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    Anne Arundel council passes bill to allow funding for public campaign financing
    The Anne Arundel County Council unanimously passed legislation to allow it and the county executive to add money to the nascent public campaign financing fund.
    Early voters head into Anne Arundel County Board of Elections building to cast their vote, in Glen Burnie, Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
    Montgomery County could increase pension options for bereaved spouses
    At-large Council member Evan Glass said the “Hero Act” legislation was inspired by the death of a county firefighter earlier this year.
    TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 - Montgomery County Council member Evan Glass is flanked by supporters of the Hero Act, a bill that would increase pension benefit options for bereaved spouses of first responders, during a press conference in Rockville on Tuesday.
    Single-vehicle collision in Anne Arundel leaves couple, both 90, dead
    A man and his wife, both 90 years old, died over the weekend in a single-vehicle crash in West River, Anne Arundel County Police said.
    Baltimore Police lights flicker at night.
    Historic bridge collapses in Baltimore County as septic truck crosses
    Baltimore County officials say a metal truss bridge built in 1879 collapsed under the weight of a septic truck.
    Baltimore County Fire crews respond to a call about a septic truck involved in the collapse of a bridge in Phoenix, Md., on Monday, October 20, 2025.
    Albert Pujols, next Orioles skipper? | Banner Baseball Show
    Albert Pujols and Yankees third base coach Luis Rojas are the only external candidates linked to the Orioles thus far.
    What does it take to root out fraud in Maryland’s biggest school districts?
    Montgomery County’s Inspector General is the only office of its kind in Maryland that acts as a watchdog for its county school system. That could soon change.
    Megan Limarzi, the Inspector General for Montgomery County, in her office in Rockville.
    Black women’s foothold in the federal workforce is at risk
    Black women are about 6% of the nation’s employed, but account for 11% of all federal workers.
    Ronicsa Chambers worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for almost 20 years.
    In her latest mystery, Laura Lippman — and Mrs. Blossom — blooms
    Laura Lippman, who will appear at The Banner Book Club on Wednesday, discusses “Murder Takes a Vacation” and the importance of Mrs. Blossom.
    Laura Lippman will talk “Murder Takes a Vacation” at The Banner Book Club on Wednesday.
    Ocean City Boardwalk tram to cease operations a year after fatal crash
    Ocean City announced it will no longer operate its boardwalk tram more than a year after a young child was struck and killed.
    Ocean City spokesperson Jessica Waters said Ocean City is seeking ways to reimagine the boardwalk without trams.
    Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta airport arrested after tip, police say
    Police arrested a man at Atlanta’s bustling airport on Monday after getting a tip from his family that he was planning to shoot up the place, the city’s police chief said.
    This image made from an Oct. 20, 2025, police body camera footage shows Billy Joe Cagle, of Cartersville, Ga., right, talks to police officers before he was arrested inside the domestic terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta.
    Divided Baltimore council advances housing density bills despite concerns
    Several members of the Baltimore City Council raised concerns that the legislation would chase Black residents from the city.
    Wednesday, July 23, 2025 — Councilman James Torrence questions Alyssa Lord, Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health, during a Baltimore City Council committee hearing on the opioid crisis.
    The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump’s ballroom
    The White House on Monday started tearing down part of the East Wing, the traditional base of operations for the first lady, to build President Donald Trump’s ballroom.
    WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 20: Workers demolish the facade of the East Wing of the White House on October 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The demolition is part of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to build a ballroom reportedly costing $250 million on the eastern side of the White House.
    Ravens QB Lamar Jackson still missing at practice after bye, but other starters return
    Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was still missing at practice Monday as the team returned from its bye.
    Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens’ inactive quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field after the Ravens lost 17-3 to the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.
    Anne Arundel puts $10.6M behind long-awaited I-97 widening
    Anne Arundel County will contribute $10.6 million toward project planning and construction to widen I-97 between Route 32 in Millersville and U.S. 50 in Annapolis.
    Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman speaks at a press conference highlighting the county's contribution to a highway widening project on I-97 in Crownsville on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
    Baltimore County continues its crackdown on Towson bars serving minors
    Weeks after reprimanding The Greene Turtle for the sports bar’s “Thirsty Thursday” promotions, Baltimore County officials are coming after more Towson bars accused of serving minors.
    Police officers patrol the sidewalk as revelers participate in a recent Thirsty Thursday in Towson.
    What to know about the widespread Amazon Web Services outage
    Internet disruptions tied to Amazon’s cloud computing service affected people around the world Monday trying to connect to online services used for work, social media and video games.
    STONE RIDGE, VIRGINIA - JULY 17:  In an aerial view, an Amazon Web Services data center is shown situated near single-family homes on July 17, 2024 in Stone Ridge, Virginia. Northern Virginia is the largest data center market in the world, according to a report this year cited in published accounts, but is facing headwinds from availability of land and electric power.
    Severn River fantasy island sells for $2.8 million ahead of auction
    The 1920s estate occupies about half of the island in the middle of Round Bay, just off the shores of Crownsville in Anne Arundel County.
    The nearly 7-acre property at St. Helena Island comes with a 7,100-square foot mansion, guest cottage, water tower-turned-office, and pier for access.
    13-year-old struck by car in Silver Spring in critical condition
    A car struck a 13-year-old at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Evans Drive in Silver Spring. She is at the hospital in critical but stable condition, police said.
    Subscriber bonus: Listen to Ira Glass and David Simon talk Baltimore and storytelling
    The creator of "This American Life" spoke with TV producer and writer David Simon about storytelling at an event hosted by The Banner. Listen to their conversation.
    Ira Glass and David Simon in conversation at “The Art of the Story: A Conversation with Ira Glass and David Simon,” presented by The Baltimore Banner and WYPR at the MICA Brown Center in Baltimore.
    Albornoz likely to take helm of Montgomery County recreation department
    Albornoz will replace the previous director, Robin Riley, who retired earlier this year.
    At-large County Council member Gabe Albornoz, center at a council meeting in September, was nominated to lead the Department of Recreation.
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