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    Will Maryland opt in to a national school voucher program? It’s a risky calculation.
    Gov. Wes Moore soon faces what could turn out to be one of the most influential education decisions he makes as governor.
    Outdoor summer movie guide: Where to watch under the stars
    Nothing says summer like watching a free movie outdoors. Here’s where to find the screenings in the Baltimore region.
    Free outdoor movie screenings return to Baltimore Peninsula’s the Lawn this summer.
    Nationals grab an early lead, only for bullpen to falter in series-opening loss to Marlins
    Cade Cavalli didn’t have his sharpest, most efficient outing Monday night, requiring 89 pitches to get into the sixth inning.
    Washington Nationals pitcher Richard Lovelady throws to the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning.
    Scott Pelley of ‘60 Minutes’ accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ the show, reports say
    In a remarkable sign of the turmoil at CBS’s top-rated “60 Minutes,” correspondent Scott Pelley said CBS News head Bari Weiss was “murdering the show” and accused its new producer of having “slender qualifications” for the job, according to reports.
    Scott Pelley, then-anchor of the "CBS Evening News," at the CBS Upfront in New York, May 15, 2013.
    Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies, AP source says
    President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday, as the Justice Department said it would temporarily pause its implementation to comply with a court order.
    FILE - An American flag flies outside the Department of Justice in Washington, March 22, 2019.
    Teen charged in 15-year-old girl’s shooting death turns himself in to police
    Baltimore Police said a 15-year-old boy has turned himself in to face first-degree murder charges in the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl in February.
    Baltimore Police crime scene tape sits unused on a police vehicle at the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
    Yes, Maryland, we’re still in a drought
    Heavy rain toward the end of May helped Maryland’s drought a little bit, but it wasn’t enough, officials said.
    Umbrellas were a necessary accessory for the outdoor venues at a rainy Artscape last month.
    Notre Dame of Maryland University names its first new president in 12 years
    Abagail Van Vlerah will take the helm of the private Catholic college in North Baltimore.
    Notre Dame of Maryland University has named Abagail Van Vlerah as its 15th president.
    Hall of Fame Baltimore Colts receiver Raymond Berry dies at 93
    A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Berry was named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team in 2019, marking the league’s 100th anniversary.
    Baltimore Colts end Raymond Berry, left, and halfback Lenny Moore smile in the locker room in 1964.
    Police seize 9 dirt bikes from gathering at Northeast Baltimore park
    Baltimore detectives seized nine illegal dirt bikes and ATVs from a gathering at Herring Run Park on Sunday and are seeking to pursue criminal and traffic-related charges against the operators.
    Baltimore Police and the State's Attorney's office have announced a crackdown on riding dirt bikes on city streets.
    Appeals court rules Pentagon illegally banned transgender troops from military service
    A Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, a divided panel of federal appeal court judges ruled on Monday.
    President Donald Trump is greeted by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth before speaking to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va.
    Streeter: What justice can — and can’t — do for the families of the Key Bridge victims
    COLUMN | The civil trial against the owner and operator of the Dali, which caused the fatal collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was settled days before the trial. Does justice help with healing?
    The remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge are seen before dawn on the one year anniversary of the collapse of the bridge after being hit by the container ship Dali.
    Shawn Joseph named Prince George’s County Public Schools’ new superintendent
    County Executive Aisha Braveboy named Joseph interim superintendent last summer to replace Millard House II, who resigned from his role following a vote of no confidence from the county’s teachers union.
    June 1, 2026 - Newly selected Superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools, Shawn Joseph, participates in a press conference at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo, MD.
    Judge delays Key Bridge federal civil trial indefinitely
    A federal judge on Monday agreed to postpone the long-expected civil trial over the Key Bridge collapse. It had been set to begin after two years of legal wrangling and a slew of settlements.
    The cargo ship Dali, which toppled the Francis Scott Key bridge when it crashed into it in March, is seen in the Patapso River on April 25, 2024.
    Could Baltimore unearth the Jones Falls? An art project imagines it in 2076.
    Curators behind a new exhibition ask Baltimore to picture the Jones Falls in 50 years. Does it have a highway on top? How about gondolas?
    Co-organizers of “Confluence: Reimagining Baltimore’s Waterways,” from left, Bruce Willen, Anand Pandian, and Lee Davis at Area 405.
    Why Orioles infielder Coby Mayo worked with a pitching coach
    With Mitch Plassmeyer’s experience working on pitching mechanics, he assisted Mayo in keeping his body compact and his arm path shorter.
    Baltimore Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo throws to first base for an out on a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Jacob Young during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Washington.
    US Congressional District 6
    See who’s running for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. Read candidate profiles and their responses to The Banner’s 2026 voter guide questionnaire.
    2026 Voter Guide: Congress
    Prince George’s County Sheriff
    Meet the candidates running for Prince George’s County Sheriff. Read their backgrounds and responses to The Banner’s 2026 voter guide questionnaire.
    2026 Voter Guide: Prince George's County
    This Bolton Hill landscape architect filled her neighborhood with flowers and plants
    Susan Van Buren, a landscape architect and longtime Bolton Hill resident who cared for a massive home garden, died April 15 of liver cancer. She was 78.
    Susan Van Buren.
    10 stats that explain the Nationals’ surprising start to the season
    Here are 10 stats that explain how the team got to this point.
    Washington Nationals' James Wood, left, celebrates after his two-run home run with Keibert Ruiz (20) during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Washington.
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