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Food pantries are under strain. Now they’re preparing for a holiday surge
Compared to years past, food pantries in Montgomery County — home to more federal workers than any other in Maryland — have had to feed more families. And now they’re preparing for more demand.
Vernon McDougall, a volunteer with the Upcounty Hub, helps with food distribution in Germantown on Thursday.
Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Jets: Will Tyrod Taylor make things interesting in upset bid?
The Ravens will face the Jets at 1 p.m. Sunday in Baltimore. Here are game predictions from The Banner’s sports staff.
Tyrod Taylor will be the Jets’ starting quarterback Sunday, and that could mean the opportunity for takeaways by the Ravens.
What would you ask the pope? This Maryland student has her question ready.
It's the first time the American pope is addressing U.S. teens.
Mia Smothers, a freshman at the all-girls Catholic school in Northeast Baltimore, is part of a small group of teens who will ask the Pope questions during a virtual discussion at the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Sports Roundup: Blair football is ready for its quarterfinal matchup, gray pants and all
Four Montgomery County teams are gearing up for quarterfinal matchups.
The Blair football team celebrates after beating Wheaton last week. They'll play Churchill in the quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
Kyle Goon: Maryland’s new AD bursts with optimism, but is he ready to tackle the hard decisions?
Since starting in July, athletic director Jim Smith has whipped up enthusiasm and filled seats for Terps sports. But building a more competitive budget will be a significantly tougher challenge.
Athletic director Jim Smith has brought energy and optimism to Maryland. (Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins)
The family history beneath Anne Arundel County’s apology for slavery
On Nov. 22, Anne Arundel County leaders will formally apologize for the county’s role in enforcing and supporting slavery. The issue is personal for County Executive Steuart Pittman, who grew up and lives on land where people were held in slavery.
No. 9 Maryland scores first 20 points, routs Bethune-Cookman 95-49
Maryland guard Kaylene Smikle, pictured in 2024, was one of three Terps with 13 points Thursday night against Bethune-Cookman.
FAA gives $10K bonuses to air traffic controllers who worked every day of shutdown
The FAA says only 776 of the more than 10,000 air traffic controllers who had to work without pay during the shutdown will receive bonuses.
FILE - The control tower for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is seen at sunrise on Aug. 8, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Montgomery County school board advances campus upgrade plans
Superintendent Thomas Taylor warned of hard decisions.
During a Montgomery County School Board meeting in Rockville on Thursday evening, families from different parts of Montgomery County urged the school board to prioritize their local campuses as they consider future construction projects.
What will Blake 5-star recruit Baba Oladotun bring to Maryland basketball?
Baba Oladotun gives the Terps a local connection and lifts Maryland’s recruiting class to No. 3 in the nation.
Blake basketball star Baba Oladotun commits to University of Maryland’s Terps from Blake High School in Cloverly, MD on November 19, 2025. After the announcement, he is embraced be peers, coaches, friends, and family.
Timothy App, award-winning abstract painter and former MICA professor, dies
Timothy App, a Baltimore-via-Ohio abstract painter and former Maryland Institute College of Art professor, died this week. He was 78.
Baltimore painter Timothy App works in the studio. The former Maryland Institute College of Art professor died at age 78.
Judge weighs Trump administration’s push to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said she would come to a decision “as quickly as I can” on Kilmar Ábrego García’s pending deportation to Liberia.
CASA holds a rally outside a hearing for Kilmar Abrego Garcia at the Greenbelt Federal Courthouse on Thursday.
Strathmore unveils its first in-house jazz orchestra
The Strathmore Jazz Orchestra is composed of 17 musicians led by conductor and composer Daniel Jamieson and will perform their first concert in February.
The interior of the Music Center at Strathmore. The venue will host the debut show from its in-house jazz orchestra on Feb. 13.
Hagerstown nail salon owner Melissa Tran arrives in Vietnam after deportation
Melissa Tran, a 44-year-old immigrant who built a family and a small business in Western Maryland, has been deported to Vietnam, a country she left as a child.
Mong “Melissa” Tuyen Thi Tran with her two youngest children, Jacob and Riley Hoang.
Oy: Call Your Mother deli sues New Jersey bagel shop over trademark dispute
Call Your Mother, the locally founded bagel shop, is suing New Jersey’s Bubbi Bagels for trademark infringement. Bubbi’s Bagels uses a “Call Your Bubbi” tagline.
Call Your Mother bagels in North Bethesda. The franchise has more than a dozen locations across D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ stars used aliases and 40 credit cards, prosecutors say
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie Osefo, are accused of using aliases and dozens of credit cards in new court documents.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 08: Eddie Osefo and Wendy Osefo attend Tyler Perry's "Divorce In The Black" New York Premiere at Regal Times Square on July 08, 2024 in New York City.
Constellation CEO to Maryland: Don’t let Exelon build your power plant
Joe Dominguez took shots at the investor-owned utility company Exelon as competition to build more power plants in Maryland reaches a pivotal moment.
Constellation CEO Joe Dominguez speaks at an October announcement of an agreement with Constellation Energy to fund and implement operational improvements and environmental projects at the Conowingo Dam.
Lamar Jackson, 5 other starters return to Ravens practice
The Ravens have two games in five days as they attempt to get their star QB healthy.
It's unclear when Lamar Jackson hurt his ankle against the Browns.
Messi is coming to Baltimore: D.C. United to host Inter Miami at M&T Bank Stadium
Fans can sign up for presale priority access to single-match tickets, including the match at M&T Bank Stadium, by registering through United’s website.
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the 2025 MLS Cup Playoff match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC on Nov. 8.
City, state officials investigating sheen of oil in the Inner Harbor
Baltimore City and state officials are investigating a sheen spotted in the Inner Harbor.
The Baltimore City Fire Department and the Maryland Department of the Environment were on-site to assess the source and potential impact of an oil sheen in the Inner Harbor.
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