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Slow his feet: How a former teacher helped one student
Former teacher Kerry Graham helps coach a student through his anxiety about confronting others.
Illustration of boy pushing through a cloud of large spiky shapes to get to the other side.
Was there actually a kangaroo on the loose in West Baltimore? We investigated.
Could a baby kangaroo be living undetected in the alleys of Baltimore? Did someone’s exotic pet hop away? In this strange, surprising city, anything was possible.
Surveillance video showing the animal in a West Baltimore alley. Video courtesy of Paula LeVere.
Jada Pinkett Smith says she, Will Smith have been separated since 2016
The prominent Hollywood couple married in 1997 and have addressed separations and marital troubles, but never this specifically.
Jada Pinkett Smith attends Apple Original Films' "Emancipation"  Los Angeles premiere at Regency Village Theatre on November 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Baltimore Comic-Con brings superfans and superheroes to downtown
The convention, in its 23rd year, brings together people from all sorts of fandoms. Including Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.
Trey Jones poses with a light saber during Baltimore Comic-Con at the Baltimore Convention Center on Friday.
Maryland State Fair 2023
A look at the annual event’s opening weekend at the state fairgrounds in Lutherville-Timonium.
Emmanuel Sofowora, 12, of Baltimore, hits a hard turn on a rollercoaster at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium, Friday, August 25, 2023.
How wearing a hoodie in the summer heat helped me understand Gen Z
What I learned from the whole ordeal was that Gen Z cares a lot but in a different way than I may.
Wallace Lane, is photographed in the Inner Harbor for a story he wrote about in a hoodie.  (L-R) William Moffatt, Wallace Lane, Antonio Young and Antwan Young,
For the first time I won’t be in the classroom for the start of school
Because I recently made the difficult decision to leave teaching, this will be one of the few times in my life that I won’t be in the classroom to feel the back-to-school inspiration.
Illustration of white woman, on left side of composition, sitting on hill at dawn overlooking school building with American flag and row houses, stars radiating outward from the school.
Why have children when I have my lovelies?
How one woman handles the awkward question about wanting children.
Illustration of woman with braided hair, eyes closed, resting hand over heart full of many different students.
I tasted yacht life aboard Baltimore’s Flohom. Is the harbor rental worth it?
The floating hotel room promises a transformative overnight stay.
Baltimore Banner reporters and spouses Tim Prudente and Christina Tkacik pose for a portrait in-front of a Flohom in Baltimore on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.
They wrote an entire report about teaching without talking to teachers
I know how to be a good teacher. I worked exceptionally hard to be one. But there’s only so much that can be accomplished in impossible working conditions.
A teacher with students acting up and playing in the classroom.
EatMoreBeMore’s favorite restaurants for waterfront views and delicious food
From crab feasts that’ll make you crack a smile to upscale spots with panoramic views, here are more than a dozen places to try.
Azumi in Harbor East
Too old for gold? Not these senior athletes.
More than 1,000 medal events took place over twelve 12 days in 21 different, sports including basketball, swimming, table tennis, track and field, and badminton.
Paul Milewski of Wisconsin,  Robert Koontz, 79, of Waldorf MD, and William Bach of South Carolina, compete in the 100-meter at South Fayette High School, in McDonald, PA, during the National Senior Games, Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action is no reason to give up
Those fighting for social and economic justice in America must redouble their efforts in response to setbacks such the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action, columnist E.R. Shipp says.
Picture of the U.S. Supreme Court building.
Teaching ‘fabulism’ is easy. Real life for Baltimore teens? That’s much harder.
“Maybe I’ll write a story about time travel so I can go back in time and my friend will still be alive.”
Illustration of Black student pulling back the pages of a notebook to look at fading portrait of his friend, while behind him his white teacher watches.
A year later, big changes — maybe a movie deal — for Baltimore’s longest-living Jane Doe
It’s been one year since the Baltimore woman who was missing child No. 1201298 found her identity — one year of changes big and small.
Simboli Ruffin, holding her passport, stands for a portrait in her home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Ruffin, the Baltimore woman known as 'the longest living Jane Doe,' finally discovered her true identity in 2022 following a decades-long search and a Baltimore Banner investigation.
Loki, a 5-year-old Rottweiler, honored with “dogtorate” from University of Maryland Baltimore
The University of Maryland, Baltimore shed light on the importance of service and therapy dogs in a special ceremony Tuesday.
The University of Maryland Baltimore shed light on the importance of service and therapy dogs in a special ceremony Tuesday.
A list of old places I love in Baltimore
Like many old things, Baltimore wears its history on its face — in the shapes and styles of its buildings, its harbor and monuments.
Hundreds of people gather to celebrate the 51st lighting of theMount Washington Monument in Baltimore City, Md., on December 1st, 2022.
Ask Charm City Table: Best ‘grown-up’ bars in Baltimore
Looking for a bar that isn't crowded with a rowdy vibe? Ask Charm City Table has recommendations on good spots for grown-ups.
A cocktail from CookHouse in Bolton Hill.
Farewell my lovelies: A teacher says goodbye to Baltimore schools, thanks students
As teacher Kerry Graham leaves her job, she pens a final thank you note to her students for the lessons they taught her.
Illustration of woman who holds cardboard box of books and potted plant, and looks back over shoulder at school building that radiates bright, cheery colored wavy lines.
EatMoreBeMore’s best outdoor dining spots in Towson
From hidden gems to bustling hotspots, Towson offers an array of sun-soaked patios where culinary delights and al fresco ambiance combine to create an unforgettable dining experience.
Barley's Backyard in Towson
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