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Bowie passes tax increase to address ‘police-department-sized’ budget gap
Mayor Michael Estève said the rate increase was still 2 cents short of what’s needed to close the structural deficit in the city budget.
Bowie Mayor Michael Estève said the city is still exploring how to close an additional $2 million gap in its budget.
A second-home tax in Annapolis? Anne Arundel executive candidates say maybe.
Speaking at a forum hosted by the Anne Arundel Affordable Housing Coalition on May 7, Democratic county executive candidates Allison Pickard, James Kitchin and Pete Smith said a supplemental tax on secondary luxury residences was worth considering.
Anne Arundel County executive candidates Allison Pickard, Pete Smith and James Kitchin during a forum on affordable housing and development on Thursday.
State police seek driver involved in fatal hit-and-run on Capital Beltway
Maryland State Police are asking the public’s help to locate a driver who fled the scene of a hit-and-run on the Capital Beltway.
Traffic backs up on the outer loop of I-695 behind an overturned tractor trailer on the beltway near Stevenson Road.
Cyberattack on education software impacts Maryland school systems, colleges and students
A ransomware attack disrupted Canvas, an online platform used by schools and colleges across Maryland to manage grades, assignments and classwork, with hackers claiming access to billions of records.
The University of Maryland, College Park, is among the schools across the state impacted by the Canvas cyberattack.
Police delay release of bodycam footage of Owings Mills man’s death as family demands ‘justice’
The local police department in Michigan responsible for fatally shooting Isaiah Kirby of Owings Mills announced the body camera footage of the incident would be delayed.
Isaiah Kirby, a 21-year-old Owings Mills native who was studying at Michigan State University, was fatally shot by East Lansing Police Department on April 20. His family, including his mother, Karyn Kirby, right, are calling for justice.
How AI could help triple the cost of Baltimore Police’s body camera program
Baltimore Police pitched their new $153 million no-bid contract for Tasers, body cameras and software as a no-brainer. What officials didn’t fully explain, however, is that artificial intelligence is driving much of the contract’s soaring cost.
The Baltimore Police Department released the police body camera footage and CitiWatch footage, a still of which is shown here, from the police-involved shooting of 35-year-old Tavon Newton on April 2.
Police shoot carjacking suspect in Severn after she allegedly drove at officers
Anne Arundel officials are investigating a shooting late Thursday evening involving police officers and a woman accused of carjacking.
Police have not released the alleged carjacker's name but said charges are pending.
Kyle Goon: It’s not all Coby Mayo’s fault. The Orioles have set him up to fail.
COLUMN | Coby Mayo has been ineffective at third base for the second season in a row. At this point, the Orioles must share accountability for continuing to play him there.
Orioles infielder Coby Mayo bats in the second inning of a game against the Houston Astros in Baltimore last month.
Nationals manager Blake Butera wants regular check-ins with his young roster. Here’s why.
Messaging can go a long way at the major league level. Delivering tough messages requires empathy, which can get lost in the data-driven ways of most modern franchises.
Nationals manager Blake Butera says coaches hold individual meetings to ensure players know what the team expects of them.
Another body recovered from Baltimore Inner Harbor
Baltimore Police are investigating after a man’s body was recovered from the Inner Harbor early Friday morning near Pier 4 on the 600 block of East Pratt Street.
The man's remains were transported to the Maryland medical examiner’s office to determine his identity and cause of death.
SPCA’s adoption center at Annapolis Mall can stay — but in a new location
The SPCA of Anne Arundel County’s Paws at the Mall, where people can adopt pets, does not have to leave the property — despite a termination notice placed on its door this week, the mall’s new owner said.
Despite a termination notice, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County’s Paws at the Mall in Annapolos does not have to leave the property.
Hutzell: As Chesapeake Bay ferry proposals flounder, the future is a water taxi
COLUMN | Ferry travel is a romantic idea, but when romance hits political and fiscal reality, the water gets a little rough. Chesapeake Bay proposals are — at best — delayed.
Pat Vaillant pilots a water taxi for Watermark Journey in Annapolis, a cruise and tour company.
What Bowie’s new Mayor Michael Estève wants
Bowie Mayor Michael Estève tells The Banner he wants to tackle residential speeding and attract new business to the city.
Michael Estève says he wants to tackle residential speeding and attract new business to the city.
Prince George’s Stadium is changing. He knows how much it was needed.
Darren Blackmon, a Bowie native, returned home to be the Chesapeake Baysox’s head groundskeeper after growing up attending and working at Prince George’s Stadium. The ballpark is completing a $50 million renovation project.
Darren Blackmon, a Bowie native, returned home to be the Chesapeake Baysox’s head groundskeeper after growing up attending and working at Prince George’s Stadium.
Is Baltimore’s inspector general too online?
Cumming sits at a crossroads, engaged in a legal fight over the ability of her office to do its job and — possibly — an existential fight over her leadership
April 28, 2026 -  Inspector General Isabel Cumming watches as the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, MONSE, testifies about a  report that several contractors submitted fraudulent invoices to the office during a Baltimore City Council  public safety meeting.
5 takeaways from the proposed Prince George’s County budget
The Prince George’s County Council will have to address lingering effects from federal job cuts and increasing liabilities in the coming years.
The Prince George’s County Council will have to address lingering effects from federal job cuts and increasing liabilities in the coming years.
Students with disabilities are getting derailed from a diploma — in kindergarten
This practice — according to advocates, policymakers and parents interviewed by The Banner — could limit children’s potential.
Brooke Levey sits with her daughter, Helen Humpert, as she does schoolwork at home. Levey said school staff tried to convince her to allow her daughter to take alternate assessments once she entered middle school.
Johns Hopkins gets $9M for new data center as Baltimore debates a pause
Johns Hopkins University received approval to move forward with a 25,000-square-foot data science and computer center in East Baltimore as the City Council weighs a one-year moratorium on data centers.
The entrance to Johns Hopkins’ Bayview Campus on June 25, 2024.
Bar Alice Anne blends Korean bites with neighborhood bar vibes in Fells Point
Bar Alice Anne, which opened Thursday, is ultimately a revival of the corner neighborhood bar with dishes inspired by Korean American and Irish food.
The exterior of Bar Alice Anne in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, Md., in April 2026.
For sale: A luxurious estate in Kentlands
From the luxurious finishes and master craftsmanship to the one-of-a-kind wellness amenities, this home is special.
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