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As part a plea agreement, the Rev. Laurence LaPointe, 81, of Putnam, Connecticut, will spend up to five years on supervised probation.

Ashley Esposito and Domonique Flowers take the lead in a four-way race for two seats.

Several polling locations experienced issues that caused delays and resulted in voters walking out of line without casting a ballot. One woman returned three times to cast her ballot — she’s still not sure it will be counted.

As of midday Wednesday, election results showed conservatives were poised to add members to four school boards in Maryland.

Jean-Pierre, a Montgomery County resident whose child attends a county public school, is the most high-profile member of the team of eight. She served as President Joe Biden’s press secretary from May 2022 through January 2025.

Maryland Democrats flipped seats across the state, from ousting a MAGA sheriff in Frederick County to gaining control of the Wicomico County Council.

ANALYSIS | The Orioles have a lot to do and not a lot of time to accomplish it, and these roster moves give insight into what the next month could look like.

At a JV football game between Atholton and Glenelg high schools on Monday Nov. 2, some student athletes were allegedly subjected to racial slurs and other offensive remarks.

Marie Louise Bistro has closed after almost two decades in Mount Vernon, owner Marie Ransome confirmed Wednesday.

Baltimore, now largely contained in one district, could be split among several after redistricting, potentially diluting the power of city voters.

COLUMN | Oh, Maryland Democrats, what have you done? It was your hubris that saved Andy Harris.

Howard County’s only Republican candidate, Ryan O’Connor, on Wednesday conceded to Democrat Cat Carter in the race for council District 5, long considered a conservative stronghold since its creation in 1986.

Jacoby Brissett, 33, brings experience and veteran savvy to a room that lost star Lamar Jackson (thumb) and backup Tyler Huntley (toe) to potential season-ending injuries in Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills.

A 44-year-old man critically injured in a police shooting in East Baltimore last month ran towards an officer while pointing a gun before the officer opened fire, video released Wednesday showed.

With thousands of ballots left to count, Maryland appears on track to match some of its strongest voter turnout numbers of the last three election cycles, preliminary state data shows.

Columnist Kyle Goon and NFL reporter Giana Han take a look at the biggest questions facing the Ravens: What the Ravens should do at quarterback, how they should manage their roster, and if tanking is a viable option for a historically competitive franchise.

No surprises as Maryland voters reelect Gov. Wes Moore and all seven U.S. House Democrats. The state's lone Republican congressman, Rep. Andy Harris, won a ninth term.

Omar Lazo is running slightly ahead in the at-large school board race, one of the most highly charged in Montgomery County.

Tyler Huntley's has a season-ending turf toe injury, according to ESPN.

“I think people have been watching us from the first day we put our hand on the Bible, and it hasn’t moved me,” Moore said of speculation about his future.

Many of the Anne Arundel County Council races had clear winners Tuesday night as election results were tallied.

Rod McMillion conceded his District 7 race late Tuesday night to challenger Stacy McNish. Kelli Slattery McClelland led incumbent Maggie Litz Domanowski in District 3 on Wednesday morning.

The Democratic member of the County Council defeated Republican Dave Crawford.

Voters on Tuesday chose Jones to become Baltimore County’s first Black county executive. He’s likely to make bold moves in development and housing.

The passage of Question 3 paves the way for lawmakers to approve new maps. And that still might be contentious.

“We’re not afraid to impeach Donald Trump. We’ve done it twice. He has 50% of all the presidential impeachments in American history,” U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, of Takoma Park, said in an Election Day interview.

The Democratic wave that swept the country was also felt in Maryland.

Free agency is one option for Mike Elias and Jared Banner to improve the Orioles, but it’s not the only way.

Some of the tastiest new sandwiches in the city aren’t at a traditional shop: they’re at Tortuga Deli, Davon Pulliam’s chef-driven pop-up and kombucha business.

The Banner asked Jawando — and community leaders — about his priorities as he prepares for his first term as county executive.

Will Jawando beat his Republican opponent, Esther Wells, for Montgomery County executive.

Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Harris wins his ninth term in Congress, maintaining Maryland’s sole Republican presence in the House of Representatives despite a strong Democratic showing across the nation.

Amid an anti-Trump wave and increasing frustration with their MAGA sheriff, Frederick County voters picked Democrat Karl Bickel over incumbent Chuck Jenkins.

Long waits, ballot shortages and other issues forced some Prince George’s County voters to leave without casting ballots.

After Tuesday’s election, the council is on its way to becoming younger and more racially and ideologically diverse.

Vanessa Atterbeary declared herself the winner in the race for Howard County executive Tuesday evening at the victory party for Gov. Wes Moore in Baltimore.

Julian Jones made history Tuesday, besting his Republican rival to become Baltimore County’s first Black county executive.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sailed to reelection Tuesday night, with voters sending him back to Annapolis for another four-year term.

Braveboy cruised to victory in both the primary and general elections.

Voters across the Old Line State headed to the polls Tuesday to determine whether the General Assembly should be given more latitude in drawing Maryland’s congressional maps in favor of Democrats.

Four Democrats are poised to win Howard County Council seats Tuesday night, but one race to represent the jurisdiction’s western reaches remains undecided.

Baltimore voters appear to have approved the creation of a baby fund to assist city families with newborns, based on preliminary election results tallied Tuesday.

It looks as if Takoma Park Mayor Talisha Searcy will win a third two-year term, according to unofficial election results released by the city on election night.

Prince George’s County voters chose apparent winners in four school board races in the 2026 election. See who was leading in Districts 2, 3, 6 and 9 and what’s next for PGCPS.

How did voters decide on the 10 ballot questions in Prince George’s County?

Ravens quarterback Joe Fagnano, who entered training camp as a long shot to make the team, will start Thursday.

Former Jerk at Nite partner and chef Loic Sany is relocating his downtown speakeasy Nest to another downtown address, where he is also opening The Avenue.

More than 3 million registered voters are eligible to cast their ballots in Maryland’s 2026 general elections.

Answering all the biggest Ravens questions ahead of a Thursday night game with the Jaguars.

With their top three options injured, the Ravens added a second quarterback in as many days Tuesday.

Ride-hailing app Empower, a popular, but controversial alternative to Uber and Lyft, could face more than $36 million in civil penalties as Maryland regulators continue trying to crack down on the company.

A pair of Baltimore entrepreneurs who live in Upper Fells Point with their 3-year-old take us inside their monthly expenses. Spoiler: Childcare, even part-time, is a major line item.

School leaders say the county’s declining birth rate is a primary driver.

COLUMN | Wednesday will be all about the winners. There will be talk of plans and promises fulfilled, prerogatives and priorities set. But for today, let’s thank the losers.

Expanded voting options in Maryland may delay final results, as mail-in ballots can be counted for more than a week after Election Day.

Calvin Ball, Howard County’s departing executive, will take over as interim president of Baltimore City Community College.

The Prince George’s County Council on Monday named a new county auditor during an impromptu virtual meeting one day before the General Election.

Practice squad kicker Jake Moody will kick Thursday, Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said.

Robert “Bobby” Curran, a Democrat who served on the Baltimore City Council from 1995 to 2016, died Friday. He was 76.

Demari Brown of Montgomery Village was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the execution-style killing of a man in Gaithersburg in 2025. The body of Henry Krishawn Gilbert was found inside a green Honda Civic.

The credit is part of a package of county and state subsidies the company is expected to receive for its Sparrows Point submarine facility.

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.

After singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar canceled at the last minute, Hopkins secured Grammy Award-winning rapper Cardi B as its fall festival headliner.

For years, Baltimore-area leaders have mulled establishing a new government to oversee the city-owned system that provides water to nearly 2 million people across the region. Now, a panel of city and county officials says it should finally happen.

The decisions to decline the contract options for Ryan Mountcastle, Luis Robert Jr., and Zach Eflin don’t guarantee their time with the Orioles is done.

Two people were killed and another was injured in a car crash in Monkton on Saturday night.

The Orioles are maintaining a willingness to listen in trade discussions on every player except Pete Alonso, sources said, although that doesn’t guarantee drastic change.

Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties are likely to elect Black executives, the most ever at one time, with a fifth Black candidate running in Wicomico County.

The National Aquarium will cut 30 jobs at the start of next year amid rising operating expenses to maintain and improve its campus.

The Ravens need healthy quarterbacks. And they need them quickly.

Baltimore has some great local shops offering everything from artisan cheeses and imported cured meats to caviar, tinned fish, specialty crackers and bottles of wine, says food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.

Drivers who crossed the northern Baltimore County bridge daily now have to take an eight-mile detour.

COLUMN | Contract uncertainty and mounting injuries put the Ravens at a crossroads with their star QB.

Denise Day reveals how she helped 9-year-old Tristan King evade authorities so they could stay together.

From ending child poverty to building the Red Line in Baltimore and expanding broadband internet access to all corners of the state, Gov. Wes Moore has made many promises during his term.

COLUMN | With two days until the polls close, it’s time to recognize the best, the worst and the just plain weird of Maryland’s 2026 general election.

Candidates in Somerset, Frederick, Howard and Talbot counties are promoting an agenda that includes limiting some books in school libraries, eliminating diversity initiatives, and embracing fiscal conservatism and school choice.

Truth for Maryland did not disclose its donors until Friday, when the group posted a new report naming the Progressive Prosperity Caucus as the source of $325,000.

Polls show Democrats nationwide are fired up and ready to send a message. Karl Bickel, their nominee for sheriff in Frederick County? Less so.

Silver Queen Cafe will close as its owners focus on running The Market at Hamilton across the street. The sandwich shop and gourmet store is a better fit for the current economic climate, they say.

County polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Voters will choose a new county executive, among other key offices.

Politicians worked hard to secure the Guiness Open Gate brewery in Baltimore County. Now, the company is shutting down the location, leaving a bitter taste behind.

The shutdown of Terra Cafe struck a chord with friends and peers in the hospitality industry, who similarly said they are feeling the pain of rising operating costs coupled with a downturn in business.

More schools earned top ratings on the annual Maryland School Report Card, a reflection of rising test scores and a decline in chronic student absences.

Former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who was accused by 16 women of inappropriate sexual misconduct during massage therapy, has been signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Student loans and federal taxes make up the bulk of the Essex couple’s debts.

Republican Tim Fazenbaker and Democrat Arkia Wade are vying for an open council seat in Dundalk.

The 44th president recorded a 30-second TV ad in which he speaks directly to the camera, urging Marylanders to vote yes on Question 3, which he says will stop a “Republican power grab.”

Republican incumbent Nino Mangione faces Democratic challenger Shawn McIntosh and independent Cory Shaffer.

Lexi Thomas’ husband filed for an annulment this month, accusing her of fabricating her cancer diagnosis.

Democrat Cat Carter and Republican Ryan O'Connor are vying for votes in Howard County’s District 5 race this November.

After courts struck down an attempt in 2024, the Baltimore Baby Fund is on city ballots this cycle. What would the fund do, and who would decide where the money goes?

Republican Esther Wells switched parties in 2018 after she became disenchanted with what she sees as a Democratic propensity to overtax.

Cox’s message discipline is a marked change from 2022, when he boasted about his associations with President Trump, especially during a competitive Republican primary when he beat then-Gov. Larry Hogan’s choice, Kelly Schulz.

Here’s what to know about the political backgrounds of Baltimore County school board candidates in contested races.

From moderate liberals to Democratic socialists, blue is a spectrum.

Over the past week, chef Anthony Lanasa has teased details about his new concept on Instagram as he’s brought viewers along on his quest, even documenting his trip to city permit offices.

Partisan politics have crept into school board elections before. Here's how they factor into this race.

Democrat Lisa Maisano and Republican Julie Walsh are pitching themselves as a bipartisan slate for Carroll County school board who can steer the conversation away from national politics and back to local issues.

Maryland lawmakers plan to add guardrails to the billions hospitals are required to spend in their communities to keep their nonprofit status.