Max Schaeffer
2026 fall intern
Max Schaeffer is a Montgomery County native and a graduate of the University of Maryland, where he majored in journalism and minored in law and society. Max spent four years covering Maryland athletics and made stops writing about local news in Montgomery County and Northern Virginia before joining The Banner.
The latest from Max
Man connected to raucous pool parties in Baltimore County arrested in North Carolina
Maryland and North Carolina police worked together to arrest the man connected to a summer string of Catonsville pool parties, according to a Baltimore County Police press release.
2 people killed, teen critically injured in violent week for Prince George’s County
A man was shot inside an apartment building on Belle Haven Drive in Greater Landover on Tuesday, Prince George’s County Police said on X.
Ravens tickets fall below $40 after Lamar Jackson injury
After another Lamar Jackson injury, ticket prices for the Ravens’ Thursday Night Football primetime matchup against the Jaguars have dropped below $40 on SeatGeek, the team’s official ticketing partner.
National Aquarium to cut 30 jobs amid increasing operating costs
The National Aquarium will cut 30 jobs at the start of next year amid rising operating expenses to maintain and improve its campus.
Flu-like illness shuts down Prince George’s County elementary school for rest of week
Prince George’s County officials have closed an elementary school for the remainder of the week due to a flu-like illness that has infected over 50 students and staff.
Pedestrian killed by carjacked vehicle in Baltimore hit-and-run, police say
A hit-and-run on Harford Road left a pedestrian dead Friday night after he was struck by a carjacked vehicle, marking the third fatal crash in Baltimore in a three-day span.
Dundalk Florist to close after 115 years in business
Dundalk Florist will close after more than a century of serving Baltimore County residents in need of flowers, plants and other gardening essentials.
2 charged after protest outside BPD headquarters
Two people are facing charges after a planned demonstration outside Baltimore Police headquarters Thursday night escalated, police said.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Greenbelt
A crash in Greenbelt left a pedestrian dead Friday night.
Races, walks and Ravens home game will close roads in Baltimore this weekend
It’s another busy weekend in Baltimore, with various events causing road closures around the city. Here’s what you need to know.
Giant and Food Lion grocery stores back online after cybersecurity incident
Marylanders who frequent Food Lion or Giant for their groceries can use the stores’ apps and websites again after they were down for over a week due to a cybersecurity incident at their parent company.
With Guinness Open Gate closing, here’s where else Marylanders can enjoy a good beer
Based on recommendations from The Banner’s most dedicated beer connoisseurs, here are 10 Maryland breweries to check out.
Rain showers and high winds blow through Baltimore region in minutes
Saturday’s high will be 57 degrees, representing an almost 30-degree drop a day apart. Sunday will stay chilly, with a high of 59.
Record high to chilly nights: October brings rollercoaster weather
Wednesday’s temperature of 88 degrees was a record high for the Baltimore area, but the weekend is cooling off.
Baltimore Running Festival: Traffic, routes and essential info for races this weekend
Everything you need to know about the 26th edition of the Baltimore Festival Running Festival, which kicks off Saturday morning.
Giant, Food Lion websites and apps down due to ‘cybersecurity incident’
Food Lion and Giant Food’s websites and apps are down amid a cybersecurity threat affecting their parent company, Ahold Delhaize.
Hurricane Isaias is expected to wreak havoc on the Gulf Coast. Will its remnants affect Maryland?
Marylanders will see some rain this weekend, but will likely be spared the effects of Hurricane Isaias, the first storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
What to know about road closures if you’re driving in Baltimore this weekend
It’s going to be a busy weekend in Baltimore, with parades, festivals and homecoming events. The city’s Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to several road closures and traffic changes.
UMD student who vanished walked out of woods and asked, ‘Are you looking for me?’
University of Maryland student Dilan Ashar tapped on a search-and-rescue vehicle’s window Wednesday night and asked if searchers were looking for him. They were.
When will fall colors peak in Maryland this year?
Peak fall colors will start in mid-October, according to predictions from foresters at the state’s Department of Natural Resources.
