<?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/maryland-early-voting-election-2026-vote-polling-WLYDVF2AIFGE7DWND4K667QJU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T19:34:20.515Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QGBSTQLSFZF6VKX6ONLKU2OUUQ.JPG?auth=2ef4f4eca726f9c7c63b9f5a0637218ce94b47ae7f38e0675e08f98f54aaa19c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Voters line up outside the Odenton Public Library in October 2024. The eight-day general election early voting window opens Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-supreme-court-discrimination-admissions-P22MFKJQGZF4PADDGKXKA3DNQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T19:27:52.982Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XYUJ2E4PRRBZNA5WHOR4TLTDNA.JPG?auth=970ee6b2ae9d29807822b8e54d2e49f55b6358f5bcc2e3a90562ec65e654cf0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A lawsuit against Montgomery County Public Schools will be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/pappas-restaurants-sale-SFKD7UAFTRGI5JELL5DLHFWEFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T19:12:06.203Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EBTKX46KLRCXBPV5NK7ZYLLQDQ.jpg?auth=56cd4cf4e1c3f52c098201130fc60db4490b5c4c3e307dfac72aac000396d912&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After more than 50 years in Baltimore, Pappas restaurants have sold to a new owner. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/orioles-podcast-jared-banner-DF6PB5FGPVEEFDZP6ERX75RTFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T18:43:20.788Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/C7HPXUJBWJCMBL5JLDBNZ5W77Q.png?auth=285613e93f5dac9448818f7ea70eb1148810cb9f4d7ad05ec01e69cf96efdf0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-offseason-questions-paul-toboni-NGP5FA5Q3ZDD7AEKY7YEV6XS2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T18:39:12.927Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JM5LZMKGVBFLDI4AWUVET4TY2I.jpg?auth=22e08059d5198de58c58761922d91a36fcb6f6514e5b5d273621386bcbbb9f17&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4896&amp;height=3264</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli signed a four-year contract extension after a season that kept the Nationals in playoff contention in the first half of the season. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-competitive-general-assembly-districts-VEGYHFOU5BEVLFFUSPU6J36BH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T18:00:16.975Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7AAPIQYCVFCKPKZKHLCITT3OZQ.jpg?auth=2c39a0c09157df7b736116771d9908739ab4d76ff49adbef06bc97e28907ba08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=1000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senator Shaneka Henson held a canvassing event in Annapolis last month in hopes to be re-elected in the upcoming midterm elections. Attendance included elected officials from Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/things-we-learned-ravens-browns-U242QK2THJGZJM5PUVISLJJF5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T17:39:45.043Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GWPFKPPP7ZCIZDH7PHBDKRHUOA.jpg?auth=82c34338e617dd25042a87e109e7254d010497f46208e820cba342e0b7c3bc83&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4460&amp;height=2973</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins chases Browns receiver KC Concepcion during the fourth quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-general-manager-jared-banner-cubs-PMZE3VCXDZCXPFWH3NZWJC6J44/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T17:02:07.579Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FRZICKZOUNAEJJXWA2E4YOKOMU.jpg?auth=83b70436a4224752c54cbf1641c98ff20b2230df2cb1db4e81665a49c7111000&amp;smart=true&amp;width=928&amp;height=619</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles have announced that Jared Banner will be their next general manager. Banner served as an assistant general manager of the Chicago Cubs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/former-baltimore-police-sergeant-mark-rutkowski-sentencing-theft-misconduct-H7XSQGLWSBCY7KLOAAZJQJPLOQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T15:04:10.011Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TBWAWTASGZDVLHK7ABHUVE6ZUI.jpg?auth=f1850e86e604c8591342368daacea7d9797bb7112d979de95691d96c429b7337&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5317&amp;height=3545</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ex-Baltimore Police Sgt. Mark Rutkowski pleaded guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to theft and misconduct in office.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-roads-fatal-crash-motorcycle-WTBS3YMT5VADZGYWMDZBVR24JA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T14:06:26.553Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X2O6YDDBARAXNC3HAIJGRHNYDI.jpeg?auth=9302969d285dde43e68067cac26b810aee2c6cc133727ae8746745ba5286a56f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Robbie Grassl, of Northwest Baltimore, rode his motorcycle across the country in 2024. He said some of the closest calls with other drivers happened as he was leaving Baltimore City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/county-school-magnet-programs-application-Q4WRKLRCX5DW3FJJK5XF53FW4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T14:00:03.255Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JVG3HOSYZBDZVALHCY3LNESIHQ.jpg?auth=c4381767dd27be0447c29782f2c887d27adee62cfa512a349b6657b4846c04c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[You have just over 24 hours to apply to Baltimore County public magnet school programs. The good news is it takes only about five minutes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/bannerx-brings-together-top-professionals-to-discuss-the-future-of-business-in-maryland-IGIJ2ND5NFFTVBENT35FQDWQVY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T13:36:44.852Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PRQZGZ5V5BHZRNXJLU2ULG3OYM.jpg?auth=7019764f53624b6071ca148407aaacbc59a9a8c2c0514ed7d804ad7de0e0b573&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/phantom-odonnell-heights-nightmares-spooky-VJPVMISU4ZE4HBRZELZ7CIENSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T13:30:01.189Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GSGXNHESNZAZ7AFLQUTDSBYY5U.JPG?auth=c7a09d635eed33fc8448841e4b592da0370ea5922839f41855b5be549abbc2ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A model stands in Saint Stanislaus Cemetery in O'Donnell Heights in a top hat and cape, the same outfit that witnesses claim the O'Donnell Heights Phantom was wearing.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/west-baltimore-gas-station-shooting-RNOB2R7QYNBYNGFT7YPJCX6FAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T13:25:59.136Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EFO46UL33JFTNGBD5DM4ZA24VU.jpg?auth=db997b3fb8b90c39eafb565de592e7823f77cd3ceb99c9483d27ba2d5718202c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1334</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police Commissioner Richard Worley said investigators are working to determine a motive for the shooting in West Baltimore. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/maryland-terrapins-ted-monachino-fired-defensive-coordinator-2O4FSHVRMRAPBBHH6YX222WIZA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T13:09:34.311Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I6CRYNDUOJH3TLPJPEN32GDFTQ.jpg?auth=0a9f1a586781e486acb8835df02eac38167b5670b0e54bc603d53206896a8528&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4383&amp;height=2923</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Head coach Mike Locksley called the firing of Ted Monachino necessary in a statement Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-cleveland-browns-afc-north-lamar-jackson-tyler-huntley-baltimore-TDOP6TQITNAEXA53TCHDA65WPM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T12:15:49.318Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JBJ2HKNYD5BCVNZZ7Q47I7TLBU.jpg?auth=99bd25eb2fcf119cec1dc9c2cab58d1d7ed8e05dddf36b523aed6c13b8026340&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3914&amp;height=2609</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carson Schwesinger of the Browns tackles Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers during the second quarter Sunday in Cleveland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/baltimore-black-sox-toby-mendez-sculpture-orioles-baseball-3I5LNOHY2FGKDEBKH7P5YHD3SY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:01.058Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J5ZL4Y57EBBE7FJMGW7PH35LTE.JPG?auth=7e598a310c7a52a992b3a209fbd48f1a9551fe577713f19bea3d7a98f3419f31&amp;smart=true&amp;width=719&amp;height=515</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artist Toby Mendez works on a sculpture of Boston Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/ravens-baltimore-county-practice-facility-OTC3AKH5URARLI4FQV7RQ4QCDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:01.311Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4UOMDVNEURAXPGQFULSZL2QLJE.jpg?auth=11d7218f5c405eb19c917542f66064f81c49c14a37b139652cdffd1ddb28c5c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5136&amp;height=3424</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens rookies warm up during rookie minicamp practice at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/dan-cox-governor-donald-trump-questions-UFPTJYUFY5BBPLV2DXMEDFO5FY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00.74Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/65CC235YWZDFRBD4PQT6NPNNCQ.JPG?auth=61589f7b5029f0d5395ce4845037104494f6e05ea1dec585e7cc3f3d2f63fed1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6934&amp;height=4623</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox, center, holds a news conference, joined by his running mate, Rob Krop, left, and Del. Bob Long. Cox’s campaign messaging this election avoids mentioning President Donald Trump.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-jayden-daniels-49ers-KSVRACT5VJFJLDLC6PHHN2DISY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00.674Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WKI65HZP5NC4LNHO3ITGVGCNDU.jpg?auth=da124e83d9dff9d3b82927f673c8f2868b25ee65c1b709a3c395161bd54960af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1198&amp;height=797</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coach Dan Quinn and the Commanders have won just three of their last 17 games.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/crown-cork-seal-development-tax-incentives-east-baltimore-FFGDI6AYQNBR7ILRAPLFPA5XTY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00.708Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DPASYF7VN5AS7FUTIVAO3SATS4.JPG?auth=66907ee5c6904af7cb6066d31b2f4744349d85b5df53b84564cada916605e57e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7371&amp;height=4914</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cross Street Partners, along with Philadelphia-based Shift Capital, wants to transform Baltimore’s 1 million-square-foot former Crown Cork & Seal campus into a mixed-use redevelopment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/edward-charles-foundation-grant-funding-audit-investigation-CBAQPNDORZEIZBARUJ6XPPKIKI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:01.236Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VWA3XIL2PNE3VA2XZJNA7MHSQE.JPG?auth=5cafcd2029796b5f1e61eae0fdb121867a9ee7014186c445e20a72980cde3a3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George's County Councilwoman Krystal Oriadha  participates in a press conference at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ravens-podcast-browns-derrick-henry-GATKH5CS65F5RE26K72M34WHSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T23:30:23.843Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GICPAKZ5KJALLDKBE3ML2TOIWM.png?auth=ef5fee4c1fdb0c21633375d1b9852cfd23da4507ddcd2d0347a156d66efced4d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/no-kings-rallies-us-urge-voters-to-cast-early-ballots-midterms-FHWZD3WSNRDOLDEWY4KSSSGQZY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T23:30:10.06Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JWPDQUSTGRFDDOOV2LOIAL3U6A.jpg?auth=cca8846dcc8d5ed7564bd156ae4f308a7b4eb069c30661b3dd805513615f1ed7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Demonstrators rally at the Lincoln Memorial during a No Kings protest in Washington.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-analysis-final-score-afc-north-EM5S7H3NZ5E6TH2BY3PKQFNMTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T23:27:16.277Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PQMUHXT2ERFMVJMHIWQ2ZJW7WY.jpg?auth=3596b81b766a2e6375b583f4b70a004f35ee8c1a811f3b5a65287a5aec5e3994&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4528&amp;height=3019</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jesse Minter’s defense could not hold off Todd Monken’s offense in the second half, and the Browns grabbed first place in the AFC North with a win over the Ravens. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lead-huntley-monken-browns-nfl-choke-2DRPN5KEFVGGRPW2E7NYL5ZXPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T23:26:32.089Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NXMQTHEYL5C3NPII4QFE4RFY7A.jpg?auth=b3d8d61c6f86a25dd558a5de3a72b314dc369a456c8b2aa46c4997d9a289e2cc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5192&amp;height=3461</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane attempts unsuccesfully to catch a pass against Denzel Ward of the Browns during the second quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-cleveland-browns-offense-HIDMZ7AZOVH4RNXJFHKMLWSXGI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T23:20:26.687Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PFQ6IET4EZHWFM3YITCGSAQ5YE.jpg?auth=26030da2677aa0d5176cf4bab5e5d17a898a3b33d7ed7a34033ed803cf2cb906&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4619&amp;height=3116</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Tyler Huntley completed 19 of 31 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown Sunday in a 13-10 loss at Cleveland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/bodycam-footage-fatal-crash-howard-county-police-pursuit-MZVYV5ODSJBSZKEGZT6ACDJ5I4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T20:42:40.51Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E754INSSZZDL5H2C5QGX2XH3AA.png?auth=4976792ca16f2f3623b1e8dd1cc6c3c43c0a55b0a5ae3673a02be0aa6032871f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1287&amp;height=754</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body-camera footage from a deadly crash following a Howard County Police pursuit Sept. 6.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/service-member-dies-ut-san-antonio-navy-game-nellis-air-force-base-N7DZUEVMI5EUDAUPUY3RHBR2O4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T20:42:17.845Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PZYC4BM2A5FCLJAJX5HSPHWO7Y.jpg?auth=7380e21809f9d26b5c6e0855a2d3a7ad6d4bbab0934c0ba789753f698a072462&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5896&amp;height=3931</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A military service member died after he fell hard as he rappelled from the ceiling to midfield before a football game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-live-updates-analysis-score-stats-OWJYEZWZJJAYBAO6R4SJUY6YVA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T00:05:54.282Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T2SR37AISNFDDJPXJETZM4KSUM.jpg?auth=a120cc3a23d4ae3f81bc37b282a0b72c072358acc4af6d54f5127e314c1e5120&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3565&amp;height=2377</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Josh Cuevas of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his first career touchdown with Mark Andrews after opening the scoring against the Browns. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/evan-woodard-american-wholesale-corporation-america-150-trade-coin-B25FSDNYOVDJ7HPZZJ6M5HBVWU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T18:18:30.422Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RODY7ER26BHQ5MRBS5O7BEX2LY.JPG?auth=c9f1e3fb891adb68a4a5a1058835d8f5efe05fe2cd44127a837efd8a33077572&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Community historian and archaeologist Evan Woodard, known as Salvage Arc on Instagram, spends the morning searching for artifacts on a friend’s property in Reisterstown.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/wes-moore-maryland-ads-sinclair-david-smith-NG44ACZBWBEQTKQ6SA52PMIM2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T12:03:33.726Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CJH3OL5W6NGK5O37QCYLLEQDJE.JPG?auth=e78fa1b8d716a86c78717bca226a51a50a514027a12522fbd4830325e019a023&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1685</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore’s campaign has not spent any money buying advertising time on Sinclair-owned television stations amid a lawsuit filed by the company’s executive chair, David Smith.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/halloween-dia-de-los-muertos-restaurants-baltimore-VVMV2J2X5ZGW3G2EMTWTZFAQNA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:01.827Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HIXRVE3HFVDFFAJ72ZRLEX6QYE.JPG?auth=534346395c9d8a3a3fa3aa8016a6d043ab0f6c388965427ca25d2ab8e1105df1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2481&amp;height=1654</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AJ’s on Hanover is bringing back its annual pumpkin-painting party on Thursday, with everything you need to decorate your own pumpkin.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/death-penalty-firing-squad-2JRNZ6SAVVFLTPY736B2MWQHJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:00.752Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LMBMCGFTKFANHAMYDDLD2YDWWE.jpg?auth=db8366e100e5eb85fb26f62856095faefe0ce2704eb3b4addfaf63d39f876c1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3670&amp;height=2940</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aug. 14, 1936:  A crowd gathers around a scaffold to witness the hanging of 26-year old Rainey Bethea in Owensboro, Kentucky. Outrage over the manner of execution made Bethea’s the last public hanging in the country.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/theater/olney-theatre-sleepy-hollow-silent-play-7AYBMHYNKFEPXLMWSS6PBQYLBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:01.161Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XYTWTKOV7ZAZNBVI2CLGCWFT5Y.jpg?auth=4020903edc22fdd81f5cd776a79e5e9286b1dd6f08e3c49817feeca542187693&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4674&amp;height=3110</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” gets a terrifying adaptation this Halloween season at the Olney Theatre Center.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-tyler-huntley-perfect-fit-browns-GZMM2A5XSRDZXMQYLHGB7ANGZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:01.387Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CKWVIHARR5E3FKY6TEFDCNXDUU.jpg?auth=a5e489861344b88dfa9b608c944a61916462742c0f991783b4f1ce3e66401d9c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1278&amp;height=852</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tyler Huntley has completed 67.1% of his passes for 3,476 yards, with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, in his NFL career.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/wnba-finals-game-1-dream-valkyries-angel-reese-WF3B64PIONCRPBCYCXTECPHOKE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T00:04:41.794Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7DARKLJFPFERPPO5HTTUT7ZHHU.jpg?auth=4f78c5a1de7646fa90f6e5f8c797e0780d351ac3f10a7c7e0173ed3c32ce3480&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4596&amp;height=3064</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Angel Reese of the Dream handles the ball against the defense of Golden State’s Kayla Thornton during the first quarter Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/teens-charged-commercial-burglaries-baltimore-county-YZHVN5XMKRELNESWWOS752ELOI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T23:09:39.849Z</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[Baltimore County Police charged three teens in connection with a string of commercial burglaries across the county.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/capitals-devils-ryan-leonard-IV4EGW7OSZBPDMAH3DYUZJUZZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T23:01:58.367Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S4II2ISJXFFM7DHQLIA7HOMNHE.jpg?auth=ad62b59be80296d7981efadecbde98e1b722ac9e80ca10b671fc2a6fccb98c84&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3199</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard carries the puck during the first period Saturday against New Jersey.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/rutgers-maryland-big-ten-kj-duff-3NN3YAEGLRCEXD7XM5D6KATCF4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T21:36:59.286Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3YLNUWOBXBEMTCXW43KALD6OXM.jpg?auth=6a3a613befebc817e547d4f17aac56575c19e986e59cb0e4efb8928617988a6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6568&amp;height=4381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. can’t make the catch against Rutgers defensive back Jesse Ofurie during the first half Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatal-shooting-capitol-heights-OPLLF2DYWRFORHJVLUBHWMHGDY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T20:43:24.087Z</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[A man died Saturday after being shot in a Capitol Heights neighborhood, Prince George’s County Police said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/baltimore-running-festival-live-updates-IXSNKABEMJBKXH7GRLQ6X6MBZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T21:02:11.751Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TM4RF6GL6RAZXAV4FM27UIQD5U.jpg?auth=bcd5bc9bc7d96fe1fbb1970c7c30e320baf5ef13ccab469e02d29e91786c8665&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1616&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Devin Horseman-Guy, 27, wins the marathon at the Baltimore Running Festival.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/sophie-lee-slain-baltimore-trans-woman-march-7523425RNBHWHGKPQ44IDH64FE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T19:14:35.575Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JKRPIDMXJRAL7PR4VO4WLHSIXY.jpg?auth=8c23ed14b95c51689cbffedf49d0c462322995ee69af73283d391cfbd3cecb24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1242&amp;height=1242</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sophie Lee was found dead in Charles Village on Sept. 11.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/maryland-breweries-craft-beer-APJALBPEZBA2RFFSJMU5UOSIO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:00.71Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RIRVP3TRKREUHOYZKU35ADJMZQ.jpg?auth=21cc9539b80614553c2d04543103c1c182b86993da825f35326b1334bcd618a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Local breweries like Crooked Crab Brewing Co. in Odenton are facing a more competitive market than ever.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/elrich-veto-adu-jawando-executive-NH54L6CXQNAD7GHJVF2O4SOONI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:01.085Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/F7WUHK7PAVHGZHITH6WFAIV6HM.JPG?auth=015bfe40cd9257cffae873dbcdfabc8935c5743898622fd93cb92bfb2a2db48d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich called a bill on accessory dwelling units “bad policy.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/the-economist-social-club-3FFYZAT53BFYXEAR3A7A36LULI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:01.181Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIQE6MVCWBGQ7CMQK3T3SNAYKI.jpg?auth=645f84d5b0d29ea53115267e674550a34e6bae9820b884b22caf22dd4c277433&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5269&amp;height=3513</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cameron Smith, left, host of The Droconomist, introduces a news article for a panel of comedians.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/browns-todd-monken-baltimore-ravens-coach-relationship-F6XYWLRJGNBLJH5YUWDJNOFYBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:00.69Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZEYQD5J3WFHHZJZ2AGDFAU35OA.jpg?auth=389dbfb39019bfde92c91fca6c487ea61c87914d8dffff924674ee1554669041&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4155&amp;height=2770</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coach Todd Monken and the Browns will host his former employer Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/sarah-elfreth-columbia-office-evacuated-XO4XABSVRFD7HAIN4A7AS5Y3IU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T01:30:37.362Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/272JGCX3RZFRTNPMVNIUMHUBVY.jpg?auth=3e707286a582903252894332d0d54c708f292776f9376b18aa095602cba91a72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3475&amp;height=2317</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A suspicious substance delivered by mail to Rep. Sarah Elfreth’s office in Columbia prompted an evacuation Friday afternoon, though Howard County authorities say there’s no indication of danger to the public. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weekend-weather-5U2FVQ24CVGCBA6APWCUBRV35Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T23:51:31.402Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GUCXBLTEHRBWHGA5NB3BL3TFNM.jpg?auth=07783565e5d9ee55d7aa8ea2ad16853943b9dd1e135a23b398f008bcdfd34dc2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4767&amp;height=3575</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland temperatures could climb to 85 degrees before a cold front brings winds and a tornado risk.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/andy-harris-debate-staffer-assault-charges-3LET2GBLKFBAZGKDTCEFXZA6RU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T23:28:13.696Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZNCBSFCPANE2ZPLQM2IDFUG2EQ.jpg?auth=839bbafba75ef9fa399a4374af19e08336f521e033cbaddbe9fd387eaa131e3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5506&amp;height=3671</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, right, and Democratic candidate Dan Schwartz exchange remarks during a League of Women Voters forum in Cambridge on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/school-shooting-bend-oregon-YMQOAP2N7BE4TN36SBFCWHSWJY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T22:32:22.844Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7R7QBNZ3CZDP7ATVZLK4FSDGPA.jpg?auth=0523dfcbb826393529f26f42177bd10b55cbaf2677c1b4b0c80176fa490dd87b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2795</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flowers and candles are seen at a makeshift memorial outside Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, on Friday, a day after a deadly shooting.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-police-gay-slurs-fatal-stabbing-3PYH6AY4VJGLLEKHAWWOMIUQSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T22:02:19.504Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3J2MJFU4WRDSBPOISK3NBE6AFY.jpg?auth=04287461e1dbb85a03709d81828f182d261cb8d662f629e60d328b8e8f92fc3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman was stabbed to death Wednesday in Baltimore after the suspect allegedly yelled anti-gay slurs at a man she was walking with, according to court records.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/ice-detention-baltimore-lawsuit-anthony-brown-IYUXSB63BZALHOQUL6QNJJS3DY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T21:41:00.595Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3D2XQLEEN5DHZPN5NY6SYUAUF4.JPG?auth=a0b094a5eefc2c51dbad7b117ca992575cfef0e077e6781af248d8c8a518cb7c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of an investigation into the conditions inside a controversial holding facility. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-city/baltimore-city-board-of-education-VQ2HDEGH7VDUHIWO6RX5W7UXTA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T20:39:26.628Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GAOMYN3G5JBDFNSZC7E4JBLSAU.png?auth=f08559e6ce48274ce163032ce3224549174cf159be967595a21488e90549ec33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Baltimore City]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-cam-jurgens-out-cleveland-browns-JT6OUGVQHBH3HJDCVWUIERAFRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T20:35:44.87Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7NV2XUTUSFHLBMCWFSA5TVBTOA.JPG?auth=c8481523e1e3cee2d8247ae84238aa982119925936248e515c43da670923e8f6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2396</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has not practiced or played since he suffered an ankle injury Oct. 4.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/lee-ralston-federal-charges-7PSP75INHJE5ZMMJH6LHWPBH7Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T20:11:24.762Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R7UFUX4GHJASPHVUPC444Z7MHU.jpg?auth=c17c97cd801e59bba894f8d65b1657463e0707bc7513ef31e0c74756a0b2e7ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Annapolis man arrested in April after authorities found more than 30 homemade explosive devices at his home now faces federal charges, according to online court records unsealed Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/maryland-voter-guide-2026-24CQJDVUAVCIVIFJECKCDXMFPU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T20:00:28.135Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NY7ATD5OQZAQRFXMJIMTGL7RGY.png?auth=e96baafe0a701d5e8cd2838f4d98134d80484448b9a4b4e94725d7f0587c836c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=743</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/club-tennis-team-protest-46ZGH2RDANCGPATQUSS26XRPGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T19:58:31.099Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y3A6JE5LNNA7BOPF5LYJDSMSVY.JPG?auth=2a71c778e440436875a1a3a9dae909805c0ea7393434e9cb2417fa3535e06144&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[University of Maryland students protest on the steps of the Thomas V. Miller Jr. Administration Building over a racist image sent out by the school’s club tennis team.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/rico-nasty-cyberpunk-ZZCW6NPQ7NFJLLJ4CPP2Z4RDAY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T19:40:14.003Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2Q7NTK7L65H6PB5OZZB63CDVQU.jpg?auth=c759ee6b4af8be1a24ea02e7de807d11ff5110f78362684117e0988d4adbf143&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7008&amp;height=4672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Largo's Rico Nasty has generated international fame with her signature “Sugar Trap” sound and funky blend of rap and rock.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/markoffs-haunted-forest-scare-actor-training-ZLKM4WDBHRA3XC5PNTIITZZNI4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T19:25:18.506Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3DUQUHIQJNB4BO34IDOCCBHXFY.jpg?auth=321f065c22ccad5af00f0cb11129435358ef6a17e8d775c8268dd1d12401b047&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5382&amp;height=3588</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Banner reporter Hannah Yasharoff at the church scene at Markoff’s Haunted Forest in Dickerson.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-county-st-pius-church-LGD33RUQ6BEKVMA5UGGEEWG5NM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T18:00:01.408Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/O7DFMYAKZNEVVJBGIZDJCAFLHQ.JPG?auth=c3767fc8cbdad9e7dcff98a2db74dca96ba111d8eb6b0a4ea24bb5787c9b0707&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ball fields are part of the St. Pius X School, which closed in 2021 because of declining enrollment. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/enyish-sergawie-asemahegne-colesville-pedestrian-WZQHQUMBFREYFF3WKB74F6DA4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T17:31:08.43Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KDFWNTKITVBVTPRHLWK4DE4BC4.jpg?auth=06a75df0bce1cbe018c4bd0c6150225987a58c04fe43cf1fb92951c3f5c4d814&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Police identified Enyish Sergawie Asemahegne, 72, of Silver Spring, as the victim of Wednesday’s fatal incident. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lesson-lcs-jon-meoli-OOZPLRTJ6RE3NMUKTYKQUP72MY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T16:30:01.067Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BHK4P6HZZJBZ3ONITLVWJHSRWQ.jpg?auth=30d6d79bb853511a16834e300dfb959bd79e4bbdc07d1377a7ee140f9e85a6ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6344&amp;height=4230</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Oriole Cedric Mullins of the Rays circles the bases after hitting a home run against the Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-lamar-jackson-deshaun-watson-todd-monken-KI4CJMTAL5HUBGVDUVGNYIM44M/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T14:48:46.183Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZZ5IOMOZE5DJLALZYY2J5KWXHA.jpg?auth=4a885b34817ea9142643304a89945c462e52da9a9864669770bd7052a59f656f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5136&amp;height=3436</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has started four career games against the Ravens.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-cyberattack-5VTS5MJ4CVDN7PZAWUX35ET6JA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T14:00:03.369Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S2YZ5ZU37RE2FKHMZRMNF72QNU.jpg?auth=b951a7a15e61633eeeb2eace7ccdd5824282d4e7081d586a693dd7defb505928&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7517&amp;height=5011</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County officials said Thursday that they are investigating after they “detected irregular activity” on some systems within the county’s computer network on Aug. 28, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/howard-county-board-of-appeals-suit-SPEFRWCZZNAKHEQ2DS4SJJ3DSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T13:31:17.928Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A252C5S2XRC5FDICU7OHVMIK7A.jpg?auth=7ccbb8ed764fc02e3c3d63f8032ac1119d1d83a6298de0dc1fdef9eb191cc9c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The former chair of the Howard County Board of Appeals, shown meeting in June, sued the County Council and the county office of law to reverse his abrupt ouster.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/annapolis-sailboat-show-ship-debuts-DH6BRVZGTFCBRIEPIDLG62PB7E/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T12:00:01.589Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U3AF566B6FDKDEFX7WCIWUMP6Q.jpg?auth=3f58510243c893b4d7a30fca5a5493f29b9db221c650a550e5389a07f897a3d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1367</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Knysna 550 is a South African catamaran making its North American debut at the Annapolis Sailoat Show, which starts Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/brandon-scott-mayor-ranking-JT4UNUTU5RB43ILRD566QFRYFU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T11:11:43.131Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HIQ3MNPKSJBWPHWTF2URNHRY5I.jpg?auth=9c7811a60ee0e4a78dc3b705d4f958eaf3c96011acb65887e13cc155fe53cc2b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3438&amp;height=2129</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore mayors from 1971 to present. Top row, left to right, William Donald Schaefer, Kurt Schmoke, Martin O’Malley and Sheila Dixon. Bottom row, left to right, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Catherine Pugh, Bernard “Jack” Young and Brandon Scott. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-game-predictions-picks-TSLDATDV3NANNJVXOPAAWVBIEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:01.786Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RKAIQZ6DO5GSBKNMBCTC2BWRTE.jpg?auth=674996467b94879c8dcdd308eb36d3af895f18bbd7e5e67a76843d1ebc216f6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5144&amp;height=3429</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens running back Derrick Henry dives into the end zone for a 2-point conversion against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/shaneka-henson-jessica-haire-bill-fergurson-distrtict-30-OV2B2KP7LNFDVN2TWUE6PSSFGY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:02.582Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A76EKZFRYJEXXHQK5B245FX7ZY.jpg?auth=b92c54adfd2a0e7bfb6df07f4d59ba4721d3b03de94b8f21b9942c7476537c36&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3793&amp;height=2532</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jessica Haire is a moderate Republican running for state Senate. She’s been targeted in mailers like this one by the Maryland Senate Democratic Caucus.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-students-tiny-home-auction-XMHI2PKZYBEP3BHC2KX676MKYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:02.633Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WFCS5OFJENG63GVJF6QV7XTV4A.jpg?auth=0c043d28ba6ca14117aa13e212e93728ddc66510a7c59c38317121e2fe816776&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s students built a 280-square-foot tiny home that will go up for auction Sunday, with proceeds supporting future student projects.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/gaithersburg-home-for-sale-526QFP7VFBHIVI636IBPWPOQ4U/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:02.696Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MFZHGNYSUFDA5LMUYMTPYILBKU.png?auth=44435cb128780b9120b2d86fa65a7c1a77c1c73215ec7f525ae29faf30aa78cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1440&amp;height=809</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/brenda-diaz-montgomery-county-school-board-election-A7GD2AY2GNBR7M7SOMDYYYEUVM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:02.098Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/H7RTRRJGUZDZXDRQJCSZZW3L7M.JPG?auth=09fceb6aa1622a08c6500332b3e5b06016e0170dc3b6353f75ec2298aee7f725&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5851&amp;height=3650</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Moderator Sonya Laurence Green, at podium, listens to Montgomery County Board of Education candidate Brenda Diaz respond to questions next to Omar Lazo, right, during a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters at the Montgomery Community Television, Inc. Studios in Rockville on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/washington-international-horse-show-prince-georges-H24UWV2XU5FI5HIHTTTORS5JDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:01.458Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YYF3SHKVARGOTN2ZJEDIEEU42Y.jpg?auth=b442bcb7ba4aa3c2b9b6729f4706998420324e27c3e9a432d8c8425b235f8944&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3139&amp;height=2093</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Samantha Schaefer, seen here at 2 years old, lives in Westminster and has been attending the Washington International Horse Show her entire life.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/jayden-daniels-dan-quinn-washington-commanders-6LKCWFQR4VCNHAWAU6HOFUDMUQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T04:02:09.779Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UBHYDSSXZFHB5DYUGC5TXSX23Q.jpg?auth=dd4a55c44acffc83699444310b5093ee0ddca5871405be82b6eaa47b0a1ffb6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Jayden Daniels took responsibility for the team’s failure at the end of Sunday’s game but said he cannot dwell on it.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/bend-oregon-mass-shooting-EAHJK4U3JZCYRHQTOA3K6PO43Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T02:39:02.59Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XEBB4C6FMJGR5HSHTGCBSWQFJY.jpg?auth=540d30f4c3195dd12fd4cfb98b56e33655cbe6cb35d98e3c1e1bc5c53d736404&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police tape is placed outside Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, where three children and a teacher were killed before the gunman was shot by a person at the scene Thursday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/andy-harris-cat-murphy-apology-GXZTSS3IIZEN3NGRNTEIQYU33U/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T01:34:29.049Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIRJH65465HGNLD7D5HDWG4ASM.jpg?auth=0d2799572bed04ad586197801b216a6f41e17941c5717da7df4908b441916d34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4602&amp;height=3068</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Andy Harris talks with reporters following a debate Tuesday. A confrontation with a student reporter has since gone viral.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/howard-county/howard-county-board-of-education-CHCZBTRP7FEVHLES2N7Z535ZP4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T01:23:25.655Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Howard County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/howard-county/howard-county-executive-526PZY4S3ZHLRGFQTWBLGXAKLU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T01:13:55.087Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/banana-ball-set-to-return-to-camden-yards-HXBY5JVEOJFSFMFFQL34KEUKN4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T00:17:03.867Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UQITSCZTYJBFVBT4LIRITAR3BA.jpg?auth=933fa2ebf2bc5a064ad6842072905cc9efdfc969aa37b94180ffc1c53d518ac0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5179&amp;height=3453</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A sellout crowd cheers during a Banana Ball game between the Savannah Bananas and The Firefighters at Camden Yards on Aug. 1, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fort-meade-garrison-mental-health-suicides-cyber-command-nsa-KCCDNH7TZBDJNGICHN765THEY4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T00:10:17.159Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FTPT62Z3D5DSXAY4RM3UXXAMH4.JPG?auth=5ca49d9fd793dffa6983cf79bd20b3c980bd21589ed5be18126abe5220023156&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2416</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Col. Joshua A. Patton, left, is handed the garrison flag by Jason Condrey, IMCOM Sustainment Director, during an Assumption of Command Ceremony as Patton takes over as the new garrison commander at Fort Meade. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/timonium-garbage-truck-honda-fatal-crash-ZSY3SCOPZFA43E47I5TP2JD2KY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T23:52:51.047Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3J2MJFU4WRDSBPOISK3NBE6AFY.jpg?auth=04287461e1dbb85a03709d81828f182d261cb8d662f629e60d328b8e8f92fc3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police said a woman died in a crash involving her vehicle and a garbage truck in Timonium on Thursday morning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/bryn-mawr-threats-lockdown-QE2CUNPL7RALNEFD5HMDCN3SOU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T23:07:07.445Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OBVXLYBDVFBSDOUAQM34H3T5YQ.jpg?auth=1b2285f652c1bce0117a2857da4ef767e58637363302ef04a21fcb553e24dbe5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2631&amp;height=1754</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police are investigating back-to-back threats that led to lockdowns at The Bryn Mawr School this week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/elections-board-fair-accurate-test-53PT4X2CGZHJVHRKX3MLLSH5SU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T23:03:39.732Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AYDZGKAKDZGGXEMFE3JQBPMYYQ.jpg?auth=d062ebd1c59f46644a950e900841490425fd09fdfba4fc6d6e4068d3484386ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County will test hundreds of ballot marking machines and ballot scanner before early voting begins on Oct. 22.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/cat-murphy-andy-harris-umd-reporter-C6HX4HIM4VHWVHE4N3UN7DZNQI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T22:02:19.626Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5CZARHQO3ZFKDPEPXTAMMQFLW4.webp?auth=7dd2a33bd63096409213ac99654e44b8e15f3465889067c7b0b68c297d7e099f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cat Murphy, a graduate student at the University of Maryland and a journalist with the school’s Capital News Service, during an appearance on CNN with Jake Tapper to discuss a heated exchange between her and U.S. Rep. Andy Harris following a debate against Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/dogfighting-arrest-stinson-harford-county-KQH6SSBFMJGZJGO6SFLH7UVNLY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T22:00:01.202Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3EKSSPDAYRFK5GY6AJMIH3O6AY.jpg?auth=165186051ffafb314e53808ac98be2a9feecaa6481983c07fcbba52ae8f4ee49&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5128&amp;height=3419</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two men were indicted on charges related to buying, selling and transporting dogs for “an animal fighting venture,” according to a news release from the District of Maryland’s U.S. Attorney’s Office. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/baltimore-traffic-gridlock-lombard-construction-QYPVNFSH3FBA3PFPSCXTMZS2JE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T21:31:38.501Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CKPNGXXVWNCS5O5NOTSW3HXCSI.JPG?auth=d400e1da969661715567d502e9d8ad051a30fef511789c2900cd0ebbe926c527&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5751&amp;height=3236</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lane closures at Lombard and Light Streets will remain for another couple of months, according to Baltimore's transportation department.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ravens-browns-preview-podcast-W6UA4TRYGBBLBKV36PPBPKX2CI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T21:25:57.059Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XUI2XHOHA5AW7NG66IWV4C42VA.png?auth=64b64e4258af99fde8d1b9ee8aaebb23787b6c2a9aeb25ee2378359c91383794&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/suspicious-substance-letters-maryland-HUZYBYONVHKDHCIEGTFO4SKB2M/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T21:13:40.583Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2TSCE3NPR5D2TLR6IXJHA3SSZE.jpeg?auth=1043805ae43f874ea60192ab714b2215b69bac3a711424dec52e3efc21addf98&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4365&amp;height=2910</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis said he was told that law enforcement has intercepted a suspicious letter sent to the agency.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/william-pete-welch-baltimore-city-council-obituary-2MSPCFLP2ZA3XDVGV3N4IM2AJY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T21:13:12.831Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7EPK727KGRBJBEJ3IRPUXNPX3E.jpg?auth=08b8fb1c754877b4215b35c7e8e929adf98abd45aaebd2ecfadc1a7503df842c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1005&amp;height=1005</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[William “Pete” Welch Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/harford-school-bus-kitten-rescue-TKTROICSM5AJRIBGC62WOCOB4U/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T20:08:55.105Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TI65IANHYVFHJE7OMX2ZNCKEMY.jpeg?auth=cb6823217d8d6a659f6a50977f42554f4581a712133b4b86a97cad5d863dd818&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Taffy Thomas, left, with her son, Alex Thomas, who was let off his Harford County Public Schools bus to rescue a kitten in the road on Sept. 30.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/maury-carias-garcia-hyattsville-homicide-OY7ZP72ZE5FZ5NLQZHWWALTFPU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T19:10:17.032Z</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:caption><![CDATA[Maury Carias Garcia of Hyattsville was found dead inside her vehicle Wednesday, Prince George’s County Police said Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/inner-harbor-eastern-gourmet-chinese-sichuan-restaurant-DEBJIMUY5ZDLDOPXMZJYAJFIOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T18:58:33.393Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UDRVMISQ2BDKDBU6KLWFLHGGMI.jpeg?auth=1fd1af06f1760fc360af89c7c505a33ba2218ebbb0bfcae552a742b9129f62b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3853&amp;height=2569</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[College Park’s Eastern Gourmet is coming to 414 Light St., tenatively in January.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-enrollment-projections-worse-D2WTIY7QPNHP7ETM6K7YOUXCVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T18:21:35.752Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N5EQZQYZSFALTHQXL5VAXG6EJ4.jpg?auth=e1211bfc5ccf60fee7a957edd1b294fb30d359fee7bfdfdb5c45b1cb1c4e2b67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County schools are educating just under 152,000 students this year, according to preliminary numbers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/edmondson-shopping-center-shooting-HFLSTVFROFFGBNKM62PWMKCIEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T18:21:17.483Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HWSHJ7CATBHBFI7OMCRWCW5HJA.JPEG?auth=1e27de5f5e4c9660e0d5cefc8c29684a5ec7605ffab7c60bb66f529af36cea8b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bryan Johnson, 20, of Shipley Hill, pleaded guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to first-degree murder and related crimes in the 2023 killing of Deanta Dorsey, a sophomore at Edmondson-Westside High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/sexual-assault-college-campus-directive-5NFYNMHWCZEATMKQF6J3ENRXYA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T17:49:38.945Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2AJRVQHO3ZHH5GFLLLMW2CSY4E.jpg?auth=3250371be2d44751ecae0abceb16fed5ad79d0cad9cbd1d2ad269f8d854dd7a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5283&amp;height=3522</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore asked the Maryland Higher Education Commission to issue new recommendations to prevent campus sexual assault.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/annapolis-homemade-explosives-case-FA43XAGS5VHQBGMB73OSQ3RYNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T17:25:29.713Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2YP4M4JNDNDLZNC2E66RFHRHHQ.JPG?auth=5cf3507258c062fa3736fd1a8c55ae87f021a24bd39277c3b5fc4aa7d332ac78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lee Scott Wygal Ralston, 37, was due to stand trial Thursday on state charges of possessing and manufacturing explosive devices, but county prosecutors told the trial judge they were turning the case over to federal authorities.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-board-of-education-district-6-NQGRWC2T3ZDWXLVHRPW5NRMXFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T16:26:33.791Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-board-of-education-district-3-67PAQKBY4VDEHOHIF43R7H226M/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T16:25:48.059Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-board-of-education-district-9-7SQLMZMNPRHC5PKM2KIQT7ZK4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T16:24:04.843Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url></urlset>