What we learned this week about Baltimore’s plans for data centers
Here’s what you need to know about what the Baltimore City Council is considering and what could be next.
Baltimore City Council is weighing new regulations for data centers amid a temporary moratorium.
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will not have surgery on dislocated elbow
Daniels will be listed as week-to-week, although the timeline for his return is still unknown.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels looks on before being carted off the field after sustaining an elbow injury against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Headed to Rio for the Ravens-Cowboys game? Here’s how to make the most of it.
If you’re headed to cheer on the Ravens against the Dallas Cowboys and have never been to Brazil, we’ve got you covered.
A Mass celebrating the Catholic holiday of Corpus Christi is held at the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, June 19, 2025 (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
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.
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It takes a lot to get an NFL team to Brazil. Here’s how the Ravens pulled it off.
“Being the first is really cool because you really get to set the stage for people, future teams to come on board,” said Simon Gelan, the Ravens' senior vice president of operations.
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill receives a handoff from quarterback Lamar Jackson during the team’s training camp last year.
Baltimore Police officer to resign in exchange for dismissal of assault, misconduct case
Officer Kevin Hilton, 28, a seven-year veteran, was charged in Baltimore Circuit Court with second-degree assault and misconduct in office.
Baltimore Police Officer Kevin Hilton was charged in Baltimore Circuit Court with second-degree assault and misconduct in office after prosecutors allege he assaulted a man while on duty.
Tensions over Sphere National Harbor escalate as council members press for labor agreement
County Council members ramped up their calls for the Sphere at National Harbor to require union labor during a tense hearing with company representatives.
Prince George’s County Council chair Krystal Oriadha speaks a council meeting earlier last year.
‘The Wire’ named No. 2 TV show of the 21st century by New York Times
More than 18 years after its conclusion, ‘The Wire’ has earned a posthumous bouquet of flowers from its industry peers.
Wendell Pierce and Dominic West in the HBO series The Wire.
Ravens vs. Cowboys: 5 things to watch, including QB runs, third down and Nnamdi Madubuike
As the Ravens prepare for the NFL’s first game at the historic Maracanã Stadium, here’s what to watch in their Week 3 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Ravens quaterback Lamar Jackson hands off to running back Derrick Henry against the Saints on Sunday.
Baltimore County Council proposes hefty pay raise for next council amid expansion
Members’ pay would jump from $69,000 to $119,000; the county executive would also see a raise.
The Baltimore County Council has proposed hefty pay increases for the council that takes office in December as it expands to nine members and is viewed as more of a full-time job.
How much control should the county have over its public news outlet?
The bill would require the Montgomery County Council and executive to each appoint one member to MCM’s board of directors. It would also require MCM to comply with open meetings laws and adopt policies related to journalistic ethics and racial equity and social justice.
Kate Stewart of the Montgomery County Council said she wants to align MCM with rules governing other nonprofits.
5 must-see plays at Baltimore theaters this fall, from ‘Rocky Horror’ to ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
Fresh takes on scary tales will animate Baltimore’s theater stages this fall, along with some new, non-ghoulish productions that aim to enthrall audiences through poignant laughs and familiar songs.
Maya Drake stars as Ali in “Hell’s Kitchen,” a musical based on R&B star Alicia Keys’ early years as an artist.
Is Maryland’s big bet on quantum computing paying off?
The world of quantum computing descended on College Park this week for the highest-attended Quantum World Congress to date.
The world of quantum computing descended on College Park this week for the highest-attended Quantum World Congress to date.
Brazil fell for Lamar Jackson from afar. Now they get to meet.
The NFL is trying to grow the game globally, and putting Lamar Jackson in Brazil might just help the Ravens resonate there due to his style of play.
The Ravens Flock in Brazil, also known as Ravens Brasil, poses for a photo during a watch party.
Hired to overhaul internal probes, suspended Baltimore Police commander faces scrutiny
The investigation into Baltimore Police Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau is drawing attention to his tenure overseeing the internal affairs division.
On Tuesday afternoon, Baltimore Police Commissioner Harrison released the body-worn footage from this past Sunday’s fatal shooting of Tyree Moorehead. He and Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau walked through the footage with members of the press and answered a few questions Tuesday afternoon.
Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Cowboys: Who will win Week 3 clash in Brazil?
The Ravens will face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. Here are game predictions from The Banner’s sports staff.
The Ravens’ Mike Green and Trey Hendrickson celebrate after a sack against the Saints on Sunday. The Ravens will face the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro.
Hutzell: Here’s what Luminis Health won’t say about its cyberattack
COLUMN | Luminis Health has been focused on restoring its healthcare systems in the weeks following a cyberattack. It may never explain what happened, but there are some clues.
Annapolis-based Luminis Health serves 1.8 million patients across eight counties. It was attacked by cybercriminals on Aug. 31.
25 evacuated after Amtrak train car catches fire in Essex
Baltimore County fire crews responded Thursday evening to a fire on an Amtrak train car in Essex.
This file photo shows an Amtrak train on a bridge on the Gunpowder River in Baltimore County. Crews responded Thursday evening to a fire on an Amtrak train car in Essex.
3 US news outlets return to White House after judge orders Trump to lift ban
Three news organizations banned from the White House for days were back Thursday after a judge handed CNN, MS NOW and Politico a reprieve in an extraordinary showdown between President Donald Trump and outlets whose coverage he dislikes.
CNN Senior Photojournalist and contributing Producer Peter Morris, arrives on the White House grounds, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington.
16 hospitalized, some in critical condition, after stolen car hits MTA bus in East Baltimore, police say
Emergency crews are responding to a crash in East Baltimore between a Maryland Transit Administration bus and a red sedan.
Baltimore’s police and fire departments responded Thursday to a crash involving an MTA bus and a car that police believe was stolen. 16 people were hospitalized after the crash at the intersection of North Wolfe and East Oliver streets.
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