<?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/millersville-motorcycle-crash-RANPBR42SZCTNIMPZAOQUDYQ7M/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T21:41:44.728Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EIC7A42NUVGENATEXRA67MN2PA.JPG?auth=d2c9bda197347ebfc30dce1bb45ab6c8d4147a0e61b4859c079192ee3e8a724e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1827</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Police said a 70-year-old Millersville man died Wednesday after he lost control of the motorcycle he was driving and was struck by a pickup truck.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/international/venezuela-earthquake-HEFHMF5PVBBALJV7JAXGSBOJOU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T20:48:57.515Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BMTDNRYFWFA7TIX76Z3LIHPX2I.jpg?auth=3e45a6fd7ca075340bf5d450ae96174ef73100f90274b2a0cb6532b4448a35b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2709&amp;height=1806</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Volunteers are seen packaging supplies, Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Doral, Florida.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/hyattsville-park-police-chase-prince-georges-county-G4TYWRU7XNBPJNJOGSPKVFILCE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T20:29:58.83Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TPSM5SYEPNBGZMRBDCDUQVZEDA.jpg?auth=8e11d2ca0e29c1db78fab3119a4ba9bc8df5f2cbd0ebe30fb9b3bbbb7055befa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A memorial for Hyattsville resident Nolberto Meza on the Taft Bridge in Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/coach-store-closes-towson-town-center-IPMTYWQ6CJB7HI56UBSLIJLO3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T19:32:03.913Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IALBLHM7RNEZHEA5EAVQIBIPNU.png?auth=6245677518c507f532c000b4dfe83f23c2ad03611d73ae414db3c94b14a56dce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1203&amp;height=868</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A sign on the glass doors of the Coach store at Towson Town Center informs customers the location closed Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-midway-point-west-coast-trip-analysis-Q6BXIEKTXZFMRMFPWGDIZRWR34/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:30:55.65Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OECSSTAQFVCCTDYTQ6EFTK7RFM.jpg?auth=4e17133218739a3c29389bc398b711ee6f0a5775732c5c420e5f62d57bbe3862&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso reacts after striking out during the ninth inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-roster-bubble-M6KXJEAOBREM5GIPRASVE776TU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/F7CXMCECSFCSTLYKDE4ISNGI5E.png?auth=9197b8ec5223d148d22b6222d0ffa1201d819ca6ac913277237b3cc2eb14feb7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/nfl-draft-dates-venues-washington-dc-commanders-ZD5PS2VQYFDX7OKCEK5SXMLLYA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T17:54:33.954Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RBCTFPCQRNH2VEOSPD7GK6B4S4.jpg?auth=4daf7b90c4d70e5e2e3381833762c13eb433bcbe07ab3caf0d4113cd8f954c14&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7906&amp;height=4447</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The NFL released the dates and venues for the 2027 draft in Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-rashard-mack-murder-case-warrantless-cellphone-search-parkville-2WVBLWZKB5HNBPPUNE6PPQLVEU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T17:53:14.859Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Z5NUY4CZTBASBJD3TMGZS2KKIY.JPG?auth=be96d632616576352d2c64d38965e569961843f5d51a6192e6018b19e0d5786f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4897&amp;height=3265</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Circuit Judge Michael Finifter has declined to throw out the charges against Rashard Mack, who’s accused of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend, Taejhiana Walker, in Parkville in 2025. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-police-crime-violence-carjackings-crew-arrested-TVNTMF7BCBHMFNXKISIP2GLGJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T17:51:55.756Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TIVFGHRV5FCYHC6T5WUMI37DWE.jpg?auth=5a0fd65c5c57f1549065c6730ede8075f4b19125d1f899c03634cf41f5352ab4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3950&amp;height=2633</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is flanked by Police Commissioner Richard Worley, left, and State’s Attorney Ivan Bates as they announce the takedown of a violent carjacking crew that terrorized the city over two months.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/bge-baltimore-conduit-lawsuit-XT7OM4GJQZHJ3KVQ4ZSJRB3FEM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T17:49:00.286Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KCLMKJDZ2BBHZBHXXNJE6NUANI.jpg?auth=33c85fd9814ba6e2d281580d11c32fd404b924c3517ed5a010318af7ee60e8e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5246&amp;height=3497</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BGE struck a deal with Baltimore in 2023 that allowed the utility company to make major improvements to the city-owned conduit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/johns-hopkins-university-layoffs-baltimore-federal-research-cuts-4S2I6IKVIJAING4OCDP2NJV6PU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T17:36:03.078Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TWV2KXLERRG4FAEVJKIC55UB7Y.JPG?auth=ef96d3627c5dfdd2d5ed34ea6c55def272cf7b2d7e955aaf2d467e27634b499f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1685</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Johns Hopkins University is laying off more than 100 employees, primarily in administrative jobs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-election-executive-order-MHTCHGTC6JFPVADNOO33AY564U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T17:30:25.848Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/L3JOP42CCFHZPPIQDH6DKUWXZU.jpg?auth=225d9a0931192a0e0e498a75d3b222d4512103ee89eab8e6bdfcfe4055fdb687&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5588&amp;height=3725</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Residents cast their votes at the Solo Gibbs recreation center in Sharp-Leadenhall in Baltimore on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/howard-county-maryland-primary-election-atterbeary-council-WWXSIGUONFAOTLR3ZQD2DIOBZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PEG56TL6ENGODPUMHIFYHJKYGE.JPG?auth=a80386e9a79206366f7282facb60b9d390b8c77276293e262fc7116b0e9c7db8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County executive candidate Vanessa Atterbeary speaks at her primary election party at Columbia’s Merriweather Post Pavilion on Tuesday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/supreme-court-end-legal-protection-haitians-syrians-XWU6P2ON5VG6BJRLXDNYOBM3DQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T15:45:46.035Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2OAEVS566JDBVLVKHLU5JVB22Y.jpg?auth=20759ac834f4fed65a9e7dac782a9027784b17103075b0c9b196fb7a43d6ed51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5087&amp;height=3391</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court overturns lower court orders and allows the Department of Homeland Security to swiftly end temporary protected status.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/jordan-bright-vigil-toddler-killed-teen-driver-stolen-vehicle-baltimore-LBXL3EG6BRAMHII4AIFYMBIHII/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T15:37:30.301Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WXGOZ4TR3ZDQ3DPLEUKGJZRG7A.jpg?auth=84233ad94f87c7493e1bda56a57ad841c561d6c7ad07b2a2ffbe82df2d47d15e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1412&amp;height=941</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A vigil was held Tuesday night for Jordan Bright, a 3-year-old girl who was killed in a hit-and-run in Baltimore last weekend.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/maryland-supreme-court-child-victims-act-2023-school-system-lawsuits-TLODIPXGL5A3DE5OIN34NDPUYQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T14:47:23.579Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Z6GMDBQAVZETNK2U3Y3KB4447M.jpg?auth=02cf3480c0639e2e76de6ee08e07c3fbb6ca9706901c3e819c796f9e1e50ee13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8276&amp;height=5517</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Supreme Court ruled this week that school systems are immune from lawsuits that allege sexual abuse that took place before July 1, 1971.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/weekend-events-maryland-baltimore-sail-250-dundalk-heritage-fair-WZEW2KQ7HJACVBRKPERQQSXTGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SECHQSEJPZCWZH6CJPJKJPJQUY.JPG?auth=ab5b40808ba642a2a2f0b61fb31c5ad0242f995acdca9c392ded46ce23f730f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Peruvian training ship BAP Union is tied up on the west wall of the Inner Harbor ahead of Sail250 festivities this week. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/baltimore-harborplace-mcb-bramble-YSFU4A7HXBFKLLAGQGR3S6PXTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6SY7SBB6SVFSPMD22HJLSD2MAE.jpg?auth=dc3d4cf1b76c5ecdd16cb911c5d2f740316a342e993293d15c41071db202d222&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5481&amp;height=3654</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MCB Real Estate announced its intention to redevelop Harborplace more than four years ago. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-council-at-large-district-1-3-UW5ROQNRMZGMLCSAAINVDP3BSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MCQSXRLVSRCVNJJYVMVL4OOQRY.jpg?auth=d6188eba5bebe785748cb267043eaec32377f0a4ffb939a496b8b94cc7a30f67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5550&amp;height=3700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Exterior of the Montgomery County Council Office Building in Rockville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/things-to-do-bethesda-big-train-IR3JA4YWN5DSBO6WUP26OU5FTI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EE3TSIZHCVD5RERJHXXZ5OF2N4.jpeg?auth=8912582c01f2a8a9b6fa7a4db8cfbd086ff24101d2bd831fa5d524b0bf76fdf9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=853</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Potomac resident Mark Adler uses watercolors to paint a scene of a Bethesda Big Train game during a live plein air painting night. This season’s third annual showcase will take place Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/elections-maryland-fall-democrats-wes-moore-donald-trump-TRJGUXJRRRG3VFTUPE3FYKAN4U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BBKA2UFOGJARXMIMZ4BI4H34YU.jpg?auth=e28eaedf99259fc9eb5544e15fa0c1520f0373da795f30b4d3714c8911eaceca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People cast their votes at Liberty Elementary in Baltimore on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/raskin-medical-research-trump-U5N4DSGTQFG3JK57QAG7UON7IY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UGF36MAWHRGKPDQJREEW764XZY.JPG?auth=569d0ba5125fea5ccb53563e16f7a0f311d9c9088263a02ccb069f4bb2dd36ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rep. Jamie Raskin seeks to stop the Trump administration from putting political appointees in charge of federal health grants.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/why-coal-is-getting-a-second-wind-in-maryland-HQ6EBSAV6NHK3NN7JKQYK2MTJQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AN5AWWQGOVCMHKKVPIS7AJ2ET4.JPG?auth=9846f2b677e50a4c3ed57a3edba3a3ce04ad50df898267d9bc60b2ac281b29d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Warrior Run Generating Station near Cumberland was a coal-burning power station that began operating in 2000. It was shut down in 2024 but could become operational again. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-phillies-richard-lovelady-derek-hill-6ZKOC32MQJHWLOYHMSZQ7K5GEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T03:39:02.398Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YAW3QOGNNBHDJHVYGPFDJEVGQQ.jpg?auth=4d9672c35af870a2e052076a872079a8a792c3d01cb01b0de42cc0d5b2eabef6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6744&amp;height=4496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nationals’ Jorbit Vivas hits a home run in the second inning Wednesday night against the Phillies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/wizards-nba/washington-wizards-nba-draft-G3QVQBBZWRB6PI734YBJXZE6MQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T02:20:03.703Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AS2AJOEA2RE5ZJYMUHCZX3ABCI.jpg?auth=7fe348d53101282662af2c7bffc92e3bff6a5d6d585dcc66800df298a1a271ae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4794&amp;height=3197</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 6-11 Felix Okpara is regarded as an elite rim protector. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-angels-10th-inning-error-series-loss-APYCYFXIOZHNLJFFKMBCZPST6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T01:34:19.817Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/L5DLBRKBDJFBTJZ2U6JVK6DQHI.jpg?auth=592e177e7ad16e1cc06065445bfafb3682bd4171412187d8e8065f29514ac9c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7762&amp;height=5175</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Samuel Basallo hit two home runs to help the Orioles take a 5-2 lead, but they gave up three runs in the eighth inning and lost 7-6 in 10 innings.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/maryland-state-senate-district-39-amar-mukunda-XWBK5FQHJVBMNCK4MXJ4PHVDJQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T01:24:40.363Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WVXOUCJXCZGTBCSNULEACCPZJY.jpg?auth=9c1065aaf383c538c2d33fa1f82057605a21e0694f935a52a8bc7f808c050e77&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[First-time candidate Amar Mukunda led Maryland Senate Majority Leader Nancy King on Wednesday in a Democratic primary upset that could reshape Montgomery County’s representation in Annapolis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-pride-night-VG6JLGQ37ZDCPKZKSZRFNLXZH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T00:49:26.032Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GLODCRQJPFBT3EFS4OTWURXTBU.jpg?auth=8e5180d36129b44622e7652d65884918395f684627e97ffc9375b9a1e455ded3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nationals held a drag show ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Phillies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-county-superintendent-william-heiser-X3LNOO4HORBUXKPTBAN44IZBD4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T00:32:12.817Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>1</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5TRUBMLEFJGKTFKKVMVP4S26NU.JPG?auth=bf2e1fddb7b5e74309af6ae90768b74cd317b1ea28b57f8f18bf19f2dc64aed7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Local groups were not happy with the search process, but the community is ready to support William Heiser as superintendent.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>