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    The latest plan to save downtown Baltimore? Tax breaks.
    The bill would allow for PILOTs lasting as long as 25 years and would set the payment at a property’s current tax bill.
    Properties in downtown Baltimore collectively lost $326 million in assessed value last year, according to Mayor Brandon Scott.
    Who’s running for office in Howard County? A doctor, a W.R. Grace opponent, a lone Republican and more
    Everything you need to know about candidates for Howard County office in 2026.
    Howard County Voters complete their ballots within the gymnasium at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia, MD on November 5th, 2024.
    For sale: Spacious home with a pool and large in-law suite in Columbia
    The Mall In Columbia, Merriweather Post Pavilion, and Robinson Nature Center are all nearby. Downtown Baltimore is less than half-an-hour away.
    Judge orders 14-day halt to work at Washington County ICE facility
    DHS purchased the warehouse in January and recently awarded a $113 million contract to turn the commercial space into a detention center.
    his new warehouse off Hopewell Road outside Hagerstown has beed toured by government officials for possible use as an ICE detention facility.
    Why did the Ravens back out of their deal for Maxx Crosby? An inside look at NFL physicals.
    The Banner spoke with medical experts and former NFL front-office officials to help unpack how such a massive deal could come undone so quickly.
    Maxx Crosby jogs off the field after the Las Vegas Raiders's loss against the Los Angeles Chargers last year in Inglewood, CA.
    Baltimore parents fear kids aren’t safe riding transit to school, survey finds
    The small survey is the first time in at least a decade a Baltimore City schools group has asked families for transportation feedback.
    Commuters and students wait for buses at the Mondawmin Transit Hub on May 6, 2025.
    Why some Maryland grocery stores sell beer and wine, but most don’t
    Maryland is one of the few states in the U.S. that don’t allow beer and wine sales in most grocery stores. Here’s why.
    Maryland is one of the few states in the U.S. that don’t allow beer and wine sales in most grocery stores.
    Baltimore takes aim at online casinos ‘dressed up as a children’s game’
    Mayor Brandon Scott's legal team, fresh off a lucrative settlement, hired more litigators. Now the city is taking aim at online casinos “dressed up as a children's game.”
    In a court filing, the city’s legal team has targeted various operators of online and mobile blackjack games and slot machines, writing that operators like Pulsz Casino and Fortune Coins "employ videogame-like design" in advertisements and online to target young people.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including St. Patrick’s Day events
    Whether you want to attend the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, see a rising artist’s works or celebrate trailblazing civil engineer Olive Dennis, we've got you covered.
    Bag pipe players play traditional Irish music while they march down Pratt St. in the annual St. Patricks Day Parade in Baltimore City, MD., on March 12, 2023.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Green Beer Races extend St. Patrick’s celebration
    Annapolis takes its second bite of the shamrock this weekend with more events tied to Irish culture and St. Patrick’s Day. There are days more of music, dance, food, drink and fun.
    The Eastport Democratic Club Green Beer Race takes place on Saturday, March 9 in Annapolis.
    7 things to do in Howard County: St. Patrick’s Day edition
    Here’s a look at seven things to do in Howard County during the week of March 12-18. The theme is St. Patrick’s Day.
    Stepping into Kelsey’s Restaurant, Irish Pub & Banquet Hall it feels like St. Patrick's Day every day. Enjoy a cold Guinness with some traditional Irish fare.
    Streeter: Being stuck in the Middle East is a nightmare. I know — it happened to me.
    COLUMN| I’ve been having flashbacks to a time, four decades ago, when my family was trapped in the Middle East, unable to get home. It was awful. But at least, unlike the Americans currently trying to make their way out of the same region, there weren’t any bombs.
    Passengers stranded by the closure of Dubai International Airport await for assistance in the airport parking lot in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 1, 2026.
    Donald ‘China’ Waugh, last of a breed of Baltimore arabbers, dies at 90
    Donald “China” Waugh, a fixture on the Baltimore arabbing scene for decades, died recently at age 90.
    Donald ‘China’ Waugh.
    His little brother died in a storm drain. Now he’s fighting to make them safer.
    Clay Kearns and his mother, Erica, want lawmakers to require local governments to address safety issues.
    Clay Kearns stands beside a skateboard memorial cross his father built to honor his younger brother, Mason.
    Former Naval Academy midshipman posted about killing peers over their Charlie Kirk comments
    An attorney for Jackson Fleming wants President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to intervene.
    U.S. Navy Security officers attend Gate 1 at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis on Sept. 11. The USNA went on lockdown that evening following reports of a shooting on campus.
    How the rebels and divas of Baltimore’s queer past inspire a new generation
    As the Trump administration and conservative legislatures around the country attack rights secured for LGBTQIA+ people, Baltimore historians say sharing the stories of queer ancestors has never been more important.
    A librarian at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Ben Egerman plumbed obscure newspaper archives and historical records for long-forgotten stories, which he turned into zines documenting local LGBTQIA+ history.
    A county liquor store opened across the hall from a private retailer. Can it avoid competing?
    Nick Gardner, who owns Choice Wine & Beer in the Westfield Wheaton mall, said he has made less money since a county-run Oak Barrel & Vine opened across the hall.
    Nick Gardner, the owner of Choice Wine & Beer, said his sales have fallen off in the five months since Oak Barrel & Vine opened.
    7 things to do in Montgomery County this week, including a comedy festival and St. Patrick’s Day parties
    Here are your best options this week in Montgomery County, Maryland, including a comedy festival, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and a day hike.
    Jamar Hall performs at the 2025 SPRING! Comedy Festival in Silver Spring.
    Nearly 12K without power after tornado warning in Baltimore and surrounding counties
    Tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm threats and a statewide hazardous weather outlook blanketed Maryland on Wednesday evening.
    Baltimore City and Baltimore County were under a tornado warning until 7:45 p.m., the National Weather Service and state emergency management officials shared on social media.
    Ravens GM Eric DeCosta ‘gutted’ over nixed trade for Maxx Crosby
    “Nobody more disappointed than me,” said Eric DeCosta, who called Maxx Crosby, an elite run defender and proven pass rusher, “one of my favorite players in the entire NFL.”
    Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta takes questions Wednesday during a news conference at the Under Armour Performance Center.
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