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A chance encounter with a baby sea turtle in the bay delights students
In a charming surprise, a group of students participating in a summer leadership course with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation found a young sea turtle in the bay in Dorchester County.
A screen grab from a video shows the moment a Chesapeake Bay Foundation staff member pulled a juvenile sea turtle out of a clump of "scraped" seagrass.
Your guide to watching the World Cup in Baltimore
A new fan’s guide to watching the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Baltimore.
Lindsey Horan, No. 10 of the USA Women’s National Team, takes a shot on goal with a header against the Wales National Team in the first half of the Send Off Match at PayPal Park on July 9, 2023 in San Jose, California.
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James Webb Space Telescope celebrates first birthday with new image of stars forming
The James Webb Space Telescope has been operational for a year, transforming the way scientists understand the universe. It is operated out of the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore.
The first anniversary image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope displays star birth like it’s never been seen before, full of detailed, impressionistic texture. The subject is the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex, the closest star-forming region to Earth.
No, you won’t be able to see the northern lights in Maryland
The northern lights will not be visible in Maryland this week. Sorry if we got your hopes up.
An aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is seen in the night sky in the early morning hours of Monday, April 24, 2023, in Washington state.
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Comic: El Niño, what it is and what to expect in Maryland
In early June 2023, scientists confirmed that El Niño climate conditions are present in the Pacific Ocean. This comic explains what El Niño is and what effects it will have on U.S. and Maryland weather.
Illustration of NOAA scientist gesturing toward graphic showing red and orange areas of the Pacific ocean between Papua New Guinea and South America to indicate warmer water temperatures.
In Catonsville, it’s never too early to reserve a good spot for the July Fourth parade
If you've driven through Catonsville in the weeks leading up to the Fourth of July, you've definitely noticed the lawn chairs that line both sides of the street as part of a decadeslong tradition.
Ed Fitzpatrick stands with mannequins that he and his wife, Holly Fitzpatrick, set out each Independence Day to reserve space on the Frederick Road parade route and to show their holiday spirit.
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Recreational cannabis is legal in Maryland today
A round up of The Baltimore Banner's cannabis coverage.
Behind the scenes at Curio Wellness
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Why can we see so many stars? James Webb Space Telescope offers an answer
The James Webb Space Telescope has provided a possible answer as to why we can see so much of the universe, and why the light from far away galaxies is not blocked by clouds of gas.
There are more than 20,000 galaxies in this field. This James Webb Space Telescope view is found between the Pisces and Andromeda constellations.
Baltimore, breathe easy: Air quality returns to ‘acceptable’ levels
The Air Quality Index in Baltimore and the surrounding region improved markedly Friday morning to “acceptable” levels, meaning only those who are especially sensitive to air pollution need to remain cautious.
The air quality in Baltimore and the surrounding region is worse Thursday morning than it was Wednesday. Parts of the region have very unhealthy air and some have hazardous,.some people chose to wear a mask and many chose ro go without.
Baltimore’s air is improving but still ‘unhealthy’
The air quality in Baltimore is worse Thursday morning than it was Wednesday. It is “very dangerous” or “hazardous” depending on where you are in the region.
Air quality in Baltimore remains at dangerous levels due to smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketing the city on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Air quality alert in Baltimore: What you need to know
The Baltimore area is under a code red air quality warning. Here’s how to stay safe.
A person runs through Federal Hill Park on Thursday morning, June 8, 2023. Baltimore's air quality remains at dangerous levels due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
The air in Baltimore is dangerous today
The hazy conditions have created air quality concerns in the Baltimore region.
Smoke turns the sky hazy in downtown Baltimore in this photo of the Inner Harbor waterfront as the Domino Sugar sign sits in the distance.
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Three Baltimore bars named to Esquire magazine’s list of the best in America
Esquire ranked Baltimore’s Church, Ash Bar and Bloom’s among the top 33 bars nationwide.
Bar at Hotel Ulysses.
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