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    5 takeaways about Betsy Fox Tolentino, Maryland’s new juvenile services head
    Betsy Fox Tolentino is a few weeks into her new job and already has her eye on building trust and confidence in a troubled system.
    Betsy Fox Tolentino is the newly appointed acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a bike party to Marvel Day at Camden Yards
    Whether you want to ride in the monthly Baltmiore Bike Party, go shopping at vintage markets or get a limited edition bobblehead at the Orioles game, we’ve got you covered.
    Baltimore Bike Party is a spirited bike ride that begins at St. Mary’s Park in Seton Hill on the final Friday of the month and concludes with an after party.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a Maker Faire to ‘The Princess Bride’
    Head down to the Columbia Lakefront Friday night for a screening of “The Princess Bride” or Saturday night for live music.
    The Caribbean American Heritage Festival returns to Color Burst Park in Columbia on Saturday.
    Maryland’s Derik Queen goes 13th in NBA draft to New Orleans Pelicans
    The Pelicans acquired the pick in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks.
    Derik Queen joined the New Orleans Pelicans after being drafted No. 13 overall Wednesday night in New York.
    Orioles narrowly avoid getting no-hit, but Rangers still breeze to easy win
    This night, in many ways, showcased the position the Orioles have put themselves in.
    Jacob deGrom allowed only one hit in seven-plus innings as the Rangers beat the Orioles 7-0 on Wednesday night.
    Pride and (no) prejudice: Orioles celebrate annual Pride Night at Camden Yards
    A mother-son duo embodies how baseball’s efforts to reach out to queer folk can pay off.
    Jennifer Adams, 53, and her son, Skye Adams, 24, arrived nearly two hours before the first pitch to snag an Orioles Pride jersey during Pride Night at Orioles Park.
    Second officer-involved shooting in West Baltimore in 8 days leaves 70-year-old woman dead
    A 70-year-old woman was fatally shot by police Wednesday afternoon after allegedly lunging at an officer with a knife during a possible behavioral health crisis, officials said.
    Baltimore Police on scene of a police-involved shooting on the 2700 block of Mosher Street on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
    Power line opponents appeal court order granting surveys on their land
    Opponents of a contentious power line planned for rural Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties are appealing a court order that grants developers access to their land to survey the project route.
    A white “x” marks the site of the new proposed transmission tower on Brandon and Marie Hill’s farmland in Parkton, MD on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
    The Shorebirds will forever miss Luis Guevara, yet he’ll never leave them
    For many of these low-level Orioles minor league players, Guevara, who died in a watercraft crash, had been a near-constant companion through their time in the organization.
    Luis Guevara and catcher Andrés Nolaya with the Wild Ponies, an alternate identity for the Delmarva Shorebirds, in 2025.
    Kristi Noem blames Maryland law for Baltimore ICE holding room conditions
    The Banner first reported in April about people detained by ICE who had been spending multiple days at the facility in a room.
    The George H. Fallon Federal Building in downtown Baltimore where the ICE field office is located.
    Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail while attorneys spar whether he’ll be swiftly deported
    Kilmar Abrego Garcia is expected to be released from jail in Tennessee on Wednesday, only to be taken into immigration custody.
    Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia of Maryland, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, speaks during a news conference at CASA's Multicultural Center in Hyattsville, Md., April 4, 2025
    Man who attacked 2 protesters outside Planned Parenthood in Baltimore stands trial again
    Patrick Brice, 28, of West Baltimore, previously was found guilty of two counts of second-degree assault in the attack, which happened on May 26, 2023.
    Patrick Brice, 28, of West Baltimore, arrives at the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse in Baltimore in February.
    Maryland’s government hiring ‘freeze’ may end up more of a chill
    Maryland's government hiring freeze has exceptions, including for law enforcement, public safety and “priority hires.”
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore listens to speakers at the South Carolina Democratic Party's Blue Palmetto Dinner in Columbia, S.C. on Friday, May 30, 2025.
    AmeriCorps denies $4.6M grant to Notre Dame Mission Volunteers
    Notre Dame Mission Volunteers will cut staff and reduce the number of participants after AmeriCorps denied its request for a $4.6 million grant.
    AmeriCorps denied the Notre Dame Mission Volunteers a $4.6 million grant.
    Century-old University of Baltimore faces new cuts amid declining enrollment
    Over the last 10 years, the University of Baltimore’s enrollment has dropped, its faculty has halved, leaving its deficit swollen amid state cuts.
    University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke speaks ahead of a mayoral debate held at at the school’s H. Mebane Turner Learning Commons on April 30, 2024.
    Facing pressure, Maryland’s juvenile services agency gets leader with deep roots, high stakes
    Hard conversations will come, but Betsy Fox Tolentino said she’ll listen to law enforcement partners, community members and staff.
    Betsy Fox Tolentino is the newly appointed acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.
    Trump administration sues Maryland federal judges over order blocking removal of immigrants
    The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against federal judges in Maryland over an order that blocks the immediate removal of any detained immigrant who requests a court hearing.
    Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks as Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche listens during a news conference about Kilmar Abrego Garcia at the Justice Department, Friday June 6, 2025, in Washington.
    Why extreme heat causes trains to slow down
    When steel, the backbone of railroads, heats and expands, there’s a risk of buckling, where the track snaps out to the side. Trains cannot move when this happens.
    An Amtrak train arrives train going to Boston arrives at Penn Station on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
    Showers and thunderstorms possible as heat pins Baltimore region
    The National Weather Service predicts a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Baltimore area after 3 p.m. Wednesday — just ahead of the Orioles game.
    The National Weather Service predicts a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Baltimore area after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
    Baltimore DPW Director Khalil Zaied to become deputy mayor of operations
    In his new role, Khalil Zaied will oversee several Baltimore agencies, including the Department of General Services, the Department of Transportation and more.
    Baltimore City Hall is seen on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
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