<?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/politics-power/local-government/city-housing-agency-fraud-investigation-GI5HVVCKPFEGLB5LUA6EGA7NHY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:39.339Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LGKXV24M3RE2BIDACVS43FTQQI.jpg?auth=fbd08b287980006b1a577b853f62a787f7a88dd980fc053075be07145c50283b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5283&amp;height=3522</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore office responsible for settling a mother and her six kids in a rowhome, were investigated for fraud.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/prince-georges-county-schools-closed-storms-power-outages-KLDS3EIVOVBFHJGA4GJX7VQ3JE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T10:34:41.728Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JZCEMGHDBNB2ZJ4MJWHJYET2ZA.jpg?auth=660270b12f35e31c1b5fb10fab121475cb388b369bfa2a5bc92cb28bc7fc456f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George's County Public Schools school busses during a press conference August 25, 2026. The district fell short on getting nearly 10,000 students to school but is asking for grace as they get acclimated to the new bus tracking platform.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/catonsville-vortex-zoning-music-permits-IXBJNBU5XVGPFHI4LXJHRNJHKM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T09:30:00.684Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QTGTS4ZIZFF2NM65L7P4EX5EIA.jpg?auth=fb5bd36d5c11b709dc21c1d037ea7041d556bf2c3b1c87749a51741c3066111b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4819&amp;height=3213</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attendees of the Music City Maryland Association’s Arts Festival set up their lawn chairs in front of two temporary stages at CAA Park in Catonsville on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/maryland-summer-heat-deaths-IMQ73V5UBNCH3OKUN4KQHWEBBU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T09:30:01.627Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KFGMKP2V4FFSVG36RQZFJQOZ3A.jpg?auth=751bfc20e55f99e90a3a04d6c4a63ea8f931c900133a6304cc6197e7f6358b3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At least 59 people have died because of complications from heat since the start of May, according to the health department.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/jerusalem-mill-gunpowder-falls-state-park-state-lease-VRYOCE4YYNDUXDLM6WZE62XVHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T09:30:01.979Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LJT4HHI5PVHN5HSCNUBC6UIXY4.JPG?auth=0ee94cac1d429d0804287620fcbfdf7fd0d26b75eab7d8426598d866ceb0c828&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7135&amp;height=4757</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rich Albright, vice president of the Friends of Jerusalem Mill, on the way to the miller’s house at Jerusalem Mill in Kingsville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/annapolis-restaurant-changes-ABFIRK5F25AWZE3HCS6WXOOLAI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T09:30:01.428Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4YYX5K3ABHTXBCJG5BVDC4XPE.jpg?auth=363244ae6ece821070a7992faf1a0310ebadfc83eb2cb6991faffd062587d701&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2366&amp;height=1781</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery has been a fixture on West Street in Annapolis for 31 years. It now has a new owner.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/police-shooting-middle-river-UTGZYZUCNFEYLLW4U5BRYHQ32E/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T08:21:27.596Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/C3WM3DQVNFBE3KF7EFEUW4IWDA.jpg?auth=83ba10b6f0c5962242c7065ed8d770cb14e2b3557b3acf07ff705252f89b3b09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An armed woman was shot by Baltimore County Police during a welfare check on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/kyle-goon-for-one-night-adley-rutschman-forces-orioles-fans-to-ask-what-if-H7OPLAAIO5E3DJNTYJOCFO7NDI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T04:57:34.436Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TDCREVF6VRCPXHHZFXDC2BMERE.jpg?auth=9363d2b3bb0316853baaf517953f1095627b4adae97447b9d55350b17acd2f9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3587&amp;height=2391</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three runs scored Thursday night as the Red Sox beat the Orioles 6-5 at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-red-sox-adley-rutschman-return-JDYHCAQ3DNBFLBXJFKJ5FSD7O4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T02:51:49.464Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SQURXR4WLJAX7BI24HQ7HFWT7Y.jpg?auth=45deefb7e747b26d9fed5442ab59f83add3866bdb74e6fb9fa1dffcd28a2a39f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4973&amp;height=3315</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman homers in the first inning Thursday night at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/adley-rutschman-returns-camden-yards-red-sox-TL4OMRQQNRHQ5FUBBVX22L6GMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T01:23:23.851Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6QKSVAAJ7JANNL242DEEUG6CGY.jpg?auth=fec37f9d5046a26fc1ab9d31e44452109e91ca5c107c850e3c8ad3e4a08790b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3715&amp;height=2477</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman tips his helmet to the crowd ahead of his at-bat in the first inning Thursday night at Camden Yards. He homered in that at-bat.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-storms-heat-L6FFLB6DGRDQVDQHESOEA3DT2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T00:51:24.958Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LLOA2SJKFRF4FGI6V3YUTIBQL4.jpg?auth=9db1c835eee6a00c19f0cbf659a7cdf426d98bd972bae217e5b39d3722852774&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1043&amp;height=697</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Multiple thunderstorm clusters are forecast to move into the region on Thursday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/congressional-redistricting-maryland-court-ruling-JWIHKEEAQZC5LO2ESGEGWLPIHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T00:09:01.247Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5AK4Y6WJFVHH7IRYZ3NY5ADD3A.jpeg?auth=ba5ef7ba80c57e9fa3793a0e25fb20727380b3615f4852d5efc13f8a6f712797&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jared DeMarinis, state administrator of elections, waits outside the Supreme Court of Maryland in Annapolis following oral arguments in a redistricting case Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/highway-road-rage-shooting-arrest-JFOKNISRY5F4JOYWABU5D5ACFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T22:44:55.924Z</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 and Anne Arundel County Police have arrested and charged a man with shooting at another car on the Beltway on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/jon-meoli-orioles-adley-rutschman-ZYTA4WBOGBAFXAGV5PSHMOMRIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T22:43:11.277Z</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[Adley Rutschman and the Red Sox open a four-game series at Camden Yards at 7:15 p.m. Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/supreme-court-county-executive-appeal-H2TO7I7R3ND3FFT5PPVSFOPP2M/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T21:48:33.36Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EMZAPYXOARE53OSOJY73NYJALM.jpg?auth=996b5db51be7f95eb77933f51e34b2e067d4350dcb7b13104942452110530073&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tonya Sweat addresses supporters after a judge rejected her request to pause the certification of general election ballots.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/maggie-litz-domanowski-mosque-visit-OYMCJIMLXFA6NO54JQJR5MZZ5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T21:32:27.211Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U37VKESXEJCD7GOSHORNMJ3RA4.JPG?auth=3d0a862e678368f7f1857f414bc78bf685f37d761124a24e7122e3bef660be96&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maggie Litz Domanowski accepted an invitation to visit Masjid Al-Rahmah, a Windsor Mill mosque, on Wednesday evening following a firestorm of criticism that led to her public apology. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/annapolis-wnav-development-YFOPBCNSYBASHAVGBCJB7VG2JE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T20:53:43.063Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4Z7A4S6IMBGBDCQX43MFTNALXA.JPG?auth=e6e4506bb6cdf917d4fa3a8a01dc71a4d369404fb3e1189b66261544de9d091c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4496&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bill Coyne, the owner of 236 Admiral Drive, and Bob McCarthy, an engineer working on a development plan for the plot of land, address community questions at a public meeting at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/howard-county-manslaughter-charge-WFVYNQBAKBAHPA4HI6PJ5S3OMM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T20:25:12.742Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IPIWE2QPOVBI3AVQFUHMBQONSE.jpg?auth=fde21de2c28f398609a7cf2517953f744e52206e655a4b9f89f0cdf0ad09a555&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4935&amp;height=3290</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County Police charged an Anne Arundel County man with manslaughter on Wednesday, nearly a week after he was arrested on assault charges. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/brady-ebert-competency-evaluation-KSUBRU5KZBEURIVFDGGEPW457E/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T20:12:41.621Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OFFH3OCEENGDDOCUEFKVIMTS4U.jpg?auth=3af8bc47961069b06feba813f125f57715c3b693762ba3315b92be7d4f57c248&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4545&amp;height=3025</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert is charged in Montgomery County Circuit Court with attempted first- and second-degree murder and related offenses.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/pg-county-sheriffs-deputy-charged-in-connection-with-annapolis-homemade-explosives-case-HSRQ6U3DTFHEDDD3PGBPDDPY6M/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T19:38:46.209Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BILM6TEXD5CSZN4I36T657O7BM.png?auth=158062d420ddeb14e813b85f454285b2e67cb4318a639306cdd329e7000502b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-captains-jesse-minter-john-harbaugh-5LAVTKA7VBFQ7FDZQGACE6Z5ZY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T19:19:52.627Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R7622CPGWZBOFKPYY3PEFVJPQE.jpg?auth=e51f03ca6c77924095467f42ac1b7f1efce671b5e2c96b1771b25ffbeadf49a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2873&amp;height=1914</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jesse Minter’s first regular-season game as Ravens head coach will be Sept. 13 at Indianapolis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/911-share-your-story-4BZQBN4QGFHCVNHMMVHZAGD324/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T18:43:51.923Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DZNCWQDXSRCGVMUGLGDPU3ZD6A.jpg?auth=cd6a3f92d874c4a2ad10be3dcd768f792b213797cf7bd3ce085007a05cd1b292&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5751&amp;height=3235</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A large American flag is unfurled at the Pentagon ahead of ceremonies at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/marc-train-baltimore-dc-montgomery-6FRKIY2DQNHL7DIWFCL47ANWQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T18:23:13.608Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UYELYS65AZFAHDMOMRDK4NSXLM.jpg?auth=a7219ef0617def9392504d186bd6ba0bc45b2d261955249319bfc6d48e29f0af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5096&amp;height=3397</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The MTA's new “run-through” MARC train will provide a direct rail link between parts of Frederick and Montgomery Counties to Baltimore’s Camden Station.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/2-sepearate-incidents-macgruder-bb-gun-6HQTRXF76BFBTNTTODLZUXIG5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:53:28.73Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AVZYWQB6NZGJFOQVNVK2ARMZ64.jpg?auth=d1f3c8544c7b4bb418d37849d098d381c6c7edaa294db9e1fe5229d992a4af78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5114&amp;height=3409</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Police on Thursday investigated two separate incidents involving weapons and charged a 15-year-old with assault and gun possession following an incident at Magruder High School in Rockville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-defense-preview-jesse-minter-QVXQTUAPJBBCFPX7EARUKPW3C4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:45:16.307Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NTIZTLKMNVAONH2R3EQ5FUGNJE.png?auth=2cebc763f047be864dd34cb9acd7b3ab7d02a4e4491ba5178fb9b41c38360430&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/start-your-musical-journey-at-baltimore-school-of-music-C3Y24CJTXVHKLMVHFY6WYKUZ3E/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:26:56.027Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3S42EIZZWFEIPEZ74EIJT22SNQ.jpeg?auth=bb9e74cd5e27a25e238b515fa9f875efb09c6bf25c6cd4036c5dabdbc12fa855&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/private-school-guide-2026-EGGQUUHJZBC2DIQEQX5CBKJGHE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:12:06.379Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FXBTSKPQFFHH3BGNZX7XA6FIFQ.png?auth=1df7caf61010e210ce12b64fb3806f1eba32ca843684b31c4f7021c08005c196&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1720&amp;height=1030</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-redistricting-supreme-court-hearing-FZLP56NC7NF3DIUC7CVPQAJD3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:10:14.927Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Z6GMDBQAVZETNK2U3Y3KB4447M.jpg?auth=02cf3480c0639e2e76de6ee08e07c3fbb6ca9706901c3e819c796f9e1e50ee13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8276&amp;height=5517</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Maryland will hear oral arguments over congressional redistricting Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/steve-bisciotti-baltimore-ravens-morgan-state-scholarships-2QSDCVQF45AYVO6XOKGKJFFPQA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T16:27:39.872Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YI5HNZ3ARZD4ZB5YX7PKUJ52QE.jpg?auth=b69b7cb6e3a8c5119fe59a9dd1c45c6d40c89eac127171b12b234676feb231a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5374&amp;height=3583</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Bisciotti Family Foundation committed to giving Morgan State University $3 million to support the Ozzie Newsome Scholars program for Baltimore City Public Schools graduates.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/cherry-hill-black-women-voters-GZLEKUUO7NENLJ3UDIJ5C7ODTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T15:12:18.063Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I27IXGA3NJBPTA27P2CQJOWDVA.JPG?auth=92c45b79ea25639976b1e0469afc2a78c8703ccf3ed7732f11a2c86f3da4d80d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4184&amp;height=2789</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In Baltimore politics, all roads go through Black women. Lifelong activist Kin “Termite” Brown-Lane in her Cherry Hill home. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/prince-georges-students-university-of-maryland-global-campus-ZOC6LO5JLZEZDFDQSGPSCNSRIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T14:51:11.9Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MWDHQMOY25G7HBCB3YWG2M6A4A.jpg?auth=6f60a010325a5527e36ca0224f4798aec7d4573ff1b3f7a72b6bd03e1d7fe402&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s Public Schools and the University of Maryland Global Campus have partnered on a new dual enrollment program to allow students to graduate from high school with a college certificate.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/gloria-steinem-dies-at-92-TFLJZFZVUNFCZDXMTSNBFRO5OU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T11:42:54.758Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4636PNO7TJHOHI4QAIDLM62AEE.jpg?auth=3c8fe8a5b250c326ff40f17af0e08fea807ce51b1d2b1a1a19e75ad379acc2d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3023&amp;height=2015</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gloria Steinem speaks during the 2021 Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony in Oviedo, northern Spain.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/maryland-baltimore-labor-day-weekend-events-concerts-ZFB3JSP7B5DOBNOEQLS24EFOWA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T10:30:00.597Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GCX3477SZFBYPJ2M4XF72TZQH4.jpg?auth=a8f124508261a8a30039e2eaa5149c405a6ce0ac04397c316dbb731b645f9f81&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4638&amp;height=3419</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men will perform at Charm City Live on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/nonprofit-philanthropy/greater-dc-diaper-bank-silver-spring-landlord-lawsuit-GPN6IPIVGBCC5MBRHM7RAGYMKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:00.8Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QSQMMSIIHZHKNPNF5MPHJORQAI.JPG?auth=a2e021ab4505426c5dccfba6d4abb3d9555605b901e83b3b6c24d6914ee12e00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6426&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The nonprofit alleged poor building maintenance rendered the warehouse unusable and essentially forced it to move out of the building.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/columbia-association-board-of-directors-open-seats-VLOJWXRXMNA2LKVVPFI6XMUD4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:00.735Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E4TNUBQI4ZHUND7AQAYMLIFQBY.jpg?auth=00c957bfb4a45a4160a4eee564c76ba2ca96dc38fbe00337708fcce4b75ab8e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7741&amp;height=4354</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It’s been nearly five months since the Columbia Association’s board of directors ousted three of its members. Those seats remain open, and there’s no timeline for filling them.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-executive-race-general-election-LNFJB2MMB5ARPEVJUSILPC5DIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:01.274Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PCFAEDAQ5JDXJOPAICEXUSCQ7Q.JPG?auth=81f7c8b9152a2beea16acbbf0f5c3cca9f9f05ed0016d35c911abca804b860d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2002</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican Dave Crawford, a newcomer to Anne Arundel County politics, hopes to overtake Allison Pickard, the well-known Democratic candidate. Does he stand a chance?]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/capital-region-events-afro-plus-festival-earthquake-comedy-BHDCYYBPZZAJFDE6I6UAYEDNMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:01.339Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PVPA62AH4ZAYRJ6WODATD47XFA.jpeg?auth=385aa032c20f51fecd0afd458abefbe00c8c38c9c8a4efa2f2a4b2303665ead4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Madyha Leghari's “Inhospitable Womb” will be on display as part of her Trawick Prize-finalist showcase at Bethesda’s Gallery B. The Hyattsville resident turned a resin cast of her pregnant torso into a terrarium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/afro-plus-fest-michael-awosanya-B73XHCP2L5BQ5L543M44ZJO5B4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:01.49Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XIMALLG7TJGHBPGZH6CCZ5IA6U.jpg?auth=207337ef54cbdaff9da51e081cb973ec4d73b233c9c95cf6bc0b7a2b6deff63d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1999&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Afro Plus Festival debuted in 2025 as a one day festival, and will return to Northwest Stadium in Landover for Labor Day Weekend this year and expand to three days.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-schools-turmoil-6J4LYC3LH5HAZEESMY7T6DOWQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:01.574Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7XVRHKJKHNBABDPYKJM7QVRMD4.jpg?auth=a4ca30c1fbf0fa9310996bf2f4cac789a15ea1f331b878e17bb12a92251bd2ef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3378&amp;height=2534</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Public Schools faced significant transportation issues. Internal documents and staff accounts reveal deeper workplace problems.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/liris-crosse-project-runway-AUBQGLWIBFEAJJNWOI6HRSN5OE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:30:02.009Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LIQA72FXOVDH3JE3BAAUPUNP7E.jpg?auth=d9dd9678b9d10c29925570afa45a7869651c5be87d43e68ad39fc62e7cb2dd8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Liris Crosse walks the runway wearing a dress of wires with a trash bag underneath on Episode 7 of "Project Runway."]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/incinerator-montgomery-county-closure-HZARMC3DWFFMPJXB3SUMNDLE7Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T02:33:53.241Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SJVUK7OFHBGMNAAPPPRMNZR3IA.jpg?auth=f8b9044684dd0111de2016452a2c6b068092a6e2fb83dcca9561de9c59423c7a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A semitruck unloads garbage at the Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson. The facility receives around 600,000 tons of waste per year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/phoenix-kitten-tests-positive-for-rabies-BJ4N7IUF2VBQ5LUMOFTCM7ZJEU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T00:31:30.764Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BILM6TEXD5CSZN4I36T657O7BM.png?auth=158062d420ddeb14e813b85f454285b2e67cb4318a639306cdd329e7000502b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County health officials say a kitten found in the Phoenix area tested positive for rabies and exposed one person.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-rockies-11-innings-series-finale-DKL6XSP35BHIVNHEUW5PQNB4NA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T00:25:59.124Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N6MVDSMO5FE3LIJYLI2TCMSBZA.jpg?auth=18a4db89daf54bcf531e022514a28f14e00da23164c101611e75e4c4e00b0678&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3207&amp;height=2139</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand hits the wall after catching a ball in foul territory in the eighth inning Wednesday at Colorado.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-james-wood-atlanta-braves-SVUNAT4WNZCPLL3SJ2V43YIZPY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T23:53:02.91Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QW4GNHOUMVDYLH3IBXCYSWB6XA.jpg?auth=cb0a2a2faf9809d6203ae4b5a918c02c349fb648af9f1176cfe53acc95ed3d23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5103&amp;height=3403</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[James Wood grounds out during the first inning of the Nationals’ 9-0 loss to the Braves on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/southwest-airlines-lounge-bwi-2027-WBNG3REZSJGNDLRRZLKKXMBY2I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T23:43:02.845Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5UEN2FXTKBCFLFEGKVRHMIDKSQ.JPG?auth=4f9ad00b5035ee00f41b8cc1528adbc1c6548788f8dc473525df58eb0342a821&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1936</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines announced Wednesday that it is opening its first-ever lounges by late 2027 at four U.S. airports, including Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/2026-maryland-festival-list-music-art-food-R4F3MRTNHJCDLLFOSYJLPWUPYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T23:14:40.358Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/K4PIYYEY5ND5LIZ5HUQ42PBPLQ.jpg?auth=c45c670b317bb5df78687a022dfd9bc5fb789b0bc81794613a3eca4e41a8197b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5556&amp;height=4167</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-eric-decosta-lamar-jackson-extension-salary-cap-contract-SFZVV3RUTJBTDJQKWLHBM4KGCU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T23:14:28.9Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ULYJIOIKSJGEBLQ5G4DND7UXPU.jpg?auth=f13c8be142bc9e2cf92b10bf05cfeaa9e5d838e67da3ec9c873390b7e94d54a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2496&amp;height=1664</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lamar Jackson’s salary cap hit is scheduled to rise from $34.4 million in 2026 to $84.3 million in 2027.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/center-stage-stevie-walker-webb-NG5LKA7ZNFHEHKZ7N25ASFAWLY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T23:06:02.196Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YMZ7ZCKFYNCYBHAWEJFCM76J6M.JPG?auth=ce7c11e43349d17fcce110acb4beb4c9ff52d99ed959478a6d28befef24ccc24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After bringing Emmy-winning talent such as Matthew Weiner and Lena Waithe to Charm City, Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb wants to build his legacy with Baltimore Center Stage.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-eric-decosta-nnamdi-madubuike-rashod-bateman-tyler-loop-NSJAS7GAJ5CQFMS4HBEE6MCCEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T22:34:23.173Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UIFOHUH22RGQ7IECE4EU233234.jpg?auth=da40a1a0b2a2ad304d3ee844e2d4b7d7f1e8608048845d6e51be3481a6a7d40e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4365&amp;height=2910</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nnamdi Madubuike is one of six defensive linemen on the Ravens’ 53-man roster.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/justin-tucker-new-york-jets-YDAA6BIDFJD5VPARVQFTEGSN34/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T22:30:39.052Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NRZZ2L7SHZHV5ON2LDRUGMCRPA.JPG?auth=efaabd22bd9739e659e9e703af037c35c9372ca9cf66b48f71e30c612ea3d297&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2223</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Justin Tucker made 417 field goals in 13 seasons with the Ravens.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/hyattsville-treasurer-resignation-5GQBLYSLUJEKTCGA2USDMS6G4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T22:30:04.24Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2DM7CAOCGBF45G6ZGAUOFRSC5U.jpg?auth=a9356e3c7e786e1a640c48f4a1d2ec9cffb9abe43b919814270892f21cb92728&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A recent audit of Hyattsville’s finances has prompted calls for change in city leadership.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/prince-georges-firefighter-convicted-DLY7JH5IMVEJXM2H7YQ4KDJPAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T22:06:45.463Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QZE2Y2QBDZBBXMZLOAKRIKJBM4.png?auth=be81c5efd45edcdb6c79f16b94347cace742b14eb5b6d91eb410711b5d4335ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/thriftbooks-halethorpe-layoffs-OFTH5HJGBZB4LKPIMCM7MWNJ3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:55:15.388Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5YCL6XLBVJB37N3M6ZGRX7CWGI.jpg?auth=94c89e720778c97d3aef8aafbcb00ad8b39dbf79e37946ca2e2a1bffdbf28b36&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6108&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ThriftBooks, based in Washington state, filed a notice with the Maryland Department of Labor on Aug. 31 indicating it would close its warehouse in Baltimore County and lay off more than 100 workers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-mayor-scott-child-neglect-case-RF2WULTNNVCQDBIZ6CBKUEQZYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:54:31.155Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GD7I7OE4HBFFBIEPXCNQNSKPEM.JPG?auth=50f543f5e46c7ed9daba6cda6a541b78515bab550c74571cccea84cd797c34f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mayor Brandon Scott says he ordered immediate inspections of city-contracted homes for families in crisis following Monday’s discovery of six children living in deplorable conditions in an East Baltimore row-house.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/luminis-cybersecurity-event-5D66ANTI7JH6PMTYACJ4VKKKIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:38:52.247Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HLH6NTWEBBGXJP4EPA2G6R4R3A.JPG?auth=3c072f95ae08bd1022bd6c94bd428336c925a05272a90348453404499fd781ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center is among the latest hospitals facing a cybersecurity event.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/marco-rubio-maryland-man-deported-AXRX3UMVQVAT3OVOFF2RQ57M64/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T21:18:10.721Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HO4QTW5UVFGFDET47ZTK344JLI.jpg?auth=908dc6ed1157e29610d33c0d4165362a1c23fe0e24d82b3836f00e9bf81c1853&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8059&amp;height=5372</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a top U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official had intervened to send an immigrant man back Mexico after two prior attempts to deport him failed. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/ava-tasker-mitchell-somerset-county-COV6ODSXF5AE3CUSIE3K2C5XZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T20:42:03.86Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2NVWGU7SYJHKFDBFNJMUMRXAT4.jpg?auth=401272ea5147151eeb9a9c69fb638fde4a6e5aa3f7ffee28490eaadef76f9fea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/malik-washington-terps-mike-locksley-YURLTB2EGVDNVGAACACUSB6Q6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T19:47:09.063Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I44DTXI4QJHC3H4CUQCYHNCFBQ.jpg?auth=7870689ad923b910760f5d8ae077e449bf9942164434ee0e08142694b56d6672&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Malik Washington of the Maryland Terrapins runs for a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Piscataway, New Jersey, in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-luis-de-leon-sinker-major-league-debut-V3D6QUZZWBH75JPHSXSLBVOXSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T19:16:22.48Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WBZM4ACEFNBTFMNHCS7AE5SB6U.jpg?auth=f958d5a8a56edb0dade4afce2c155579cd7aad1663dbd94b706ebeb5514c4a89&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles reliever Luis De León pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-audit-tolls-penalties-nonresidents-drivers-ZD4Q6A4INVFDXP5MCHQG2NV5F4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T19:13:40.633Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7MT2HFU2TZBQFLB5DBENXNMCYI.jpg?auth=7a581cc0b664c0f8e443bbba6ab9c8ab0a436bdab59fe61d7aedc02672a8f963&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Drivers from Virginia have racked up the most in unpaid tolls and penalties, followed by those from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida and North Carolina, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/royal-blue-station-north-baltimore-bar-25B55NQIOJBA5GDZVP2MDYVVE4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T17:21:00.672Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M2AK272H25GWJMSII4YBX4WGYQ.JPG?auth=252e7bb7bd8a7a4cdee0d8b83d6891c20e06c9517652de9035ee5f1db165040e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Royal Blue in Station North is a casual lunch destination, a packed party bar and more — and it works.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-storms-baltimore-heavy-wind-rain-QXTDR2IWCRGLRLUXK2LRPU6KK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T16:33:52.06Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OPXUUJP7SVDPFGSER2QGSF6OVA.JPG?auth=689ed8d4d5a223216f0f86298e0220057e03e6655960321917f9afe83207c223&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It won’t be raining the entire time, but multiple clusters of storms will be moving across the region throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-rockies-4-2-UI3QQKQCPBDSFPYNKLTC3YHCVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T16:13:50.441Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XKKV4CWLKFBF5D3GIAXKYTQNFA.jpg?auth=582e8963f93e5fca74d2fea3e77d242574b668675c44ee81304c192a4105778e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5408&amp;height=3605</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles relief pitcher Luis De León reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield in the seventh inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/maryland-data-center-faq-SA6FZOGBAVGUVOMGSAEDN7G2AM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T14:34:46.029Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KYZHVDER7RDAHDFPBE7WJHEJXM.JPG?auth=3dd6b8d32d74d6435cb529a85d3f632df6cdbcc67c0432e10933952116afd564&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A massive data center is being built on a former smelting site in Frederick County. As plans for data centers spread across Maryland, communities are weighing whether they're welcome.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/a-step-forward-treating-sickle-cell-disease-with-gene-therapy-6MWLWHQZNVABBC6KPT44UR3QPQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:48:19.472Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XS6VQPZHT5ATXC2PNFZLZRZJT4.jpg?auth=53b42081148dbc4b90d788d57a07e0603d040a72cd99576134821ad6098d647d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/shopping-eastpoint-mall-dundalk-closes-Y6O6TX5PEBAGXIAYEHJRRLNRPE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:38:24.526Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7D2RCBYFEJDQROYYE3N3YWQVBU.jpg?auth=709fd6ef5a1c218e5f73f03d5c7904e701009e52739817dd4be7bd7bf722b5f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5578&amp;height=3719</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk had been open since 1956. It closed Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/montgomery-county-alcohol-enforcement-unit-IEA42B7HQFCYNLV6I63HZIPUQ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:32:16.744Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TREV7SNQPBGJTGSS256WQHJUHQ.jpg?auth=1eed4edcc537553c1ba568b27fb746b2bb11a2ff132805c9300e18695c39e446&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Montgomery County Department of Police is ending its alcohol enforcement unit because of a staffing shortfall. Assistant Chief David McBain said the timing was not ideal.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-rookies-yohandy-morales-jared-simpson-debuts-F5UG2A2GFFBGTH5Y6XV5HOYYEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:30:51.496Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ONOTGHIYQNHQDDOMNGMRUHCI7Q.jpg?auth=42d0f22fb56d76b95bfe4d645e145a2cd320bb077395c7f5691468be6fa6b24f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals designated hitter Yohandy Morales celebrates with teammates after hitting his first career hit for a home run in the third inning of his major league debut.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/martin-gene-litz-navy-pilot-obituary-WKQXZDOAXNB6FLQ2YQKLZGU4WE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T09:30:00.646Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WXHV2GB4URFC3MYBCGFBG2RWMA.jpg?auth=b99c87bf10ae7f8c4df557fb24578167f0be4719d2434e380a37c0de629dbe7f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1137&amp;height=1137</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Martin E. “Gene” Litz.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/dyann-mack-harford-county-public-schools-IYDYVBAJDJD3BMEXTQNJEZG5WM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T09:30:01.228Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PK6H2L6JFNB3VCYFGAHJTCOHLA.JPG?auth=7b47925f756957c5ab9d0bbe0954be25f32359aebe157cf50f004a7ce7846cfa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6488&amp;height=4325</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Superintendent Dyann Mack hugs a student on the first day of school at Bel Air Elementary School in Bel Air on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/campfield-ame-pikesville-church-3LHLYYP6SZFOHBZDNRBFLWINGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T09:30:01.125Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N7NOM2M55JEC7PDRCM3RPG245Q.jpg?auth=d170fec6c0189410d492db2d6066bfdb7611e1b13d0dc2f5247f18ca5101b902&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2857</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The inability to track down Campfield AME’s lineage is not uncommon for historic Black churches, especially in Baltimore County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/university-of-maryland-terps-usa-terpene-cannabis-PCQPL5XTYZF5XIHMMTACUC2EUI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T09:30:01.186Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BBO3RDRVIJAPNB5OKNEPSYYH3I.jpg?auth=4998b286e6b992912619cab96fe722a932384243bb852478d42f588dba3287ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2256&amp;height=1500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Logos for terpene spray brand Terps USA (left) and University of Maryland, College Park, athletics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/exelon-bge-32-million-utilities-refund-Q3ZL4JXJSBBLVEIH45LWONA6UE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:52:55.721Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MTAXI47ETZHLNBDD6UUC2IDXVU.JPG?auth=6e73c09c563c708b1ad5de1afdeb91f5fc633ad2d75f4df19f1f85db0edfde16&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the regional office for the Exelon Corporation and the headquarters of Constellation Energy.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-call-up-pitching-prospect-luis-de-leon-DBNGO4A7KRAD7CCJKAUDPFMXN4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:36:23.432Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XU2DUSRWZRERZK7VJD7QMXPL4Y.JPG?auth=c713599f1c938b165f31db468dce266742e90b6b3a985eee2142a9b9790df02f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles pitcher Luis De León poses for a portrait during the Baltimore Orioles media day on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/anne-arundel-county-gender-identity-policy-WLNFJ2FBARAIXC3PTCHCUJTHEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:17:20.904Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5J5N7RALCNDCHMPQKFSEKCT664.jpg?auth=219e576abbc86d70e9c9abcce47cd754d1fef1f565860652501cd65dc5987872&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2865&amp;height=1910</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Public Schools has issued new internal guidance for students who ask to be addressed by gender-affirming names and pronouns.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-cj-abrams-second-base-shortstop-split-P2OVG3OGDZGPVI3D3JKZB3DXFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:14:43.142Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2H6L3ZKTRBAHHOL64JRZW47GE4.jpg?auth=f3e7caa3df787cc6ea66614db1618a624ce6ca997924b244fa214222d6f5a928&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5004&amp;height=3336</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams in action during a game against the Miami Marlins on Aug. 30.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/six-children-found-in-vacant-building-UCP5AVOCJRFCJEDYXRK3BYY5FQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:07:53.123Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/B4QM3LHRYBD63HXQIABKGWHSF4.jpg?auth=8dc9e41b8db7f44bac377561afb47306a40bce5c046ca85df7c70ab85d85417d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore Police Department said six children were found alone in an unsafe home on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/luis-robert-jr-joins-orioles-mike-elias-DOQEDYSR2JHHZHUUHBBWPR3Y2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T01:01:27.721Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SQKAPYPW7ZFQ5N7FGJ2ZWQYAH4.jpg?auth=b8e976cf4f40e4a700cd4dcc43c251e965c9d47d0730d59282683436763f140a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luis Robert Jr. is interviewed by media prior to the New York Mets game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Aug. 21.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/maryland-state-essentials-VVUR7D42PJH6JOKCXQLLPK33KE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T00:51:46.833Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/47IVCDB3AFFN3O6NS4AS6U2BKU.jpg?auth=fda3a6aca3f1f3b9b202e80b6e9cd5c2e10c28e3e65df935ff50cf8c14e23a1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2755&amp;height=1837</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland loves its flag, and it’s on the list of the state’s essentials.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-call-up-heston-kjerstad-H34JYL7TNJGI5GQ367SZTBLDR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T00:35:31.897Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GLLHGLGQPJBTBGXPDF6EOZB6MI.JPG?auth=a8582e0b6b7cf139cb5a57ae2532a58a83d10c2975e4d39df8ba5d6220d7dda9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Heston Kjerstad is hitting .289 with a .799 on-base-plus-slugging percentage at Triple-A this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/attorney-general-brandywine-crash-DLRQCRH34NA3RI72UY3NAA4I7A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:58:34.581Z</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[The Maryland attorney general’s office is investigating a police chase in Brandywine that ended in a collision that left three women injured.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/sphere-national-harbor-bonds-project-labor-agreement-BSAIRJ3PQJANJBK27PMVLBRGGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:43:59.133Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4DKEOG3OWVEUJC5YFUYZTTH2FM.PNG?auth=af4b612791fa092f273d904e70395590663c4d2cb040e3812bb662f4c30e4544&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1019&amp;height=679</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A rendering shows the planned location for a Sphere at the National Harbor, which is scheduled to open before 2030.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/body-found-patapsco-valley-state-park-phuong-lihn-dang-RUSNPBDZ45EYFBNTKSS4W4FOHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:24:03.555Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BNI26BGFNRGVNE5YUSWOSQM4PQ.JPG?auth=3edc41a67c4d32629c652c0344927df0ac7e1fc0153d53ad45776929e022326b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1901&amp;height=1268</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Silver Spring woman’s body was recovered from Lost Lake at Patapsco Valley State Park on Monday, officials said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-transportation-new-budget-spending-cost-roads-7APNF2F5FJHA3AVHHIPIMQHKOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T22:08:28.926Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YAQBI35R25FI7MPE37DH5CBVMM.jpg?auth=99597668dc83f90e8001088942c50637bcd0ab9b2b3be640876ed33a62506352&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4808&amp;height=3205</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Department of Transportation released a draft version of the Consolidated Transportation Program, which charts a vision for spending on the state’s roads, bridges, public transportation and more.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/columbia-mall-paid-parking-pause-75TOJDJC6ZGC5GF7UPQGQARVKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T21:43:35.7Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3PNLROLXFZEOTIOOD7DZJJRJCI.jpg?auth=7eb0cf9c3e788d74c44077fe150ed9e5be24d7499a648e9a8d0734cfd8e7f282&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Mall in Columbia has suspended a preferred paid parking program outside its main entrance. The spots are empty in this photo from Aug. 24.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/permit-employee-costs-taxpayers-4N642E2BZZHV5E6QGGDA7L2Y24/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T21:06:31.914Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MJSAD62IXNDBJAVJA4R433T3DU.jpg?auth=92e9b57aab94646cd0ed0b741562a4ed422f7cd2606a426a89349a698dd7a1fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5235&amp;height=3490</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Baltimore County Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections employee repeatedly took their county vehicle home or left it parked for hours at park-and-ride lots, shopping centers and other locations, according to the county inspector general’s office.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/chizarra-dashiell-puzzle-pieces-charter-school-3HJHXRWKIVC6VH4RILI3WK62QQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T20:44:43.507Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NP7UT4RU2FG53JQX2X2A6UGFBM.jpg?auth=94fcfadd77e242e10541e190ab1533bc95074205973db66d792e143ccff09a66&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4752&amp;height=3168</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In a sharp turn of events, Baltimore County’s school board is no longer pursuing revoking the charter of Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy Public Charter School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/canton-outback-steakhouse-closing-IWXGWZZGW5HM5DP45IVPDZEXAU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T18:48:44.427Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y2CBOL24PFGT7GQ2GSSO7TFYOY.jpg?auth=34d957274ae57b76bd9d0b41f449d74df7575993c573cc711c77cb8fe21a22ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5937&amp;height=3958</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Outback Steakhouse at 2400 Boston St. will exit Canton’s Can Company complex.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/anne-arundel-officer-child-rape-charges-AFAX2SDVYFD4HPEJA6NU2LMOWE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T18:35:26.895Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XSIA3XUAXVGOVBDFSMIAR7KP7M.JPG?auth=7b83fc3f714ac035db07ecd01ea93f8f6cb4537b5846d4c50ef1a72f6fb82df9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1909</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Anne Arundel County Police officer has been suspended without pay after authorities charged him with rape and child sex abuse for an alleged incident at his home, officials said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/anne-arundel-data-centers-3F4JMMANX5HALLO7NTY3VK5T5I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T16:41:27.748Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TB5OGLW3B5CKBKRBUY73WTNG7U.JPG?auth=e976ec0b321896c91af6eba64866a2691d25235f853d0997af06fb1d5e4bdd34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Legislator Nathan Volke is pitching a data center ban in Anne Arundel. But that doesn’t mean the federal government will stop building them.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/murder-for-hire-gunman-arrest-bekine-tibebu-ayele-VG5FIPB67JB7HKHHBQCPBRVTFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T16:29:03.63Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/65KGZE734NBDHINNIVMRRXZSMM.jpg?auth=93db9c13f2c8d9a97fb5c73d779afcedebf6b3eaf2e5fe45ea60d2eaf6fd5e5a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3703&amp;height=2469</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bekine Tibebu Ayele is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the homicide of Jonah Kimindu last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/maryland-renaissance-festival-history-K46TXX4JMBEQDHVB52PQ2RIA4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T15:36:47.523Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KJBFOBEHQJETVPJXN3GZ5ZYD3E.JPG?auth=8887e7c1776db2bdb723f8ac6fbefccb2fffc2346ac00ad8566a9288cdef344e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7583&amp;height=5055</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Smiths’ hands-on care brings the beloved celebration of mead, meat and merriment to life.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/i-270-fatal-dui-crash-HMGKFSKTONEHLO5NLZMYOLYF7A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T15:13:47.237Z</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[A judge denied bond to the suspect in the fatal crash, in which two family members died and two were injured.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/need-to-know-stopped-by-immigration-officer-PIZE6FM73BFNXFO5EONVA7CI6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T14:00:02.107Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IFVEX2W5QFF5PMDQRF5H3QPKZI.jpg?auth=4ddfa85bbd393f0093d6d0e9a2e0bccac5c862be1e95e9bc2d716c948c661891&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[According to legal experts and advocates, your fundamental rights remain intact when you’re confronted by immigration enforcement officers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-catcher-carlos-narvaez-game-calling-HOMZ3DVUNREUPNMKMTRFSGFYQI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T13:45:00.543Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SRX6F5FV5BBW5FEM2QFCNHHW5A.jpg?auth=3f07fd3e99c994d86810b2e0140a5c7721b7aefa0b66e4dd14d46428768514ab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3674&amp;height=2449</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles pitcher Yennier Cano (78) shakes hands with catcher Carlos Narváez, left, after Sunday's win over the Athletics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-win-rockies-500-colton-cowser-catch-CAYCJKNK7RCQXDDU6TX6NCJPRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T13:23:48.034Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7O4X7M6XL5AYFA5JZD4R6WJNVE.jpg?auth=0c463740cd9cb3027477953c2578fc4aca63ec84db59615ede3b24791b5ae70c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2539&amp;height=1692</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles right fielder Leody Taveras, right, congratulates center fielder Colton Cowser after he robbed Colorado Rockies' Jake McCarthy of a two-run, walk-off home run to end the game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/the-role-of-extracurricular-activities-at-independent-schools-6YVYPE6BZFHCRKRTLKZULKCLOA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T13:09:05.644Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MSV6C5VR2VCIHMXCLZGHHSDAZI.png?auth=e41e8848a0a60563dabbc3dd53399437ee05da9c7e8fb5a87b2dea58349ad733&amp;smart=true&amp;width=864&amp;height=575</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-win-marlins-daylen-lile-two-homers-PU6HUO3T3VAMFBXAYUD6KSSFYA/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T13:07:51.761Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LVSZG7U3MNHDRAMCPO7RZIO7P4.jpg?auth=10863a686984159703c5eae5d8a51e7af016936df144d60d09a50b18ca3247f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7012&amp;height=4675</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile watches his two-run home run go over the right field fence during the seventh inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/tonya-sweat-county-executive-lawsuit-FPA2FXC4YNEA7OLEB6QYCKM6FI/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T10:45:37.005Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EMZAPYXOARE53OSOJY73NYJALM.jpg?auth=996b5db51be7f95eb77933f51e34b2e067d4350dcb7b13104942452110530073&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tonya Sweat addresses supporters after a judge rejected her request to pause the certification of general election ballots.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/beech-leaf-disease-nematodes-maryland-4ARHSMPLKBDKFK5AC7W5VWGPTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T09:30:00.849Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2SFG3RDLNBEFVGDQKHJ24STHKQ.JPG?auth=2333a4449ec5437a69b142643d4fa211b8610c79d48a385ec3fa648b012e0ba7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dark striations seen on the underside of a beech leaf in Druid Hill Park indicates the presence of beech leaf disease.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>