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    Maryland moves to preserve Black history with its latest state park
    Freedman’s State Historical Park honors one of Montgomery County’s greatest success stories.
    Andrea and Herold Blackford of the Washington Revels’ Jubilee Voices stand dressed as Harriet and Enoch Howard in front of the Greenbury House during the dedication ceremony of Freedman’s State Historical Park on Friday.
    Man convicted in Morgan State University homecoming shooting that wounded 5
    Marquis Brown, 20, of Washington, was found guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court of five counts of attempted second-degree murder and related crimes.
    Baltimore police respond to the scene of a shooting involving at least four victims at Morgan State University on Tuesday Oct. 3, 2023.
    Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg undergoes season-ending elbow surgery
    The Orioles have lost a key player for the year.
    Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (11) throws to a fan in the crowd in the 9th inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
    Takeaways from Trump’s trip to China: Taiwan, a new framework for relationship and flattery for Xi
    President Donald Trump’s trip to China was unexpectedly dominated by discussions about Taiwan and the notion that Washington and Beijing could adopt a new framework for managing their complicated relationship.
    President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, Friday, May 15, 2026.
    Horse dies after first race on Friday ahead of Preakness
    Preakness weekend got off to a grim start as the horse, Hit Zero, collapsed and died at Laurel Park.
    An equine ambulance works on the dirt track after a horse suddenly collapsed after the first race of Preakness Friday ahead of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Laurel Park racetrack.
    Maryland will reissue 400,000 mail ballots after voters reported errors
    Some Maryland residents received ballots for the wrong party. The vendor will pay to replace ballots ahead of the June 23 primary.
    A board of elections worker prepares to feed mail-in ballots into a machine for counting during canvassing at the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
    All the Maryland festivals that should be on your radar in 2026
    Need to fill your weekend? Use our handy calendar and list of events to find things to do across Maryland counties.
    ‘Enough? I know it’s not’: Montgomery County Council signs off on budget plan
    The council endorsed a progressive income tax plan, but cuts are still coming to MCPS.
    Council President Natali Fani-González speaks at a press conference in Rockville in earlier this year.
    Montgomery County unions demand investigation into alleged discrimination in human resources department
    A former county program director alleges “systemic discrimination against employees with disabilities, particularly disabled veterans and employees seeking reasonable accommodations” during his time with the county’s HR department.
    Two unions representing Montgomery County government employees want the state to investigate allegations of discrimination within the human resources department.
    15 new and upcoming books by Maryland authors to read this summer
    Fill your summer reading list with new works from Maryland authors, whether you’re a history buff, romance lover, home cook, parent or comedy fan.
    Maryland students made one of the fastest pandemic recoveries
    The state ranks third for improvement in reading and fifth in math.
    2 dead after Friday shooting in Southwest Baltimore
    A man and a woman are dead after a shooting in Southwest Baltimore early Friday morning, police said.
    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.
    Police called as Columbia board meeting erupts in chaos over decision to remove 3 members
    One resident likened the situation to a “civil war,” while others called it “taxation without representation.”
    The May 14 Columbia Association Board of Directors meeting was standing room only as residents packed the room to speak out against a recent decision to remove three board members.
    DMV Empanadas pleads for return to Baltimore Farmers’ Market after rejection
    DMV Empanadas, a seven-year veteran of the Baltimore Farmers’ Market, was denied a stall ahead of a restaurant opening.
    Empanadas from DMV Empanadas.
    Baltimore County Police investigate fatal shooting of 21-year-old woman in Catonsville
    While investigating the woman's death, officers learned a man who was in a relationship with her had shot himself in Columbia. The man is being treated at an area hospital, police said.
    A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
    US Congressional District 3
    See who's running for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District. Read candidate profiles and their responses to The Banner's 2026 voter questionnaire.
    2026 Voter Guide: Congress
    Suspect in Potomac senior home homicide found incompetent to stand trial
    The suspect in the Valentine's Day slaying of a resident at an upscale Potomac senior home was found incompetent to stand trial.
    Cogir Potomac Senior Living
    The rise and stagnation of Mike Elias’ Orioles
    From the top of the baseball world to a middle-of-the-road club, the Orioles are at a critical juncture. Patience around Baltimore is wearing thin.
    President of baseball operations Mike Elias’ Orioles are 20-24, nine games behind the Rays in the American League East.
    Going to Preakness at Laurel Park? Here are traffic and parking tips.
    Here’s what you need to know about traffic and transportation ahead of Preakness.
    Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 — Laurel Park will host the 2026 Preakness as Pimlico Race Course is being rebuilt.
    NBC News correspondent helps rescue teen driver from burning car on Capital Beltway
    A veteran NBC News correspondent helped rescue a teenager from a burning car after a high-speed crash on the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County.
    Locals helped rescue a teenager from a burning car on the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County.
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