<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/faa-ground-stop-UC3QQ5Y2NZEXTL5CRJTB4GSK5Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T23:35:28.654Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SLJXI4O2UREI7MRXXM7DPSPRYU.JPG?auth=6fbac845f3b14f73825824638f8e810458d716ca503a43b94399410fdc9a1f79&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2028</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide ground stop on all U.S. airports, including BWI.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/umd-sanctuary-campus-ice-K3BLBSFK4BEEFFWAN5CDJACZSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T22:09:34Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N5FGUW4U6REBLH546JLLTN3UXM.JPG?auth=019685b6d7c75756bf403700517c45238ca5e08012c5a770e4c0dcf365a68a75&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6808&amp;height=4539</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ujala Biswas is removed by security after disrupting a University System of Maryland Board of Regents meeting Friday morning. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/chris-van-hollen-democratic-senate-leader-majority-43LCYU23JJFLLNTDX3ZXW23MME/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T23:00:02.369Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UQLS3SMDKBG7XNBQQIHH5VF4FQ.JPG?auth=187d0d17071c4c535bf4bb0d27974d4113b46c4d985cb2a4140edbc2e07b05de&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he's dropping plans for a possible 2028 presidential run to take on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/gaithersburg-master-plan-lakeforest-olde-town-EMNLYP3N2BFJVDK4CLF7DZJE6E/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T22:58:26.156Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/67NS2R5UN5AC7CC7J53TPEYKWI.JPG?auth=271a870f4553cd8f9e59fdb9e8ae0d2c179456ecc06893a019bfaa1bfb530edb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rio, a shopping and dining destination along the lakefront in Gaithersburg. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/county-schools-artificial-intelligence-453DCFYJL5CDBAM4AY3NYY4ILU/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T21:36:28.121Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GB3KQB23CVG27F2UTYNFPSAL7I.jpg?auth=553ae80fa9dd57cb485e16f09edb81dea60a74e91ae5933d2e41ef61522a3090&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7940&amp;height=5293</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/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-county-screen-time-laptops-NWUM6MS7LZCPPDG66EZILGWGLE/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AIGRSNQYWJFU5DIIYS3DOP5V7U.JPG?auth=c493761a85b7cbda38561d798e9a53720eae222e0a0c67031e415edc39016782&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A group of parents wants to reduce how much time students spend on laptops. From left: James Frank, Manju Holmes and Amanda Garratt.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-council-blue-wave-RN76V42CJVAH5PJINWXZRCNRJ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T19:32:50.092Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/B72XER2S5RHGNH5JS4RM74QUZU.jpg?auth=569d1d478122dea3b2c8e00c506c8ffde9b9f86c640d48c7627b5ed4d1602748&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=1000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democrat Spencer Jones claimed victory in a tight race for Anne Arundel County Council District 7, flipping a seat held by Republicans since 1994.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/inmate-killed-jail-montgomery-county-F7IBBTQ4VRHCRH5SMWM2WJGGAU/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T21:11:24.292Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JFL6QUVPVRHPJFTM7T4QHUXGVA.jpg?auth=dd786ccb4a1631f64f8b8f5d8185db66af4d95072813b1c20904eb75908b6b87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4463&amp;height=2975</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/dalya-attar-federal-criminal-case-trial-date-YA36QKRALJHGJNBLARFHTS4UC4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T19:33:36.067Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JRFN4QWE6FFH5BWIRMQID7LCUY.jpg?auth=7e31cded9f96d9c0f7a1e4db7389bad517c2e1488f58b6df6c39cd21c30a3a8a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4746&amp;height=3164</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Sen. Dalya Attar, a Democrat from Baltimore, at a March hearing. A judge has yet to set a trial date as Attar's co-defendants seek to exclude evidence.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/mta-paratransit-system-F53RVXZD2NHKDIBR362WB6CKDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T20:55:39.181Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RWMBJS37DRCRJOBIQDZLHGKEFQ.JPG?auth=aebee3e6c66a1db3a4637a124864dff00133dae3f50b38e55e8deb678f85d5d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3036&amp;height=2024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chris Danielsen, a blind person living in downtown Baltimore, said the change to the MTA Call-A-Ride program led to multiple disruptions this 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Leaders.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/kpop-demon-hunters-tour-XMCAI6YT3JGHJIGAOQKIEWPGLQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T18:20:49.089Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JUAYYUMCMRCVHEOC5F4VG345FU.jpg?auth=197231dae04ce0a23d7fadda1a2d2858095de4275364a4010cf2a84a463addc0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=804</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[CFG Bank Arena will host two shows on June 5 for the “KPop Demon Hunters” Golden World Tour. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-new-york-giants-comeback-R4UAPBJZKFHANJKGMVGCII6W2U/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T18:15:59.796Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RXMO2FLBGFDGFON5UDE2BGQFZE.jpg?auth=6004bd28ac630b3038ddb0040f22d29ffeda3226e155f9fb36d8c80f7bb45d66&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5372&amp;height=3581</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball during the game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/john-dierker-baltimore-musician-towson-university-obituary-3KWHZZBJFBBUTOMUNPI34CGLMQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T22:53:24.681Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NKUAAPI3NJGLBCKPMNBYZ4BJI4.jpg?auth=f0228b69bc21c114cafb42e6190b1301f8d51e66c98cc9ab6f3dbfb5c35c5a0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=421&amp;height=421</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[John Dierker.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/sam-hartman-the-bachelor-washington-commanders-quarterback-OUO4RJ2Y5ZHOTCDFFXFZPKTRNQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T17:25:57.897Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KS75OHKOF5FRXJIDS5HJKTY6A4.jpg?auth=e5febb31c15182b25ead814c93a4964550ff64de27a7ba6716a80f74eca295fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3989&amp;height=2659</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman is the next star of ABC’s “The 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Thomas, of Howard County, is accused of faking cancer for nearly a decade and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for medical bills.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/northrop-grumman-shooting-guilty-plea-3SNNV65MJBCWFLPQLLSYHVNRJA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T15:37:17.194Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X55LTMWWEREIRNVSGAGRUHXK6E.jpg?auth=306a2ff09a7496d3f7c1b65e1076de43aec216c9d5380703dae2ce9f7752578c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5263&amp;height=3509</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A security guard who shot his supervisor at Northrop Grumman in January pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/weight-loss-drugs-warning-HYGG2RBEH5DWRFGJNPQX7WYML4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T15:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SKLLFQLEPVEQ3CXPLTTXIRXYXE.jpg?auth=066602120364bb81035c424d3e5edd480e3110cbee19945036df48c12ee53061&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1977&amp;height=1318</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr. Mihail Zilbermint, a professor of clinical medicine for Johns Hopkins Medicine, answers questions about GLP-1s and blindness.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-jesse-minter-injury-updates-ZWD722OBAZG35NUZJOV3YNGNQI/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T15:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HY3Y6PUOV5AFPKT4VXYGSW3H4E.jpg?auth=749c36dae96a9aa07ef9888abb58598db8a163e0e13c46b35e5546b0712b0fcf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4468&amp;height=2979</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter faces questions about about the severity of Lamar Jackson’s injury. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/zona-byrd-parents-sentenced-EXNVYSI3HVB6BOQ25565W2N574/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T00:07:41.818Z</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[The Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse on Calvert Street in Baltimore on July 19, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/dan-deacon-small-room-ZGGPTHXPAJGBRBXIMRERUXZITA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SRYK42SA5ZBPVGQFVN4MJ5PD74.jpg?auth=1b6b0c3770b32f989540d212142cda7c0ecdce0e308804003c23ea7606861012&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3001&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore musician Dan Deacon talks success in Hollywood, being inspired by Turnstile and playing the 8x10 in Baltimore for the first time.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-report-card-35XGXGE63VHDHO4366PMP5GXBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U6RYALGT5ZBHFH4H64IGDFMW5E.JPG?auth=f3b5d232194004ca53350ea24b3ea0c8803e8c563fc556c535965bbaade2e07e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1981</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike hits Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence as he passes to running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. during the Jaguars’ 33-10 win last week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/prince-georges-charter-amendments-questions-ZKMIQ6ZHV5FBDP5DGIENSYQZD4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/35NTXN7LVFDWFP5KZ5CF2RO2AI.JPG?auth=fe7a588bb3484a80fbfe0c6be81e558c3ccc8a05fcf9a861c604cc7721a6d71d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2112</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County voters overwhelmingly approved two charter amendments that shake up the council and its authority to impose taxes on businesses.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/hopkins-power-plant-RP7XUZ7NPRD6LFXU4IMI4JCOIU/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VI4N6IGQFRAANJGSJPFVUDQ2R4.JPG?auth=3c129adee026484de416af1673dd2d6b92faf9c7f4e5586c937340c374aedd1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Johns Hopkins Hospital wants to expand a power plant on its campus in East Baltimore, a proposal that is drawing backlash from neighbors concerned about the health risks of burning more natural gas in the community.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-playoff-alive-CFCZQX2L75D53F5L6CQY2A7X3Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T06:39:30.323Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QC7C66HK2JB55MLJN4ELRAAGNI.jpg?auth=fe1106a019abce3cc372fae705effe3880ea9945b89f4471ee657632ef5b173e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7333&amp;height=4889</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs scores the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/capitals-devils-vladislav-kolyachonok-2EA7AFPXUZBXPA2KI2MELI5JPA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T04:06:16.091Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QGB33KRWDNF5HCAL3LIIVZF4W4.jpg?auth=86ed0b9ee828fccd78009195dd94e818735e76397059e317966f20cf7692c6a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4322&amp;height=3081</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Devils defenseman Declan Chisholm plays the puck as Capitals left wing Aliaksei Protas hits the ice.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/wizards-nba/pistons-wizards-double-overtime-cade-cunningham-BAHRRAGVZNCMNJW7O67FHJHVF4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T03:36:15.97Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EHRBFR3HNFB4PGGLO5MI77PQ2Q.jpg?auth=f780389b31270335305fecd79efa46729b6196d5b627a27ededf557a05fa6c7c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trae Young finished with 37 points and 14 assists while making all 17 of his foul shots Thursday night in the Wizards’ double-overtime loss to Detroit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/chris-van-hollen-chuck-schumer-ZIOTMICQ6JCH3BWIEGM7TMSCY4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T02:19:12.275Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CZOALQ5BX5FV3MJH5RMHE52MCY.JPG?auth=810159f1c53e4a14313736bf1c4411f2ecb5795de01b4d9743df2439e49cbc2f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4496&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., announced his bid for Senate Majority Leader, setting up a challenge to longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/mark-everett-coates-recovered-E3EJMYM7IJAS3FMQL4HE5MSNSM/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-13T00:59:51.341Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OSZMSOBCQRHOHLAX7QOC5OA57Q.JPG?auth=b1389b06290211f25132bf580e167270753c347aeda742767806fe3dea8a82c6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Divers recovered the body of Mark Everett Coates III between the Tydings Memorial Bridge (Interstate 95) and the Hatem Memorial Bridge (U.S. 40) around noon on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-chargers-brissett-bateman-IGGWERASVBEP7HJWALOLKWT75Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T16:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SKYTT27BOFBDBLGWLSDHUJFYT4.png?auth=afe8d75fde606d32138d10dc3c7f863a9688be2c4c1533b2311ed2b7e2454c00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-chargers-jacoby-brissett-lamar-jackson-monday-night-football-72I62YXN35HEVPWR6SKUXVXMIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T23:42:33.372Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/F6UJT6QNIFHEBDV3X3AJUKOTXQ.JPG?auth=8c4db789ae0fe16ec65aeeac20c096e0e635501da81b6d8f5136e03a82f0214e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ravens will be the sixth NFL team for which Jacoby Brissett has started when he leads them against the Chargers on Monday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/annapolis-police-chief-7VPFZNRKANFHRGMATJ733GDVMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T22:29:00.475Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EZRNH6SJ2NGVFNE3U6OCZ6B7P4.jpg?auth=013437c296b8ae7eb05f652304f6622f29583445dbda8a48585476a86fdeb06f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2361&amp;height=2361</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Demetrious Harris named as new police chief of Annapolis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/bge-flex-pay-45Q6PCU2WJCSFHDCEUKZ7VTZA4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T22:39:29.72Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MMY53YP7FBGERPD2KLUJQKZ2YQ.jpg?auth=eeb1605b6aa0598c4d0dfdcd98fbcf95e5240d6552f897807050048bbb6d629a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5014&amp;height=3342</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jennifer Bevan-Dangel, deputy director of Economic Action Maryland Fund, called BGE’s FlexPay program a “terrible proposal.”
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/logan-circle-shooting-dc-4HYCUXSGDONMKNNHDIYNFKTHSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T16:45:25.748Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4HD2YT5N3VFLLMERMR64QKGHZU.jpg?auth=be802b1d84feb5ccb406b2c14303ab351158a51127f367cb20fd399c55461d82&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Local law enforcement respond to reports of an active shooting investigation in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/cult-leader-ziz-lasota-federal-prosecution-6UVGK4KVZNGPZOIS7JJOO22UUA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T19:53:55.475Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MGNTYG3GFNC33DNLFYCGKVW3QY.jpg?auth=c7571705c1fc37963e957ac11c837c01078b2342674f19e70c0186f01c493bc6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In this video still, Ziz LaSota — the alleged leader of a cultlike group known as the Zizians, whose members have been tied to several deaths across the U.S. — is escorted into court in Cumberland for a pretrial hearing on trespassing, gun and drug charges earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/snow-western-maryland-weekend-weather-forecast-4GGYCV2A6FGGPOOS4KR3YMITVY/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T20:12:18.713Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2FTORAYVCJCP7LNDRDUKZUP5XQ.JPG?auth=159645009d4f41cc55cbcf82c05fd289fe2e055cd209d4130912648679bd4eff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2007</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Western Maryland could see the first snow of the season this weekend.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/artscape-headliners-2027-raphael-saadiq-rapsody-JWWKOUOFWJGSVMCNARTMICZRKQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T20:13:13.552Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MHQ7XIQZLNDNFNDN73WGO4WJBI.jpg?auth=3592325c6d0aba22b4c1dc8a4d40cf601b6f18646d1e6eef26513fee4e055dd8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2968&amp;height=1978</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Raphael Saadiq and Rapsody are the headliners for next year's Artscape festival.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-offseason-lockout-jon-meoli-KISXENWB4NDKJIXKZE23ICDZ64/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T20:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DPA4ZECL5BF6ZLC2XCUCWNC23A.JPEG?auth=e5fcc877382af16353682f520c8332559ac103693afb3b2e0d74d3d5f396137a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias, right, and general manager Jared Banner need to execute a plan quickly this offseason.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-marlon-humphrey-jesse-minter-chargers-bench-FE2RVEVYERGHNPYIA3IJV4EU2U/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T18:00:49.276Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JZYRUQQSWFGH3LE5E2VOJBPAUM.JPG?auth=8c223e610fdea2901f2dd57895821b7cc88d28c34a79b5047af2877664fefb61&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey has been targeted 42 times this season and has given up 25 catches for 422 yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/calvin-ball-ellicott-city-tunnel-CWPUKZOU7VFL7KAHNPXMKXZM5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T18:16:00.252Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/D6B6J3YYN5GPJKMOIJISD6FUWE.JPG?auth=9583d47b4a5d35145d96f91664b85fbf78a43e57a1fc32adda7fffd60f894407&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County Executive Calvin Ball leaves office with his legacy defined by ambitious but unfinished projects.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/maryland-weekend-events-IZMYAGZR2ZFWPCWMQZUGQYAIZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T11:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QPUKUT5ZMBFZTALUZBYY3PHKUU.jpg?auth=22fe68bd8964a5189748f00f4726b765ccb8ec958dea8dfbb7c7df65f6003346&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ice skating returns to the Inner Harbor this weekend.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/learners-permit-test-baltimore-fail-help-UIOE2Z3SUNED5AUOXJLXIL3LRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T16:45:40.471Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/H3HRSLZDXBFEPIUSA5GG3QMDQQ.JPG?auth=4c9041e1a0c6affd664f03c1f91e239b4bc7d5ceac1cf757cd951b3a0e2d3f74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7753&amp;height=5169</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In predawn gloom, test takers line up outside UEmpower of Maryland to take a read-aloud learner’s permit test. It is estimated that 81,000 adults in Baltimore do not have a high school diploma.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/wes-moore-cabinet-secretaries-mcilwain-strickland-3D4QXWHSKJHNXE6MSC6UIODMYA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T15:46:27.497Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CDL3RZKYX5BPJMSISQFUGHHLGA.JPG?auth=7a1ffa55174b6fc4e3d4bd1a66c082fb2719fca4b8322a7e4a57711d75835412&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3376</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Serena McIlwain, secretary of Maryland’s Department of the Environment, plans to leave her post at the end of December.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-infielders-moving-to-outfield-coby-mayo-jordan-westburg-AQX7FK3O3VAPNO6K3NEYLCKHNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T15:25:12.875Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZMTQZY3WWFCRTOZCMEURMI2FIA.jpg?auth=2d7cb4a2690b7946100b6888c6659574d8ad458fe624eca4004ecc87b419745b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2941&amp;height=1961</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Could Coby Mayo, who has played third base and first base for the Orioles, also take on outfield duties?]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/leakin-park-trail-stabbing-ENXT4YPEXBGHRIQUSJINZVTPM4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T14:07:31.028Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XABYQWDAWBEMZBHXNN3Q2FQTB4.jpg?auth=feeba2aa15419a077d16a2f82e9261116eefe1ab1316a45c6d6f72f903e0a45a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4613&amp;height=3075</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The victim of a fatal stabbing was found near the Winans Meadow trailhead in Leakin Park just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Baltimore Police confirmed.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commander-giants-OUTWF4J4N5BMBDCAHIRLGAFJEM/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2UQC7W7K4FDZDLDYKILPM6P45A.jpg?auth=f3efd15d5a24d9d41426c6a3625de3ef14fb521fd63cb0771c1c07eb53f2b5d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh has the Giants (5-2-1) in first place in the NFC East.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/city-distillery-wins-best-whiskey-7B66TVGJHNABBCR6QPVHW3JA24/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2FLCTAUEPRG2TPFCJ5A3HZDLOU.jpg?auth=95946dbd2ca50dc335ece6154e17f92acf2fb9bd5d51a44a32c5c77a1f31342b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=873&amp;height=582</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Spirits Co. co-founders Max Lents, Eli Breitburg-Smith and Ian Newton after their Epoch 6 Year Cask Strength Rye won the Best in Show Whiskey award at the 2026 Top Shelf Awards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/things-to-do-capital-region-andys-crab-pizza-WBKFKKZI6NDHDGIKJTN5WZXBNA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3DAGUZ6TQRDE3J6ZW5UJCJN6C4.jpg?auth=62eb165728bb2afca8418f6d59d4d59ca164eedae99306fe2ac4daf8792f4556&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4924&amp;height=3283</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Andy’s Pizza will be serving a crab-and-artichoke-dip pizza through Nov. 25 across its capital region locations, including Montgomery County outposts in Montgomery Mall, Kentlands and Bethesda.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-police-chief-RG3AZJGUHFDH5LRJBMO2AS7AIU/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IRLUFHV5RRDS5P7HXE2T2LY4UE.jpg?auth=8bb26eda087915e9865213c03703dd824474cdff09d37a7d3238e2c014fe75c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3762&amp;height=2508</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Advisory Commission on Policing sent a letter this week to incoming County Executive Will Jawando asking for an “open and transparent” search for Montgomery County’s next police chief.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-republican-party-AJ5CEERL4NAKTPZH5PEOU3KLCY/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WSHHFQJN3NA3HL5GO5BNWKQTPI.jpg?auth=c3888d07ec9499ecfce8a9b607503f97270534627949bc6fc9582148a0b0893f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican candidate for governor Dan Cox, center, and his running mate, Rob Krop, left, lost by more than 30 points. Republicans up and down the ballot fared poorly, and some are calling for new leadership in the state party.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/chesapeake-bay-menhaden-V5IZ5OWJNRF67EZPW234LOVONY/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/W6OCB6466FAVJNY4BXEZDBW2VM.jpg?auth=7154ab19004e80a4e6dcaa85931c928669611b0373eb6109ac247165c97a56d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6664&amp;height=4443</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Reduction fishermen tend to their haul of menhaden on the Chesapeake Bay in 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lucille-clifton-house-baltimore-poe-house-preservation-UR5OYE2X7RG4LFN6HD4NFOXG6M/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HXOIA753MJBW5EKH6MHJ6N3XLU.jpg?auth=e431ec089aa60ac3afb32d0789314d1526f8e80627226de23cbc839c9f9002b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5200&amp;height=3467</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Late Maryland poet laureate Lucille Clifton’s home is the subject of a fundraising campaign to keep its important artistic work going.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/wizards-nba/wizards-pacers-pascal-siakam-ivica-zubac-PSEHU7POOZHN5KTVKTJVUR4INI/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T02:46:39.424Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2YZ7LYE46JCTJJ6FHMX7RK37SY.jpg?auth=bee48225f96cda4630c8face6ebef56195b52639d8a64dbe5bbabd82a8e43808&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4135&amp;height=3031</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AJ Dybantsa shoots a layup during the first half against the Pacers on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/mlb-lockout-orioles-david-rubenstein-scott-boras-ZURIUSBVLVGLXD4LS6A6A3DJU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-12T00:18:45.154Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/56SQBLZXKJDNFK6ZDHL62PCTQ4.jpg?auth=21e248e7dfb82f1adb830ad64281ed13be4242134231a08cbf90dc0a2339905a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4991&amp;height=3326</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles owner David Rubenstein watches spring training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, in February.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-riley-patterson-kicker-tyler-loop-jake-moody-GNQPPE757BG6XERBZMOUSZZTBA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T23:54:43.098Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EGOUW35XB5BYBNBQIVQEUOKCZI.jpg?auth=7b4c6af78227327669e617cc735296a256f49e37a1993b503d840b3635701910&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4025&amp;height=2684</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Riley Patterson has made 97 of 112 field goal attempts (86.6%) in his NFL career.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/scott-colom-mississippi-senate-Z7NVMF5R2RCCZGHEHARSEX6E24/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T23:17:21.752Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G55F3U5BXBH23MSDV3AFEAXN4U.jpg?auth=69142c1d128c6cd137c96062e7945afc6a4e9fd03b4a8bbcb150bacda2b54f07&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5691&amp;height=3794</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Scott Colom won Mississippi's closely contested Senate race after days of ballot counting, unseating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-blast-goalkeeper-william-vanzela-lawsuits-settlement-IN4VZQDCXBEQZGKIUVSHTP6IGM/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T18:50:28.073Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7NKELPKRYVB5BLDLKMDYQBTKZY.jpg?auth=392b8c355b4f91f4bbd8e5c9f92d7ce07b5df06a9742fd77f50794cd6612afee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5481&amp;height=3654</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore Blast and former goalkeeper William Vanzela have reached a framework to settle dueling lawsuits over allegations of defamation and unauthorized payments. The Blast play their home games at Towson University’s SECU Arena.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/heavy-seas-beer-bankruptcy-hugh-sisson-retirement-GUMRUQWZZJDDPE545HPRTMGGSM/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T18:05:46.445Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HAX6JJU2W5CDJD45OHKNDNVCGY.jpg?auth=20130dfbc5b63bdcea8e64d2e7270c1ed46417b9e4d774db0fee980232c60520&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore’s craft brewing pioneer Heavy Seas has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-executive-joe-foss-obituary-SPG7EGWGY5GKZJQUXNHBVPHAPE/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T18:21:05.463Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N3L3R2XRQJD5PLLPGB5V3ZCUVA.jpg?auth=5d5bdd82cc9eccaf981b1a12d372fc63882f5c2cce284d6f00b599beb1b51099&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8831&amp;height=5887</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joe Foss, who served as the Orioles’ vice chairman and chief operating officer from 1993 to 2007, died at 77.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ravens-podcast-trade-deadline-eric-decosta-AFC55ZT4MFGPJHHZ4D3KH7F77A/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T21:05:33.152Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RYWRW6FHEVDDFD6RKWHKMWBEF4.png?auth=b36fc525e27a3e7a40949fa91604e18be18391a648ae7e898509ccd7058c66eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/chesapeake-bay-cleanup-RBUFWUFS6VEXNNFMUNPRGZM4TM/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PVV4TMEQG5D67IXDOOUAI4CZ7Q.JPG?auth=b3c1e3cae54dbe5226602e2352406f3cd89eea71ca34dee17174ed4845fa68f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Federal environmental regulators aren’t backing out of efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay, despite a recent order from President Donald Trump that sparked concern among many bay champions.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/johns-hopkins-university-racial-diversity-WMTANT4SPBHEHFUSS3GVEOE7WA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T17:50:56.529Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PLBABG3KJJBVZEG4BIZ2FSY2CY.JPG?auth=02d612b4385b8b2cb36930e880d594da34fc083f322e9b2ed8198d6a175a88cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1685</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This year’s first-year class at the Johns Hopkins University enrolled a slightly smaller proportion of Asian American students than last year’s, though they remain the largest racial group by far.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-gm-meetings-offseason-pitching-QO7IRZAXAFEIBMANKTQ5IX7SX4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T17:13:32.453Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZTFHPE6SKFCAXGKN5GS2BIDRG4.jpg?auth=0ac313623014c683e9fc98046b7bce2ca445455dd57d3403902d82fd9ac6eef0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7334&amp;height=4889</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni speaks during a baseball press conference in Washington, D.C., last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/county-agriculture-ballot-measures-PVWTXXTD5BEUXIXZ6U53VC2YLA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T15:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DCGPCJX7CNAB5LWS4YS5GPCIVY.jpg?auth=564c31b340091824f70e1fd83d858e88d160195d181a047fc826b329f25fd2f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2857</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dairy cows take shelter during a light rain shower at Wilson Dairy Farm in Freeland. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/governor-wes-moore-new-book-repair-DVKACRVQUJCBBFMLHGITYK463M/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T15:49:20.493Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/26GOGLONIRFHXGFWOFWQNBEAAM.JPG?auth=0597fe9f10940afa4c69396e101efb1c0cde63a790f5fe2af1ab027cad61469b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5369&amp;height=3579</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore has a new book coming in March. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-general-manager-meetings-elias-banner-skubal-rogers-arozarena-OV7FEJOT4ZHFZH2SGUMC6KKECY/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T01:33:28.349Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/54NV36SEUBCDROOH2MX44OSHRE.JPEG?auth=339b18f5a9f87da5ee84d0c556f174788f99faefdc65ac7360ed6ea761928b42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8006&amp;height=5337</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Orioles general manager Jared Banner outlined the Orioles’ approach to the offseason Tuesday at MLB’s general manager meetings. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/raskin-trump-impeachment-56XEZ3SETZGBHG5ULM3O6VNX3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HPXSBWCRJBFCXBLWOIZKVKSTGU.JPG?auth=dbd84b6b0363f27ce14cb54974e92fc72cc60a443a85bcb314e3c7d1ba2914cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin is open to impeaching President Donald Trump, but his Democratic Party colleagues may not be.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/st-frances-football-field-HLK2GOMCAZGOHIRTKOOQU5XXF4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3ZMOMP7S2ZFCDFE2CFNCMEUCXA.JPG?auth=c01d2b43e6d3aa8f2ad6b957acc5c9cc7c708581b1cadeb44a8bf022b1e61cb9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Saint Frances Academy football team practices on BGE Field in Cherry Hill, almost 5 miles from their school. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/muslim-voters-anne-arundel-QCLNJMRJKFGTPF6FAYUSRFBSD4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EGXJC2I4LVEHTJIQPQE52F2EZU.jpg?auth=aee4dfa3543842d31a1f870cbdbf16ed1ed25b3a0fb97287eabcb02bd9638244&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5217&amp;height=3478</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tuesday’s election marked the first time that Muslim voters in Anne Arundel contributed to local politicians in a collective political action committee, according to organizer Rudwan Abu-rumman.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/bojangles-upper-marlboro-opening-fast-food-chicken-biscuits-5XAZA6BR2NHX3G7XGIO7VVGQNI/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/37PZ3YHMQNCGFGYTOACXFPP4EU.jpg?auth=59683aa78bb8ee84453c2656aa043c340f5a111d8f35621826e692dfc184d02c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hundreds of customers waited in line for hours at Bojangles’ reopening in Upper Marlboro on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/bethesda-luxury-home-for-sale-YNDPTLRHEBDANOXN6SX3CEID3E/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MQYDUMSSERC43JRFJPKV3HF2UA.png?auth=b5b5cb8a1833bee2ad7577a36901a03e97b0a2d90f6e0b4f7ea7356b92f2458a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1152&amp;height=864</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/rapa-scrapple-baltimore-breakfast-meat-4PTV45AON5HG5JF6XNKUKYPG5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3E4USWPFJZGYXCVVXXIXX3HYXE.jpg?auth=c015f8a3775dff84c606f2c748ad05f072c21f6809b48cfe7273ef5b2698aaf3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Delaware-based scrapple producer Rapa Scrapple, hoping to expand its reach, recently passed out samples of “scrapple fries” during a tailgate outside of M&T Bank Stadium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/government-accountability-office-report-barc-relocation-KFNE6FTZBZFYNCL3EEARDSKCMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HXEC6ZTUKZD55GYUHFHEFCIT3E.jpg?auth=ff79e49a20b049b2dffe7f536d79fa0c85d9c96be33fdc8f89805811c5124159&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center covers 6,500 acres and supports around 1,000 jobs, according to federal and local officials.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/dj-tnt-timothy-summerville-baltimore-obituary-fatal-car-crash-elkridge-JA37WF2FFRAYLKO6DHV63X4TRY/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T19:43:12.404Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2HQB3BAP25BCHFXG3LYQHQPAWY.jpg?auth=c64b82a664a31d8442434c0d6ea7584f3060fbaee71cee06a1941bb5c020ea01&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1584&amp;height=1584</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Timothy “DJ TNT” Summerville Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/pete-hegseth-impeachment-vote-LD66DLK66QPZALSPGIY4JZJNAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T23:14:41.224Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IOH5MAORLZARLN7W2VN3JKFMEA.jpg?auth=e70ff95a0a610cb3415c92ec96f2b6d9102dd1578e54f91b7a6453dcc29d2d87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3562&amp;height=2374</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The House voted Tuesday to block an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his handling of the war in Iran.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-ryan-neuzil-center-trade-deadline-andrew-vorhees-G6MYJI4LYBHH7AJKJO4E65Y3WE/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T01:09:00.427Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QG5LWZ775RFYLHFSUZZQF7GXWM.jpg?auth=b4313945eaaa773c46ca919cd16d9442aa37401e49b2ef8a67610d8ebf118069&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5662&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ravens have already used five centers this season, but traded for Ryan Neuzil at the trade deadline.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-ice-hiring-ban-jobs-MPZNHUYNWNAXRJJZRIQJMJIXFE/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-11T00:13:10.388Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MWFK37OG3BGYJF3NY5G3CIIN4A.JPG?auth=b322d5d947f25ebbf7af0431a74b48003e5d5e1df3e97e9a5bdf7fa41c325ec0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2341</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Council member Kristin Mink in the council chamber.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-mike-shildt-coach-manager-on-field-education-PTLS7NQDDBEL5DBRZZZNNDVX6U/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T23:33:53.854Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DDYWULTYNRAJZL2Y3TEXELSHIY.jpg?auth=b7ac8cfa9911687baf329fb3c225a7ce472a29fb5bf322697fa1f8b4f88be7e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5177&amp;height=3451</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mike Shildt will return to the Orioles to help lead on-field education. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/umd-student-parkdale-valedictorian-detained-ice-TCWN6UBKOJH2NAJWYULLH4BSI4/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T23:47:49.217Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EWFQ3IL625ENZGXOJLWXPB76RQ.JPG?auth=370cab87e249a394df61f7153abd1d36a6afc19933cb449f4565cf6b1de3c27b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The University of Maryland College campus.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-trash-incinerator-NWW5PAKZTJA57DGWKGPPT7I3IY/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T17:23:18.027Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SJVUK7OFHBGMNAAPPPRMNZR3IA.jpg?auth=f8b9044684dd0111de2016452a2c6b068092a6e2fb83dcca9561de9c59423c7a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tons of garbage is unloaded into the Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson. The incinerator facility receives around 600,000 tons of waste per year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/chesapeake-cay-environmental-justice-34UXPWDYJBCFVIPUYLYZZJM3FY/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4QCL2Z7RFD5DBH6XKU5O7YL7M.jpg?auth=a58d2ebb8e78cd80379ce34b4ac742e5e6db9ee4ff48ea5e9377e9a75548434c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4080&amp;height=3072</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Steven Johnson, executive director of the SB7 Coalition, holds up one of the winter coats his organization is collecting for students in South Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/microplastics-chesapeake-bay-WFM5TTKTYBGRLALBLCN4NO76RI/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T22:04:45.212Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ILW7HYMAGBCSTO7CEB2NO7JTUY.JPG?auth=6f2afda0a51d6d755d03185d6c42dc6ae0a68b485c5c84db194d77caec67e7ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A plastic bottle floats over small fish swimming below in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Microplastics consumed by fish and other animals build up in the food chain and can find their way into human bodies, brain tissue and even breast milk, according to recent studies. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/columbia-association-board-HMKU32IKTNEU7HU2WPJOMRE62Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T20:06:07.189Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N5JHWDDXJZAYZE5JVTLFNQEISE.jpg?auth=133484ffc2b9b8b61cf73152a2fa20dfcfae5761ba8cf8dc9167dcfb07f7abb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Hickory Ridge representative on the Columbia Association’s board of directors has resigned after being in the position for less than a year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-kicker-jake-moody-tyler-loop-trade-deadline-KHHHHJHLXBCC5OHAZ4DMHQNBBU/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T18:02:52.306Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FCUHFBNSWBEG7GSKDSBPFTHKWU.JPG?auth=7539900bd7554a1dac3a15f4bbafc8d9008d7f5bdec50493febc31d4606dac90&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2596</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Place kicker Jake Moody (45) is congratulated after kicking a 53-yard field goal in the first quarter against the Jaguars in his debut for the Ravens. Moody's stint will apparently last only one game; he reportedly signed with the Falcons on Monday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/severn-data-center-G6WHZFJZE5HJVNSGYGEEQZSJJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T20:35:30.377Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EOJZME4ADBHCXANPWHTAK5XY2Y.JPG?auth=87fcd04bdcf20cb0e2998aca5eb9a1f49f06fa1b230f909b18aa2f8b31c546c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The developer of Sandy Farms Data Center, south of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Severn, wants to double the facility’s size.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/banner-pr/jeff-barker-montgomery-county-reporter-banner-2KCJLCZQLZFZXHOHYDKTASKBUU/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T19:03:27.477Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KO64AMVA3ZDTDDDFXGOYJQ5R6U.JPG?auth=4eab28e8f11b913918b12ec26f54a13db467a183c328b41d347d645329cfb255&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6051&amp;height=4034</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jeff Barker. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/dazhon-darien-pikesville-artificial-intelligence-case-sentencing-7EWOGPWFXVFRVMHUQP6LKBUYBA/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T21:25:50.45Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DV2QA3ET3BDXXFJKC2IMIFFFIY.JPG?auth=5635bfa8b5584617996d0df8d48a31f9cd91bcd607d7fe75a59592d8d86ad2c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2205</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Pikesville High School athletic director Dazhon Darien arrives in 2025 at the Baltimore County Courts Building in Towson.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/jim-jordan-house-minority-leader-LP5ZYLEVL4U5HWN4XCZFXFSHZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T20:44:54.759Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EHTKNC27KNFZJJLXREGMCYVSMM.jpg?auth=2c2a49606936d94d2e89ea662af5459e84fa3f7a60cba489cfbd34f08eb908f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, was elected House Republican leader Tuesday, defeating Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a 106-73 vote.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/sauerkraut-hex-ferments-thanksgiving-baltimore-3CG6RVFLC5G3LJQOUNUYXLI66Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T19:29:03.647Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XTOJOPVVQJELJKX3DCLCTPMW7A.jpg?auth=f31de6216bba2b4e5f805e162f6a36c58b0cc2d88e152a6738e88a9af4f0bd07&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hex Ferments cofounder Meaghan Carpenter demonstrates how to mix up shredded cabbage, sea salt and other seasonings to make sauerkraut.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/bojangles-upper-marlboro-delayed-O23L2WE5SRENVDAEQ2Z47535EE/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-02T20:20:41.242Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RWPNHEWO6FEW5EZ3WN6EQKXL7M.jpg?auth=43570dec45e1452fc00884d4e90e4e29b5b4dbd33f7522ba1252351692f479f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The popular regional fast-food chain Bojangles was scheduled to reopen in Upper Marlboro on Monday after five county locations shuttered in late 2023, but the opening has been delayed by a week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-free-agent-preview-aces-6TVOTQZ5MRCNXKZM2IRV5KVWGU/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-09T13:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/365PFB4QNJCMFNAWGGU4OAQBCE.png?auth=d44b7c128d6a304a005152905932155806cf04319bb8d3c1311a4aa018edac2f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-win-now-trade-deadline-buy-sell-GJIPOJKMYBCWPLGYTQMZXFG6EE/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T17:41:03.226Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/H4VLHKL7LNAEBAJW2GN5OUNAY4.JPG?auth=2541d8a6ae2b32440665c1256feb288d86c6bb15f1feda12e5132d51534f2cdf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta watches from the sidelines during the Ravens game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Baltimore last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/new-carrollton-mayor-special-election-results-L2TWAR4ASRBOXOKC2FI477GL4E/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T16:21:49.029Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6CLUFB7SWBEJFG62PORFBFY6Z4.jpeg?auth=f45f12061f3d54e7c9b4b05e03bb84bbe646e1de45d8d3fad5ee7a95cb639053&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3155&amp;height=2103</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Carrollton City Council member Briana Urbina, center, was elected mayor in a special election. She previously voted to remove her predecessor over alleged violations of a hiring freeze.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/nite-bites-barbecue-7E2RWXSJJREM3EKRGJX5ZE4MZE/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/K6HBJGQPJJBGFKP6RP6MD5IDHE.JPG?auth=9db86cbb7a74a79bc195f5a2980f0c491d517c4d082b151de5a88671c5bec9db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6556&amp;height=4371</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Smoked ’N Seared Burger from 2Fifty BBQ truck. The owners of 2fifty, the Texas-style smokehouse with touches of its owners’ Salvadoran heritage, opened Nite Bites last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/maryland-driver-data-ice-access-2MTJDJFV75ARTGQPW4MYTN5RUM/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7ZLBDOB7YJGXHPQW3A5TC6R5ZU.jpg?auth=43237d6b1d859d44d78343227262d88ab58c58fe748885f35ff4378dec19517f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6757&amp;height=5068</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Despite a new Maryland law limiting ICE’s access to Motor Vehicle Administration data, agents continue using immigrants’ records to make traffic stops and arrests, a report found.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-council-nino-mangione-shawn-mcintosh-BPL3ES7UN5HJBJ5EXATMKWC3WY/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-10T14:40:34.63Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/D3V22KBMDRBGJCENDALY34SWBY.jpg?auth=e59ad04bdce7964fb825c8ba87035dc9cabde95a3cb8724a00ca068028b34dab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Council member Nino Mangione greets attendees at an event at Brookside Market in June. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>