<?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/criminal-justice/prisoner-killing-roxbury-colin-wolf-maryland-investigation-2NDRMOVCLZCDTDQWWGY7KBJFS4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T15:32:43.449Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HTAEOQFECJAZRP6DAXIJULKJ5E.jpg?auth=745620a4e573066425adf174c3e6c7a77cf9b91360830cd224ce3dd6aeb5e3ab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5173&amp;height=3449</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tom Wolf holds up a memorial photo of his son, Colin Wolf, in Charles Village. Wolf’s son, Colin Wolf, was killed by a cellmate while serving time at the Roxbury Correctional Institution.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-ice-suspend-vehicle-stops-shootings-X37UZHYU4ZCIHANXS722TDOSGM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T15:15:55.994Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ACCZJA5BTJB23G6MFLRCT32C5Y.jpg?auth=467942f348af5143cbd11b221948fc8c5d2b509b7c49031c9283ffa97d109527&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4861&amp;height=3240</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Local residents walk by a makeshift memorial to the victim of a shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Biddeford, Maine.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/adley-rutschman-bryan-baker-all-star-game-reunion-DESH2JZBZRCLROCOQRJ3KVQQK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T15:04:45.284Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/L4ZGQK2YXZFLPIF6GGGIV4E6AU.jpg?auth=0c702f4d0cd60c457ef8da4dbb869b718f0b3f3c4f8a8a0b03a83cdc8cb0bec0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 14: Bryan Baker #47 of the Tampa Bay Rays and Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles embrace after the ninth inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/mlb-all-star-game-labor-negotiations-rob-manfred-bruce-meyer-VVBJSACOUZC25HEJRQAMWDX7GQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T14:16:05.783Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GTHHCNT4M5BRDKDDUSZ2HRQOSI.jpg?auth=68cae10243ca9858c12ffc76c4101abb3548e12ebbec23b2977c88b9b2ee87b6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3144&amp;height=2096</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions during a news conference at the winter meetings last December.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-foster-griffin-all-star-debut-7QEN4VOQYJDF5I4457P5G6W7ZY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T14:11:35.436Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4NEFU5BP3VHQ7OSTNRANIZMXIA.jpg?auth=325dd7bc65a16dfdc1ca0bdb3f639ca093e751b37851009f55f8ca3c1291487a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin throws a pitch during the fifth inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/all-start-game-american-league-shutout-DJ4SKQSUCFBD3I7Q5ZNMGIHS7U/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T14:01:57.619Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X75B2IZFUBBVHESL7SL2XPXKRY.jpg?auth=53036a2bc2d299d4084d0033b32c193fa5dd5ab4543a9b4be4a6abf6cfaefd0a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6570&amp;height=4380</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fireworks explode during the MLB All-Star Game between the American League and National League on July 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-heat-advisory-MFWZ37OUIFAFLKL7NJU5FGMYBQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T13:34:57.332Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VSOYZXV5UBET7KAWPBFWYRDZVI.jpg?auth=8b55c77822a7fcf304c8e2046c47a46c9798d2af1c366c6cf4090da4a96a1fef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore issued a Code Red for extreme heat through Thursday, opening cooling centers across the city. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/cj-abrams-james-wood-all-star-game-juan-soto-trade-NMOQKGYUYFGULM7QREKZ3XVPN4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T13:30:01.818Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XU2U4OT7ZBBNNN2GWRLP4NRJRA.jpg?auth=48e1bab308d910e95474986448fb96a778992f5390a9b8b168af190cfa819bbd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5070&amp;height=3380</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals' James Wood, right, celebrates with teammate CJ Abrams, left, after scoring during the third inning of a game against the Orioles on June 28.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/urbano-mexican-fare-baltimore-peninsula-tex-mex-XG76PUX6QFDA7CBQQLY2LPLDH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T13:28:08.698Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HP2S7GG3FVHKHAVK5FLTRENBPE.JPG?auth=26b2eac0349590ec30f57dd5f4413f940d5a15f4f608f0f91856ea91701220bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1363&amp;height=912</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Urbano Mexican Fare opens Tuesday in Rye Street Market at Baltimore Peninsula.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-ice-job-ban-CA3365A6GBH7RHX7QCJUNPBRTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T13:15:17.028Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5ZEZGGV5WVDQLC2DEOLYGELT6I.jpg?auth=511d867e3f342037c9ff20051d31117dda214e09e754a50021d2333cf6a3454b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Council member Kristin Mink, who represents District 5, told The Banner she drafted the bill so that it wouldn’t violate the Constitution or employee discrimination laws. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/towson-circle-road-rage-murder-indictment-TMXWARYEONEFRM65XUZ53CLEKQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T13:00:01.324Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7EZ44S3KYBBLXJSFMAD2NJU2AA.JPG?auth=6f08ffc273c38e2db0b209178c06b402c8acb3a2f34b8b92e92d7893ad6fb66d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County detectives say Reginald Gray shot and killed Nasir Majied in a road rage incident last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/house-bill-daylight-saving-time-YZ54YYLGIND7HCG4ULXAUNCUD4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T12:30:11.968Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WZOHBUZBMFDC3GNAUDVORB32ZA.jpg?auth=0e8130e6220b86f787890bb4dd33daee1306565cb47999b8563500403c878193&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4022&amp;height=2681</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Daylight saving time is that period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-training-camp-nfl-6VKX3OTTRBAEPMXUITEUYEBLJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T10:30:01.673Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/55YOO2KTWRELXCNSZBNFPKPBQY.jpg?auth=c970584f9dc40154c3e7693482fb37b36ba44a04399ecf80e0bd5cd4f6ecc754&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3806&amp;height=2537</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels looks on from the sidelines after leaving a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in December.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/dot-cakes-sprinkle-desserts-baltimore-BQMAKRKN2RAE3FEIFZ6XTOJFUY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T09:30:01.272Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3A7TPI6JVNB6PLECF4AUWGIICY.JPG?auth=a007ef42fdb1fb647e506911f3a778d2d61cec6425948962ccf2ff66cc7ae219&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2071</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A dot cake from Decadent Coffee and Dessert Bar.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/utility-shutoffs-maryland-YSDJYF545RD2LK4WU2C35MMKNI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T09:30:00.569Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VJWQEQFIUFAHLGYEDZLJANYAT4.JPG?auth=44696c7a0e737323b3c266064c5e4740286a09b74101fcdb8946b297cbcdb1f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1286</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Skyrocketing utility costs are making it harder for some to keep up with their bills.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/ronald-rosenbluth-democratic-party-confrontation-UKKZI76O4VHC7OE3O64EUGKGDU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T09:30:00.531Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MSPPDR2LCBFYZDO4R6Q32FQU6A.jpg?auth=586a5517ea2ac499c86f7c56c97323606f56704bdb80cd20bf000bd47d2a8f9e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Del. Malcolm Ruff, left, and state Sen. Dalya Attar.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/theater/olney-theater-intimacy-and-fight-training-metoo-VE7TPBF4T5CP5HLAZJADRKBL5A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T09:30:00.576Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NFRFONIASZGNNFR2BKEZSUOP4M.JPG?auth=f5fca945c635b6052bfdbabb3992b80dec446ad6e8d52037c31bc9387bc7b42b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Olney Theatre’s latest show, a production of the Tony Award-winning musical “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” enlisted the help of an intimacy and fight coordinator to help choreograph its love and murder scenes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-training-camp-lamar-jackson-madubuike-center-7NJGDSG5OVAUJPVMCZ7XV7F6AA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T09:30:01.33Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/P2YNEKK4XFF4RHJQR7IYD7B4BY.JPG?auth=bbf1c91c45132e9a4de4ccb5fe03c1c37b99430bd813d78ad2bb70bd8ed11d34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Will star quarterback Lamar Jackson sign a contract extension? ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/victor-ramirez-prince-georges-county-council-64CKIFDZGNH6NBH2FTDWPFMXRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T09:30:02.348Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6OKJAKS3PJHSZDL3XL5WAHBVYE.jpg?auth=e9f9ca6046580da6bf1ddf7d8b4371c853d942c95b638839d9d44fb30840b49a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Victor Ramirez won June’s Democratic primary to represent District 2 on the Prince George’s County Council.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/milford-mill-fatal-shooting-2TWAXWB3SZF47PAWFI56GOBY7M/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T00:46:34.509Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A537K6257JHPRE6C2Z6PLA4NOE.jpg?auth=8e0340a36c12055c85e8343c7e21682f002ed31e220584c39f327541c6514853&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5643&amp;height=3762</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police said they believe adults were in the home at the time of the shooting. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/gaithersburg-police-fatal-shooting-SNQHMTKQ2BFZBLF6BZCCNNQHII/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-15T00:45:06.315Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4AKS2RTTDZDMZPZ6CFXBXIJSCI.jpg?auth=ecb121bde01e97f6856ea4b1b025c64b72178e6af2149684e1076e9eb546fb62&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4257&amp;height=2838</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Office of the Attorney General released its preliminary investigation into a police shooting that killed a 46-year-old man from Rockville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/laurel-park-racetrack-changes-community-funding-UD2QL4DSEJFKPOEULSQWMAI67A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T22:57:59.088Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6LZNMPQOXJAELHIAW43LRAGTFA.JPG?auth=43c4d2e28853d3ac5faeeb145b602714ae92ef8e1034c4b2856895a4b1dcd47a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1685</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland plans to transition Laurel Park into a horse training center.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/adley-rutschman-contract-extension-all-star-IHFOXGJIRJGMTFTEU5PSWLPK2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T22:47:52.189Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WSQ5A7YZFBFZ3ISFX7WAAHPVXM.jpg?auth=2f743e4acf41a26692752b223a677481073ba0e71a9acd97dcba8458000f5f9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3435&amp;height=2290</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) is due to become a free agent after the 2027 season unless he reaches a new deal.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/gaithersburg-bus-stop-maryland-iid-police-shooting-RFNWVFPUKBF3VLJLQNL6JYQNQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T22:45:41.793Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OAHZZ4ZZIFFUFDMQFBE66HKENM.jpeg?auth=5989c416431bb8d57c070dae5186fbb7a040a09f935909fab907579071331649&amp;smart=true&amp;width=482&amp;height=220</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatal-crash-randallstown-OBQYML5ITVE2NFZA5JBCJ7NFEQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T22:43:09.325Z</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 60-year-old man died after he was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross an intersection in Randallstown on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/chesapeake-bay-islands-dredging-SJLQL2M7CNG5BMCYZDGYIJRWGM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T22:30:31.202Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J3D5E3GCJFGB7CZFWH7EAJFKBA.JPG?auth=2214afb9260058b7ff573f7f7ee1c7b28c558f4bbe058292cdc618a86dadb22d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1989</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Excavators on barges are being used to construct breakwater on the north end of Barren Island.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-temperatures-climb-up-to-100s-on-wednesday-5WSNFJ4WJBF6RPVNNUQNWS76N4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T22:18:36.457Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KRBCWPJOBBGBHPN42IELGH7RNE.jpg?auth=333b44497803c323b8c66b8da0406660bd7ce9f3798ea8062b3fe09e47411cee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4722&amp;height=3148</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Central Maryland could see a high of 102 on Wednesday and a high of 101 on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/empire-towers-glen-burnie-unsafe-L5X7VDX22ZGZRC5Z45GORMNVNY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T21:59:49.001Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/73VL7KORHNBH5OULMZKEMHO6KI.jpg?auth=af1e03bb7c67392cca15c7c70167bf64ed72b4e72385f410ae46a025d9f564a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5401&amp;height=3601</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Empire Towers was deemed unsafe after unpermitted construction in its underground parking garage.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/montgomery-police-drone-expand-TOEUCAUBKFBDJGAQ2NI5H6OOL4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T21:57:11.791Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VO3RNRBKJNHWXIDWRXNKNEJP2E.jpg?auth=7b6dc75fde8b727a32a943990ccd9674adac965d3adb234f72a67dbf13e3000e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5371&amp;height=3581</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of the Montgomery County Police Department's new drones, displayed Tuesday at its Operational Intelligence Division in Gaithersburg.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/world-cup-semifinal-spain-france-XPEE7ZHHQZEGXDEPRUIV2BRG3E/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T21:43:44.279Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VAIY3Q2DLFEKPFEWUDKCALJIOM.jpg?auth=cdf06aa2d811fb4b1a941b6cb1b112c3d57025d3f74a17be8780f4e07c9977fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4004&amp;height=2669</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal scores the opening goal from the penalty spot past France goalkeeper Mike Maignan during the World Cup semifinal soccer match.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-attorney-general-defends-immigration-polices-RVYO2IIYXRBSPH6KXJMF36IJU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T17:48:36.471Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DZQEF6DWNVBQ5E4L7FF7PXJZJQ.JPG?auth=537cb818fca8112c9876591be708ad6ddabce464237f616669c40601326d7d86&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said he will defend an immigration law challenged by the Trump administration last week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/trader-joes-baltimore-city-SGI3ITKTLNDTFECFDPBHH3LBYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T16:49:45.043Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DGGWYCUSMNAFLDFQCJGQ7XYLJ4.JPG?auth=645026270ae56652bdda80b79e7e9d831eb3471e158db1535a2ca44f6d914e24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trader Joe’s will open its 12th store in Maryland by taking over the former Party City location at the Anneslie Shopping Center on York Road.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/gaithersburg-fatal-police-shooting-bus-stop-RGRIZOSFYRG47BOA64NKY5T22E/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T16:14:02.264Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4UQ4RY6U6RF6NIHS2RJPJX55ZY.JPG?auth=a9980c0aaabc324d063321d56ca4516197e4035bb4815cc87f4bb0c4e7692103&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland attorney general’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a police involved shooting at a Gaithersburg bus stop.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-adley-rutschman-all-star-game-2025-struggles-I5VUTZMTIRACPNKS4Z6MX4EYY4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T14:59:13.751Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VYQ2WMB6ANFWRDSOYY76QJR3DM.JPG?auth=f7456bac6c8f2dcfd4bc3759ea9bb4ba162a389a5826fb819cbbfad57b5a41a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Catcher Adley Rutschman poses for a portrait during the Baltimore Orioles media day during spring training.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/baltimore-development-commercial-real-estate-QIDFOXMANFCVRJ25K3PQAZKE3E/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T14:42:34.868Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GULZCRRYP5BR7GG6QJ3H3WVYCY.JPG?auth=0615c48c3b8e48dc595fe488ed52090a2abb461d89cee1d0af5b183a878d0647&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A decline in new development proposals throughout the Baltimore metro area has idled the Baltimore architectural review panel.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-foster-griffin-all-star-7GK3MEGTEVERFDB3TQST3URIPE/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T14:01:16.294Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WYXHUECGXBEVBCGHWJVVYLSVSU.jpg?auth=f2a9e96ab511963ad62bfdbfc1bb049cb703769439ccc063764745c0947453d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8423&amp;height=5615</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals’ Foster Griffin speaks with members of the media during the MLB baseball All-Star Week on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/bo-railroad-museum-rebrand-bicentenntial-DLS25COFSJHCDJEG5D7EDKQT7U/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T14:00:03.057Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XEGCO6K2A5DITMSUWACHRZAONU.JPG?auth=85185602d974792eaa8cdea776a5d5d28fb957f9cb2c2ea73ff188e775929c5e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The B&O Railroad Museum is rebranding and expanding with restoration of the South Car Works Building.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/michelle-garcia-prince-georges-county-council-7HOUZOQFYRFDJDJD22HBQ5XY6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T13:52:15.138Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XOLON76V3NHXXDUE2DDWGHVABA.JPG?auth=9cbb60587065f0501eca3963f4c4d803d8749383385bf4a10bbbd53b13d85bc3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County District 1 County Council Democratic primary winner Michelle García.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/cj-abrams-james-wood-all-star-game-nationals-7UHD62A5ZJCJNPDFWEGDQMS37U/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T13:50:38.76Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TWMVJU5BSRCM5J5A5KJGPWTHNM.jpg?auth=957aad7212d0092d7730e0c9841a59f78b61a6bf470e6544a2235eca60379228&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4002</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[James Wood, CJ Abrams and Foster Griffin of the Washington Nationals are presented with All-Star Game jerseys by television personality Bill Nye before Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-draft-trade-deadline-mike-elias-2RXHF3WL5VHLDDCE5I5PQPLBIU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T13:41:08.685Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6DBVQEICVNB3HC47GTSSVPHYKQ.jpg?auth=8bc5943210e22cbdd5845f3fbb7ac0ab4a77cd8c7651d9df23f78097c217c2e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4889&amp;height=3259</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias, left, observes batting practice ahead of a spring training game against the New York Yankees in February.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ship-fire-canton-baltimore-5LVXQI4VNBEFNLA2O42QQ7FRX4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T13:31:48.443Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CWE7CT5JP5HFPMUFD3QFHDQDN4.JPG?auth=9326de426794ad2255e98b408b54eda570d36204b3bbce6735d02f580e3d111d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The MV Charles L. Gilliland, foreground, and the MV Gary I. Gordon are seen docked along South Clinton Street. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/segregation-schools-maryland-IUAVU33IQNBVTHXGKS3T2VUU2M/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T13:24:30.566Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2U25MAGLA5HFRI74HTS367HQ3A.JPG?auth=45c01d4b80fb0cdf1283d09235b0f056a171be62e7ac34243847bd301b64a68d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5204&amp;height=3469</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland’s schools are among the most segregated in the nation, according to Brown’s Promise and the Segregation Tracking Project.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/stk-steakhouse-baltimore-inner-harbor-O4ZW2IJCKNDFRJIM4ZF4EZXMWI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T12:00:00.657Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JPK62VKOVJB7LNNML2SNSFYQBY.jpg?auth=91adcb8ade382bc5e1331b3c5406922a40a592a94485b44ef5d0ce79bd38a714&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4142&amp;height=3051</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Signage for STK covers the doors of 1 E. Pratt St.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/will-jawando-cat-carter-general-assembly-Y24UTUWSHRB2PESVRK4TOQXJDY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T10:16:10.856Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6QUMWVMNCZCQXPXEFRTYKLIHNE.jpg?auth=34767e5d0290be432309c5451bf5ded1b58d2f8fff2c651540cedb9d138a1b65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Esther Wells is running for Montgomery County executive as a fiscal conservative, but she has to deal with the Republican brand in a county dominated by Democrats. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/stop-the-water-tower-crownsville-heritage-harbour-lawsuit-7ALZH2KUJZDXFCXYSOAYAPYMCE/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T09:30:00.571Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5EMZ6S77S5GWNEKMEIL6IHXFVA.jpg?auth=1d7b8954bfcb22288169e5567a9d64a2d29c091212f003f1c2223f5a8802de0f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6517&amp;height=3666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Neighbors of the planned site for a new water tower near Crownsville at the Annapolis Moose Lodge are suing Anne Arundel County to stop the project.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/bryce-harper-all-star-game-washington-nationals-philadelphia-phillies-ACNR4JWSMNBTTAO3UMRXDWRDEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T23:34:58.147Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RC66UIO2AFDOFBMNUBMTOA5FZU.jpg?auth=336caf24b598153a0f4cd89032af8874a848ef7e47d8ad5a331493b9c8fff8ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5364&amp;height=3576</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper speaks with members of the media during the MLB baseball All-Star Week on Monday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/kai-wilson-sentenced-youth-soccer-coach-mark-mckenzie-shooting-53MMCOYSLBD7FIDDOCJHGJ6YUA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T21:15:36.737Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LFX7JJXV3VHRLEKLJ5P5WV5NYA.jpg?auth=6a1d569ac6a20bcdfe4a0e87e6e46e3c52c642b956b44766e7574b2c25e6db7c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5814&amp;height=3876</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kai Wilson, now 17, of East Baltimore, shot Mark McKenzie, a beloved youth soccer coach in Rodgers Forge, during an attempted robbery in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-baltimore-police-crime-gun-violence-SQV7JGSTLJHGPFTJZRF5QEMY7M/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T18:55:57.884Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XABYQWDAWBEMZBHXNN3Q2FQTB4.jpg?auth=feeba2aa15419a077d16a2f82e9261116eefe1ab1316a45c6d6f72f903e0a45a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4613&amp;height=3075</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Officer Joshua Moody suffered what police described as a graze wound to his left arm and was taken to the Johns Hopkins Hospital.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/mechanic-theatre-site-downtown-baltimore-EVNK4X7IBNDINI3WZFOZMLA65Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T18:17:41.848Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WUYM7EW3DJEKZGZ2DNLGU5TWAA.JPG?auth=56c78a292bd37e794417a8cf32bc7c33a85d89a05c3fb9736902da49c189b2d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artificial grass covers the site at 1 W. Baltimore St., where the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre once stood. It’s been a pit for 12 years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-blaze-alexander-quick-pitch-vinnie-pasquantino-FMXDE7UKWNFYRAMFJOLUONKENM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T17:46:07.888Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Z2DQEOWBV5GP5IGKKBPXWC2PGA.jpg?auth=85cb71c11ad31f9d11847c82b3714423d3853231f5b4a07535deebc14d1d3f6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7103&amp;height=4735</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles’ Blaze Alexander jogs to home plate to score on a home run hit by Leody Taveras in Sunday’s game against the Royals.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/firefighters-hurt-hampden-rowhome-fire-37th-street-IRLKQRF7SNCBXIWMC7JMQ7MNPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T17:21:12.1Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4DU435XSHZESROLJ3NW5ADO47Y.png?auth=9ce437899b8fc3f5fe8476b0c85153a50a67ae9b59335e93bfddbe679bec430c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1109&amp;height=822</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a blaze that spread through three rowhomes in Hampden on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/banner-pr/olivia-bensimon-baltimore-county-reporter-banner-C6VER3POM5HBVF4VYMOZGKHJLI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T17:14:01.951Z</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/primary-voter-turnout-montgomery-county-ice-portal-apple-ballot-2VI4V7YF5ZDCLK5AVSASHCJA3A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T15:37:42.848Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SXSJS6LPZBC6LMQJW64PIG6XKM.jpg?auth=5c5b7c0a237a0245e7f5f052443a181dd0da59631735950b964671aad304740b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4064&amp;height=2709</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Just 24% of Maryland’s eligible voters cast a ballot in the gubernatorial primary, a somewhat weaker turnout than in 2022.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/maryland-rights-vax-act-legislation-trans-abortion-TIZ7KBZRNBABPBLRNXVWBZC2RA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T13:00:06.221Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Z6K3ZUWXINE4NPK4AHIHXEYVCM.jpg?auth=df1dc71b635b8c5ed29347b96770f64a343ef3c1c02c19bec036ba7dbd282588&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3229&amp;height=2153</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland isn't perfect. But with its approach to vaccines, as seen in the recent Vax Act, and other issues like trans and voting rights, it's the Common Sense State.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/t-rowe-price-harbor-point-headquarters-hot-desking-GXDM5H5GA5ETVCJORGT7HJW5EY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T12:56:53.11Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DMJMG3OFG5FWPK4JHXJGS2DOTI.JPG?auth=c6761c13aa07adb8b2d3084939314802836798402774d8c3e8eecec6a92ee22d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The new T. Rowe Price global headquarters building stands on the Harbor Point waterfront. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-basallo-all-star-2027-albernaz-4VCRAPUHEZAAZNXUFF26QB2Q7I/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T12:00:02.745Z</lastmod><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[Samuel Basallo has 16 home runs, 46 RBIs and a .773 OPS.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/addiction-mental-health-service-FYRCT473J5DODCNLTTNT7P7B2U/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T09:30:00.96Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7PBSCCS4HJCUHBEUFS3ENFFFVI.jpg?auth=4652262d076333bd8e4859e32890b20592cfa7d55177abe738126ae749d9faf0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7339&amp;height=4893</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cuts are expected to behavioral health programs around Maryland, which could include the 988 crisis helpline.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/pit-beef-baltimore-county-X5EK6IU35FCADKCCNWIUUGO6JM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T09:30:01.718Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GEOZTZMRHRELVOIYUJQWKWU2EI.JPG?auth=b51e0df3d7ae891ab840a932b73f3d9dda37b3ed1c21ff10a295cecc85d63bda&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The pit beef sandwich at Jake’s Grill in Cockeysville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/amar-mukunda-senate-annapolis-democratic-primary-3PTGATIZVBCAZPWEI2P4VAW5IU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T09:30:01.89Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WPJTDVEDOBBERDAFGTBLTM5KTM.jpg?auth=d4bab025500ff63feb60defad93068e1d4162ced7389c8d0b6948de46223a2ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5449&amp;height=3633</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Amar Mukunda, the Democratic nominee in the District 39 state Senate race, defeated Maryland Senate Majority Leader Nancy King in the primary election last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/commodore-john-rodgers-ice-arrest-EQ66C3TXAJFSRA2AL2OOITVX24/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T09:30:01.041Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/46HH33JVXNG5DILEGWAX3RXLVI.jpg?auth=be5fe9cb03ae1ef8c38ce1f75e85891a62b6c5d9e5477518d7c3e6a5ddd68cda&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5520&amp;height=3680</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Principal Marc Martin greets arriving teachers outside of the front office inside Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/baltimore-orioles-2026-mlb-draft-day-two-WWSQW32MMFGJFHWYEKWVOXMZ6U/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T02:25:45.006Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TRGFPQX7JZGR5BVNJKYK53IX4A.jpg?auth=e5d6d3bdda3571dd3fda1737416385dfaba2d4778481e10fbe096ed06a833701&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Orioles selected Alabama pitcher Zane Adams in the sixth round Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-2026-mlb-draft-day-two-T5WKKOWROFDTTETOZ7UGGEHWEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T02:24:55.876Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N5BT47O2OBAS3DGKZEBTXUVUUI.jpg?auth=45257f86ae662cd155ceb379d35aacc49692c2e2b2950acdbcab87b2904f3fd9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5959&amp;height=3973</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Miami third baseman Daniel Cuvet was the Nationals’ first pick Sunday in the fifth round.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/sen-lindsey-graham-dead-71-PNQIV7EAMRF55J4UO7XYDF6TWU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T22:57:12.143Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JCILKDYW2RBHBGSIRT25Q2KRCE.jpg?auth=c5ece8f64f3fc116b27aa8633c134340f09b382cd626d689de07310005887a85&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7274&amp;height=4854</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness. He was 71.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/3-killed-prince-georges-county-crash-motorcycle-tesla-rideshare-SMSS2NDHGRD4XGGAUDBF2YLDJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T22:35:26.731Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FPWIGNSPOJEOZLUMWT4LYYNVCE.jpg?auth=7fda98c43c2985841a009890567af6aebc6a3ad9ff91223023d8b5dd0ee6bc67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5374&amp;height=3583</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland State Police are investigating a crash that killed three people when a motorcycle collided with a Tesla believed to be operating as a rideshare vehicle early Sunday in Prince George’s County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-blaze-alexander-suffers-broken-hand-in-victory-over-royals-6FHYOXUSXVDK7FKJCU7MBKJV6Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T22:00:11.664Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IT2O7CEV3BD7DKUQFEUI23IL5E.jpg?auth=25fa5dc0e962362be3a1165a59448744ca8cb2aea94b3d7061ed6f73c581ad45&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5614&amp;height=3718</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Blaze Alexander is held back by manager Craig Albernaz and umpire Ryan Additon after being hit by a pitch in the seventh inning Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-royals-4-game-winning-streak-all-star-break-GGWFLGOIKVHENONRBWRYGLLGQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T21:55:18.356Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/THMGLXHSXZAERLEEI4A5HHEJUA.jpg?auth=94005a186fddfa439d8e18be53514712bb32b8eec56a89d46a209b95dd5085dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Leody Taveras is greeted by Jackson Holliday after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning Sunday at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-yankees-series-sweep-QTSI25H6LVCZ3P45EGX3X5OKWQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T21:44:38.491Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/O5T66JMUN5AQBCD324624ZIMB4.jpg?auth=84686c75ed76195e5a17d4a4940ff991ddbd648579bcb93b6bbd5d67e749902b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews can’t make the catch at the wall on the go-ahead triple by Ben Rice of the Yankees during the eighth inning Sunday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/off-duty-baltimore-officer-clifton-park-shooting-QGWCBJTZX5HTLHT6ECTKI4LMUI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T19:11:09.508Z</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[An off-duty Baltimore Police officer was grazed by gunfire in a shooting Saturday night in Clifton Park, officials said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/i-97-shutdowns-anne-arundel-heat-damage-repairs-H3UOAMQBBZAEZJNCWEF5NLM2JU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T19:03:22.705Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GIS5PIFQUZF3BGP2LXB7UVTAAU.png?auth=bcabe65f8b9377ac2c3d372bbd40f995ab7efac1a1de617f97d640a681de5df6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=632&amp;height=559</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emergency crews repair northbound Interstate 97 lanes that buckled July 3 during the heat wave.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/bryan-johnson-pleads-guilty-murder-edmondson-village-shopping-center-mass-shooting-baltimore-QL4EQ7HGGFGBJJZSOX7PE6GHMQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T17:24:48.165Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ODIY6TF43RGMRIQF2KIP2WHND4.JPEG?auth=d7cd36676714a6e7b0c67c5fdd61ab63c8f07bd5a6a516cac068e8628e66f93b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bryan Johnson pleaded guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to first-degree murder and related crimes for his role in a mass shooting at the Edmondson Village Shopping Center in 2023 that killed one high school student and wounded four others.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/summer-horseshoe-crab-migration-ocean-city-5VC73JWS5VF77E3R634MOXSAH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T15:18:53.995Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HRS4T262OZEXHDU4WUOYLW3SMY.JPG?auth=f83a77a14f1c759becab77505f9e388cc558efd8983e579cd976b693827c77c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2250</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dead horseshoe crabs are seen following a die-off in the 94th Street Canal in Ocean City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-2026-mlb-draft-day-one-PZWEWBFM6VE7TH3DKTA436S3IA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T13:11:55.748Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6XBJMSLPHBCHVAFN5CSNNIZ6XA.jpg?auth=63afb5d67da1c788581e5b73eb7e0aa0cdcb6de5e406dd94f1bd3bcaf61fa8e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during the draft Saturday in Philadelphia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/eel-ladder-chesapeake-bay-eden-mill-TOSIAXRTVFH7ZCGUICJXLBKY5A/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T11:33:22.928Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LFZMOEECIVBWLMJGYOHZN3EIWI.JPG?auth=f648f5bcbb08476bb5227a6bb5b90ff8b69cbfafda4abf4eddc19734daca21fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An eel swims in a bucket at Eden Mill in Harford County where a recently installed eel ladder allows the young eels to pass over the mill dam.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/little-free-library-permit-guidelines-3JF5B7EF3VGTROPW4RPY4Z2NBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T09:30:01.935Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TR6IFI5LUZCJNMVFTOYA7ICCQI.jpg?auth=7f5cdcb614e6126422067b7bc7f8e344d4dbeb6c5266c93d06437498e0dd8025&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Homeowner Carol Andress set up a Little Free Library years ago outside her Newport Avenue house in Bethesda. The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services recently posted a notice on the little library that said it was in violation of county guidelines.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/special-session-wes-moore-state-house-constitution-FS5NY3GFKJALNPNMDOT2UFTGMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T09:30:00.967Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FOZMLXFT5JEC7NJ2XMBTPSCKY4.jpg?auth=cda9ab88f8e2992e8d178b6f7860bd6bdf68e2c723d37170a44e3e0dd71317e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5349&amp;height=3566</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lawmakers will return to the Maryland State House next month for a special session to amend the state constitution. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-royals-kyle-bradish-4-home-runs-2JP7I75M4JATXNKFB2YWD6NVC4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T02:47:53.933Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DJNNQKHFDZEXRNQHEVLFJE5CTU.jpg?auth=313623c0b288f8c736826980a472e2a4af459a48e88a913cdc2e0a1aa08d9998&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kyle Bradish did not allow a hit until the seventh inning Saturday night against the Royals.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-foster-griffin-all-star-national-league-5RBDKSCL6ZA6JM33M2DR2ACAL4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T01:44:07.757Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XNYTE426RBE27HTF5SSMUYDUKU.jpg?auth=74e3d0523696674fb7f55fc87a6e623ef5037d5e74f7c2802b840e7027feacfd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3092&amp;height=2061</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Foster Griffin has a 2.77 ERA in 19 starts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-yankees-bullpen-failure-3EGLWH7N2JFJBMR4KZSPFMXWIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-12T01:11:34.428Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RMK7YBBFYRCBLN3XXZH4HKEEHE.jpg?auth=44aa8f2822b5ac74cf01eb9d12ccfa37e86b76f75fc6b25849c8d2876f8aba3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8036&amp;height=5357</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Curtis Mead hit one of the Nationals’ two solo home runs in the first inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/baltimore-orioles-2026-mlb-draft-picks-analysis-JFJPYD5DQ5ASPFUE4KUSEWY3JA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T23:55:19.708Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZTGESQV3RNFRNDHBSAD3XP7YHQ.jpg?auth=6598eec689fbb07f24cec83714838616c9420260d4d89cdd0d7f0ea793d01672&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during the draft Saturday in Philadelphia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-mlb-draft-eric-booth-jr-HFGCLQ3T3ZBY7DH6QVZAU744DU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T23:38:05.883Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FWQM744CTZH2LNMJXBVUNAOOC4.jpg?auth=95de0de686ea1debff64a525a5ca025ef2b6fd388386a2f3dfa4e8ce3a40f524&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Orioles selected Eric Booth Jr. seventh overall during the draft Saturday in Philadelphia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-injuries-ryan-helsley-keegan-akin-USDHJ2DACJA7FNQ32HCPLVRQCY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T21:36:20.098Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S44C2S445ZFN7HSKD5NO4OHCRM.jpg?auth=046150db55657a0dc7b4437469e317b1d11a4aa18253d4f034c3a12ed74337a6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3535&amp;height=2357</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ryan Helsley, who is on the injured list for the second time, has a 4.11 ERA and eight saves.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/baltimore-celebrates-caribbean-culture-annual-parade-MIGILYNF6JDK5FJLJ7UOXRWAVM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T21:20:36.132Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AFKQS7JS6RH7FF4GB3GZYAT4TU.JPG?auth=3c5cb9502a119244a3db22e532b1afb16c54325d092c4a920ec059ab1f043609&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7246&amp;height=4831</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Diane Marshall, also known by her stage name Flambe, participates in the Parade of Bands during the Baltimore Washington One Carnival on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-draft-picks-chris-hacopian-DFVBMSMY4VBPDDSBRRISWZW7OQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T20:56:11.266Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JGCKTBJUKRCWBEDD24HMQXVLDI.jpg?auth=a0b765179668bf15c5600fd56a60c6a14eabf337cef861f9973f049cec1a5f0f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5835&amp;height=3282</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Texas A&M’s Chris Hacopian hit 11 homers and posted a .319 batting average this season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/arundel-schools-transgender-children-policies-lawsuit-6BKCHH25O5HP7FLPPGNF7RQFWU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T16:08:51.395Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ERTN3IYCEJEIFKYYAX27JSVSIM.jpg?auth=f7ae88fe5529d060c5674f76cbba277cd3fe89cd41ed97e68c521b7b6de455d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4252&amp;height=2835</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two parents, backed by a conservative nonprofit group, are suing Anne Arundel County Public Schools over the school system’s policies related to transgender children.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/pikesville-reisterstown-road-mta-bus-crash-O7S5BLU66BCKDKZZN5IK7OFTNM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T15:44:26.944Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LT4PBTEUVRGDBMT75AMUZCNVHQ.JPG?auth=427c38dbe049ce0a6d57c28b120b220f9331c03f59088ccd3fbc0f54f3d89788&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Reisterstown Road carries four lanes of heavy traffic through the heart of Pikesville, where storefronts, shopping plazas and sidewalks abut the roadway.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/empire-towers-safety-perimeter-road-closures-HKXDSIVEA5HMLF36DPT665VZOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T15:40:09.481Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2TDODZWGXBFX5LID77D52IJBKA.jpg?auth=9d1581d2a627ed8a91a1b1f1b73ff554d9f55fa2ad00cdc5ac27791bc523f146&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5432&amp;height=3621</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emergency officials respond to Empire Towers, a 10-story office building, after it was evacuated for structural integrity issues in Glen Burnie on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-saturday-storms-damaging-winds-possible-HI4FYURSLNCTNNAFT4VILNFLWI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T13:40:00.725Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/B7ADR6EP2JA6DOVEAYEQJU3FZ4.JPG?auth=8497a6237ae14a319f09c2c6ed1b09e22f5223264ccdc8bb82630e1f1826e355&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[There is a marginal risk for severe storms across Maryland on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/rev-annie-chambers-advocacy-obituary-CRTEWBJA4RBXBC3A24JMDRC52Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T13:00:01.226Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LFL5JGMDRJG6VMFXVTHWDL47YU.JPG?auth=75c7e54856591396b61db39b294d6e5a44dc2cb95365e1bce9f038437a6b9937&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6447&amp;height=4560</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rev. Annie Chambers speaks against police brutality at a rally for Tyre Nichols on the corner of North Avenue and North Charles Street in 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-police-richard-worley-video-shooting-maurice-daniels-7JHHFZ6VB5A2TKG2SUPMMUGKH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T12:27:38.176Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GTV2QOGCWVFTDKMQRDDUT5FQVA.png?auth=fa52ce05a8f7fdb3e7a8004a4d3416f5efad42bd1850c0a54cdf6ec4cbec5dbb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1252&amp;height=692</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Screenshot from the Foxtrot video footage that showed a Baltimore Police pursuit of a carjacking suspect that led to officers fatally shooting the driver on July 5 in the 3300 block of Clifton Avenue.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/eastern-avenue-pumping-station-upgrade-FQR5FRCI5RDV3NTULPEPTR5TA4/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T09:30:00.6Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OBJXJSQDF5HQXKWMGXRCN4OG6Y.JPG?auth=b4dfa15401ccdc3b1320d8e25828ae422b10c105982e45fd0b5ca763b100cc3b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Eastern Avenue Pumping Station has been a fixture of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor since 1912.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/park-heights-dentists-retirement-U4NOHNY5CRFUXAZDHP6S7UMLCA/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T09:30:01.547Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JZNV6VH7XVC2LGS7BO2ILIVDV4.jpg?auth=0d25b5eb271ead18c31c399885f8bf3b77a38ce614f030c4fc4cf316ef454f0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr. Willie Richardson didn’t always intend to become a dentist, but a mix of curiosity and coincidence sparked his over-50-year career.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/food-market-bethesda-baltimore-restaurant-SUV3OMQTXJDTBETZ7EWDOZDMEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T09:30:00.647Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LWRGFASW7FHEBPYVPS24I2ZRTA.JPG?auth=3ca6aa7d0fa607ebfe57b866c05c76ac2903392f90527ab0b9d04a01e70a6ed1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Food Market, a longtime Baltimore restaurant known for its elevated comfort food, has arrived in Bethesda. Its footlong mozzarella sticks have inspired copycats around Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/yankees-nationals-matt-krook-ninth-inning-BOUBZGJWERDLFDFK3QKAW6B474/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T05:19:42.614Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DGVSQUASN5GKPFVTXVDW62RS5M.jpg?auth=47eb6b713478b0c3d92fb6c2a9cb1d3dcf45c617945443240a3713d001d7ce73&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[James Wood went 3-for-5 and hit his 26th home run Friday night at Nationals Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-royals-samuel-basallo-winning-home-run-RENZGVWL2JCGFBJB2BPRYPP7XU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-11T02:49:29.37Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TLFK7UCHOBHFDPETZNVOR4ZUQU.jpg?auth=c190835f689594ab02904bd828264465fd90f01c17b5af97a35964d425466d22&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Samuel Basallo celebrates in the dugout after his eighth-inning home run gave the Orioles the lead.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/shooting-northeast-baltimore-NPALEREO3RDI7FAS7BKAKDQTDM/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T23:35:37.01Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OUDNLVTC5JBRBGETXP4RNOXQ2I.jpg?auth=ae1262bf692acf894abd67ae736b536c0e68f313aceef4aec520e3346f5c3e4c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3240&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Baltimore Police officer marks the location of shell casings outside a strip shopping center in the 1400 block of Cold Spring Lane in Northeast Baltimore on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/anne-arundel-insurance-fraud-police-JUFVXIBKHND4XCWLPV6FATCYDU/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T23:32:51.623Z</lastmod><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[A former Anne Arundel County Police officer was sentenced to five months of home detention and three years of probation, and ordered to pay restitution, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud against insurance companies. ]]></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>2026-07-10T22:13:29.763Z</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/sports/orioles-mlb/turnstile-orioles-game-giveaway-jerseys-NOEKBXVY3JCUDIWGL7JTVJJZCI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T21:57:51.308Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I76N7KP5U5CBRA6PDZYI6XLDWU.jpg?auth=8fe18e0be1f52004989d4e0c54943ffdcf604f57c2492a57f8e1574a74b3c506&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Orioles are hosting Turnstile Night at Camden Yards on Friday, with members of the band throwing the ceremonial first pitch and serving as guest splashers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/mta-bus-murder-sentencing-KM2PUHGFNFHZPDTI6DHELUDTOI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T21:53:32.479Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XIF4OUUVORH5DDDOYHGQM2SICY.jpg?auth=a5571292bf5d8418431e1d209541fbabc753e77effde4c14b104413555d044e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5271&amp;height=3514</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[James Richburg was found guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court of second-degree murder and related crimes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/babys-on-fire-union-mount-vernon-closing-AC5GDX2UQJDD3LW7EVGFD32SRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T21:50:45.073Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GE6KSSIRABAL5I6NVK2E6OYENU.JPG?auth=ab5ff30a5fd396ed4edb2754d4bab0b203f7d41cf46da0a90cfc8d4016fd1bda&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2250</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In a statement posted to Facebook, Baby’s on Fire owners David and Shirlé Koslowski said they plan to close the coffee shop after 10 years in business.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>