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Analysis: ICE arrests have slowed down — but not in Maryland
ICE administrative arrests in Maryland more than tripled during the first year of Trump’s second term as compared to former President Joe Biden’s last year in office, a Banner analysis of newly released data shows.
Judge orders Trump administration to halt White House ballroom construction
Construction workers, bottom right, atop the U.S. Treasury, watch as work continues on a largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom.
BGE paused its controversial Baltimore Peninsula project. But what does ‘pause’ mean?
Officials from Baltimore Gas and Electric fielded questions from residents of South Baltimore about proposed electrical infrastructure.
Monday, March 30, 2026 - Cristiano Quijano, an energy assistance and community engagement manager for BGE, and Lineta Duren, a community engagement manager for BGE, speak at a meeting with the Riverside Neighborhood Association at Salem Lutheran Church in Baltimore.
Ravens coach Jesse Minter is counting the days until players arrive — and figuring things out as he goes
Minter shared that he’s excited about a lot of things he’s experiencing for the first time. But he didn’t have many answers to some of the most pressing questions.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter speaks during the press conference introducing outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson on March 13.
Man who ran fraudulent Catonsville pet cremation business sentenced to 20 years
Rodney Ward was sentenced to 20 years and ordered to pay $12,525 in restitution after pleading guilty to theft and other charges related to his fraudulent pet cremation business.
Pet owners who attended the court case for Rodney Ward, the man who pleaded guilty to a fraudulent pet cremation scheme, outside of Circuit Court for Baltimore County in Towson on Tuesday.
No Maryland eateries named James Beard Award finalists
The James Beard Foundation announced its finalists for perhaps the highest honor in the culinary industry.
The exterior of Pink Flamingo, which is now open for drinks.
What to know about TSA wait times at BWI today
Operations at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport appear to have returned to normal on Tuesday after hours-long lines and travel disruptions last week.
Passengers arrived to relatively short lines at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport following a weekend of long waits at security checkpoints.
Proposed Baltimore ballot measure would protect inspector general’s records access
The move comes amid a legal dispute between Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming and Mayor Brandon Scott over access to city materials.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 — Councilman Mark Conway listens as former Baltimore City Health Department investigation manager Kyle McDermott testifies during a hearing on the opioid crisis at City Hall.
CareFirst taps Elevance Health leader as next CEO
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the largest health insurer in the mid-Atlantic region, announced Kurt Small as the insurer’s next chief executive officer.
Kurt Small, who served as president of Medicaid for Elevance Health, will step into the position May 4.
McCormick to acquire Unilever food brands, including Hellmann’s
McCormick & Co. made a huge splash Tuesday by acquiring the bulk of Unilever’s food business and nearly tripling in size.
McCormick Maryland Logistics Center in Sparrows Point, January 17, 2025.
A stinky milk plant in Laurel is closing, laying off 72 workers
A Maola Local Dairies milk processing plant in North Laurel is laying off 72 workers and closing by Dec. 31, meaning residents no longer have to deal with a stench coming from the plant since at least the ’90s.
The Wellington Farms development is seen beyond the Maola milk processing plant in Laurel.
Jon Meoli: Anthony Nunez’s surprise inclusion in the Orioles’ bullpen fits his improbable journey
With two scoreless innings in Nunez's debut Saturday, one of the most improbable stories in baseball may only be getting started.
Catcher Adley Rutschman greets Anthony Nunez after the pitcher made his major league debut without allowing a hit in two innings against the Twins on Saturday.
Joey Wiemer ties modern record for most consecutive plate appearances reaching base to open the season
Wiemer, 27, was claimed off waivers by the Nationals in January to serve as a defensive replacement.
Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer runs towards third base for a triple in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs on March 29.
The Nationals inspire the Philadelphia boo birds with their 13-2 victory
It seemed wherever the Nationals hit the baseball Monday night, they found a hole in the infield. Washington finished with 17 hits, 14 of them singles.
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams high fives teammates after scoring a run in the top of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Gunnar Henderson homers, but little else goes Orioles’ way in loss to Rangers
The loss featured more shaky defense from the Orioles (2-2) and an uneven debut from right-hander Chris Bassitt that created an early deficit.
Orioles starter Chris Bassitt pitches in the first inning against the Texas Rangers on March 30.
Gas prices eclipse average of $4 a gallon, the highest since 2022
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the Iran war pushed fuel prices to soar worldwide.
A person fills their car with gas as fuel prices at a gas station are displayed behind them, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Baltimore.
Hutzell: Maryland loves mail-in voting. Brett Kavanaugh, maybe not.
COLUMN | If the U.S. Supreme Court decides to disqualify mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, Maryland voters will mostly be OK. The unlikely hero? The U.S. Postal Service.
Nick Frisone's long lost 2020 ballot after arriving in the mail two years late.
In a nod to one of Adley Rutschman’s favorite movies, the Orioles’ latest celebration takes flight
The inspiration was unclear at first. Jackson Holliday thought it stemmed from the Happy Hands Club scene of “Napoleon Dynamite.” Outfielder Dylan Beavers thought it was a butterfly.
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman does a flapping celebration after doubling in the eighth inning of opening day.
Racism or clerical error? How a teacher of the year flub roiled a Maryland school system.
In an Eastern Shore county, a simple teacher of the year announcement became a source of discord. Was the winner Myresha Bevins, or Corey Bivens?
At left, Myresha Bevins, Secondary Teacher of the Year representing Washington Academy and High School, and at right, Corey Bivens is Somerset County Public Schools' Teacher of the Year for 2026 and will represent the county at the Maryland Teacher of the Year program this fall. Both are joined by Board Chair Matt Lankford, left, and Superintendent of Schools W. David Bromwell.
Maryland’s oldest public building, at almost 300 years, is now a museum
The Old Treasury Building in Annapolis was once the site of attempted break-ins to steal Maryland’s money. Now, it’s home to a self-guided museum tour.
Chistropher Kintzel, director of the Maryland Commission on Artistic Property at the Maryland State Archives, discusses the use of account books in the 1770s at the Old Treasury Building.
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