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A ransomware attack disrupted Canvas, an online platform used by schools and colleges across Maryland to manage grades, assignments and classwork, with hackers claiming access to billions of records.

COLUMN | Coby Mayo has been ineffective at third base for the second season in a row. At this point, the Orioles must share accountability for continuing to play him there.

Baltimore Police are investigating after a man’s body was recovered from the Inner Harbor early Friday morning near Pier 4 on the 600 block of East Pratt Street.

Cumming sits at a crossroads, engaged in a legal fight over the ability of her office to do its job and — possibly — an existential fight over her leadership

This practice — according to advocates, policymakers and parents interviewed by The Banner — could limit children’s potential.

Johns Hopkins University received approval to move forward with a 25,000-square-foot data science and computer center in East Baltimore as the City Council weighs a one-year moratorium on data centers.

COLUMN | Ferry travel is a romantic idea, but when romance hits political and fiscal reality, the water gets a little rough. Chesapeake Bay proposals are — at best — delayed.

Bar Alice Anne, which opened Thursday, is ultimately a revival of the corner neighborhood bar with dishes inspired by Korean American and Irish food.

The Orioles lost another starting pitcher to injury Thursday night, placing extra strain on a staff that is trying to navigate a stretch of 15 games in 14 days.

Andrew Sober, a 16-year-old student who loved playing the guitar and soccer, died of injuries sustained in a crash in Cockeysville that also killed a passenger and injured two other teenagers, family and community members said on social media.

When Maryland Gov. Wes Moore rolled out dozens of election endorsements Thursday, one name was conspicuously off the list: Senate President Bill Ferguson. A disagreement over redistricting tanked a deal the two Democrats had to endorse each other.

The Purple Line, the long-delayed light rail project that will connect Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, has taken another ceremonial step toward completion.

Here is what to know about hantavirus, which has killed three people on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship.

Eric Baummer, of Mount Airy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on another vehicle while driving on the outer loop of Interstate 695 at Washington Boulevard in Baltimore County, police said.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is giving his seal of approval to dozens of candidates in the upcoming Democratic primary election.

Dulceology Bakery in Federal Hill, known for its Latin-inspired desserts, announced on Instagram that it will close next weekend with a celebration.

Salisbury’s Maryland Folk Festival has been canceled this year, with organizers citing funding challenges.

Montgomery County Police seek the public’s help identifying three persons of interest linked to antisemitic graffiti found Saturday at Greenwood Elementary School.

Dyann Mack and Stacey Gerringer have both worked in the Harford County Public Schools system for more than 30 years.

A 33-year-old was found dead in his cell at Western Correctional Institution, state police announced, marking the third death of a Maryland prisoner in just over a week.

Thai Restaurant, Nest and a new breakfast spot in Greektown are one step closer to opening after a liquor license hearing Thursday.

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin sent a letter signed by 39 other House members urging the preservation of the program.

Maryland’s oldest historically Black university will cut 79 jobs.

COLUMN | Alonso entered Wednesday with 54 hard-hit balls and 21 walks, accounting for 48% of his 155 plate appearances. That was 11th best in baseball among all qualifiers.

BlackSea Technologies is already churning out drone boats for the U.S. Navy. Soon, the firm will build underwater barges that can pump fuel through long hoses, delivering fuel to almost any beach.

Benjamin Kintisch, a Columbia man who worked as a hospice chaplain, used the stories he heard from patients to create a musical about life, death and legacy. “Life Review: The Hospice Musical” will be performed in Baltimore on May 9.

Howard County is home to dozens of chain restaurants, but instead, there's plenty of mom and pop places to support instead.

Whether you want to have a tea party for Mother's Day, sing along to Dru Hill or attend a book festival, we've got you covered.

Across the country, emergency department visits for tick bites are up more than 25% from last year, according to federal data. Maryland and other northeastern states are looking like ground zero.

Founded in 2015 by a pair of Marylanders, the Classic Learning Test has now logged more than 500,000 test-takers and is popular among Christian schools and homeschooling families.

The “Baltimore: Actually, I like it” bumper stickers are a winking nod to the city’s self-deprecation. But to me, qualifying one’s approval gives too much weight to the haters.

This summer, the first without Six Flags’ massive hiring power, Prince George’s County’s Summer Youth Enrichment Program can place only 2,000 of its nearly 8,000 applicants, a steep drop from previous years.

We've assembled a team of award-winning journalists to help cover local government, education, health, children and families, food and culture.

Chefs from Cameroon, Nigeria and Senegal are serving delectable staples of their homelands, including wood-fired beef and jollof rice, across Prince George’s County.

A close reading of Prince George’s County’s 860-page budget, along with interviews with economists, suggests that the county’s toughest fiscal challenges lie ahead.

Try a sample section of the Classic Learning Test, a new standardized test created in Maryland.

While Gunnar Henderson slumps — 0-for-5 on Wednesday with three strikeouts — Alonso and Rutschman are responsible for carrying the load.

After three people were shot and two were stabbed at a chaotic Cinco de Mayo celebration in Laurel late Tuesday, police said they had charged a man with the stabbing and were searching for another man in the shooting.

A California-based shopping center company announced Wednesday it has acquired Annapolis Mall for $260 million and the adjacent 13.1-acre vacant Sears parcel for $12 million.

The question, which would appear on ballots this fall if approved, would make Inspector General Isabel Cumming a “co-custodian” of Baltimore City records, ensuring that she would have access.

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not make the trip to Laurel Park, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday, and will instead point to the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in June.

Dwight Rust Jr. who is accused of killing his wife, Michelle Rust, in a 24-year-old Baltimore County cold case, can be released on home detention while he is awaiting trial, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Kimberly Klein was on probation for previous offenses. Police also removed her from her home.

A 37-year-old man driving a dirt bike died after crashing with an SUV near Hanlon Park in West Baltimore on Tuesday evening.

Utz Quality Foods issued the recall this week after learning a chip seasoning containing dry milk powder it uses for various Zapp’s and Dirty brand flavors might have been infected.

A Baltimore County judge sentenced the teenage getaway driver in the Rodgers Forge shooting that severely injured a beloved youth soccer coach to 25 years in prison.

Baltimore’s spending board Wednesday approved a no-bid, $153 million contract for AI-enabled body cameras, Tasers and data management software for the police department.

Amy Sherald, who took the art world by storm with her paintings of Black life, attended the 2026 Met Gala with a dress inspired by a work of her own.

Wico Street Beer Co. is serving craft beers until “we run dry” ahead of a closure at the end of May due to a downturn in sales and customer interest.

Testing sites across the harbor ranged from “poor” to “fair,” according to 2025 water-quality data published Wednesday by the nonprofit Blue Water Baltimore.

What caused the plane that was landing at Newark Liberty International Airport to strike the truck remains unclear.

“The reality is that winning this fight would require resources that this campaign simply doesn’t have,” Williams wrote on Instagram.

Access to 40 local broadcasting stations nationwide was restored for Xfinity customers on Tuesday as a 35-day contract dispute between Comcast, which owns Xfinity, and broadcasting company E.W. Scripps, came to an end.

Questions revolve around the idea that Baltimore County is at a tipping point and is headed in the wrong direction.

At LoanDepot Park, the Orioles just had to stop the bleeding Tuesday night.

After searching for ways to trim costs on the multi-billion-dollar tunnel replacement, Amtrak is eliminating plans for one of three ventilation facilities.

The case began in April 2024, when Kelly Madigan, who was then Baltimore County‘s inspector general, sued Patrick Murray, who had been then-County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s chief of staff.

A by-the-numbers look at where money is going in Baltimore’s public schools.

There are no Muppets but lots of politicians speaking at commencement ceremonies in Maryland this year.

An easy-to-get, loosely regulated loan used to buy rental properties has exploded in popularity across the U.S. since the pandemic, with Baltimore and other postindustrial cities at the forefront, a Banner analysis of national mortgage data found.

As other restaurant groups shrink, Nick Liberatore and his relatives — the family behind Lib’s Grill and Liberatore’s Ristorante — plan on opening three new restaurants around Maryland in 2026.

Maryland campaign finance law allows for spending at restaurants but says campaign spending is only permissible if expenses would not have occurred but for the campaign.

A Towson therapist is setting up a self-guided tour of Ladew Topiary Gardens part of a movement that uses nature to improve mental health.

“We love you, Mrs. Moore!” the kids screamed.

Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz joined about 200 students at Strathmore, where Young Artists of America put on a production of “The Prince of Egypt.”

Antisemitic graffiti painted on a Brookeville school building over the weekend has prompted a police investigation, increased security and a reprimand from the governor.

Yalanda Ward, of Southwest Baltimore, entered an Alford plea in Baltimore County Circuit Court to conspiracy to commit theft for her role in the Loving Care Pet Cremations scam.

A building in East Baltimore was condemned after partially collapsing Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

A new bill championed by Prince George's County council member Wanika Fisher passed unanimously. It will go into effect June 19.

A vibe clash between the two businesses has been simmering for months, with the owners of the wellness studio asking the city to relocate the pirates.

The Baltimore County legislation to protect animals from abuse comes in the wake of a hoarding case still unfolding in court; a Halethorpe woman faces nearly 500 counts of animal cruelty stemming from the condition of dozens of dogs, birds and reptiles she was keeping.

A Pasadena woman is charged with embezzling nearly $250,000 from a youth sports club she served as treasurer, allegedly using the money for personal expenses including bills, shopping and Disney tickets.

Melachi Brown, 23, of Gwynn Oak, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Baltimore County Circuit Court to driving with a revoked license and admitted to violating his probation.

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future means some schools will see big gains and others will face cuts for the first time in five years.

A 22-year-old Virginia man died over the weekend while kayaking near Great Falls.

COLUMN | The Orioles can undo the damage in the standings. It’s only four games. But it might take four months of good baseball to make anyone think about this team in a different way.

A truck driver for Baltimore-based H&S Bakery was en route to a depot in Newark on Sunday when a United Airlines plane carrying 221 people struck his truck on the New Jersey Turnpike.

The Pulitzer Prize Board has recognized The Banner for a second consecutive year.

COLUMN | The Orioles have never gone all-in on winning, always holding something back even when taking a big swing. Now, after an awful start in the AL East, it might be too late for Mike Elias to save this team (and his job) with a daring roster move.

The National Aquarium in Baltimore is beginning to show its age. The autumn maintenance crises forced the Inner Harbor institution, which normally closes only on Thanksgiving and Christmas, to shut its doors for five days for repairs, triggering an estimated $400,000 in lost revenue.

The Montgomery County Council is considering ways to plug a $152 million hole in the budget.

At the end of this dismal four-game series in New York, one of these teams looked like a World Series contender. It wasn’t the Orioles. Not by any measure.

Everyman Theatre founder and Artistic Director Vincent Lancisi talks about his legacy, the theater’s future and why now is the right time to retire.

COLUMN | Del. Lesley Lopez's kidnap video was the most gonzo social media moment of the 2026 General Assembly, but probably not the last Maryland will see like it.

The fast-casual eatery opened last week in the Brookside Commons complex in Owings Mills, where it hopes to replicate its viral success.

Charging documents say that Mark Thomas Ryan was angry after his wife obtained a temporary protective order against him.

Will Jawando said a political ad aimed at him is racist. Its creator dismissed the accusation and called the ad humorous.

Maryland worked closely for over a year with hired contractor Kiewit on plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge. But at the negotiating table, the parties were billions of dollars apart.

After years of sitting empty, a pit in downtown Baltimore might finally get redevelopment thanks to a new tax break program.

The answer to “what is a dive bar” is less a litmus test than a vibe check. Bring cash to check out these Baltimore haunts and form your own opinion.

Federal officials have placed Maryland under a “drought disaster” designation. But that does not mean the state is seeing a shortage of water — at least not yet.

Ryan Duvall, an 18-year-old who was widely respected in the Baltimore County martial arts community, was killed in a crash Friday night in Cockeysville that left three other teenagers injured, police said Sunday.

From a food truck to a subterranean bar, here are the new Baltimore restaurants worth adding to your list, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.

Baltimore County Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Cockeysville that left one adult dead and three minors injured Friday night.

The Fishmonger’s Daughter, a Catonsville offshoot of Faidley’s Seafood that has been years in the making, is set to open for a soft launch Friday after repeated delays.

Isaiah Kirby, a 21-year-old Owings Mills native studying zoology at Michigan State University, was fatally shot by East Lansing Police Department officers.

A neighborhood revolt against a proposed park in Crownsville has become a flash point in Anne Arundel County’s struggle to provide access to its more than 530 miles of waterfront.

You’ll want to book a table for these three highly anticipated Maryland restaurants slated to open this summer.

Shraga Lerner grew up in Pikesville. Records show he played a key role in an alleged mortgage fraud scheme tied to a small group of New York investors.

Wondering if your school improved its standing? Or which schools have made particularly large gains in recent years? With our searchable tables, you can explore MCAP scores for your local school — or any school in Maryland.