Baltimore County approves deal that could mean burning trash for 10 more years
The Baltimore County Council on Tuesday narrowly approved an agreement to continue sending massive quantities of garbage to a city incinerator for years, possibly another decade.
The WIN Waste Innovations trash incinerator towers over I-95 in South Baltimore.
Judge sets trial date for Catherine Hoggle, accused of murdering her children more than a decade ago
The case has long fueled speculation about Hoggle’s mental state and the whereabouts of the children, whose bodies were never found.
A grand jury reindicted Catherine Hoggle, center, on two counts of first-degree  murder, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. Her children, Sarah and Jacob Hoggle, were ages 3 and 2 respectively when they were last seen in September 2014.
A milestone in community safety: Over 12,000 free gun locks distributed in Anne Arundel County
Every day in Anne Arundel County, we work to build a safer, healthier and stronger community. Sometimes, that work takes the form of community health or educational programs. Other times, it looks like a simple, tangible tool: a cable gun lock.
Can the Ravens find their defensive identity in Brazil? | Banner Ravens Podcast
Previewing Sunday’s matchup against the Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro.
Facing data center backlash, Moore lays out a plan but not a pause
The announcement comes as concerns about data center growth have become a top political issue across Maryland and the country
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined a list of state leaders proposing regulations for data centers, but stopped short of calling for a pause or ban.
Pete Alonso named unanimous winner of Most Valuable Oriole award
The first baseman has 40 home runs, 24 doubles and an American League-leading 108 RBIs, and he holds an on-base plus slugging percentage of .869.
Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso celebrates with shortstop Gunnar Henderson after homering against the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 3.
Baltimore County extends data center pause, advances Lutherville Station, renter protections
The Baltimore County Council voted on key legislation related to data centers, housing, Lutherville Station, the Office of the Inspector General and trash.
A Baltimore County Council sign hangs in an office inside the Old Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 in Towson, MD.
What is Montgomery County doing with all this trash!?
What is Montgomery County doing with all this trash!?
What is Montgomery County doing with all this trash!?
Jackson Holliday to undergo wrist surgery; Samuel Basallo out with concussion
Jackson Holliday and Samuel Basallo did not have superb seasons, but they are both just 22 years old. Manager Craig Albernaz said they showed growth throughout the year in several areas.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday connects with a pitch in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 31.
Behind the notebook: A panel discussion with The Banner’s Baltimore County team
On Sept. 29, four Banner reporters who cover Baltimore County will be at Manor Mill in Monkton for a panel discussion on how their stories come together.
The Baltimore Banner office in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Canton flasher sentenced to 3 years in prison
Jason Morgan, 49, of Belcamp, pleaded guilty in Eastside District Court to two counts of indecent exposure and apologized for his "stupid, stupid behavior."
Jason Morgan, of Belcamp, pleaded guilty in Eastside District Court to two counts of indecent exposure and apologized for his "stupid, stupid behavior."
Previewing a critical Nationals offseason
Nationals beat reporter Kyle Williams breaks down some important storylines to watch this offseason.
Nationals beat reporter Kyle Williams breaks down some important storylines to watch this offseason.
Former Anne Arundel Community College student given probation in ‘Peeping Tom’ case
A former Anne Arundel Community College student was sentenced to three years’ probation after being arrested in February when police discovered a camera installed in a toilet of a women’s restroom.
Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Md.
STK Steakhouse serves $3 bites during happy hour. That doesn’t mean it’s a bargain.
At first glance, the happy hour specials at the STK Steakhouse chain seem like a steal. But take a closer look, and you’ll see the value slip away.
$3 tater tots with the $9 jalapeno pickled shrimp cocktail at STK Steakhouse.
5 things to know about data centers in Baltimore County
The County Council passed a one-year extension of its data center moratorium on Tuesday night.
January 13, 2025 - Council members Todd Crandall, David Marks, Izzy Patoka, Michael Ertel, Julian Jones and Pat Young  participate in the first work session of the year.
Orioles’ Luis De León thought relievers had it easy. Then he became one.
Being a reliever, Luis De León has realized, is not so easy at all. Except, despite a hiccup in his debut, De León has at least made this all look easy.
Being a reliever, Luis De León has realized, is not so easy at all. Except, despite a hiccup in his debut, De León has at least made this all look easy.
Ravens stock report: Why Jovaughn Gwyn, Trenton Simpson and Malaki Starks are under the microscope
Some Ravens have fared better than expected this season. Others have fared worse. As the team prepares for the Dallas Cowboys, here’s a look at three players with notable starts to the season.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson (32) takes the field before the team's Week 2 game against the New Orleans Saints.
Walter Boynton, folksy dean of Chesapeake Bay science, dies
Boynton, 79, died Sept. 14 at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., after a long-term illness.
Walter Boynton.
AMC to pay $56,000 after disabled Owings Mills theater employee was forced to quit, EEOC says
The AMC movie theater chain will pay $56,000 and adopt new procedures to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit that alleged an Owings Mills theater employee with cerebral palsy was forced to quit after asking for accommodations, federal officials said Tuesday.
The AMC movie theater at the Mall in Columbia, Md. on Friday, May 2, 2025.
What to know about data centers in Maryland
As data center proposals spread across Maryland, communities weigh benefits like tax revenue against costs to utilities, water and quality of life. Here’s what to know.
Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 — A massive data center is being built on the 2,100-acre former Eastalco smelting site in Frederick County.
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