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    Albornoz says he won’t seek third term on Montgomery County Council
    Gabe Albornoz’s decision not to seek reelection will ensure three open at-large seats before next year’s Democratic primary.
    On March 12, 2024, Councilmember Gabe Albornoz presents a proclamation with County Executive Marc Elrich to commemorate March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
    Baltimore County Council approves redistricting maps
    The Baltimore County Council voted 5 to 2 to approve a redistricting map that gives Maryland’s third largest county more opportunity to represent its diverse population.
    Dozens of residents showed up at Tuesday’s Baltimore County Council work session to plead for more time to study the latest redistricting map, which dropped five hours before a public hearing on efforts to slice up Maryland’s third-largest county.
    Bear spotted near Prettyboy Reservoir in Baltimore County, fire officials say
    A woman screamed to warn others she saw a bear, but there was no black bear attack in Baltimore County on Monday.
    A Black Bear lifts its nose in the air to get a whiff of fresh spring air.
    Baltimore City Council confirms Michelle Taylor as health commissioner; new DPW leaders
    The Baltimore City council voted unanimously in favor of Michelle Taylor, from Shelby County, Tennessee, where she oversaw a Memphis-area health department.
    Michelle Taylor was confirmed as Baltimore’s health commissioner on Monday.
    UMD lecturer arrested on indecent exposure charges
    A lecturer at the University of Maryland, College Park, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of indecent exposure.
    The McKeldin Library and The Mall at The University of Maryland, College Park, on March 16, 2025 in College Park, MD.
    Poll: Parents give MCPS a strong endorsement, but some residents worry about decline
    Most Montgomery County Public Schools parents would grade the district as an A or B. However, 34% of poll respondents said they believe the quality of public schools is getting worse.
    Meet The Banner Montgomery newsroom
    For the past two months, we have been putting together a team of journalists who can cover the issues that matter most to residents.
    Zuri Berry is the executive editor for The Banner in Montgomery County.
    One of Maryland’s best burger joints sits inside a gas station
    Sunshine General Store in Brookeville has offered food and community for decades that keeps customers coming back.
    The Sunshine General Store in Brookeville is known for their Sunshine Burger.
    The can’t-miss arts events this fall, from Leon Thomas to ‘Nosferatu’
    More than 4,000 applications were submitted for a DMV-focused arts gallery, a figure its curator attributes to the lack of arts spaces not only for local artists but for women.
    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 05: Leon Thomas III performs onstage at the VVIP Superlounge Experience during Day 2 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on July 05, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
    Poll: Why people love Montgomery County — and what they hate about it, too
    While mostly positive, the Banner-commissioned poll shows deep economic concerns for residents of Maryland’s wealthiest county.
    Read The Banner’s poll of Montgomery County residents
    The poll, conducted by OpinionWorks LLC, contacted 910 county residents ages 18 or older from Aug. 16-23.
    City Hall and transportation advocates rally around proposal to expand MTA bus service
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signaled his support for the BMORE BUS plan, but was concerned that the proposal, which the MTA released, doesn’t have significant state dollars allocated to it.
    State Highway Administrator Will Pines walks past advocates outside of City Hall calling for the state to increase funding for local public transit on Monday.
    Steph Curry says he sees ‘talent and potential’ in cities like Baltimore
    NBA star Stephen Curry and pro golfer Jordan Spieth visited Carver Vocational-Technical High School Monday to unveil a new weight room.
    Steph Curry takes a selfie with student athletes during ‘Armour Day’ at Carver Vocational-Technical High School in Baltimore on Monday.
    Ravens injury updates: Kyle Van Noy reportedly could miss weeks with hamstring injury
    Ravens coach John Harbaugh declined to elaborate Monday, only saying there’s “nothing season-ending or long, long term” with any of the players injured Sunday.
    Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy takes questions from reporters following practice on July 24.
    Annapolis City Dock project survives another legal hurdle
    Annapolis’ $100 million overhaul of City Dock survived another legal challenge, prevailing in a lawsuit brought by a nonprofit.
    City Dock, Annapolis, MD, May 9, 2025.
    What ‘no tax on tips’ means for workers in Maryland
    As part of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” tipped workers are now able to exclude tips from their taxable income. Here’s what that means for workers in Maryland.
    Tipping comes in the form of cash or an on-screen prompt that allows customers to choose the amount at Ceremony Coffee.
    Marylander is first Black man to win Emmy for best supporting actor in a drama
    Maryland native and "Severance" star Tramell Tillman made history at the Emmys, becoming the first Black man to win best supporting actor in a drama series.
    Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick on "Severance."
    Trump suggests deal reached over the future of TikTok
    President Donald Trump also said he'll be speaking on Friday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
    U.S. President Donald Trump addresses graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York.
    The Orioles play 13 more games. Here are the storylines worth tracking.
    So long as there are games to be played, there are storylines to follow. Here are seven.
    Jeremiah Jackson has been one of the best Orioles stories since the MLB trade deadline. His chase rate is worth watching.
    Childs Walker: Ravens can be relieved after an imperfect win (and 4 other things we learned)
    The Ravens started sluggishly on offense but did enough right on defense and special teams that they put a brutal opening loss behind them with a 41-17 win over the Cleveland Browns.
    Ravens safety Malaki Starks is introduced before Sunday’s game against the Browns at M&T Bank Stadium.
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