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    US Department of Education investigates Maryland schools’ gender-identity policies
    The department’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether school districts in Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties violated Title IX with its gender-identity policies.
    The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.
    Results and more coverage: Maryland primary election 2026
    Follow live results and see more election coverage of the 2026 Maryland primary election.
    Capitals trade first-round pick and 2 players for Jordan Kyrou
    The Capitals are hoping a fresh start will rejuvenate the right winger.
    Jordan Kyrou #25 of the St. Louis Blues controls the puck during the second period against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 04, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
    Wockenfuss Candies is losing its post office
    “Seventy-five percent of our customers are post office customers first and shop candy on the way out,” said co-owner Jennifer Wockenfuss Waters.
    USPS will close the contract postal unit at Wockenfuss Candies on June 26.
    Montgomery County voters defy rain on primary day
    Rain seemed to dissuade some Montgomery County voters on primary day. But several important races could be close.
    Many voters arrived at the polls wet on a rainy primary day.
    What the US Supreme Court’s tax sale ruling means for Baltimore
    A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday is likely to allow the continued controversial sales of Maryland real estate that has fallen in foreclosure over back taxes, an issue that has plagued many Baltimore homeowners for years.
    Bonita Anderson is interviewed inside her home in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Anderson is one of many Baltimore residents at risk of losing their homes due to tax sale because of city errors.
    Police identify woman killed in Gaithersburg apartment
    Montgomery County Police are investigating the death of a woman found in a Gaithersburg apartment on Sunday as a homicide. She was found with trauma to her upper body.
    A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
    How The Banner is publishing 2026 primary election results
    More than 3 million registered voters are eligible to cast their ballots in Maryland’s 2026 primary elections.
    Man arrested 2 years after fatal shooting at MGM National Harbor
    Prince George’s County Police arrested Dayon Neal, 28, on Monday in Charles County. He’s facing murder, assault and gun-related charges.
    NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons
    The move will all but eliminate waivers or redshirt years for extended eligibility, except for religious missions, maternity leave or active-duty military service. No longer will extensions be considered for athletes who are injured.
    MADISON, WISCONSIN - MARCH 08: A detail view of a Wilson basketball with the March Madness logo before game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Penn State Nittany Lions at Kohl Center on March 08, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
    Baltimore’s port director is leaving for Miami
    Just as the Port of Baltimore is climbing back after the Key Bridge collapse, its top leader is heading south. Jonathan Daniels, who has been the Maryland Port Administration’s executive director since early 2024, will leave his post in mid-August and become the CEO of PortMiami in Florida.
    Jonathan Daniels, executive director of the Maryland Port Administration, will leave his post to become the CEO of PortMiami in Florida.
    Woman dies after single-vehicle crash at Rockville parking garage
    A woman died following a single-vehicle crash at a parking garage. An adult male passenger in the vehicle was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
    A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
    Former Maryland cornerback Tino Ellis sought love. The island had other plans.
    Former Maryland cornerback Tino Ellis appeared on the popular TV show “Love Island.” But he didn’t last long.
    Constantine "Tino” Ellis.
    An insider’s guide to watching Maryland’s 2026 primary results
    Maryland’s 2026 primaries feature key battles in Baltimore, major congressional races, and decisive moments for Democrats and Republicans.
    A voter leans into their booth  while filling out a ballot on Election Day at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia, MD on November 5th, 2024.
    Brandon Young at the center of Orioles’ rotation turnaround | Banner Baseball Show
    Young has produced a quality start in six of his last nine outings.
    Hopkins nonprofit and center to benefit from Olivia Rodrigo’s all-women festival
    Two Johns Hopkins University groups will get money from a benefit festival that Grammy Award-winning pop singer Olivia Rodrigo is hosting in California in August.
    Olivia Rodrigo arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles.
    Road rage fueled killing of Towson University student, police say
    Reginald Gray Jr. is charged with first-degree murder and related offenses in the killing of Nasir Majied, 22, of Edison, New Jersey.
    Baltimore County Police at the scene of the fatal shooting of Nasir Majied on York Road in Towson on June 5.
    He’s DJ Quicksilva’s son. He still had to earn his turntables.
    Roberto Silva, better known as 92Q’s DJ Quicksilva, is one of Baltimore’s best-known DJs. His son, DJ Sauce God, is quickly following in his footsteps.
    DJ Quicksilva, right, of 92Q, looks on during a DJ battle with his son, DJ Sauce God, at the office of Unruly Records earlier this month.
    AJ Dybantsa spent a lifetime positioning himself as the NBA’s top pick. Now he wants more.
    AJ Dybantsa spent a lifetime positioning himself to be the top NBA Draft pick. But in Washington, he wants far more
    AJ Dybantsa #3 of the BYU Cougars runs across the court during the first half of a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena in January in Lubbock, Texas.
    What you need to know about today’s election in Montgomery County
    Polling predicts the Montgomery County executive race will be very tight.
    Early voters cast their ballots at the Randallstown Community Center on October 30, 2024.
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