<?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/local-news/bge-south-baltimore-transmission-YM7FYMQBZZF3HFXP23A37WONHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T22:47:16.376Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4QKCNSNNPNCPBB2BLYVXNI2XTU.jpg?auth=aa07efe54fbff8070706c9daeeee74fa732dd09a6384295dc3466dee9e596785&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3408&amp;height=2271</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cristiano Quijano, left, an energy assistance and community engagement manager for BGE, and Lineta Duren, a community engagement manager for BGE, speak at a meeting with the Riverside Neighborhood Association at Salem Lutheran Church in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/bwi-airport-tsa-lines-BQRJUDQIYNDTHBRAPMIZPT5EGM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T22:12:55.941Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2QKF6A5HSBAP5BRHRIR2SB6VJM.jpg?auth=6ecd24fecd5c7269842e2b6a1129c3fc9999fbcd9073dec46ead77ae4b0067de&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Airport officials said travelers were waiting less than 10 minutes at security checkpoints Monday morning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/rodney-ward-pet-crematory-sentenced-323SZBB3WJB3FAY62FNOC5M3ZA/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T21:16:23.766Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DVZTWMRSGFEIZMLL27VHV5T5QY.JPG?auth=6e396aa0915d55fa3a2caa762883f5e7e1124ecccb8bd24cf97b3041656f619d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7192&amp;height=4795</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pet owners who attended the court case for Rodney Ward, the man who pleaded guilty to a fraudulent pet cremation scheme, outside of Circuit Court for Baltimore County in Towson on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-white-house-ballroom-SS2MCMAYNNBMJDCCMVA5LBELS4/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T21:08:16.009Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7WE6EVKAIRBEBAJAZYXYUD2KQ4.jpg?auth=fd9364c1822684d237cad6c6bf2ef267ac5f9a0760731cd9e48ff29d48e009b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3539&amp;height=2367</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Construction workers watch as crews demolish part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/wellness-programs-boost-productivity-how-kelly-benefits-supports-the-entire-person-AXRAP42HJJACRPLTFGU7PYAECI/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T20:05:10.583Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OQFCLTQWEBGKLGLESNIF4CFGSQ.png?auth=4a7ad33594a848a41764cfcf0f08beba92f5c74d8b85e720348738063f66e8cc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1006&amp;height=567</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/elrich-tax-increase-budget-mcps-property-tax-OK3WITB5X5E73BHORREJOODNHE/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T20:02:43.413Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/F7WUHK7PAVHGZHITH6WFAIV6HM.JPG?auth=015bfe40cd9257cffae873dbcdfabc8935c5743898622fd93cb92bfb2a2db48d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich wants to raise property tax rates by just under 6% to fully fund the school system’s budget request for fiscal 2027. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-council-budget-proposal-analysis-ITOFRNA5HFHVLGJB25QOEQGENE/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T20:02:07.009Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/P6OMAIKJW5BZNMNETWBCYEI5ZE.JPG?auth=4606034824f15f17069fa663df929da6552d87a48ed80dedff72f53c6a031a74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Montgomery County Council has compromised on the budget in the past, but those compromises have led to some tough choices.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-jesse-minter-lamar-jackson-BZ2XZRNUQFCXHB6EZ2EJR7USZA/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T19:31:53.207Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CG3GHBDY3REPTPFQK2Z2HKPTOU.JPG?auth=9c050c8d84dc69fbe09700ee550c3c674949ace0ce6ddec86048beeba701cab4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens head coach Jesse Minter speaks during the press conference introducing outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson on March 13.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/mccormick-unilever-deal-hellmans-old-bay-43E33VJBTVBUDCXPYCN7LLV4GI/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T18:45:38.218Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YLGKHM6N25HUDNQM2OAX3M74MI.JPG?auth=11465f15cbeeab519efa016fe985630cdea937f7ca961db9b6d116a2a0c9c45e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The McCormick & Co. Maryland Logistics Center in Sparrows Point in 2025. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/new-carefirst-ceo-kurt-small-7DQZLA776VBX5FGKBKLPK4IREY/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T17:56:05.662Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G6T5CG7N6BBSHHQ6GU7MQZM7IE.jpg?auth=e0764c9e747df3c8bc10c9ca74566307db70ba814dd99f9c4705b685e581e0dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2550&amp;height=1700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kurt Small, who served as president of Medicaid for Elevance Health, will step into the CareFirst CEO position May 4.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/inspector-general-records-ballot-conway-KEDYHQZIEVEBJPDHUGVLRWGGXI/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T17:48:06.209Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HLU3QRD6BNE2DBLEO626W5D3M4.JPG?auth=90b09a0411b7a54737459fd27653e508a67f13e0a39a5dda2e82e45a6fd5d4e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Councilman Mark Conway plans to introduce legislation that would ask Baltimore voters whether to guarantee Baltimore's Inspector General access to city records.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/laurel-stinky-milk-plant-closing-JGHUDA5HNNEIDJKZMRA33RRNJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T15:51:14.741Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QBGECYCISBFN5LLDMXF7GWBQ4Q.JPG?auth=90e03eb5111c681342e6da2aa6faeeff37fcd78598126a7c79a1299cddfccbe4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1814</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Wellington Farms development is seen beyond the Maola milk processing plant in Laurel.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/cole-hutson-capitals-john-carlson-RUCLSHGOEZGT7MIRJVLL5ELI4A/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T15:16:37.147Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CR2LXO6UCFGV3J77UXRFNTPE3M.jpg?auth=cfbfe4d3c825639d697eaace5b7f22161f5ed5ae6acc701e38f8d202425bf4e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5198&amp;height=3443</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cole Hutson of the Capitals celebrates his first goal into an empty net during his NHL debut against the Ottawa Senators on March 18.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/no-kings-protesters-rally-nih-montgomery-county-6OL6Z4F7TVEXHIIUHPQ74KTZ5E/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T15:15:30.1Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6IWHZOVRLNC6TH2SEVU3ACAVIE.jpg?auth=04e8ed0948765c08a88651f1d5ebcf2049063b22a7d26afcd37e3a3207732748&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hundreds of people gather outside the Medical Center Metro station at the entrance of the National Institutes of Health for the “No Kings” protest.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/trans-day-of-visibility-montgomery-county-43JVDFIKRFBBBJFRY4W2GIEYCE/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T14:50:37.592Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NK7BUT3MJRA2HO7EJBFAX4DBF4.jpg?auth=877e8ae9108bb5e414f91c992349caf96e53f840a3e19081653565e9458c1fe6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6143&amp;height=3456</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Council member Kate Stewart, center, is joined by Lyric Brown, an event coordinator for the Pride Center, center right, and other legislators and community members to present a proclamation recognizing Trans Day of Visibility.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-jon-meoli-bullpen-anthony-nunez-SPBQVTQ7WVBCTGATE26D6RZRLU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T14:00:00.773Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BI333WZXVJFZ5PQSD5TIQF6DUU.jpg?auth=77b9ad574ac9c97aaf860caa3b5995f3c23aa77a0e5d2c017a19e52af7252a08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6977&amp;height=4652</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Catcher Adley Rutschman greets Anthony Nunez after the pitcher made his major league debut without allowing a hit in two innings against the Twins on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/somerset-county-teacher-award-mistake-HBHHJ774IRD45MAI6EQQWKFYTY/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T13:45:37.849Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/75BPTIQQIZA6JDORJ3NPMCXKUM.jpg?auth=62acab88accac377b420758a1908dbfc7c51463552b172652a444cadb131c14b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At left, Myresha Bevins, secondary teacher of the year representing Washington Academy and High School, and at right, Corey Bivens is Somerset County Public Schools’ teacher of the year for 2026 and will represent the county at the Maryland Teacher of the Year program this fall. Both are joined by board Chair Matt Lankford, left, and Superintendent of Schools W. David Bromwell.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-celebration-adley-rutschman-danny-mcbride-TW63L7VDOVF33JJZGSMQWS4XXU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T13:35:39.593Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PP5ROTJEO5E4TL2AIF22B2YKF4.jpg?auth=85d2df47b1f2ef61a8e60fd532b9633b281495e8627bfd4aea67b7c8c72d9c88&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4361&amp;height=2907</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman does a flapping celebration after doubling in the eighth inning of opening day.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-joey-wiemer-record-reaching-base-BSVTH4TUX5D5DA5EIELPCHE53Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T13:15:07.102Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6BSKVBVVRNBCHC7GADT5YY7GIY.jpg?auth=ee04909d9c0e4030a9d98349f262a8aea75aedb652d65bc849cc3a22f7729bc2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer runs towards third base for a triple in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs on March 29.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-beat-phillies-13-2-VDWJHQNWANHNJBSSUT5BKHXZVU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T13:11:31.258Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LUEB5WLCTRDHHNHQSA55OSY6CM.jpg?auth=13fe264a30b91ae1f0f9fa8287b38bdb86181a506330bd6ea52641443cc61edf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams high fives teammates after scoring a run in the top of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-rangers-5-2-gunnar-henderson-home-run-DYYDFI3JVJHZVBQN2PDEOTXUDY/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T13:06:36.689Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YPCZHWENVFGO5KHJU7GUXFHTQI.jpg?auth=46b85b2a4507a915471a80a5abd7649e1414afdcf19db66da9979cdfab8e238d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles starter Chris Bassitt pitches in the first inning against the Texas Rangers on March 30.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/gas-prices-average-4-dollars-a-gallon-OLR77ASLG5D2XO2DC25PH2ZH2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T12:30:57.19Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MHCK5ZNI3RAYFFCDC7XNR2NDNA.jpg?auth=2c57b50a4fb859c5c58d73769e3aacf2382074dea2f1b86decb88f7602704315&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5533&amp;height=3689</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02, according to motor club AAA.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/us-surpeme-court-voting-republicans-EYO2ARYWMRDR5OMFTEKOHWGHJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T12:00:06.428Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NCQHXKNZHRAUZPUWPAEJNZLT64.jpg?auth=23f549377a8eba3ca4d61c8b9ea9ac9ccb2d0df3bcd27e424082e31e815f6212&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland currently counts ballots received a few days after Election Day. A U.S. Supreme Court case could change that.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/banner-pr/banner-emerging-leaders-2026-nominations-26KPBNMVLRAUPEHYQ54MQWPREA/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T09:30:01.79Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CZEDDGF4JVEALFREZII7AXUI3Y.jpg?auth=7d5b34524afa023ea1301149382d25af48198df8f7c7fa3e60865eab9e29fc8f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7364&amp;height=5014</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Banner’s Emerging Leaders in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/colon-cancer-younger-people-QHBGWYLJYZEQXAEBBUC2AKRNC4/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T09:30:01.219Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3XCSLQWGPZCGNHEMEO2EXIE7WU.jpeg?auth=8a743e1ba713620544e3edf50baba1a700b8ecb8d14a9d3588682e40221a03e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2764&amp;height=1843</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rachael Mull is a Fulton mother of two who was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2017 at 39, but is now healthy after treatment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/accessory-dwelling-units-law-maryland-6TCTFURSV5BVTKTEMB5NC2VMNM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T09:30:01.153Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PZKSBICZW5EL7C62J26JXTVZIY.jpg?auth=00508ae46f789ce7df9da70f9409d2a9c21b61bda92d2d52ac5e65e9db4e37c5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An accessory dwelling unit, right, built by Makara Builders in Arlington, Virginia. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/bwi-airport-tsa-security-lines-FMXR2N2KOFBAXKB7FZ577ZDHCE/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T09:30:00.628Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ILFPYIGCH5G5LJI6MLPOODWFSQ.JPG?auth=14dd2aeaf2fe7f2680674bfa165a899b9b182e1257fdab6233f9ea50c865374f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Travelers wind through the food court as they near security checkpoint C following an hours-long line at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Saturday morning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/six-die-drug-treatment-housing-pha-healthcare-BP6DPWLETFFFZLKFYZKMRSV2MA/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T03:54:51.987Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GH3FPPDLKZEATGCV3FDGAZZ6NI.jpg?auth=8750b6e1d31573fb196aeb33530a0f723492109cbfe042e229f3623d24bf9d1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6700&amp;height=4528</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The number of deaths associated with PHA Healthcare alarmed lawmakers and treatment providers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/nancy-pelosi-annapolis-breakfast-honor-WH3NWZSOKJARRCEVIOMGQ6MYRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T01:42:59.59Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BSEBENYERJEJ3CGQ5UFIPVIBJA.jpg?auth=e444691c159383353fe21c105cf3dc2649564b0ad9d5db5f7d405c1adc81d1c5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, standing with Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, addresses the Maryland Senate after being honored with an award on Monday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-president-sashi-brown-maxx-crosby-uniforms-2XXE3JN7PBBMBJUYCEWNF4IE3Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T00:44:39.561Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/53K2HBGSENCFJLW7R5FLCGZ2OI.JPG?auth=3ed89e3314ce5143f9c1ef255697d2f5942a6990d6526caef859f782bbe23f5d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2025</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens president Sashi Brown and general manager Eric DeCosta watch warmups from the team bench as the Ravens prepare to play the Steelers in Week 18.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>