CURRENT EDITION: baltimore (none)🔄 Loading BlueConic...EDITION HISTORY: No changes tracked
🔵 BlueConic: ___🍪 Cookie: ___ UNKNOWN🔗 Query: ___✏️ Composer: ___
Baltimore County’s first test of public financing in elections gets mixed reviews
The June 23 primary marked the first test of public financing in Baltimore County. Six Democratic candidates qualified.
Six candidates qualified to receive taxpayer funds in the first year of Baltimore County’s new public financing system, which requires forgoing donations from businesses, unions and political action committees.
The Naval Academy enrolled women 50 years ago. It’s not celebrating.
The U.S. Naval Academy isn’t celebrating the 50th anniversary of women enrolling due to an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Midshipman Jenna Jeletic, right, puts the shoulder boards on her friend, newly commissioned naval officer Arianna Longo, following the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2025’s graduation ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Maryland braces for flash flooding, damaging storms as thousands remain without power
Another round of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across Maryland on Sunday evening, threatening flash flooding, damaging winds and more power outages as tens of thousands of residents remain in the dark from Saturday night’s storms.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Mother Nature put on an early fireworks show as thunderstorms move through Baltimore, delaying the 4th of July fireworks show.
Nationals undone by 5-run eighth inning in series loss against Pirates
Cade Cavalli’s short start forced the bullpen to cover too many innings in an 11-5 loss.
James Wood of the Nationals scores past Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez in the fifth inning Sunday at Nationals Park.
Gov. Wes Moore got ‘Surrounded’ on a famous YouTube show
Moore’s episode of “Surrounded” on the Jubilee YouTube channel gave the governor more than an hour of exposure before a broad audience.
Gov. Wes Moore took questions from 20 nonvoters on the popular YouTube debate show "Surrounded."
Orioles offense manages little to help Kyle Bradish in series-ending loss to Reds
The Orioles again failed to win four straight games this season.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish throws during the first inning of a baseball game against Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Nationals designate former top prospect Robert Hassell III for assignment
Hassell, the No. 8 pick in the 2020 draft, was acquired from San Diego in the 2022 Juan Soto trade.
Washington Nationals' Robert Hassell III plays during a spring training baseball game, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Clearwater. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Fuel vapors may have caused Chesapeake City boat explosion, injuring 10
Residents of Cecil County and Newark, Delaware, were injured Saturday afternoon when a boat exploded moments after refueling at a Chesapeake City marina.
A team of Maryland Deputy State Fire Marshals are actively investigating a boat explosion in Cecil County with multiple injuries on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Driver fatally shot by Baltimore Police after pursuit in car linked to carjacking
A man, who police have not identified, was fatally shot early Sunday during an encounter with Baltimore Police officers following a 20-minute car chase.
Baltimore Police investigate a shooting in the 3300 block of the Clifton Avenue that involved officers early Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Vaughn-Hall: Deteriorating cars and growing kids fill Baltimore’s Herring Run Park
Two years ago, I followed tips about abandoned cars and other dumping in East Baltimore’s lower Herring Run Park. On a recent return trip with a group of middle schoolers, I saw nothing much had changed.
Students with teacher Katlyn Talerico’s hiking group from Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle School come across an abandoned car  along the trail at lower Herring Run Park.
Maryland loves its flag. Here’s why.
The Maryland state flag doesn’t just fly at courthouses. It’s in team logos and at sports bars, on public transit and state government emblems.
The Maryland State flag waves in the wind at the Mall in Columbia, Md. on Friday, May 2, 2025.
They left high school. Now they proudly hold diplomas.
Graduates and their loved ones gathered in Silver Spring to celebrate their accomplishments, which some said would not have been possible without support from the Latin American Youth Center.
Julissa Mejia receives a celebratory gift from her mother Gloria Lovo after Mejia received her GED diploma during the Maryland Multicultural Youth Center 2025-2026 graduation ceremony at the Silver Spring Civic Building in Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S., June 30, 2026.
What Herman Melville taught Krishna about the redevelopment of Harborplace
How chatting with a stranger at Baltimore’s waterfront reminded The Banner's Krishna Sharma of Herman Melville’s 1851 novel, “Moby Dick.”
Aaron “AJ” Jones drops by Harborplace almost every day during summers.
Baltimore’s quirkiest museum is thinking bigger than ever
One year into the role, American Visionary Art Museum director Ellen Owens is working to find ways to make the museum more of a regular presence in people’s lives.
One year into the role, American Visionary Art Museum director Ellen Owens is working to find ways to make the museum more of a regular presence in people’s lives.
If MLB needs an All-Star replacement, Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a worthy case
Alonso reached base in all five plate appearances Saturday night as the Orioles beat the Reds 8-5.
Reds catcher Jose Trevino tags out Adley Rutschman trying to score on a single by Pete Alonso during the third inning Saturday night in Cincinnati.
Lightning strike possibly caused 4-alarm Baltimore warehouse fire amid severe storms
A lightning strike is believed to have ignited a four-alarm fire at a Curtis Bay warehouse Saturday evening as severe thunderstorms swept across Baltimore, capping a day of triple-digit heat with flooding, power outages and emergency calls.
Baltimore firefighters battle a four-alarm fire in South Baltimore on Saturday.
Fourth of July storms knock out power, flood roads and disrupt celebrations across Maryland
A powerful line of thunderstorms tore across Maryland on Saturday evening, capping a sweltering Fourth of July with flash flooding, water rescues, widespread power outages, downed trees and power lines, a four-alarm fire in Baltimore and the cancellation of holiday celebrations.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Mother Nature put on an early fireworks show as thunderstorms move through Baltimore, delaying the 4th of July fireworks show.
Thousands brave dangerous heat to enjoy Fourth of July celebrations across Maryland
Thousands of Marylanders flocked to Fourth of July parades, festivals, pools and waterfronts Saturday despite temperatures soaring to 102 degrees.
Independence Day fireworks light up Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Saturday night.
Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump’s America 250 speech
Signage and security fencing warns of explosives along the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of July 4th events on the National Mall, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)
Nationals’ CJ Abrams, James Wood named All-Stars
Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was named a starter for the National League All-Stars.
Load More Stories
Oh no!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com.