Alexander Taylor
General Assignment Reporting Intern
Alex Taylor is a journalism student at the University of Maryland, College Park. A Baltimore native, he is the news director at his university’s radio station, WMUC-FM, and has freelanced for the South Baltimore Peninsula Post and interned at Baltimore Witness. In his free time, he loves going on long walks, preferably by the water. He will work on The Banner’s news desk as a general assignment reporter through a partnership with Merrill’s Local News Network.
The latest from Alexander
Fight clubs teach Baltimore youths more than martial arts
Kids go from learning Spanish one hour to punching each other in the face the next.
Lightning struck your house? Here’s what to do
In 2024, there were at least 55,500 claims filed for damage caused by lightning, according to State Farm and the Insurance Information Institute.
Maryland camps contemplate safety after deadly Texas flood
The deadly flooding in Texas sent shockwaves through the summer camp community, prompting Maryland camp leaders and parents to reevaluate how prepared they are for severe weather.
Body found inside van pulled from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
A body was found inside a van that was pulled out of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor just before noon Thursday morning, police said.
Goddard director steps down as tensions at NASA Rise
NASA has not said why Director Makenzie Lystrup abruptly announced her departure on Monday and did not make her available for comment.
The Maryland Cycling Classic is back, but this year just in the city
The Maryland Cycling Classic is back after a one-year hiatus, but unlike the past two editions it will be entirely in Baltimore.
Two hospitalized after ‘industrial accident’ at Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum Heights
Two people were hospitalized after an “industrial accident” at the Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum Heights on Tuesday afternoon.
Weekend traffic: Latin Fest, Baltimore Farmers’ Market and more events bring road closures
With Latin Fest, music in the Wyman Park Dell and The Baltimore Farmer’s Market, there will be plenty to do in Baltimore this weekend. But, all that fun will bring some not-so-fun detours.
Jordan McNair’s dad urges Congress to pass athlete safety law after son’s heatstroke death
The Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act requires colleges and high schools to adopt emergency heat illness protocols.
One entrepreneur’s ‘slow work’ of restoring Baltimore’s old furniture
Phillip Kerrigan does furniture restoration by hand at his company in Better Waverly.
The Antique Man in Fells Point closes its doors after 35 years
The store’s owner, Bob Gerber Jr., said he decided to close because of his age. The 82-year-old has managed the business since 1987.
‘Focusing on keeping people alive’: Baltimore reels after at least 27 hospitalized in mass overdose
As of Friday morning, there were no fatalities, but at least 27 people had been hospitalized for suspected overdoses, officials said.
New nonstop flight from BWI to the Caribbean launches this winter
BermudAir recently announced that it will have a nonstop flight going from Baltimore to Anguilla, a small British territory in the Eastern Caribbean known for its pristine white-sand beaches and turquoise waters.
Headed to Ocean City for July Fourth weekend? Here are 5 things to know
If you are planning to spend your Fourth of July weekend in Ocean City, be prepared for traffic, limited parking and crowds of people hitting the beach.
Traveling for the Fourth of July? Here’s what you need to know
The Fourth of July — a day of food, fun and fireworks — is almost here. But, as the day approaches, so does the headache of getting around, especially if you’re traveling.
DPW lifts voluntary water restrictions for Baltimore region after rainy May
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works lifted the voluntary water restrictions for those using the local water supply.
How a Camden Yards performance shined a light on George Dennehy’s inspiring life
George Dennehy was nervous as he stepped on the turf at Camden Yards.
He was invited to play the national anthem for the 18,630 fans attending an Orioles game on a recent June night.
Annapolis 12-year-old heads to Vegas to fight in national martial arts championship
Mason Des Jardins, a 12-year-old from Annapolis, will be the among the fighters competing in a national Brazilian jujitsu competition in Las Vegas this weekend.
Mud baths and frozen fruit: How the Maryland Zoo keeps its animals cool
From giant ice pops and water cannons to simply hanging in the shade, the animals at the Maryland Zoo have plenty of ways to stay cool.
Why you might see low-flying planes around Baltimore Tuesday
From 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, NASA planes will be flying low over Baltimore to conduct atmospheric research, according to Rob Garner, a spokesperson for NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
