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    Customs officers recover $50,000 worth of khat from abandoned luggage at BWI
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recovered approximately $50,000 worth of khat from the baggage claim area at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport.
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recovered approximately $50,000 worth of khat from the baggage claim area at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport.
    Ravens observations: Defenses shine in spicy joint practice with Minnesota Vikings
    Dallas Turner of the Vikings and John Simpson of the Ravens participate in a drill during a joint practice Wednesday in Minnesota.
    Orioles reinstate Samuel Basallo, who will bat cleanup against Yankees
    “It’s good to have him back, and especially the way he attacked this rehab process,” manager Craig Albernaz said.
    Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo celebrates a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals on July 10.
    Anne Arundel schools updates gender identity regulation following Trump administration threats
    The years-old policy became the focus of intense scrutiny last month after parents of an area high school student filed a federal lawsuit alleging teachers and staff lied about and hid their child’s gender transition.
    Dr. Mark Bedell, Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent, takes a microphone to speak after another parent interrupted public comment about proposed school redistricting plans during a meeting at Annapolis Middle School in Annapolis, Md. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
    MOM’s Organic Market says employees won’t need doctor’s note to wear masks
    MOM’s said that the policy is part of a “broader dress code update that includes uniforms and name tags, all intended to support the customer experience.”
    MOM’s Organic Market in Timonium, Saturday, April 29, 2023.
    Head of Baltimore’s embattled Department of Transportation to depart
    Baltimore’s transportation chief, Veronica C. Perry, is stepping down after less than two years on the job.
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Department of Transportation Director Veronica McBeth announced at City Hall on Monday, April 28, 2025, that construction to rebuild three major intersections along Pratt Street downtown will begin in mid May.
    Charcoal Korean BBQ is back as Jong Kak reopens after a year and $200,000 in upgrades
    Last weekend, customers were finally able to return to Jong Kak, which frequently comes up in conversations about the best Korean barbecue around.
    Jong Kak has reopened at 18 W. 20th St. after nearly a year closed as it updated its fire suppression system.
    Will Washington QB Jayden Daniels play in the preseason? Dan Quinn didn’t rule it out.
    “He’s thrown an incredible training camp,” head coach Dan Quinn said. “His accuracy, his command of it. A new system, you wouldn’t feel like that for him."
    Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels watches warm-ups as the team prepares to host the Miami Dolphins in the preseason.
    Beaver found dead at state park in Montgomery County tests positive for rabies
    Another beaver has tested positive for rabies in the Montgomery County area, the third such case in the past month.
    A sign welcomes visitors to Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, Maryland.
    Local rapper No Savage charged with robbery in Prince George’s
    Noah Settles, the D.C. rapper who goes by the name No Savage, is facing robbery and assault charges in Prince George’s County. He and three others allegedly walked into a convenience store in Fort Washington and stole cigarettes, vapes and candy.
    D.C. rapper No Savage, aka Noah Settles, is facing robbery and assault charges in Prince George’s County.
    Lamar Jackson is evolving in the Ravens’ new offense. Just look at his footwork.
    In coordinator Declan Doyle’s new offense, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s footwork is different. He starts with his left foot staggered ahead of his right, a notable change from previous years.
    Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gets ready to throw the ball during the team's training camp practice on Aug. 11.
    Shane Baz and the Orioles come out on the losing end of a pitchers’ duel vs. Yankees
    Orioles right-hander Shane Baz was at his best, striking out a season-high 10 batters, carving up a mostly left-handed Yankees lineup with fastballs and knuckle curves.
    Orioles right-hander Shane Baz pitches in the third inning against the New York Yankees.
    The Dish: Tourists are flocking to this Greenmount Avenue takeout window
    More and more, influencers are bringing foodies to unexpected places in Baltimore, like a takeout window with no signs.
    Phil Laguerre of Boston at I Love Seafood on Greenmount Ave.
    FBI headquarters could ‘reinvent’ Greenbelt and Prince George’s County
    Local elected officials, economists and others believe the potential relocation of the FBI’s headquarters to Greenbelt could “reinvent” the city and be a boon to the county’s economy.
    FILE - An FBI seal is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the field office in Portland, Ore., Jan. 16, 2025.
    Baltimore’s fight with Agora tests the limits of its new consumer protection powers
    Baltimore is testing its new consumer protection powers in a lawsuit against Agora, alleging it gave predatory investment advice that targeted older adults. While the city lawsuit does not name local victims, some families here have been affected.
    Baltimore filed a lawsuit against Agora, alleging it gave predatory investment advice that targeted older adults. While the city lawsuit does not name local victims, Liz Vayda’s family has been affected.
    Moon rocks round out 1 billion years of Maryland’s geologic history
    Geological formations that are rarely found in Maryland in the exhibit “The Making of Maryland: 1 Billion Years and Counting,” at the Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences, in Baltimore.
    Potential charges against youths in deadly Germantown crash remain murky
    Experts who spoke to The Banner said it’s unclear what, if any, charges seven youths could face following the Aug. 4 crash in Germantown that killed a Virginia man.
    A car that included seven children collided near Great Seneca Highway and Clopper Road in Germantown Tuesday with another vehicle whose driver died in the crash, Montgomery County Police said Tuesday.
    Jackson Kent struggles with command, Nationals shut out by Rangers
    Jackson Kent pitched 3 2/3 innings, giving up eight hits and five earned runs. He struck out and walked three.
    Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jackson Kent (25) leaves the mound for a pitching change during the fourth inning.
    Baltimore Police officer in viral video accused of using patrol car as weapon stands trial
    Baltimore Police Officer Robert Parks was captured in a viral video chasing Antrell Smith and striking him with his patrol vehicle in Northwest Baltimore on Oct. 28, 2025.
    Baltimore Police Officer Robert Parks arrives at the Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse on Tuesday for the start of his trial on charges including attempted second-degree murder.
    Calvert County board passes 6-month moratorium on new data centers
    Calvert County commissioners have passed a six-month moratorium on data centers, officials announced Tuesday.
    Calvert County joins Baltimore, Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in having data center moratoriums in place.
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