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The Banner announces expansion to Prince George’s County  
The exterior of the Baltimore Banner building at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
DOJ probes Baltimore health department’s racial equity training process
Federal officials are investigating racial segregation within the Baltimore City Health Department over a racial equity training that separated employees by race.
Baltimore City Health Department in Baltimore, Thursday May 29, 2025.
7 things to do in Howard County, from maple sugaring to Superb Owl Sunday
From maple sugaring to Superb Owl Sunday, here are seven things to do in Howard County through Feb. 11.
Monty the Eastern Screech Owl perches on the Howard County Conservancy land manager Tabby Fique's hand, Aug. 29, 2024. Monty is the newest addition to the resident animals on the conservancy's 232 acres.
What the heck is going on with the Wilde Lake Village board?
Since three new members were elected last spring to the Wilde Lake Village board in Columbia, critics say, infighting and discord have replaced collaboration and problem-solving. Police have been called. The village manager scrutinized. Elections questioned.
Homes are seen along Wilde Lake in Columbia on July 2, 2025.
Streeter: The Brewer’s Art’s demise a reminder to support local faves while you can
COLUMN | The sudden closure of The Brewer’s Art in Baltimore is a reminder to visit our local iconic places before we can't anymore.
The Brewer’s Art, the Mount Vernon brewpub and restaurant that has been an anchor of the Charles Street corridor for 30 years, closed abruptly Monday, according to employees.
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from a textile gallery to an owl prowl
An exhibit of textile artists from around the world and an owl prowl are among the events happening around Montgomery County this week.
A close look at a batik textile by Indonesian artist Dudung Alie Syahbana, whose work will join other global artists at a new exhibit at Bethesda's Amy Kaslow Gallery starting Feb. 5.
Some of Maryland’s brightest immigrant students can’t go to college
Some undocumented immigrants can’t get in-state tuition in Maryland, making college unaffordable.
An undocumented student sits in his math classroom after school in Baltimore, Md.
Judge overturns firing of Gunpowder Falls State Park assistant manager
An appeals judge overturned the firing of Gunpowder Falls State Park Assistant Manager Dean Hughes due to a technicality. Hughes was fired in November 2022 as part of a park service shakeup following the arrest of Michael Browning.
Dean Hughes, shown at a 2016 event, began working in the park system in 2009 and became assistant park manager at Gunpowder Falls State Park in 2015. He recently left the agency amid questions about his conduct.
‘That’s not our job!’ Tension between schools, county ratchets up after snowstorm
School officials say they want to set the record straight after Montgomery County’s much-maligned response to the recent snowstorm.
An ice-covered crosswalk in Rockville shows the road conditions that Montgomery County Public Schools are evaluating before deciding to open campuses
The exotic cats who roamed Baltimore get a new home. Their former owner gets fined.
Animal Control concluded an investigation last month, levying two $500 fines against the cats’ owner.
Meep, one of two serval cats who escaped into the streets of Baltimore last month, at his new home, a refuge in southeast Alabama.
Hundreds pack hearing on Howard County proposal to ban immigrant detention facilities
Howard County Council is considering two measures aimed at blocking a private immigrant detention center in Elkridge.
Tanya Zirbe, left, and Maddie Ellis hold signs in protest during Wednesday’s Howard County Council hearing on emergency legislation aiming to block the completion of a private immigrant detention center in the county.
Okananwa’s 23 points help No. 22 Maryland women upset No. 12 Michigan State women 86-70
Maryland (18-6, 6-6 Big Ten) led 43-33 at halftime and broke the game open in the third quarter.
Oluchi Okananwa of Maryland, pictured against NC State, led the Terps with 23 points Wednesday night in a win at Michigan State.
Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration.
The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Trump’s border czar is pulling 700 immigration officers out of Minnesota immediately
The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration officers in Minnesota but will continue its enforcement operation that has sparked tension and deadly confrontations, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.
A person is tackled by a federal agent amid protests following a shooting on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Federal agents shot and killed a protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him. The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region.
Baltimore County paramedic arrested, charged with masturbating on items used by coworkers
Christopher M. Carroll, a Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic under investigation for masturbating at work, was arrested and charged with 23 misdemeanors related to ejaculating on, urinating on and defacing coworkers’ personal property.
A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic under investigation for masturbating at work was arrested and charged on Wednesday with 23 misdemeanors.
Montgomery County executive eyes 6-month data center moratorium
Montgomery County may join a growing number of counties pausing approvals for data center projects.
Montgomery Council Executive Marc Elrich speaks during a community forum on data centers in Rockville on Tuesday.
How will Montgomery County schools make up their snow days?
District officials outlined the beginnings of a plan to make up for lost learning time.
A girl sleds down a hill on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, during a snowstorm in Silver Spring, Md. at Pinecrest Park.
Jon Meoli: FanGraphs’ projections for the 2026 Orioles make one thing clear
COLUMN | Jon Meoli dug into FanGraphs’ projections for the 2026 Orioles, and came away thinking the team needs one more piece.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias looks on at the introductory press conference for first baseman Pete Alonso on Dec. 12, 2025.
Baltimore City students struggle to get to school through snowcrete, bus cancellations
With inches of ice on top of snow and freezing temperatures, what is now left is snowcrete — an impenetrable coating of white that doesn’t easily yield to a snow shovel. Baltimore City students are left struggling getting to school.
Students wait to board a public bus near Western High School off Falls Road after school on Tuesday.
Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand
The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge.
A sign for the Washington Post is seen at the company's offices in Washington.
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