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Body pulled from Inner Harbor identified as 59-year-old man
A body that authorities pulled from Inner Harbor on May 8 has been identified as a 59-year-old man.
More than a dozen Baltimore fire trucks and police cars lined the area near the Pier 5 Pavilion on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, as divers entered the water and rescue boats searched for the water.
Class rank is back in Anne Arundel County high schools after 7 years
The district had eliminated class rank in 2019 along with several other Baltimore-area school systems
Board of Education student member Brayden Morgan and Superintendent Mark T. Bedell both supported the revival of class rank.
Churchill Downs executives made Maryland’s Preakness VIP list
The state of Maryland spent $180,000 to host politicians, business leaders and executives from Churchill Downs in a private hospitality area at the 151st Preakness at Laurel Park last weekend.
Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller greets Bill Mudd, president and chief operating officer of Churchill Downs, and his spouse, Michelle Mudd, during the 151st Preakness at Laurel Park racetrack on Saturday.
With weeks to go, 2 Baltimore County executive candidates maintain 7-figure war chests
Five Democrats have raised $3.3 million since the current election cycle began in 2023, with Izzy Patoka and Julian Jones hauling in the bulk of that.
Baltimore County councilmen Izzy Patoka and Julian Jones.
The Orioles have surrendered the most runs in 2-out situations. An answer why isn’t clear.
After five more runs scored against the Orioles with two outs, they have allowed 118 runs in those situations.
Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 18.
AAA predicts fewer Marylanders to travel for Memorial Day weekend than last year
There’ll be about 5,700 fewer Marylanders traveling for Memorial Day weekend than last year due to economic uncertainty and rising gas prices, according to AAA.
AAA predicts that more than 855,000 Marylanders will travel over the coming three-day weekend, 5,700 fewer people than at this time last year.
Dust to dust: New Elkridge facility offers composting of human remains
Earth Funeral, a human composting company, is opening its first East Coast location in Elkridge. The process includes a deceased person being placed into a vessel with mulch, wildflowers and wood chips for approximately 30 days.
Earth Funeral, a human composting company, is opening its first East Coast location in Elkridge. The process includes a deceased person being placed into a vessel with mulch, wildflowers and wood chips for approximately 30 days.
Baltimore is failing to collect millions owed to the city, audit reveals
The audit found $2 million in outstanding balances owed for fiscal year 2024. The previous year, roughly $2.4 million was outstanding.
An aerial view of Baltimore City Hall in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Maryland House of Delegates District 24
See who's running for Maryland House of Delegates District 24. Read candidate profiles and their responses to The Banner's 2026 voter questionnaire.
2026 Voter Guide: Prince George's County
Voter Guide 2026
Voters in Maryland will decide the state’s next governor and vote in congressional races as well as in local and state races, including contests for county executive, county councils, the General Assembly, sheriff and register of wills.
Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void in late night TV
Stephen Colbert's run on “The Late Show” ends Thursday, marking the conclusion of his on-air feud with President Donald Trump.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert during Thursday’s December 18, 2025 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
What to do this Memorial Day weekend, from Artscape to Deathfest
Whether you want to rock out at Maryland Deathfest, drink wine at sunset in Patterson Park or check out the Artscape and SOWEBO festivals, we've got you covered.
An Artscape information booth in downtown Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Can Scott Shellenberger hold on to the Baltimore County state’s attorney’s office?
Shellenberger faces the toughest race of his career. Two experienced prosecutors, Sarah David and Lauren Lipscomb, are challenging him for the job.
Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger at the Towson Armory in Towson.
Streeter: I know exactly what to do with Baltimore’s Confederate monuments. Burn them.
COLUMN | When Baltimore’s Confederate monuments return to the city, there’s no clear plan for them. Anyone got a wood chipper?
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 16:  The pedestal that was formerly the base for a statue of Roger B. Taney, former Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and majority author of the Dred Scott decision, stands empty after city workers removed the statue August 16, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. The City of Baltimore removed four statues celebrating confederate heroes from city parks overnight, following the weekend's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
How to make sure your Maryland mail ballot gets counted
Some people might be confused about how to make sure their ballot counts for the June 23rd primary, so let’s take this step-by-step.
Mail-in ballots are sorted for counting during canvassing at the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
7 things to do in the capital region on Memorial Day weekend
Join a free yoga class, neighborhood festival, comedy show and more this week in the capital region.
“Sally and Tom,” the Round House Theatre’s next play, explores race, power and American history.
Jolene Ivey, Sydney Harrison hold fundraising lead for crowded PG County Council at-large race
Jolene Ivey’s reelection campaign for at-large council member is sitting on $119,191 in cash. She leads a field of eight candidates in fundraising for the competitive primary.
Jolene Ivey is one of two Prince George’s County Council members leading a field of eight candidates in fundraising for an at-large seat ahead of June’s primary.
CJ Abrams’ 3-run homer sets the tone for Nationals in win over Mets
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams tosses his bat after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Mets during the first inning.
3 Baltimore County middle school students arrested after video shows assault on minor in Baltimore County
Baltimore County Police have arrested and charged three juveniles in the attack on another minor in Owings Mills on Monday.
Officers were called to a home on Spectator Lane, where they found a 13-year-old girl unconscious in the home.
Maryland reaches $4M settlement with developers blamed for Gunpowder River pollution
The settlement with one of the country's largest homebuilders comes four years after sediment downstream from the Ridgley's Reserve development in Harford County repeatedly clouded much of the Gunpowder River.
A railroad bridge crosses over brown, cloudy water in the Gunpowder River.
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