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‘Super El Niño’ sounds scary but could mean milder hurricane season in Maryland
While the strong El Niño can impact weather patterns in the United States and Canada, it’s unlikely to have extreme effects for the summer in the mid-Atlantic, according to the National Weather Service.
Ocean City is seen beyond the rough surf at Assateague Island National Seashore.
Grading the glizzies: How each hot dog at Camden Yards measures up
Armed with a kitchen scale, a ruler, butcher’s twine and a serious commitment to the bit, The Banner analyzed every hot dog configuration at Camden Yards.
Banner data reporter Allan James Vestal measures the length of hot dogs at Camden Yards.
Maryland lawmakers could get raises next year — and no vote is required
Over the next four years, the salary for state senators and delegates will gradually increase from $56,636 to $61,905. The governor, lieutenant governor, judges and other top state officials are in line for raises, too.
Should state senators and delegates get raises? Pay for members of the Maryland General Assembly is likely to increase from $56,636 to $61,905 over the next four years — unless lawmakers act to reduce or cancel the raises.
Vivas and Millas drive in runs as Nationals succeed on 3 bunts in 4-run ninth to beat Brewers 7-3
The Nationals’ Joey Wiemer makes a leaping catch at the center field wall in the third inning Friday night in Milwaukee.
Orioles’ big money stars Pete Alonso and Shane Baz struggle in loss to Giants
COLUMN | High-priced contracts for Pete Alonso and Shane Baz have yet to pay dividends. Both struggled in a 6-3 loss to the Giants, highlighting how huge investments the Orioles made over the offseason haven’t helped much so far.
First baseman Pete Alonso went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday night in the Orioles’ 6-3 loss to the Giants.
Wizards clinch NBA’s worst record with 140-117 loss to Heat
Washington (17-64) has lost nine in a row and 25 of 26 to tumble to the bottom of the standings.
Bub Carrington led the Wizards with 30 points Friday night.
Maryland Senate limits police cooperation with ICE
Maryland lawmakers move to block police from detaining immigrants for ICE, focusing on public safety and civil rights protections.
State Sen. Clarence Lam speaks at a rally organized by We Are CASA outside the State House in Annapolis on Friday, April 10, 2026. Lam, a Democrat representing Howard and Anne Arundel counties, is a lead sponsor of the Community Trust Act, a bill moving forward that would further limit local law enforcement cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Hundreds at Dulaney High School erupt into cheers as world watches Artemis II crew splash down
Hundreds piled into Dulaney High School’s auditorium for a “splashdown party” Friday night to watch mission commander Reid Wiseman — a 1993 graduate from Cockeysville — return.
Dulaney alumni Robert Najewicz and Sharon Dudek have their picture taken with a cutout of Reid Weisman at the Artemis II splashdown watch party Friday.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott tapped to lead African American Mayors Association
Brandon Scott has been appointed president of the African American Mayors Association, a national nonprofit representing more than 500 mayors across the country.
Mayor Brandon Scott delivers the State of the City address at Baltimore Center Stage in March.
‘Abbott Elementary’ star spotted at Baltimore seafood joint
“Abbott Elementary” star Sherly Lee Ralph ate at Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant in Perry Hall on Wednesday.
Brittany Kent, 37, said it was all by chance that she got to serve actress Sheryl Lee Ralph at Conrad Seafood Restaurant in Perry Hall on April 8.
From crisis leader to mall cop: Ousted Anne Arundel officer tapped for policy review
Anne Arundel County is creating a work group to study Police Department policies that affect the work of its acclaimed Crisis Intervention Team. The announcement follows The Banner’s reporting on the ouster of the unit’s longtime leader and other changes since his removal.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Steuart Pittman speaks with reporters at the State House in Annapolis about the party's "Contest Every Seat" initiative. Democrats have fielded candidates for all 188 seats in the Maryland General Assembly for the 2026 election.
Metro employees die in Friendship Heights murder-suicide, police say
A Bethesda resident was one of two men who died in a murder-suicide in Friendship Heights on Thursday, police said.
Annapolis mayor nominates new city manager, attorney
Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann on Friday nominated two powerful members of his staff.
Flags outside Annapolis City Hall at 160 Duke of Gloucester Street on Oct. 22, 2025.
Friends, family search for 27-year-old who vanished after Fells Point night out
Over a dozen friends and family members of Branson Oduor met outside James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant on Friday morning to search for the 27-year-old, who disappeared almost a week ago after a night out in Fells Point.
Loved ones and friends start a search party in Harbor East for Branson Oduor, a man who went missing last week after leaving a Fells Point bar. They distributed flyers around the area and adjacent neighborhoods.
Police seek video to assist in homicide investigation
Montgomery County Police are asking the public for help as they investigate a Gaithersburg homicide.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck coming to Baltimore and Montgomery counties
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will stop at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda on Saturday and The Avenue at White Marsh on April 18.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will stop at Pike & Rose on April 11 and The Avenue at White Marsh on April 18.
Adley Rutschman’s prepitch setup has changed over the years. His latest look may be the Orioles catcher’s best.
After a spring of analyzing how Adley Rutschman should set up behind the plate, manager Craig Albernaz, catching coach Joe Singley and Rutschman settled on his right knee being in the dirt for the first time ever.
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has changed the way he sets up in anticipation of a pitch this season.
Baltimore County officer who used deadly force against ‘Big Sam’ disciplined in past
Records show Officer Derek Hadel was disciplined for misconduct before a deadly encounter with Samuel “Big Sam” Brown in Baltimore County.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body camera footage showing Samuel “Big Sam” Brown Jr.’s swatting away Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel’s arm twice before he punches Brown twice — knocking him into the asphalt.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ first road trip could have gone a lot worse. Somehow, that feels like progress.
COLUMN | The absence of calamity was notable as this club looks to find its footing under new manager Craig Albernaz. And there were plenty of opportunities for disaster to strike.
Orioles designated hitter Gunnar Henderson celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning.
The Birkenstock-wearing, Mustang-driving theater director who taught a generation of Baltimore actors
Harvey Doster, known for his panache and commitment to students at Towson University and Saint Timothy’s School, died in his sleep Feb. 19 after taking a fall at home. He was 73.
Harvey Doster.
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