a92a3966e6fba630025cda5a4c6c10019e91800&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One year into the role, American Visionary Art Museum director Ellen Owens is working to find ways to make the museum more of a regular presence in people’s lives.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/ged-test-high-school-diploma-graduation-VDQNMIRPLFEQ7PZQ3E2YJAV5CU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T09:30:00.71Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ST3HS5MPGJAZBBB5HEC2QMHPVM.JPG?auth=b0297f128281d2989fafe2d8dbd80705f01c35a484384adf690f91daf79fe768&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5772&amp;height=3846</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Julissa Mejia receives a celebratory gift from her mother, Gloria Lovo, after Mejia received her GED diploma during the Maryland Multicultural Youth Center graduation ceremony at the Silver Spring Civic Building last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/baltimore-harborplace-redevelopment-herman-melville-moby-dick-OBGESHNF3ZDBFHBRUFOAMMP2TY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T09:30:01.104Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QPCCRRXVFVG3ZORFTQOGFMFCIE.JPG?auth=445f38dc3d25f171de62d24770af383fb37b299b87e6d9fb1b928fc2b588c8a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2028</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aaron “AJ” Jones drops by Harborplace almost every day during summers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/lower-herring-run-park-baltimore-dumping-grounds-PRPSEWSMKBG3DGN2MAX6FP65DI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T09:30:00.746Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YTAAS37T4VFLVJW2OXUUXVLMOU.JPG?auth=7fb9f6250246d4ee6a4818899d4f8f93c111171dea39b8ab18314079fa165240&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Students with teacher Katlyn Talerico’s hiking group from Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle School come across an abandoned car  along the trail at lower Herring Run Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/maryland-state-flag-route-one-apparel-SRF6OYTTY5D6JI75NKCBLKAO4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T09:30:01.194Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KSPB2LPEMJCE5PRXRGP3WOSYBM.jpg?auth=e61c1ef7e3941051d10be3f0d7f07ce49e4292dc58dd5466dbc605fddd4621c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4767&amp;height=3178</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland State flag waves in the wind at the Mall in Columbia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-reds-pete-alonso-all-star-case-LX2EDSUC2NH3DMGK7D3KXMZFAQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T03:53:42.889Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PNTTWIHD4JBDDPCX5G7RQ2BUV4.jpg?auth=9a643acdb3bec9cec5fbe9f43c0d05dec7204014cb42470b068de2ccad2676f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7340&amp;height=4893</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Reds catcher Jose Trevino tags out Adley Rutschman trying to score on a single by Pete Alonso during the third inning Saturday night in Cincinnati.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-extreme-heat-weather-storms-3KV36Q6KKRDZDGOWT35VPYACBY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T03:20:27.728Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UA6CUWTWR5F4RPCZY62USADCW4.JPG?auth=2c19f3c7eae7e282251af2d2d8444834937f2ee33929a538884405d049963b74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1749</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thunderstorms moved through Baltimore, delaying the Fourth of July fireworks show until 10 p.m.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/fourth-of-july-celebration-maryland-heat-7INQMUYRABEH5L4MUOJTOXTPUE/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T03:03:47.552Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PCCCSYNJXFB6FL7O4F6MYKXOYA.JPG?auth=d80bb0629c1901f4e44129048e2da0e0a841ef3b2c6c4f9c04fe88a899f9104e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2065</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Independence Day fireworks light up Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Saturday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/america-250-national-mall-trump-37KLJTMPNBGKPGB4CFG4JFDF2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T00:11:27.867Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5GWOB3JNEVB4HFINQY2FSW2Q4I.jpg?auth=3b8b350ef585bf5f717c9e56e515f916224ce234b4a03f4f7643149b00ef31e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5678&amp;height=3786</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Severe weather disrupted Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, forcing organizers to evacuate the National Mall ahead of President Donald Trump's America 250 event.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-all-stars-cj-abrams-james-wood-HX5KFZW65VAPHNFA4QKYWFQ74A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-05T00:09:54.042Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MGG3ABV2J5DERCVEQNP3I7C5Z4.JPG?auth=aba5032fc41ac8793abe33676eef89c8d81bb48c8e8b2010a9faae6ff5ed8ec3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was named a starter for the National League All-Stars.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/adley-rutschman-orioles-all-star-game-HIM2DQIOLZC65OHY6T45Z3DH7U/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T23:59:46.134Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X7RIT6WE3RFGRACJO5N37DWBT4.jpg?auth=0123e1704c122289b692602fc2c90ae09b9c6f9e9367ce1c076efb0e6cbfaa87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4353&amp;height=2902</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman made the All-Star team for the third time in four seasons.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/4th-of-july-fireworks-baltimore-maryland-ocean-city-NPCBTHKA3VCSVIJJJXL5SZ7AYI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T23:52:05.618Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/O7JPNJSSQBHFJBICCZYMZKMPYU.JPG?auth=b50bd78a48a4959614860c96010c46177bddddda4bb413bb5d4f8aa3438e30e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1702</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fireworks light up Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on July 4, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/metro-train-derails-college-park-passengers-evacuated-ZZINAFSXQZHBLCZ62HJZHVMLOA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T21:01:14.528Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEYILWQWWFFJBO7J6MWX7HYIEA.jpg?auth=6272876ae89bdbf4663bdd13b2825cedb0accf60d8427fb55bf987c9fb5607b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Passengers were evacuated and one person was hospitalized after a Metrorail train derailed outside College Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-lose-pirates-7-1-BFSSBC6WRNAWNN2EWITI7NVOYQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T20:47:50.247Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UVM4HRZJF5GNPH7KIPLE2PDRUY.jpg?auth=540f2093f3701b081e983151ea4aa308fac09e34f04b1930015f4dcbe92ea21b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6364&amp;height=4242</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Pirates’ Konnor Griffin steals home past Nationals catcher Drew Millas during the first inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/naked-man-arrested-baltimore-columbus-statue-PGUDV2BVIFHNTBCZMHFEBE2Y3E/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T19:56:41.349Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QOALXAEWPJAVHP6GHDDMADO5R4.JPG?auth=ce5fb1c39bae89b3ae15a12f48111ac3a4431a9667379fe0df09b968e4ffbf0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2072</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police remove a naked man Saturday from the former Christopher Columbus pedestal in the Inner Harbor.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-pirates-4Q5FYPD6A5BD7CIILHMK75G7UE/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T19:39:41.422Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AI24K77PI5FRVFVY33ZYVX3NTU.jpg?auth=c00a21f9b0d161e6c7785de44eefdfc52dd33667c1a1e6be96e1fb3fe9792eeb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Teammates douse Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile with water after he hit two home runs in a 9-5 win over the Pirates. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-reds-trevor-rogers-TPOZQVYGTJCVDAH6R2CBU2UC3A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T19:29:14.013Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XI76SGSKMNAQLJZKRAB7ITQA7Q.jpg?auth=4002665489c0fd94fb49a10f43489240e9e116ff7cfec978f6a2a8ce846846eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4340&amp;height=2893</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers throws during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/chris-bassitt-facet-bone-spur-spine-surgery-orioles-3EJJ54NYQRFS3BEPCWCS2UODDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T19:14:53.091Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PCN7OVZWR5GLBHWCL4F76MHCL4.jpg?auth=573af8b90c89e68311add726781a90aa5a684966de15b738bda3d1897bb1fadc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7593&amp;height=5062</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chris Bassitt is hoping an unusual surgery will return him to the mound in full health. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/fireworks-james-bice-brittany-frankenfield-NOYLKEOHNFAV7AD5ULJP4RTADI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T15:31:19.475Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IOBJ6O36LRGB7B2ISGRKZ3YW5A.jpg?auth=6ad6f87f79a64024de6eb2917d5c5784a4a149f7251e9047d32fa4c97774f5ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fireworks legally purchased out of state and in some Maryland counties are illegal in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/july-4-citizenship-ceremony-annapolis-maryland-VLWVG5ALQVAJHEUGYR64XSEUUY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T14:05:45.139Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2ETN2DNR6NB6VIF2OKU53W44G4.JPG?auth=597d412142a07a5a3e1989957c5654f5c81885deecc0ff5b1fd70d6cabf8106c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5375&amp;height=3583</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MD Abdullahel Karim of is the first to raise his flag in the air after taking the oath of allegiance to become a Unites States Citizen during a naturalization ceremony at the historic Paca House in Annapolis on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/whats-the-perfect-american-hot-dog-NIWHTB73Q5HPFLZUWDUI7DP2J4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T14:02:22.607Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JP2V4KOMPVDBLJ4DGOQZAH46P4.jpg?auth=16e8ed3e7e27356f9024195b93df0fd0d1c375023571230e012d6e12e307b281&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The "Baltimore" hot dog from Sausage Master in Lexington Market.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/democratic-primary-midterm-election-county-council-WRVH2KXHORFA5DE3KC2EYT62IQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T14:01:36.161Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IVTSMIVKDZBNLO3RGRDMOLNXJE.jpg?auth=8350204a8e05cacc8d89a64618512afb12262ec2c6270943924b86f3db002da3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman said he’s in a “decent headspace” as he awaits the final vote totals in his race for the County Council’s District 3 seat.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>