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    US health subsidies expire, launching millions into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
    Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
    FILE - Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)
    Murders, child deaths and sex abuse cases: Maryland trials to watch in 2026
    The Banner will continue to report on these court cases and others in Baltimore and the surrounding counties.
    Exterior of the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse on Calvert Street in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
    Will loser of Ravens-Steelers make a coaching change? | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Will John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin really be coaching for their jobs Sunday?
    Howard County’s issues to watch in 2026: Scramble for county executive, a new watchdog and more
    A scramble for county executive and the arrival of a first-ever inspector general are among the story lines to watch in Howard County in 2026.
    The Howard County Council hears testimony in July.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a winter farmers market to a 2025 trivia night
    Here are seven things to do in Howard County for the first week of 2026.
    The Robinson Nature Center is seen on February 8, 2025 in Columbia, Maryland.
    What to do in Baltimore New Year’s weekend, including ‘Stop Making Sense’ and kids’ crafts
    Whether you want to see the Talking Heads on the big screen, get crafty at a collage party or run around Patterson Park for charity, we’ve got you covered.
    Talking Heads founder David Byrne in a scene from the 1984 concert film “Stop Making Sense,” which plays at the Charles Theatre on New Year’s Day.
    These restaurants were supposed to open in 2025. We’re still waiting.
    The Fishmonger's Daughter, Candela and Armada are just a few of the restaurants we hope to see open in 2026.
    The future home of The Fishmongers Daughter in Catonsville. The restaurant was originally set to open in 2025 but is still in progress.
    Helping seniors age in place, the Village movement stakes out new ground
    Networks of neighbors known as "Villages" help seniors age in place. Organizers plan to launch nine new ones in Montgomery County.
    Longtime Tamarack Triangle residents Robyn De Shields and Diane Straud lead out the weekend walking club, which met in front of Page Elementary School on a cold Saturday morning.
    Meet the chef keeping a Ravens receiver fueled
    With a background in nutrition and a preference for simplicity, Alex Claro fits the mold for an athlete’s chef.
    Alex Claro prepares a short rib dish.
    Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
    “We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again,” the president said on social media.
    Members of the West Virginia National Guard patrol the National Mall in front of the Lincoln Memorial in August.
    Baltimore County wasted over $737K on software it didn’t use, inspector general finds
    Officials didn’t use the software meant to ensure compliance with contract rules — despite paying for it since 2008.
    Outgoing Inspector General Kelly Madigan found Baltimore County was paying for software it didn’t use.
    With Lamar Jackson back at practice, Ravens ‘very optimistic’ that QB will play vs. Steelers
    Lamar Jackson is working to return for a pivotal Week 18 game with the playoffs on the line.
    Lamar Jackson is working toward a return after suffering a back contusion against the New England Patriots.
    New faces everywhere: A look ahead at politics in Baltimore County
    No one can really predict anything in politics, but one thing seems certain: this time next year, there will be new faces preparing to take over many Baltimore County offices.
    This time next year, there will be new faces preparing to take over many Baltimore County offices.
    Donna Marriott, wife of hospitality giant, dies at 90
    Donna Marriott, wife of the founder of the Bethesda-based hospitality corporation, died Tuesday at age 90.
    Donna Marriott (1935 - 2025).
    Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, inspired many in music
    Smallwood’s songs were performed and recorded over the years by artists such as Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Destiny’s Child and Boyz II Men.
    LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 15:  Singer Richard Smallwood performs onstage during BET Celebration of Gospel 2014 at Orpheum Theatre on March 15, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
    Cold New Year’s Eve in Baltimore, arctic blast New Year’s Day
    After powerful winds over the past few days, we’ll get a nice break from the disruptive wind gusts to finish out 2025. A powerful cold front will cross Maryland early Thursday, bringing another batch of arctic cold and scattered flurries, snow showers, and snow squalls.
    A person walks in Fells Point, Baltimore, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Below freezing conditions persisted in Maryland Wednesday morning, accompanied by wind gusts making it feel close to zero degrees in parts of the state. The extreme cold warning for western Maryland and the cold weather advisory for the rest of the state — including Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Harford and Carroll counties — remain in effect until Thursday morning at 10 a.m.
    The Banner’s favorite illustrations from 2025
    This year, The Banner worked with illustrators from our Maryland community to tackle stories big and small.
    Roads to close in downtown Baltimore ahead of New Year’s Eve festivities
    If you’re heading to the Inner Harbor to watch the fireworks on Wednesday, plan for traffic restrictions in downtown Baltimore starting at 4 p.m.
    People enjoy the fireworks show by the Inner Harbor to ring in the new year in Baltimore on January 1, 2025.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County: New Year’s edition
    Looking for somewhere to ring in 2026, Baltimore County?
    People enjoy a fireworks show by the Inner Harbor to ring in the new year in Baltimore on Jan. 1, 2025.
    Ravens-Steelers: Answering the biggest questions about an epic Week 18 matchup
    With a win Sunday night over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens would claim a third consecutive AFC North title and the conference’s No. 4 playoff seed.
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks for a target downfield in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets in November.
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