<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/brandon-scott-public-safety-leaders-gun-violence-ZONGGC2U6BHH5PPWB2W2UO23Z4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T17:16:25.704Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FS7BYCHJ55HVHLG57IL3K6EOMY.jpg?auth=975323f2bba04db774dda71b676ac9b8e6d2f6150fb79df85ae02bba632e2cdf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mayor Brandon Scott, center, with Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, left, and Stefanie Mavronis, Director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, summoned his public safety leadership teams to City Hall on Tuesday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/bge-rate-baltimore-conduit-surcharge-KGAKGIACKJCWHM3TFEIIIU57J4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T17:18:11.184Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VJWQEQFIUFAHLGYEDZLJANYAT4.JPG?auth=44696c7a0e737323b3c266064c5e4740286a09b74101fcdb8946b297cbcdb1f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1286</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. meter. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-redistricting-wes-moore-tv-ad-S2IHYVO2PVDI7MZCK3LUUB22SU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T16:55:56.279Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/52X732MGIRGQFLD6ZZKWO7CRBI.jpg?auth=fe03deb98a9d94f4999d2ebbd470679b613f312af0320a457e3fb26dd649d095&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Question 3, shown here on a Maryland mail ballot, would address state rules for drawing congressional districts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/nygel-robinson-voter-registration-concert-ATTDM5QTEZCCXE5HDR4AMZ74HQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-09T16:13:51.92Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JMHJR3B6CVEF5C5U4CQYWSYFAA.JPEG?auth=a4404cef122c35ddb4b4e2857b46cced0aa835b8a94ba072782100f1bf4040d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=800&amp;height=532</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nygel D. Robinson, the co-creator of the hit off-Broadway musical Mexodus, is teaming up with Black Girls Vote for an Oct. 10 concert at Center Stage to raise awareness for voter registration.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/sarah-elfreth-columbia-office-evacuated-XO4XABSVRFD7HAIN4A7AS5Y3IU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T23:41:01.875Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/272JGCX3RZFRTNPMVNIUMHUBVY.jpg?auth=3e707286a582903252894332d0d54c708f292776f9376b18aa095602cba91a72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3475&amp;height=2317</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A suspicious substance delivered by mail to Rep. Sarah Elfreth’s office in Columbia prompted an evacuation Friday afternoon, though Howard County authorities say there’s no indication of danger to the public. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/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/opinion/column/angry-andy-harris-IBD7CLTAGBCC5D4VZPWXVNWT2M/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FLQHTMEWKVDNVENROPJXJ4MP6I.jpg?auth=16d6c9213f5f61589deafdcc5950181010f214710471bf6e6d131656768dadf5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5247&amp;height=3498</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Andy Harris takes questions Tuesday from reporters following a League of Women Voters forum in Cambridge. It didn’t go well.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-zoning-code-reform-vote-K73QX2YEJFFCNA5V5M6BERYFO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T15:28:22.646Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FI6FWB3C3VB25DDS4IKTORDO7Q.JPG?auth=e0838da5d6e7836e656b91b4dde5775a3675633ad3af5ce2477f3229367936d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A staff-proposed bill meant to clean up Anne Arundel County's zoning code was killed Monday night by the county council.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/hopkins-football-claude-strnad-cookies-JCUAM2M5ONHWVJ2WMD5LD2RK64/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EYSBRFGSDZCRVNV6UML7QDUG6Y.JPG?auth=103bd4e0007a5a2efb1db2d26ed1a153713d383fb8c7743fe1136a4839eb3be7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Claude Strnad is a Johns Hopkins University football player who just started a cookie business to honor his late father. He often works out of his dorm room kitchen, and his cookies sell out within minutes. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-dan-quinn-YOUOYOCH3RAOJFU4BW57E6IHKI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T12:59:23.379Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JIVS7ONUIRD3BLUHWLTNOZR37A.jpg?auth=40b984e848ef1515deb1234bdfecc3a74dec3caba0b5fe85fae86f987f32fb12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3964&amp;height=2643</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-tiny-home-auction-braveboy-ZJMUWCW4YFEKHMLZALAWO3UXDU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T19:50:25.304Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4PYY3O7PIZGO3KYAXJMR345MWA.jpg?auth=14baf89af35a7419e883d8c362ecd417ee23ddc297e0e9ec208b2a01607a5713&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After a student-built tiny home drew no bids at auction, Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy pledged at least $55,000 to keep it in the county.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/east-potomac-golf-links-judge-reyes-YHYMNOXF7FHQDCXINVWBD4KAOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T19:57:06.276Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PKAJLZ2NABEDLG7UFTF72PCPPA.jpg?auth=6578cfb544dc9c38bd2022ff46902d29e4ac0c5e083d3a2aa97b7f9a766d2b88&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4820&amp;height=3213</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A golfer walks near log sections cut from trees at the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/darlene-strickland-white-obituary-5IFDAUATL5DFPO7YRYCBQELPSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E44TYWHZN5CHHBTY7BSXX3XCSI.jpg?auth=8ca00ad13165f809770f6860ec4e110b84508d80f4aca79241e339fc90ef8f1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1252&amp;height=1252</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Darlene Strickland White.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/sphere-construction-trade-apprenticeship-six-flags-6YVUV25CNNH3XELDXMTU47CIXA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7ZAZDYKXTZDRVADAL4LJYJZIQ4.jpg?auth=1b9d0c30e62cdb62ddae3e77999214276fa711fb382ab3ccb033390516cb52b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A plumbing and electrical apprentice at ABC CraftMasters Academy. Local officials in Prince George's county anticipate $10 billion in development coming to the area. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/esther-wells-montgomery-executive-7SVA6DPBEVDAJJZO7ATOORZG34/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/473BCXDIQZFSJNZE6R4CONCOTM.jpg?auth=2e06f30c9ee1289a9c6dc5d6553d711de2e8383840f0f879ddce546c7b41658e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican Esther Wells, an immigrant from Trinidad who attended Montgomery County public schools, is running for the Montgomery County executive position against Democrat Will Jawando.  
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-general-manager-jared-banner-cubs-PMZE3VCXDZCXPFWH3NZWJC6J44/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T13:27:45.329Z</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 Baltimore Orioles have announced that Jared Banner will be their next general manager. Banner served as an assistant general manager of the Chicago Cubs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-baby-fund-ballot-question-P5XY6K5H4BHRVGTF2VTPDQGPFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WNEK3BLJSRFHJFBHUJRFSX5YVQ.jpg?auth=84971c8fe371b4cb3ec8055e0e41aafb30b1a9e2cb88a7b32bc4e8148d9ec24c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1259</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An updated version of a fund dedicated to the needs of families with newborns is on Baltimore ballots this year.]]></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/former-baltimore-police-sergeant-mark-rutkowski-sentencing-theft-misconduct-H7XSQGLWSBCY7KLOAAZJQJPLOQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T15:04:09.89Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TBWAWTASGZDVLHK7ABHUVE6ZUI.jpg?auth=f1850e86e604c8591342368daacea7d9797bb7112d979de95691d96c429b7337&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5317&amp;height=3545</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ex-Baltimore Police Sgt. Mark Rutkowski pleaded guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to theft and misconduct in office.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/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[Installation views of Leon Willis' "Invisible Institutions" at AYE Gallery & Altar Studio.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/county-school-magnet-programs-application-Q4WRKLRCX5DW3FJJK5XF53FW4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JVG3HOSYZBDZVALHCY3LNESIHQ.jpg?auth=c4381767dd27be0447c29782f2c887d27adee62cfa512a349b6657b4846c04c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[You have just over 24 hours to apply to Baltimore County public magnet school programs. The good news is it takes only about five minutes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/terry-mclaurin-knee-injury-update-T7Y7JES6D5ESZJZD24J5Q33VSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T12:52:22.636Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IK56JWUQ55HZLGBHNTSTV2GG5Y.jpg?auth=7cf5af633e4ceed342d7e6a75a16e9a73efe5e3f52d1adc2798a621e46ed3a41&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is carted off the field after suffering a knee injury against the San Francisco 49ers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/angel-reese-wnba-finals-atlanta-dream-golden-state-valkyries-ZBRKH7KN2NETNJRWC6VRMQWXUE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T03:04:30.656Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2XFRP5VFDBCLFFBMCIQQUBKHXQ.jpg?auth=41776548c3f58f1ebc30b9c9c4f74f63f59b51a7d302ced9aa8ef721ccaff423&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4416&amp;height=2944</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore native Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream dribbles against Kaitlyn Chen of the Golden State Valkyries during the second quarter in game two of the WNBA Finals.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/crofton-high-school-pepper-spray-QWTWL5FZYVGQNA3KAFUSFZ6DSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T01:00:53.217Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3LXKNRS5FJGD3NUFWIH75C4GVM.JPG?auth=d5f511935ffc6e2fd1cc00ff7e5e5ac544d0c80601aceacda4a715b55784c355&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Police and school officials are investigating a pepper spray incident at a dance at Crofton High School on Saturday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/fatal-franklintown-shooting-A7RZ2YVLSVEMFFNJXY26FXPVMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T00:22:51.893Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T6PZV3BFXZFGBEJ6PFUZNBWLB4.jpg?auth=51948ed1dda3ecea58fc417fcbdba526a80ad0655541c2f1e5dc6a25e5c431b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One man died and two others were injured in a shooting in the 5200 block of Muth Avenue on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/ryan-barile-hate-crime-charges-Q4YH6VQ235G5BFA76YSPFREOCI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T20:18:37.194Z</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/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-injury-updates-lamar-jackson-cam-jurgens-5ZB6JQV42FFX3KO325OZ4CBJEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T21:05:56.634Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZL2T52DL7BDCDIHLZJFWQZ2M2Q.JPG?auth=f37a7346e364ff7dc298cc42fedc6fe3f0595d9e00ce15478edcdf77d4d44842&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1919</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and head coach Jesse Minter hug midfield before the team’s Oct. 4 game against the Tennessee Titans.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/pappas-restaurants-sale-SFKD7UAFTRGI5JELL5DLHFWEFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T19:12:06.057Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EBTKX46KLRCXBPV5NK7ZYLLQDQ.jpg?auth=56cd4cf4e1c3f52c098201130fc60db4490b5c4c3e307dfac72aac000396d912&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After more than 50 years in Baltimore, Pappas restaurants have been sold to a new owner. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/private-school-guide-2026-EGGQUUHJZBC2DIQEQX5CBKJGHE/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T13:14:55.736Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FXBTSKPQFFHH3BGNZX7XA6FIFQ.png?auth=1df7caf61010e210ce12b64fb3806f1eba32ca843684b31c4f7021c08005c196&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1720&amp;height=1030</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/bpd-shortage-misconduct-accountability-UMZDIGXSGVBGXJRWJPY5QF6MX4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T20:16:54.435Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/W43P5MMXTBDNVDNVJ4I3LLOBLM.jpg?auth=9dea2b92cad29d7ac6b060a72d4734846696c842f60ed9c978f87e0bd61b65d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4977&amp;height=3318</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Edward A. Garmatz United States Courthouse in Baltimore on June 16, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/michael-ritch-devin-mason-homicide-QFAK5JPPDFHIDBSNMJW4ZP7OCY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T20:55:10.338Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TBGIPHXTHRDAXNS6WJ5NNRT6JA.jpg?auth=24b6947e2295b78839b2272e859126c28f605dd65390acf69a3e82d607f94a37&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Police arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting in Capitol Heights.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/maryland-teacher-shortage-ZET3KS7XKBDJDGIOCYXIRDJ2WY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T20:38:36.382Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KCTPA4OUWBCDVOKTN75DFPHTJM.JPG?auth=b8f4775b9af42c0e5ee4181dd8e8404d5d2474238470867e365f63b16a1a4155&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2131</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fourth grade teacher Rebekah Grossnickle speaks to her students on the first day of school at Van Bokkelen Elementary.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-jared-banner-early-impact-6IQVQAX5KJAVJHAD3IMJQW2E5I/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T20:21:32.417Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JM6KNJIUA5B4RFEQX6O23DEPDE.jpg?auth=1a639972294a7a16e7162328c75319720159f144a2240d6385fae464b655e65e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5558&amp;height=3705</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Orioles general manager Jared Banner arrives as the front office looks to revamp player development and build a winning team.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/city-board-of-school-commissioners-candidates-2JJ4A3LXOREHXG6X6NU6X6ZJ4M/</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/ZRFNQJJHOJHPFEFGCYDTJMYU5E.JPG?auth=b582d3be24141447170d75dc19613bc13b5073f691561fb305ceb416a4300bf8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Four candidates made it past the June primaries to compete for two elected spots on the Baltimore City school board. All of them are registered to vote as Democrats.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-students-tiny-home-auction-XMHI2PKZYBEP3BHC2KX676MKYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WFCS5OFJENG63GVJF6QV7XTV4A.jpg?auth=0c043d28ba6ca14117aa13e212e93728ddc66510a7c59c38317121e2fe816776&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s students built a 280-square-foot tiny home that will go up for auction Sunday, with proceeds supporting future student projects.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/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[Voters line up outside the Odenton Public Library in October 2024. The eight-day general election early voting window opens Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-supreme-court-discrimination-admissions-P22MFKJQGZF4PADDGKXKA3DNQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T18:59:41.515Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XYUJ2E4PRRBZNA5WHOR4TLTDNA.JPG?auth=970ee6b2ae9d29807822b8e54d2e49f55b6358f5bcc2e3a90562ec65e654cf0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A lawsuit against Montgomery County Public Schools will be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/orioles-podcast-jared-banner-DF6PB5FGPVEEFDZP6ERX75RTFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T17:55:47.905Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/C7HPXUJBWJCMBL5JLDBNZ5W77Q.png?auth=285613e93f5dac9448818f7ea70eb1148810cb9f4d7ad05ec01e69cf96efdf0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-offseason-questions-paul-toboni-NGP5FA5Q3ZDD7AEKY7YEV6XS2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T18:39:12.72Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JM5LZMKGVBFLDI4AWUVET4TY2I.jpg?auth=22e08059d5198de58c58761922d91a36fcb6f6514e5b5d273621386bcbbb9f17&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4896&amp;height=3264</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli signed a four-year contract extension after a season that kept the Nationals in playoff contention in the first half of the season. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-competitive-general-assembly-districts-VEGYHFOU5BEVLFFUSPU6J36BH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7AAPIQYCVFCKPKZKHLCITT3OZQ.jpg?auth=2c39a0c09157df7b736116771d9908739ab4d76ff49adbef06bc97e28907ba08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=1000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senator Shaneka Henson held a canvassing event in Annapolis last month in hopes to be re-elected in the upcoming midterm elections. Attendance included elected officials from Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/things-we-learned-ravens-browns-U242QK2THJGZJM5PUVISLJJF5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T17:39:44.813Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GWPFKPPP7ZCIZDH7PHBDKRHUOA.jpg?auth=82c34338e617dd25042a87e109e7254d010497f46208e820cba342e0b7c3bc83&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4460&amp;height=2973</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins chases Browns receiver KC Concepcion during the fourth quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-roads-fatal-crash-motorcycle-WTBS3YMT5VADZGYWMDZBVR24JA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X2O6YDDBARAXNC3HAIJGRHNYDI.jpeg?auth=9302969d285dde43e68067cac26b810aee2c6cc133727ae8746745ba5286a56f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Robbie Grassl, of Northwest Baltimore, rode his motorcycle across the country in 2024. He said some of the closest calls with other drivers happened as he was leaving Baltimore City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/bannerx-brings-together-top-professionals-to-discuss-the-future-of-business-in-maryland-IGIJ2ND5NFFTVBENT35FQDWQVY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T13:36:44.659Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PRQZGZ5V5BHZRNXJLU2ULG3OYM.jpg?auth=7019764f53624b6071ca148407aaacbc59a9a8c2c0514ed7d804ad7de0e0b573&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/phantom-odonnell-heights-nightmares-spooky-VJPVMISU4ZE4HBRZELZ7CIENSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T13:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GSGXNHESNZAZ7AFLQUTDSBYY5U.JPG?auth=c7a09d635eed33fc8448841e4b592da0370ea5922839f41855b5be549abbc2ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A model stands in Saint Stanislaus Cemetery in O'Donnell Heights in a top hat and cape, the same outfit that witnesses claim the O'Donnell Heights Phantom was wearing.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/west-baltimore-gas-station-shooting-RNOB2R7QYNBYNGFT7YPJCX6FAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T10:41:37.88Z</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/sports/college-sports/maryland-terrapins-ted-monachino-fired-defensive-coordinator-2O4FSHVRMRAPBBHH6YX222WIZA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T19:53:05.612Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I6CRYNDUOJH3TLPJPEN32GDFTQ.jpg?auth=0a9f1a586781e486acb8835df02eac38167b5670b0e54bc603d53206896a8528&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4383&amp;height=2923</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Head coach Mike Locksley called the firing of Ted Monachino necessary in a statement Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-cleveland-browns-afc-north-lamar-jackson-tyler-huntley-baltimore-TDOP6TQITNAEXA53TCHDA65WPM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T00:29:55.1Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JBJ2HKNYD5BCVNZZ7Q47I7TLBU.jpg?auth=99bd25eb2fcf119cec1dc9c2cab58d1d7ed8e05dddf36b523aed6c13b8026340&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3914&amp;height=2609</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carson Schwesinger of the Browns tackles Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers during the second quarter Sunday in Cleveland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-jayden-daniels-49ers-KSVRACT5VJFJLDLC6PHHN2DISY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WKI65HZP5NC4LNHO3ITGVGCNDU.jpg?auth=da124e83d9dff9d3b82927f673c8f2868b25ee65c1b709a3c395161bd54960af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1198&amp;height=797</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coach Dan Quinn and the Commanders have won just three of their last 17 games.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/crown-cork-seal-development-tax-incentives-east-baltimore-FFGDI6AYQNBR7ILRAPLFPA5XTY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DPASYF7VN5AS7FUTIVAO3SATS4.JPG?auth=66907ee5c6904af7cb6066d31b2f4744349d85b5df53b84564cada916605e57e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7371&amp;height=4914</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cross Street Partners, along with Philadelphia-based Shift Capital, wants to transform Baltimore’s 1 million-square-foot former Crown Cork & Seal campus into a mixed-use redevelopment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/edward-charles-foundation-grant-funding-audit-investigation-CBAQPNDORZEIZBARUJ6XPPKIKI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VWA3XIL2PNE3VA2XZJNA7MHSQE.JPG?auth=5cafcd2029796b5f1e61eae0fdb121867a9ee7014186c445e20a72980cde3a3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George's County Councilwoman Krystal Oriadha  participates in a press conference at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/baltimore-black-sox-toby-mendez-sculpture-orioles-baseball-3I5LNOHY2FGKDEBKH7P5YHD3SY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J5ZL4Y57EBBE7FJMGW7PH35LTE.JPG?auth=7e598a310c7a52a992b3a209fbd48f1a9551fe577713f19bea3d7a98f3419f31&amp;smart=true&amp;width=719&amp;height=515</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artist Toby Mendez works on a sculpture of Boston Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/ravens-baltimore-county-practice-facility-OTC3AKH5URARLI4FQV7RQ4QCDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4UOMDVNEURAXPGQFULSZL2QLJE.jpg?auth=11d7218f5c405eb19c917542f66064f81c49c14a37b139652cdffd1ddb28c5c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5136&amp;height=3424</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens rookies warm up during rookie minicamp practice at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/dan-cox-governor-donald-trump-questions-UFPTJYUFY5BBPLV2DXMEDFO5FY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/65CC235YWZDFRBD4PQT6NPNNCQ.JPG?auth=61589f7b5029f0d5395ce4845037104494f6e05ea1dec585e7cc3f3d2f63fed1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6934&amp;height=4623</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox, center, holds a news conference, joined by his running mate, Rob Krop, left, and Del. Bob Long. Cox’s campaign messaging this election avoids mentioning President Donald Trump.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ravens-podcast-browns-derrick-henry-GATKH5CS65F5RE26K72M34WHSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T21:36:14.61Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GICPAKZ5KJALLDKBE3ML2TOIWM.png?auth=ef5fee4c1fdb0c21633375d1b9852cfd23da4507ddcd2d0347a156d66efced4d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/no-kings-rallies-us-urge-voters-to-cast-early-ballots-midterms-FHWZD3WSNRDOLDEWY4KSSSGQZY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T23:30:28.655Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JWPDQUSTGRFDDOOV2LOIAL3U6A.jpg?auth=cca8846dcc8d5ed7564bd156ae4f308a7b4eb069c30661b3dd805513615f1ed7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Demonstrators rally at the Lincoln Memorial during a No Kings protest in Washington.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-analysis-final-score-afc-north-EM5S7H3NZ5E6TH2BY3PKQFNMTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T21:13:20.168Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PQMUHXT2ERFMVJMHIWQ2ZJW7WY.jpg?auth=3596b81b766a2e6375b583f4b70a004f35ee8c1a811f3b5a65287a5aec5e3994&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4528&amp;height=3019</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jesse Minter’s defense could not hold off Todd Monken’s offense in the second half, and the Browns grabbed first place in the AFC North with a win over the Ravens. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lead-huntley-monken-browns-nfl-choke-2DRPN5KEFVGGRPW2E7NYL5ZXPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T21:32:47.913Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NXMQTHEYL5C3NPII4QFE4RFY7A.jpg?auth=b3d8d61c6f86a25dd558a5de3a72b314dc369a456c8b2aa46c4997d9a289e2cc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5192&amp;height=3461</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane attempts unsuccesfully to catch a pass against Denzel Ward of the Browns during the second quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-cleveland-browns-offense-HIDMZ7AZOVH4RNXJFHKMLWSXGI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T22:37:59.241Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PFQ6IET4EZHWFM3YITCGSAQ5YE.jpg?auth=26030da2677aa0d5176cf4bab5e5d17a898a3b33d7ed7a34033ed803cf2cb906&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4619&amp;height=3116</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Tyler Huntley completed 19 of 31 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown Sunday in a 13-10 loss at Cleveland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/bodycam-footage-fatal-crash-howard-county-police-pursuit-MZVYV5ODSJBSZKEGZT6ACDJ5I4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T20:16:32.156Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E754INSSZZDL5H2C5QGX2XH3AA.png?auth=4976792ca16f2f3623b1e8dd1cc6c3c43c0a55b0a5ae3673a02be0aa6032871f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1287&amp;height=754</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body-camera footage from a deadly crash following a Howard County Police pursuit Sept. 6.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/service-member-dies-ut-san-antonio-navy-game-nellis-air-force-base-N7DZUEVMI5EUDAUPUY3RHBR2O4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T20:42:05.116Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PZYC4BM2A5FCLJAJX5HSPHWO7Y.jpg?auth=7380e21809f9d26b5c6e0855a2d3a7ad6d4bbab0934c0ba789753f698a072462&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5896&amp;height=3931</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A military service member died after he fell hard as he rappelled from the ceiling to midfield before a football game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-live-updates-analysis-score-stats-OWJYEZWZJJAYBAO6R4SJUY6YVA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-19T00:05:54.06Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T2SR37AISNFDDJPXJETZM4KSUM.jpg?auth=a120cc3a23d4ae3f81bc37b282a0b72c072358acc4af6d54f5127e314c1e5120&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3565&amp;height=2377</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Josh Cuevas of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his first career touchdown with Mark Andrews after opening the scoring against the Browns. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/evan-woodard-american-wholesale-corporation-america-150-trade-coin-B25FSDNYOVDJ7HPZZJ6M5HBVWU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T18:18:30.21Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RODY7ER26BHQ5MRBS5O7BEX2LY.JPG?auth=c9f1e3fb891adb68a4a5a1058835d8f5efe05fe2cd44127a837efd8a33077572&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Community historian and archaeologist Evan Woodard, known as Salvage Arc on Instagram, spends the morning searching for artifacts on a friend’s property in Reisterstown.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/wes-moore-maryland-ads-sinclair-david-smith-NG44ACZBWBEQTKQ6SA52PMIM2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CJH3OL5W6NGK5O37QCYLLEQDJE.JPG?auth=e78fa1b8d716a86c78717bca226a51a50a514027a12522fbd4830325e019a023&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1685</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore’s campaign has not spent any money buying advertising time on Sinclair-owned television stations amid a lawsuit filed by the company’s executive chair, David Smith.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-tyler-huntley-perfect-fit-browns-GZMM2A5XSRDZXMQYLHGB7ANGZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CKWVIHARR5E3FKY6TEFDCNXDUU.jpg?auth=a5e489861344b88dfa9b608c944a61916462742c0f991783b4f1ce3e66401d9c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1278&amp;height=852</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tyler Huntley has completed 67.1% of his passes for 3,476 yards, with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, in his NFL career.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/halloween-dia-de-los-muertos-restaurants-baltimore-VVMV2J2X5ZGW3G2EMTWTZFAQNA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HIXRVE3HFVDFFAJ72ZRLEX6QYE.JPG?auth=534346395c9d8a3a3fa3aa8016a6d043ab0f6c388965427ca25d2ab8e1105df1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2481&amp;height=1654</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AJ’s on Hanover is bringing back its annual pumpkin-painting party on Thursday, with everything you need to decorate your own pumpkin.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/death-penalty-firing-squad-2JRNZ6SAVVFLTPY736B2MWQHJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LMBMCGFTKFANHAMYDDLD2YDWWE.jpg?auth=db8366e100e5eb85fb26f62856095faefe0ce2704eb3b4addfaf63d39f876c1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3670&amp;height=2940</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aug. 14, 1936:  A crowd gathers around a scaffold to witness the hanging of 26-year old Rainey Bethea in Owensboro, Kentucky. Outrage over the manner of execution made Bethea’s the last public hanging in the country.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/theater/olney-theatre-sleepy-hollow-silent-play-7AYBMHYNKFEPXLMWSS6PBQYLBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XYTWTKOV7ZAZNBVI2CLGCWFT5Y.jpg?auth=4020903edc22fdd81f5cd776a79e5e9286b1dd6f08e3c49817feeca542187693&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4674&amp;height=3110</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” gets a terrifying adaptation this Halloween season at the Olney Theatre Center.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/wnba-finals-game-1-dream-valkyries-angel-reese-WF3B64PIONCRPBCYCXTECPHOKE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T00:04:41.695Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7DARKLJFPFERPPO5HTTUT7ZHHU.jpg?auth=4f78c5a1de7646fa90f6e5f8c797e0780d351ac3f10a7c7e0173ed3c32ce3480&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4596&amp;height=3064</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Angel Reese of the Dream handles the ball against the defense of Golden State’s Kayla Thornton during the first quarter Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/teens-charged-commercial-burglaries-baltimore-county-YZHVN5XMKRELNESWWOS752ELOI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T23:05:02.772Z</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[Baltimore County Police charged three teens in connection with a string of commercial burglaries across the county.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/capitals-devils-ryan-leonard-IV4EGW7OSZBPDMAH3DYUZJUZZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T23:01:58.264Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S4II2ISJXFFM7DHQLIA7HOMNHE.jpg?auth=ad62b59be80296d7981efadecbde98e1b722ac9e80ca10b671fc2a6fccb98c84&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3199</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard carries the puck during the first period Saturday against New Jersey.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/rutgers-maryland-big-ten-kj-duff-3NN3YAEGLRCEXD7XM5D6KATCF4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T21:36:59.187Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3YLNUWOBXBEMTCXW43KALD6OXM.jpg?auth=6a3a613befebc817e547d4f17aac56575c19e986e59cb0e4efb8928617988a6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6568&amp;height=4381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. can’t make the catch against Rutgers defensive back Jesse Ofurie during the first half Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fatal-shooting-capitol-heights-OPLLF2DYWRFORHJVLUBHWMHGDY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T20:41:17.383Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SGXFPWW7UVHFNAV5G44ST3WBV4.jpg?auth=642457fd5238bdeb41a3877ca442d7cf65ebb225e1ffc9ff5a103bdee8826d3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5092&amp;height=3395</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man died Saturday after being shot in a Capitol Heights neighborhood, Prince George’s County Police said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/baltimore-running-festival-live-updates-IXSNKABEMJBKXH7GRLQ6X6MBZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T21:02:11.536Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TM4RF6GL6RAZXAV4FM27UIQD5U.jpg?auth=bcd5bc9bc7d96fe1fbb1970c7c30e320baf5ef13ccab469e02d29e91786c8665&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1616&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Devin Horseman-Guy, 27, wins the marathon at the Baltimore Running Festival.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/sophie-lee-slain-baltimore-trans-woman-march-7523425RNBHWHGKPQ44IDH64FE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T12:01:27.763Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JKRPIDMXJRAL7PR4VO4WLHSIXY.jpg?auth=8c23ed14b95c51689cbffedf49d0c462322995ee69af73283d391cfbd3cecb24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1242&amp;height=1242</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sophie Lee was found dead in Charles Village on Sept. 11.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/browns-todd-monken-baltimore-ravens-coach-relationship-F6XYWLRJGNBLJH5YUWDJNOFYBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZEYQD5J3WFHHZJZ2AGDFAU35OA.jpg?auth=389dbfb39019bfde92c91fca6c487ea61c87914d8dffff924674ee1554669041&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4155&amp;height=2770</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coach Todd Monken and the Browns will host his former employer Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/maryland-breweries-craft-beer-APJALBPEZBA2RFFSJMU5UOSIO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RIRVP3TRKREUHOYZKU35ADJMZQ.jpg?auth=21cc9539b80614553c2d04543103c1c182b86993da825f35326b1334bcd618a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Local breweries like Crooked Crab Brewing Co. in Odenton are facing a more competitive market than ever.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/elrich-veto-adu-jawando-executive-NH54L6CXQNAD7GHJVF2O4SOONI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/F7WUHK7PAVHGZHITH6WFAIV6HM.JPG?auth=015bfe40cd9257cffae873dbcdfabc8935c5743898622fd93cb92bfb2a2db48d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich called a bill on accessory dwelling units “bad policy.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/the-economist-social-club-3FFYZAT53BFYXEAR3A7A36LULI/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIQE6MVCWBGQ7CMQK3T3SNAYKI.jpg?auth=645f84d5b0d29ea53115267e674550a34e6bae9820b884b22caf22dd4c277433&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5269&amp;height=3513</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cameron Smith, left, host of The Droconomist, introduces a news article for a panel of comedians.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weekend-weather-5U2FVQ24CVGCBA6APWCUBRV35Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T23:37:22.173Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GUCXBLTEHRBWHGA5NB3BL3TFNM.jpg?auth=07783565e5d9ee55d7aa8ea2ad16853943b9dd1e135a23b398f008bcdfd34dc2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4767&amp;height=3575</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland temperatures could climb to 85 degrees before a cold front brings winds and a tornado risk.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/andy-harris-debate-staffer-assault-charges-3LET2GBLKFBAZGKDTCEFXZA6RU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T19:53:23.778Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZNCBSFCPANE2ZPLQM2IDFUG2EQ.jpg?auth=839bbafba75ef9fa399a4374af19e08336f521e033cbaddbe9fd387eaa131e3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5506&amp;height=3671</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, right, and Democratic candidate Dan Schwartz exchange remarks during a League of Women Voters forum in Cambridge on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/school-shooting-bend-oregon-YMQOAP2N7BE4TN36SBFCWHSWJY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T22:32:22.729Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7R7QBNZ3CZDP7ATVZLK4FSDGPA.jpg?auth=0523dfcbb826393529f26f42177bd10b55cbaf2677c1b4b0c80176fa490dd87b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2795</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flowers and candles are seen at a makeshift memorial outside Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, on Friday, a day after a deadly shooting.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-police-gay-slurs-fatal-stabbing-3PYH6AY4VJGLLEKHAWWOMIUQSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T22:02:19.349Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3J2MJFU4WRDSBPOISK3NBE6AFY.jpg?auth=04287461e1dbb85a03709d81828f182d261cb8d662f629e60d328b8e8f92fc3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman was stabbed to death Wednesday in Baltimore after the suspect allegedly yelled anti-gay slurs at a man she was walking with, according to court records.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/ice-detention-baltimore-lawsuit-anthony-brown-IYUXSB63BZALHOQUL6QNJJS3DY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T21:41:00.471Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3D2XQLEEN5DHZPN5NY6SYUAUF4.JPG?auth=a0b094a5eefc2c51dbad7b117ca992575cfef0e077e6781af248d8c8a518cb7c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of an investigation into the conditions inside a controversial holding facility. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-city/baltimore-city-board-of-education-VQ2HDEGH7VDUHIWO6RX5W7UXTA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T22:34:16.155Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GAOMYN3G5JBDFNSZC7E4JBLSAU.png?auth=f08559e6ce48274ce163032ce3224549174cf159be967595a21488e90549ec33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Baltimore City]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-cam-jurgens-out-cleveland-browns-JT6OUGVQHBH3HJDCVWUIERAFRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T18:27:15.203Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7NV2XUTUSFHLBMCWFSA5TVBTOA.JPG?auth=c8481523e1e3cee2d8247ae84238aa982119925936248e515c43da670923e8f6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2396</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has not practiced or played since he suffered an ankle injury Oct. 4.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/lee-ralston-federal-charges-7PSP75INHJE5ZMMJH6LHWPBH7Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T20:11:24.615Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R7UFUX4GHJASPHVUPC444Z7MHU.jpg?auth=c17c97cd801e59bba894f8d65b1657463e0707bc7513ef31e0c74756a0b2e7ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Annapolis man arrested in April after authorities found more than 30 homemade explosive devices at his home now faces federal charges, according to online court records unsealed Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/maryland-voter-guide-2026-24CQJDVUAVCIVIFJECKCDXMFPU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T11:03:46.286Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NY7ATD5OQZAQRFXMJIMTGL7RGY.png?auth=e96baafe0a701d5e8cd2838f4d98134d80484448b9a4b4e94725d7f0587c836c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=743</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/club-tennis-team-protest-46ZGH2RDANCGPATQUSS26XRPGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-15T20:04:45.802Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y3A6JE5LNNA7BOPF5LYJDSMSVY.JPG?auth=2a71c778e440436875a1a3a9dae909805c0ea7393434e9cb2417fa3535e06144&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[University of Maryland students protest on the steps of the Thomas V. Miller Jr. Administration Building over a racist image sent out by the school’s club tennis team.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/rico-nasty-cyberpunk-ZZCW6NPQ7NFJLLJ4CPP2Z4RDAY/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-29T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2Q7NTK7L65H6PB5OZZB63CDVQU.jpg?auth=c759ee6b4af8be1a24ea02e7de807d11ff5110f78362684117e0988d4adbf143&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7008&amp;height=4672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Largo's Rico Nasty has generated international fame with her signature “Sugar Trap” sound and funky blend of rap and rock.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/markoffs-haunted-forest-scare-actor-training-ZLKM4WDBHRA3XC5PNTIITZZNI4/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-14T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3DUQUHIQJNB4BO34IDOCCBHXFY.jpg?auth=321f065c22ccad5af00f0cb11129435358ef6a17e8d775c8268dd1d12401b047&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5382&amp;height=3588</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Banner reporter Hannah Yasharoff at the church scene at Markoff’s Haunted Forest in Dickerson.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-county-st-pius-church-LGD33RUQ6BEKVMA5UGGEEWG5NM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/O7DFMYAKZNEVVJBGIZDJCAFLHQ.JPG?auth=c3767fc8cbdad9e7dcff98a2db74dca96ba111d8eb6b0a4ea24bb5787c9b0707&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ball fields are part of the St. Pius X School, which closed in 2021 because of declining enrollment. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/enyish-sergawie-asemahegne-colesville-pedestrian-WZQHQUMBFREYFF3WKB74F6DA4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T17:31:08.316Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KDFWNTKITVBVTPRHLWK4DE4BC4.jpg?auth=06a75df0bce1cbe018c4bd0c6150225987a58c04fe43cf1fb92951c3f5c4d814&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Police identified Enyish Sergawie Asemahegne, 72, of Silver Spring, as the victim of Wednesday’s fatal incident. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lesson-lcs-jon-meoli-OOZPLRTJ6RE3NMUKTYKQUP72MY/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T16:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BHK4P6HZZJBZ3ONITLVWJHSRWQ.jpg?auth=30d6d79bb853511a16834e300dfb959bd79e4bbdc07d1377a7ee140f9e85a6ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6344&amp;height=4230</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Oriole Cedric Mullins of the Rays circles the bases after hitting a home run against the Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-lamar-jackson-deshaun-watson-todd-monken-KI4CJMTAL5HUBGVDUVGNYIM44M/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T14:48:46.051Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZZ5IOMOZE5DJLALZYY2J5KWXHA.jpg?auth=4a885b34817ea9142643304a89945c462e52da9a9864669770bd7052a59f656f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5136&amp;height=3436</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has started four career games against the Ravens.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-cyberattack-5VTS5MJ4CVDN7PZAWUX35ET6JA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T14:00:03.223Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S2YZ5ZU37RE2FKHMZRMNF72QNU.jpg?auth=b951a7a15e61633eeeb2eace7ccdd5824282d4e7081d586a693dd7defb505928&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7517&amp;height=5011</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County officials said Thursday that they are investigating after they “detected irregular activity” on some systems within the county’s computer network on Aug. 28, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/howard-county-board-of-appeals-suit-SPEFRWCZZNAKHEQ2DS4SJJ3DSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T13:31:17.813Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A252C5S2XRC5FDICU7OHVMIK7A.jpg?auth=7ccbb8ed764fc02e3c3d63f8032ac1119d1d83a6298de0dc1fdef9eb191cc9c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The former chair of the Howard County Board of Appeals, shown meeting in June, sued the County Council and the county office of law to reverse his abrupt ouster.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/annapolis-sailboat-show-ship-debuts-DH6BRVZGTFCBRIEPIDLG62PB7E/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T12:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U3AF566B6FDKDEFX7WCIWUMP6Q.jpg?auth=3f58510243c893b4d7a30fca5a5493f29b9db221c650a550e5389a07f897a3d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1367</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Knysna 550 is a South African catamaran making its North American debut at the Annapolis Sailoat Show, which starts Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/brandon-scott-mayor-ranking-JT4UNUTU5RB43ILRD566QFRYFU/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T11:11:42.954Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HIQ3MNPKSJBWPHWTF2URNHRY5I.jpg?auth=9c7811a60ee0e4a78dc3b705d4f958eaf3c96011acb65887e13cc155fe53cc2b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3438&amp;height=2129</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore mayors from 1971 to present. Top row, left to right, William Donald Schaefer, Kurt Schmoke, Martin O’Malley and Sheila Dixon. Bottom row, left to right, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Catherine Pugh, Bernard “Jack” Young and Brandon Scott. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/brenda-diaz-montgomery-county-school-board-election-A7GD2AY2GNBR7M7SOMDYYYEUVM/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/H7RTRRJGUZDZXDRQJCSZZW3L7M.JPG?auth=09fceb6aa1622a08c6500332b3e5b06016e0170dc3b6353f75ec2298aee7f725&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5851&amp;height=3650</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Moderator Sonya Laurence Green, at podium, listens to Montgomery County Board of Education candidate Brenda Diaz respond to questions next to Omar Lazo, right, during a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters at the Montgomery Community Television, Inc. Studios in Rockville on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/washington-international-horse-show-prince-georges-H24UWV2XU5FI5HIHTTTORS5JDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YYF3SHKVARGOTN2ZJEDIEEU42Y.jpg?auth=b442bcb7ba4aa3c2b9b6729f4706998420324e27c3e9a432d8c8425b235f8944&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3139&amp;height=2093</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Samantha Schaefer, seen here at 2 years old, lives in Westminster and has been attending the Washington International Horse Show her entire life.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>