<?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/sports/college-sports/north-texas-navy-football-PDN3G4ZAFBFE7GNDEEMPO6T3AA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T23:36:51.386Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UMDPWVO6JBAB7J673Z2XIVA2GE.jpg?auth=934b7203f642413a22d18c32ea0f915064b36c00e27819498bf18c17f69d6af6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3791&amp;height=2528</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Jackson Gutierrez ran for 228 yards and three touchdowns and passed for 156 yards and a score Saturday in a loss to North 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loss.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/lamar-jackson-injury-bengals-high-ankle-sprain-tyler-huntley-WT2NXMIILJDE7OHM7DMFCRAKP4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T20:29:31.443Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FRYFQZFKVRERHNZOSAKT5FUGJ4.JPG?auth=c4a3d79db201d3bbc35576a807abf0dd58cdac784af1a2edfdb9f0a9d64b78e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2389</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will not play Sunday against the Bengals because of a high-ankle sprain.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/hagerstown-fatal-police-shooting-randolph-avenue-USUOLRIZR5BCLGF34Q6OKI6MEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T19:47:02.988Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y7C6TVSVOFHORF753LTB6O7MXU.jpg?auth=05eca7fdb6a5150844fce0e0e9459e8514b7ab016b2e4eab13a68f8b1e0693cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5071&amp;height=3381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Attorney General’s Office said Hagerstown Police officers fatally shot a man Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/protest-mace-two-charged-KITMD66C2NCSHITR3PIHKBRPXM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T17:53:43.874Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5TGGV7CYQ5A33LAGHATD5KKAMY.jpg?auth=cc0873ce8f3cfaef696dfef1712aefcb03e9254fa312bc997c2b6f0f88c036ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two people are facing charges after a planned demonstration outside Baltimore Police headquarters Thursday night escalated, police said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatal-crash-greenbelt-road-pedestrian-dead-friday-LCCGLCGQVFBRLHEFB6X4YDDTFU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T16:59:41.473Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y7C6TVSVOFHORF753LTB6O7MXU.jpg?auth=05eca7fdb6a5150844fce0e0e9459e8514b7ab016b2e4eab13a68f8b1e0693cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5071&amp;height=3381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Police responded to the 8800 block of Greenbelt Road for a fatal pedestrian crash. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/east-baltimore-hit-and-run-carjacking-friday-night-hardford-road-7WPIOHHQTNEU5OOT3JGCBHSDJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T16:57:35.958Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GFROG536EVBATECUOVOZPCBIII.jpg?auth=f2dcbf4991b03358d697b23b53b02df6967a1eb20c1065982355ca1436bcbfe1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police responded to a hit-and-run on Harford Road left a pedestrian dead Friday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/halloween-candy-higher-prices-lower-sales-G2HGCPWQSZBTFCW34HLVXRC4DQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T16:46:42.029Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/L2KV4UEJZBAINDN63EMVBADS3U.jpg?auth=0081c08be401222ea6cac487cb9a4558be5a0284938392c9d050e24b60ac7edd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5602&amp;height=3735</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A shopper walks by a Halloween candy display at a Giant grocery store on Thursday in Dundalk.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/lexi-thomas-cancer-scam-R7FGZHB2IRG3FKOG6KIBZ57CBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PRMULP26VRH6DN4PD3KYMSEGEI.jpg?auth=a4e9bd836b149f610d32e2df9938f814c14397342406b0bfe08708f2b795f7b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4468&amp;height=2978</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Red blood cells with cancer cells.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/angel-reese-kaila-charles-wnba-finals-KLTZWJHG3FA5ZPL2WBXGFS7OEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AGEK6W325FE7RGTH4NL3EDNESE.jpg?auth=17684ba1248a8712fdcf5972e1d14fc016b6bb5f5c5d2dafbd3591e1ee9d131f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former teammates, Kaila Charles, right, of the Golden State Valkyries drives to the basket against Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream during a WNBA finals game in San Francisco Saturday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-bengals-game-predictions-3SIQRXHB5ND43BG3PB2NKG7PRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3JV2KKL3UFHVLHPALWCA4TG2SU.jpg?auth=b2622a294e99d9138cf5574b88d04a8495e60a0860010f3e0aeb7b250b8c8c1a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5601&amp;height=3736</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens linebacker Trey Hendrickson takes on the block of Browns offensive tackle Spencer Fano last 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weekend.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-political-notebook-senior-citizen-scam-SNHIB7IEH5FJBEMI3CZFOQ3BTI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UC4ZPYL575GL3GMQM4EX5L2QQE.jpg?auth=dafbd013b444eab59f63eca5333eded6499d6cfcdc60a5907efdb32fb9444fa5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Montgomery County Council passed the Financial Exploitation Protection Act this week to protect older and vulnerable residents from scams. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/wizards-nba/raptors-wizards-scottie-barnes-rj-barrett-5TAMMONMPJC2LPL4H6HS7FRCNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T02:07:33.814Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CSXS7LPC5NED7CNMIG5UF6WFLI.jpg?auth=bb3d77e29706a9d52859e60548036910c4e309723e32ea297f4081f0c983e56f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5143&amp;height=3429</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trae Young led the Wizards with 22 points and 12 assists in Friday night’s 112-102 loss to the Raptors.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/runaway-cow-pikesville-beltway-IBPQ2MHE4FE6TNIOTU6N5F5ULE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T00:54:24.048Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2WN4PG7J25HERLJZMTI6YMBCJY.jpg?auth=4ea99c13a0458698b16d6427a39c7fa46b5d8ba9cd3fa0c13e0a018996f0d0a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joe Shaffer, in a T-shirt, is shown along with Baltimore County Police officers holding down a calf from his farm that got loose on Interstate 695 on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ba-trail-motorcycle-pickup-truck-crash-teen-killed-TGQDDO6ADJG2LE42UQ45HUMTFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-24T00:52:21.697Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EEYILWQWWFFJBO7J6MWX7HYIEA.jpg?auth=6272876ae89bdbf4663bdd13b2825cedb0accf60d8427fb55bf987c9fb5607b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A teen died after the e-moto he was operating on the B&A Trail in Anne Arundel County struck a pickup truck.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/jesse-legree-oregon-state-saint-frances-academy-football-J3AS4I6D3RDRDL5AD3OXYNS7CQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T22:01:57.558Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/52RPODUKVZC5HGU2CRD7PT6DXI.JPG?auth=cb3bccb2fe1b1bcfa3921dcc0773b9d112b4e4974e5c1ea3227ef1845c37fb84&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jesse Legree, a standout freshman wide receiver at Oregon State, listens as a former teammate speaks about him at Saint Frances Academy on Friday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/umd-athletics-training-CZA7R5WKJRGJDJPXR5XENHIPFA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T22:24:53.565Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/77DYSYJKVBFVVGHDKPZXAUHYZ4.jpg?auth=31d322b2564d021ef9fd9657ccca23c065415edcf7875b37e37cb94ed6515e3c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=2016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An officer stands by Jones-Hill House at the University of Maryland, College Park, after approaching student journalists Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/weekend-city-road-closures-K3JDAJR4LVHBJF62H4XC7D25VM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T22:13:19.314Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XPG5FE5UDJBRFILRNFNPEMOQ34.JPG?auth=bb85736941f89ccf672784cfd3ce09cbc8026788eb9637dbc83051e19d0a2092&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6016&amp;height=4016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Runners and walkers set off at the starting line during the Port to Fort race last year. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/public-housing-application-lottery-UANPMEDCAZDBRNOUGINJWCT5DM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T21:59:18.033Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/P2FXK3SSPJGXJPR6UTGKHIBQGE.png?auth=eab238c6b7fb7a17d9e45990d046cc685de034a44b9cf81a1e0114625f03c030&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-injury-status-bengals-EUDYQCM6YZH6LIDEJWHQGUAXYU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T20:37:30.983Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VBEKTXBYOFF6FJONOYMIBOLMSY.JPG?auth=609a23cd9a66ae0463c6613ace9ee93717246f69f8133ab13435bdf4ca38a962&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2031</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffers an ankle injury as Titans defensive end Jermaine Johnson grabs him Oct. 4.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/alsobrooks-pg-council-controversies-PPAUMJKUMJGQBGJML34ONXXPAQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T19:26:23.881Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FTKCXHRSGRGSNP6KHHMJMAU2P4.jpg?auth=652be31db0bf08d25df58bf0d4c776033f1fcde222960318b767f3f1e6906f9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5286&amp;height=3524</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sen. Angela Alsobrooks joins a live recording of NPR’s “The Politics Hour” at Publick Playhouse in Hyattsville on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/turnstile-free-show-washington-dc-NGC5EOTIYRFUZCMAU3YT34S3CU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-08T15:30:58.433Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PGVJP6KBE5ESLDVRA6M6OYFXOM.jpg?auth=6992eb428852c4d728cd6be4146904a60c04dd74a0c84247c2974ec11a40d08f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Turnstile performs a free benefit concert at Wyman Park Dell in Baltimore in 2025 to raise money for Health Care for the Homeless.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/aisha-braveboy-audits-investigations-funding-nonprofits-YSMNRN3MAJFRNETMX5KJDWUPPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T16:33:29.984Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/62DZ72M5UNCFFM77QS7SKUUJOQ.jpg?auth=6d4f7a0624d2ffdbf6355b30825a8f5de78a3264de91a3976dc95197a22525d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha speaks during a news conference in 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team.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-schools-electric-bus-deadline-P5ZURNGXQBAIZDOSYGAT2LF7TA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T18:00:08.488Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SXJS5AQPLJBGHLHFCVN7WXDR3A.jpg?auth=b977e51c5f89b0bdfa161f243aaf9f73e64aaffe14da735d047e20d6ca5c6208&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Public Schools could push back their all-electric school bus deadline from 2040 to 2047 amid funding and infrastructure challenges.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/pedestrian-fatal-mta-bus-nursery-road-63VHBLQZWVGS5MOBOYVFBZCGPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T16:58:27.328Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><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 responded to a crash in Anne Arundel that left a pedestrian dead. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/turnstile-concert-baltimore-park-TSPGMDJETJHLRKWASJXEUUI36E/</loc><lastmod>2025-05-12T21:39:58.454Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JX6OYBT63ZEKDL4EO2BYI6ROS4.jpg?auth=75167203fc756584e02675214e0bc478b527a3ecb2196831424bb2e3f245012d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3133&amp;height=2088</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Turnstile vocalist Brendan Yates performs with the band at a free benefit concert at Wyman Park Dell in Baltimore on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/maryland-early-voting-election-2026-vote-polling-WLYDVF2AIFGE7DWND4K667QJU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T19:34:20.432Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><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[In-person early voting for Maryland’s general election opens Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 a.m.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/baltimore-county/dali-crew-member-india-barred-usa-return-OUOXO54DWVADFP2WTRZHYL4D2U/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T19:46:34.455Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WRIFW4JZGBC67K55OV57H7UUXQ.JPG?auth=e1f48199c29a1ce9a32a2d8e7b5882936de380c4057c00f51a82ff7c23aace05&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2593</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Karthikeyan Deenadayalan, center, the chief engineer of the Dali cargo ship, leaves a federal courthouse earlier this year after a hearing in which he entered into a deferred prosecution agreement on a felony charge related to the Key Bridge disaster.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-collector-cal-ripken-iron-man-tickets-63SCWF34XBCALNS5AP6Y7J2DJ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T15:28:56.101Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Z4U5RMF6JZCHVD3M5AEGBLTQO4.jpg?auth=329c033c528cb1b03ec60dc0b34d3184c2f4773273c663507e6b79c6d618937e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5556&amp;height=3704</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles fan Rick Taylor holds two newly-acquired tickets to add to his collection of tickets from almost every baseball game of Cal Ripken Jr.'s 2,632 game "Iron Man" streak, at his home in Reisterstown.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/kyi-swe-school-bus-crash-GETOIQXZ5JCK3BTPQUK6653UHU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T15:23:40.695Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><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/community/local-news/baltimore-national-geographic-best-places-to-visit-JRZSGD4KKFEADHF4UBSG47KAS4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T15:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OWA6EIASHJBOTMLFTPYCRSPCQM.JPG?auth=700f238f5db61e005799c8ee53a7c981f8eec9f1c8be15682473e5c37690c462&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The recently renamed National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation is one of the reasons travelers should visit Baltimore in 2027, according to National Geographic.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/anne-arundel-county-public-schools-ai-4MEEB5TS4NH3ZHFUNBWSV7NENY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T15:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TZGTVYWRLZEQHKZEG6XHMBTVPU.JPG?auth=0d563fce5eddfec8959098c3d67b00b325b2989304c9b71baa642174be10dabd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1924</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Board of Education members this week discussed a draft AI policy that directs the district to establish expectations, conditions and limitations for students’ use of AI.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/midterm-elections-no-kings-rallies-annapolis-KSR55LLFMZDTPLX2D6BL7QRMSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XDFDPNYV3NG2ZG3PKQLC5U7A5U.jpg?auth=5653784a606005677bac482112268e26a5a88fef7552228d7ca1960d395c62ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1747&amp;height=1164</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Paul Flack, dressed in American flag colors and topped with a golden Burger King crown, blows his vuvuzela at the No Kings rally near Annapolis on Saturday. About 600 people turned out for the final rally before Election Day.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/lottchen-lottie-shivers-obituary-22GJEM4BTBBGBGILGDSXVVPU3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/H6T2FC5O25EVPN5LRPOYPJWCMM.JPG?auth=9aa58155ad818626ad13cdd693bc43cb767c88fb1120c7c3e018b81f5cc690f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=976&amp;height=977</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lottie Shivers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/somerset-county-schools-book-policy-SAOU4JOONZG63KLSJCIU5NP64A/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T13:22:37.359Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GLHBRYRKS5AL3CHIFC4HCPY6DU.jpg?auth=375bca2bb9c26b864327ceafc831114aa76a74298bcf93488e83c96bf514c36d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5187&amp;height=3458</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Somerset County Public Schools system is the first in Maryland whose policy would deny students under 18 access to books popular with teens.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-jared-banner-general-manager-RX6NZYHNKZHGXNXAF27MBI4N2E/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><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 Orioles said Jared Banner will lead day-to-day operations of player development, coaching and performance efforts while partnering with president of baseball operations Mike Elias on strategy, staffing and acquisitions.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/oyster-recall-little-wicomico-river-salmonella-2HTHSQENAVFUREIH4ILVYAMHBA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T13:04:54.136Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3D5FVCGQ2ZBPFN6BNGL6TNQIHQ.JPG?auth=b90eab4935c91bb0b137c811fe1f8f8ad42f57b57ff6b6aa4169321c83467b67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The oysters were harvested from the Little Wicomico River between Sept. 18 and Oct. 8, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/grocery-bag-prescriptions-R5BCX6K5KZEMJKZ6LY2HUMUSLY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T13:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MLJIHT6QAFHYPN5WFIPYQQT4MY.jpeg?auth=5f10d9977633c1b99a0b7ad46b260caa7e14e11431ee0498ddfd3309b9eb5574&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=3780</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland is granting millions to 14 communities to offer prescriptions for specific healthy food to stem chronic diseases, something a Washington County health system has seen success with for more than a year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-bengals-cam-jurgens-offensive-line-vega-ioane-dwayne-ledford-57NNRGEONZC6FBOSV3H5V65NC4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T13:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A5TRAZHARVAPJFILCZ57WAR5RE.jpg?auth=2fc0c9b82d694b06ef832d8862f05951e7eb97ec0208604082bb8247415f2d04&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6924&amp;height=4616</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Ravens center Cam Jurgens spent two weeks in the NFL concussion protocol.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/teacher-salary-maryland-blueprint-MZNCI6GPTFF77LR7Q5A4GQLWFU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FYR47RZA75A4BHY6PX3627TCN4.JPG?auth=534e074c12e0773bae1e0d1476062922d950f74e4579cf9f493dc83c6ecaeaff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This year, for the first time, starting salaries for Maryland public school teachers must be at least $60,000.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/erdman-shopping-center-police-shooting-DKRCLZX4VVGF5D253IQIDJEGJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T19:59:45.599Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IWW4AKEXTNFETLVRUD7TGZADAA.jpg?auth=dff13d8be107367ab52b7610dfa3dda1f392695f5fd33cea772bc5fcc4ebd4d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2628&amp;height=1807</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police respond to a shooting in the area of the Erdman Shopping Center in East Baltimore on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/essex-public-library-funding-SPN7AJX22JGVDMZT5E6XLTKURE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N352UI7YIRBPJB6DJXCMGIKFCY.JPG?auth=bf804cfd234325b554ecdc58536021a5ceb9b86d7dc2cb00f798edc55a8c4d24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Havaca Ganguly, president of the board of trustees of Baltimore County Public Library, speaks at a news conference announcing the next steps in funding for building a new branch in Essex on Thursday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/crofton-gambrill-gas-odor-bge-26YC3P2F7JG4RONWXT4DIP3CMQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T23:09:13.909Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E6F23X5RG5AAPOPC2JEXI23ZHI.JPG?auth=4d054451f958ff7a06e43e57a5fb7d21b397389544df21ad7b675e6ed2ec6e63&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8307&amp;height=5621</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. staffers investigate the source of the gas odor in Crofton and Gambrills on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/braveboy-subpoena-grant-funds-oriadha-2CDZGM5NLFBOZITKV5H4QP2LGI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T23:45:54.428Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LEIRCKFAFJBHRARXK66APEX3IE.jpg?auth=ded1564e75086e4f227761999a504c2d29f1d83293fcff715733fb237ebdd625&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3408&amp;height=2272</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aisha Braveboy’s demand comes after she and Krystal Oriadha requested the return of more than $7.6 million that the council awarded to Community on the Frontline.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/empire-towers-safety-perimeter-lifted-NTB2J2FN4RHPDKT275GXT32M2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T22:45:30.047Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/27DCWTQGABASBEP3TQGXNIKFPQ.jpg?auth=2cb23380ab17bd53780bcbf5b4b7aa84b43a618836cfeb720b165a4d91d8ea0d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7907&amp;height=4448</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aerial view of Empire Towers, a 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, the day after it was evacuated for structural integrity issues in July.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/harford-county-flamer-book-ban-QO7UYHAAVFH4ZAI5G2KT7UU7KI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T22:18:19.942Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/577BUDRCERAUBAOELPNQ5M6FUI.jpg?auth=0c351a6b471cd8e14077cba052d0ee7dcbc9815c591700745bd491b7b945dd59&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Flamer,” a graphic novel by Mike Curato.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/echelon-restaurant-mount-vernon-sangria-B2J3H3JOGVG5RDLLBGPOIWYVGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T21:51:36.368Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TKOCZJ3NCRBQ5PF6MZ7U4DJCSU.jpg?auth=70e412d93b8c84cb57f3c7f344e65c998e60598934d2ae45304da5a0beccdaeb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Okeigbo Ifeanyi Nwoko is bringing a lounge for “mature professionals” to Mount Vernon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-cincinnati-bengals-lamar-jackson-injury-UC2HDNP2YVC3HIB4CNUX3AKVOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T21:07:17.06Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZE7VMWWGE5ALDOYIVJMNLCGCXM.JPG?auth=bd27a3c6c8ac63e04d369c522a43e6583bd0272d764622fa5c5dcd33ec7552de&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2120</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lamar Jackson, shown here warming up for a game earlier this season, increased his participation in Thursday’s practice.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/alexa-sciuto-libs-of-tiktok-lawsuit-GQZGBFWKJVGVLLP5RIW2ZULFKQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T20:25:16.384Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FYLMEFZQ4NCEZNJCNZQQIIT7SA.jpg?auth=63851d77634462fc31d131840d58d0fcd2d40940869c5437e0e7b338e36c7e8e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4672&amp;height=3294</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Baltimore County judge has denied a motion from Libs of TikTok founder Chaya Raichik to dismiss her from a defamation lawsuit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-early-voting-first-day-trump-KQGPORBMPBCLPOVCI5FBI7EERE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T20:19:42.186Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2AETAITEW5H3LFKDTAJ7M37HUE.JPG?auth=d78acb3fd9a4edb8f49c318092e535e5acca848eea835dd375ba7f655ceac03f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1956</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Susan Friend carries a flag as she marches to the early voting poll at the Montgomery County Executive Office Building in Rockville on the first day of early voting on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/john-legend-baltimore-sound-garden-muse-new-album-EKPKDQ4V3JGGJG7Y5EVIFFQFZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T20:01:09.329Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZDIXEAZNNBFX7NFDV2I2M5ZOVM.jpg?auth=b25b28f1ab0fdb286274c47291673b49c2f1b9f16164bcf23ed6f67debba46bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6330&amp;height=4520</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[John Legend will perform at Sound Garden in Fells Point next week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/liquor-board-hampden-festival-C6CV4QL6EFCRPL52S6SRGEAPNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T19:28:06.616Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/H426S2B4DBFTFOR5JNDNSPHOH4.jpg?auth=172911955da02f11a1ebe2bedea74e55d3cc5d7a4e5d62312c10e0f2efdd0721&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Liquor board charges were dismissed Thursday against multiple businesses, including Golden West Cafe, located on The Avenue in Hampden.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ravens-podcast-bengals-preview-trey-hendrickson-Z7BLKGZ3ENGJDPWTZSEO6S25EU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T17:39:17.627Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/W2YMJXNMUVAP3KF5KMM7C2QXIM.png?auth=2ca7b031773028f388eab24ad925ade78c614d4b028516872ccc8a182548935d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/john-miles-rev-betty-landis-early-voting-maryland-4ENYGJUWRVD2TG4Z6CBBAVKORU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T16:47:37.865Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OYWLWAVYDVH5DEQCDDLONUAZ4M.JPG?auth=2447b05f3c2497194cce51c45d0cec399db0aa95e60cb40ec4d68c2fed5294a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Voters march to the early voting poll at the Montgomery County Executive Office Building in Rockville on the first day of early voting on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/renaissance-academy-dallas-f-nicholas-elementary-school-closures-FAB6SO5SCBAGTDQ2OIZRETUZQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T16:20:35.45Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/P3NCXCWKYJBUNJ2SIY4LUVKRJQ.jpg?auth=2837ab1ee6bc43144c53e0b1206b248c5ce186e6fed343e2e29b3183a0d274fa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5309&amp;height=3539</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Renaissance Academy, a small Baltimore public high school, evaded closure for now.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/storm-josephine-maryland-flooding-NSWKY27EX5FJDAUUHO4GB4M3JQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T16:10:29.232Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7GHJXX5QRJDEXIOHKZFO6DE2AQ.jpg?auth=272e52446e89ff0f1b8017418b4e90954d16b23af93df60eb1626c5e28b0ccce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5430</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Subtropical storm Josephine is forecast to continue moving away from the East Coast and remain south of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-housing-evictions-affordability-PUFEEVDGERGPRLVMWL5HACONTU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T16:00:05.918Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QMARJ37ECVA7TMRYA3U4C7UQVI.jpg?auth=3e759b596b8ed7b9041e8235ca8212e5832d80755615725479e02041d207fcc9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sherry Gudger received one of the more than 4,300 eviction notices handed out in Baltimore County in 2025 after struggling to keep up with rent amid a series of job losses. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/terps-football-coach-mike-locksley-curt-cignetti-GBHPSYRR2JAORLOLIAJQY7DC7Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T15:20:47.192Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NYMNP7WNZBAJ3BFELMWKHWIV5I.jpg?auth=52644e88eca80ba0fd87b90f218076cffff23369962ee9ef68821eded64d2ddb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The time is right for Maryland athletic director Jim Smith to take a risk with this coaching hire.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/angel-reese-atlanta-dream-wnba-finals-HMNGDRBIMVEIBLB44BLDD2266I/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T03:21:32.161Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J6FQTCJY4JC6BOYWHATMKXWTGE.jpg?auth=77c0de8afccdbb5071397f56e5f2f84acd2a2bbe61c7e91e170854048b70a46e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3105&amp;height=2070</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Angel Reese scored 21 points to lead the Dream over the Valkyries in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/kanaiyah-ward-wrongful-death-lawsuit-DV253KN7NJFQFM4TLIDSESMKZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T19:13:22.391Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6FQKTQXKA5CFFDXAPFOYASCF5I.JPG?auth=d6a233ea73257e90f8e8c69f85616e35eabc35d8ef08b259715f833ae6c0f844&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kanaiyah Ward died while under the supervision of a one-on-one aide at the Residence Inn Baltimore at the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-county-schools-ai-policy-ZYYHIBAOLFHZRIA6Q3NJZ4I3YA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T13:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JSVBTJQY4FALZDO4W2IUKXO2CM.jpg?auth=97e0e89b7ba8bce12a3ed41fa0c62a8d09850fd0a9b2c45b04decea355e386b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Westowne Elementary students in Catonsville practice reading with an AI instruction program called Amira.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/montgomery-county/montgomery-county-sidewalk-construction-plans-7X5KHK32T5DM7OJECJ25O7S2QU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/734A5GYLFRAK3BDWGPQI3VSHDA.jpg?auth=0664a2c3f9ac3c9c6f97fedf98c3e270fbe5d08113506f582a4e17801e356755&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2829&amp;height=1886</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Legislation introduced this week by Montgomery County Council member Evan Glass would make it easier to waive a public hearing on a proposed sidewalk project.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/small-town-detective-sleuths-BWG3TDRLA5FFVF6Q7W6CH4PYJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZZ7JN4CEIJFR3HULJZKBJROTX4.JPG?auth=9eea765bce803d20af5f812923db04a1cb62d7a749d6f36eddc7ec022b32c9a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sgt. Lance Krout, right, and Det. Sgt. Sean Conway of the West Manchester Township Police Department near York, Pennsylvania, spent more than a decade working to identify a murder victim found in their small town.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/maryland-baltimore-weekend-events-lantern-barcstoberfest-AUXSKVYQN5G2NHNOLFTMM6DRXM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7XSDFROCDBD2FDWNPD7ZS3AOOY.jpg?auth=e26e714efa3e64cbb2a54ff808247b32f56b17593b45f1708aabc04b3ca735d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6753&amp;height=4502</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A moth lantern flies by during the 2023 Great Halloween Lantern Parade at Patterson Park. This year's parade takes place Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-council-democratic-flip-VE3EM2TAOBB4FIVAFVIFBBMHEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6D7AUZHD25FSNNUDL2YZ2U2I34.jpg?auth=054e39ffec4f171f0b0369b06346c8c55ef1ab0e90c7125b841fd211d867519e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Natalie Ogilvie, left, an Anne Arundel County Democrat, is running to unseat Amanda Fiedler, right, a Republican first elected in 2018.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/things-to-do-capital-region-weekend-battle-of-the-bands-RDE22ILRHREWFFSB7UT2JL25QE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/L3RMWFDA5JHQDJTDPKHWSFZBNY.jpg?auth=6b8aaf881c83df85c804d57bd348cf9166f350700a5ffb646c3b7957b8f849ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Students from 12 Prince George’s County Public Schools rehearse for a performance at the Capitol Battle of the Bands, which will take place Sunday at SECU Stadium at the University of Maryland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/howard-county-contested-council-race-3QV3FFQDV5A5LIPRCWFY6D7KBU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5AIYCDQMIJGXPIRUOCBDKZIL4U.jpg?auth=54ae840f6ba88637ceaed8048f03149768a8bfff806c3cbce62cd29e37f80a61&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democrat Cat Carter, right, is running to replace longtime Council member David Yungmann’s seat representing District 5.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/umd-club-tennis-racism-howard-VJ6SS2BAMNEMLAK3AO6OL7UDSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GCT6TSSAWJDA3MAR3234P2S7OA.jpg?auth=110e316d7a3baff46647f1a49f375d575af15fa32ca7e860a9597ac1c4fd2a33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4129&amp;height=2753</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Students exit the Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland in College Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/wizards-nba/wizards-bucks-season-opener-anthony-davis-4B2FCRS5SBHQVJVXYLFX6YGK7M/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T04:07:28.99Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PJSYQU5UDVC3VBYJW73BM4KW4U.jpg?auth=1fc03d54a385f23d7c9a67b90ae3941683d063dcc37481aae96e82bd5f667b2f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anthony Davis led the Wizards with 34 points and 12 rebounds Wednesday night as they beat the Bucks 128-116.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/loose-highway-cow-wrangled-IZPETTQQTJALNISOESAOQJJNQI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T00:52:38.45Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/O6QYLQHHDRFA5AETIINSQUEK24.jpg?auth=8822619077b930c49dcb3185c6e9bb7a2f21c28a2327651f3edda9d374c14211&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1638&amp;height=2048</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police officers helped corral a cow that got loose in the Pikesville area and on Interstate 695 on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/west-baltimore-gas-station-shooting-RNOB2R7QYNBYNGFT7YPJCX6FAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T10:41:37.88Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><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/education/k-12-schools/puzzle-pieces-learning-academy-U2FVCGEYMRA4JDGH2H73Y64NLQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T00:11:26.446Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WTHFRM63GJESDCOAF23EV2JYFQ.jpg?auth=c345075362b7781a9927f882eaa09ca8f5ca970064682208e8312cc02b6e2104&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4747&amp;height=3165</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Puzzle Pieces charter school planned to use a location owned by Our Lady of Victory in Catonsville, but it was evicted from the building.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/maryland-football-coach-michael-locksley-is-stepping-down-UANPKRHSYJDGRIUMHW4K6WBVFU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T16:25:11.309Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TSTZJAVX5FD4DIPK2V5RXUEKDY.jpg?auth=fa053367a7a94a25ad2871357a5eb839e04e48e80d172c400b4bcbc7b6a167e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coach Mike Locksley had three winning seasons at Maryland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/umd-football-student-journalists-N2EZT2PPKFGFDNLEKNL33KX5AA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T23:20:57.425Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/77DYSYJKVBFVVGHDKPZXAUHYZ4.jpg?auth=31d322b2564d021ef9fd9657ccca23c065415edcf7875b37e37cb94ed6515e3c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=2016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A campus police officer stands by Jones-Hill House at the University of Maryland, College Park, after approaching student journalists on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/ann-hornaday-film-critic-obituary-2UW3Q52TIRGSZK6PIE6TMRYC2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T00:29:15.738Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QAO73YNB4JF2FAITFR4FXZJFS4.jpg?auth=1bf36e4f5ea98478ac5c6dd58763125a9be74098433cef39ac5359cb2a8340d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1996</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ann Hornaday attends the 2013 America Abroad Media Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. Hornaday died Sunday at 66.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/james-barnett-retrial-fatal-stricker-fire-BENKOAZJDJFHJPXYMZQMMZCS44/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T21:05:32.615Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WS6X44R3G5BBJACULLKUDLXGR4.jpeg?auth=f2b588da780bdaa4fc51efd6bdc323cf016f6412fc9bd3690cc5fda127466e11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=599&amp;height=449</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A gap between two homes on South Stricker Street in 2022, where a vacant house burned and collapsed, killing three Baltimore firefighters.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/umb-college-town-development-XWC37A6UBVHWNBORGVRVZGQUIE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T21:27:54.244Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/O2LSJNMDZBDKRL3QV654YS4VVM.jpg?auth=dbd3941e79fa0d9d409bdd6b2b2c8ec29c0d579ab61ee9111ff6f04d9767d193&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3451&amp;height=2301</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The University of Maryland, Baltimore, has been approved for $80 million in tax savings to develop a residential and retail building near campus.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-cincinnati-bengals-lamar-jackson-ankle-injury-cam-jurgens-C5JV3PU6XZC7VBGMBMA6BINHZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T20:30:09.82Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZE7VMWWGE5ALDOYIVJMNLCGCXM.JPG?auth=bd27a3c6c8ac63e04d369c522a43e6583bd0272d764622fa5c5dcd33ec7552de&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2120</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice, however limited, for the first time since he was injured Oct. 4.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/moore-redistricting-cease-and-desist-U5X54XV4HBBXDOZTMFG622DW64/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T20:09:52.383Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QNBUPQLHTVE5FA5DQ6GZG5FWF4.jpg?auth=f10046c229d4b16b91c73a930965965d3b36ed80ef1ef1844c7fda7a4a9ce1ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1072&amp;height=665</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A still image from a political ad produced by Truth for Maryland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-city-public-schools-ceo-jermaine-dawson-65MZKPQG6JA5VJDNV6V42IULUI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T19:45:37.986Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Q5FXNRUNRFG7ZKRC33GNBGJNNA.jpg?auth=bc657fdef2aed9dd8165293db45b04443f849d0f2e80ae707af587c005e88ee6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2857</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Jermaine Dawson heard from around 1,500 people during his first 100 days on the job.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/maryland-football-terps-head-coaching-candidates-replace-locksley-SIKTVZBQJNHJPIA7URDJRTJSTU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T16:49:50.39Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PBAVMYNFNVF7BFKEVROJI3YEOM.jpg?auth=0d2b5124062e272123f14bb603bd178d4031313854a727644d1f823ea395507d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4409&amp;height=2939</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Florida coach Billy Napier is 7-0 at James Madison, which has become a hotbed for developing head coaches. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/bge-rate-baltimore-conduit-surcharge-KGAKGIACKJCWHM3TFEIIIU57J4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T20:50:37.834Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2YHKJLFBLRA6LPELWTPQQSCSQQ.jpg?auth=594c5970def59f35867940d7540ae08af3c7d4b9688054bdb4486f3fbb15b750&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BGE president and CEO Tamla Olivier speaks at a press conference in downtown Baltimore on Tuesday, addressing the utility's proposed conduit surcharge for city residents.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/giant-food-lion-apps-websites-cybersecurity-W52LRQBDPVHIPMSZFNQTRVQFRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T16:32:58.882Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LUCH5NHEN5CT7IPS7XED3JGNPQ.jpg?auth=b8ac7ed18ca2e680625ffa349f7f0322423f91643df8fba7d6a10591b271c887&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4554&amp;height=3036</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After a more than a week of outage, Giant and Food Lion grocery stores' websites and apps have been restored.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/brandon-scott-public-safety-leaders-gun-violence-ZONGGC2U6BHH5PPWB2W2UO23Z4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T13:41:49.145Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ALBMOUJL6NCITNBGCG3USO4UIU.jpg?auth=f822a8f18a79630d70f65e4860999a7d265cce9b177653f71df5c824546b8a3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4025&amp;height=2683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mark McClelland, Community Stabilization Coordinator with MONSE, left, speaks with resident Don’nel Brooks in the Academy Heights neighborhood in Baltimore on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/james-barnett-south-stricker-street-fatal-fire-mistrial-I7FYSSC6SVEJXK77ZSULI5JOYU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T16:18:07.604Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BXSHBDQW4FGT3GMOMRIC3CWYSQ.JPEG?auth=3019c616c25ab9ce76141bac02f3ab79db90b51b56943cc7f869e6fa91e302ef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City Fire Lt. Kelsey Sadler, Lt. Paul Butrim and EMT/firefighter Kenny Lacayo were killed while battling a fire at a vacant rowhome on South Stricker Street in Mount Clare in 2022.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/small-art-gallery-shows-baltimore-YDEJXX2XNJHQTJ4X6RBP3CN4KA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T13:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A342RINDOBEDNNIHWYG6WM3L5M.jpeg?auth=b178412d4d5c1cd77832a0d00e333781ea75972c7147bef68d74079274c8cb1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1728&amp;height=1152</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Leon Willis’ “Invisible Institutions” at AYE Gallery & Altar Studio.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-dan-quinn-record-optimism-MGSCIQT42VDFHMBBSG252WZX2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T14:53:50.966Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CMLLMKYPCZHRXLB23G24AGTYAY.jpg?auth=6cc83e50c8fd0150aa7f05238aeed9c0e468275862c8b7493ff0f7bc0e7172d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4466&amp;height=2977</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dan Quinn has crafted slogans to lift his team, and he says he believes the one-win Commanders can compete for a playoff spot. But he’s increasingly become the focus of a frustrating season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-trey-hendrickson-film-study-ZOWZI5KR7ZEIJLKT7KU725VVJY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T14:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GZN7LU32JNHLTCNFH77S7QOWEU.jpg?auth=08333885fcd0aeb3d4b1573a834d52ec4d8a597eb837c20203b6ae78de6e1a07&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson during the first quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/lunch-restaurants-baltimore-WMSJODJHBRBZHPSAEG2PJXZ23Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T13:29:14.294Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ARSP7L4235DSTDQACMEOICSPUA.jpg?auth=82d475fbe3f97babc31e11e0143fc3e16d5c079cf633e8f76a3f177297231135&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Canton’s HappyJack Tavern recently began offering $12 smashburgers during lunch.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/claudia-bismark-fells-point-obituary-JFYZ6D33QVD25NWVQ4GSRSMCWI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-09T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MMKJRZUYBZE2RFYCIEQK5PSD7M.jpg?auth=71f7aa622a4ecc752aab7fb08cc4eb35e5538feb67cafcf70e511262da3133f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1849&amp;height=1849</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Claudia Bismark.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/alan-courduff-rock-radio-obituary-MQI5TVD6LVGNNGO6R64L5ZNYXY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RZXMCSGRJVDD5I7RWSAWIGIKEY.jpg?auth=c3cab235cd9c3b4d71104040cc0c2743e09fcfd43265b6b7cd929b06ccb57a85&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1448&amp;height=1448</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alan Courduff.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/county-council-raise-vote-YFR3MPQHK5HZFC26JV25USN4MU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CIXT4XIR3BBYXAUP6DBTCQBWUM.jpg?auth=889449e457ec63d56727da226dd364f00a6ad1b39ef719282861516d26f99962&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4746&amp;height=3164</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore County Council approved higher salaries for council members, the county executive and the county administrative officer on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/sailboat-cape-henlopen-arson-arrest-LJQLL7EECVDP5DU6ZC6I7YFTME/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VLKRY3HJCZGOFDLJR5X4MFAVGU.jpg?auth=56ff98a3686c6e0f71a9ea60dd3d8d1392cb97214cfd4471e588b7b2a178ce55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=480&amp;height=320</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A large abandoned sailboat recently washed ashore on a Delaware beach, leading to an arrest in a 2021 Maryland arson case.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/nonprofit-joans-house-audit-55NLTZOA4FB4ZOGSUHLH4MWLTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VQQLQ4MGSNBAJNZ6VF4QTF3Q6I.JPG?auth=0dd2baefedd2d6f5c884f0efa1dfdab2cc4533d5e6d47f31d51d51835b756731&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2154</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Council member Edward Burroughs listens as students and older adults testify about benefiting from the Joan’s House program on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/vendor-junk-fees-lawsuit-JVSSIPWPEVFPNBYON6XQNOO7UY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WKFVJZ667FDBNP4XQBFKS2CM6Y.jpg?auth=464d1d30ee43112107a944daaefca21d718c2ea8c494394cd48ce1341c597410&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5028&amp;height=3352</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A suit alleges that a major city landlord and two software companies violated Baltimore’s consumer protection law by charging renters hidden fees on the RentCafe property management website.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>