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Baltimore, several counties under severe thunderstorm watch; ‘hazardous’ weather possible
Much of Maryland is under a flood watch Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, and could see severe thunderstorms produce excessive rainfall and strong winds.
Scattered thunderstorms are possible in Baltimore Thursday.
‘The Wire’ creator David Simon asks judge for leniency in sentencing man charged in death of Michael K. Williams
Simon wrote that Williams, more so than other actors made famous by “The Wire,” took heed of the show’s message to challenge mass incarceration and drug policy and “continued to deliver on that message in word and deed.”
Baltimore resident David Simon won two Primetime Emmys for "The Corner" and was nominated twice for "The Wire."
Woman found dead near Pikesville High School, police say
Police identified the woman Saturday as 45-year-old Lakisha Wheeler.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
South Baltimore shooting response is a political challenge for Mayor Scott
Political experts say voters will remember what could be the largest shooting in city history — and Mayor Scott’s leadership in the aftermath.
Mayor Brandon Scott speaks at a press conference near Glade Court in Brooklyn after a shooting early Sunday morning, July 2, 2023.
Maryland appeals court upholds ruling against man who sued BGE over 2020 gas explosion
The explosion in Northwest Baltimore killed two people and injured at least seven others on Aug. 10, 2020.
Terry James, a victim in the August 2020 gas exclusion, shares his story of perseverance and recovery.
Map: Where to buy recreational cannabis in Maryland
When recreational cannabis sales launch July 1, Maryland will initially rely on nearly 100 existing medical cannabis dispensaries who have paid a fee in order to sell to recreational customers as well.
Cannabis plants growing at the SunMed farm.
Baltimore City Council members vote to advance creation of Office of Aging
The Mayor’s Office of Aging would focus on topics such as income maintenance, housing and personal care services.
The exterior of Baltimore City Hall as seen on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
As more Marylanders grow older, a debilitating eye disease is gaining ground
Age-related macular degeneration is incurable, but Marylanders are getting better treatment for it now, physicians say.
Debra Grigsby, 70, retired nurse from Carroll County, receives a shot in her eye from Dr. Lisa Schocket of the University of Maryland for age-related macular degeneration. The injection will slow the progression of the eye condition. It’s especially prevalent in older adults and has no cure — it can only be slowed. More people are getting diagnosed with the disease as a consequence of living longer.
The Maryland light rail has resumed full service. Will ridership rebound?
Promoters of public transit say it’s possible that the state transit service has burned a bridge with those who rely on frequent light rail service.
A man runs to catch the light rail heading toward BWI Airport at Camden Station in Baltimore on August 11, 2022.
How to live rent-free in a historic Maryland home
In a unique partnership, Maryland lets residents stay in historic homes for free as long as they pay for the renovations.
Dani and Justin Ritthaler moved into a historic farmhouse in Howard County as apart of an interesting program with the state of Maryland. Their house is pictured here on June 9. 2023.
What it’s like living and working in haze-filled Baltimore
Canceled events, emergency messages and mask-clad pedestrians harked back on Thursday to the frenzy of uncertainty in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
Will Simmons walks his dog, Lulu, through Federal Hill Park, in Baltimore. Air quality in Baltimore remains at dangerous levels due to smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketing the city on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
‘Unsafe’ and ‘neglected’: City tenants stuck in limbo with nonprofit housing provider that mishandled federal funds
Tenants at a HUD-backed property are stuck in limbo as federal and city officials deal with the fallout of a consequential housing provider.
Exterior of the Lakeview Avenue apartment building in West Baltimore, as seen on May 9, 2023, where tenants have complained about the state of the HUD-subsidized building.
‘Ridiculously inept’: Just how hard is it to get a permit in Baltimore?
The Banner reviewed nearly 1,000 responses to a city housing department survey that sought feedback about Baltimore’s online permitting system.
Photo collage shows contractor wearing hard hat scratching his head, standing in front of maze that separates him from a Baltimore City construction permit.
Mayor, Mosby call to ‘assess’ alternative arts partners after BOPA budget hearing
The city’s arts council, fresh off a budget hearing, finds itself in the center of unwanted attention again.
Council President Nick Mosby, left, and Mayor Brandon Scott listen during a Baltimore City Board of Estimates meeting inside City Hall on 10/5/22.
Disability rights group sues Maryland for housing foster kids in hospitals
Attorneys say state officials have “illegally and unconstitutionally” housed foster children in hospitals and restrictive institutions beyond medical necessity.
Silhouette of teen in front of office building and family house
New GBC leader plans to mobilize business community to tackle Baltimore’s vacant housing crisis
The pro-business group wants to lead the business community in solving the city’s vacant house crisis, which CEO Mark Anthony Thomas views as an existential threat to the region’s economic vitality.
Mark Anthony Thomas is an urbanist and economic development official, who began his career as a creative and poet.  Thomas hails from Pittsburgh with a mission of reshaping the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC), Baltimore's pro-business advocacy group.
Baltimore housing authority dismisses 200 eviction cases after tenants allege violations
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City dismissed dozens of cases Wednesday May 24, 2023 after tenants alleged mistreatment and violations during the eviction process.
Outside Baltimore City District Court, a small group of advocates urged the city’s housing authority to halt evictions against public housing tenants. A short while later, all the day’s cases were dismissed.
Maryland schools are teaching kids to talk through conflict. Does it work?
A reader asked The Baltimore Banner to investigative what techniques schools are using to diffuse violence.
Peer mediators act out a role play exercise at City Springs Elementary and Middle School in Baltimore, Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Baltimore isn’t accessible for people with disabilities. Fixing it would cost over $650 million.
The scope of the problem in Baltimore is enormous, city documents show.
Ross Dolloff poses for a portrait in the courtyard of his home in downtown Baltimore, Monday, May 1, 2023.
Change is coming to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. But when?
Harborplace has a new developer, but noticeable progress could be years away.
A view of Baltimore's Inner Harbor taken with a drone on Friday, March 17. Several property and business owners say they have concerns about the low levels of foot traffic in the district, which they need to stay in business.
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