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House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session
Republicans stayed up all night to pass their tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson to muscle President Donald Trump’s priority bill.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 18: Rep. Andy Harris (R., Md.) speaks during a news conference on the proposed continuing resolution to extend government funding through March 14, on Capitol Hill on December 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. Allies of President-elect Trump criticized a massive government funding bill unveiled Tuesday, urging lawmakers to oppose it ahead of a looming deadline and complicating efforts by House GOP leaders, while Trump himself has yet to weigh in.
Baltimore City Council warns mayor: Don’t expect ‘blank checks’ for overtime
Mayor Brandon Scott's budget would increase fees on landfill use, EMS transports, and ride-sharing and taxi rides, and more.
City Council President Zeke Cohen has been critical of raising fees on residents to close an $85 million budget shortfall.
Top vaccine expert tells next generation of Maryland doctors to fight for shots
Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit delivered a graduation address to the next generation of doctors coming from University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Dr. Paul Offit speaks to University of Maryland School of Medicine’s graduates at a commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Is Elon Musk boring his way into Baltimore tunnels?
Though construction has begun for the multiyear, $6 billion project, major digging is still at least a year away.
A silver and blue Amtrak train emerges from a tunnel. In the background trees and a small piece of the Baltimore skyline are visible.
Why Ben Stiller’s sleuthing around Baltimore
Actor and director Ben Stiller visited Baltimore’s circuit courthouse ahead of filming for his next project, reported to be about former U.S. vice president and Maryland Gov. Spiro Agnew.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 03: Ben Stiller attends the Apple TV+ Official FYC Event for "Severance" Season 2 on May 03, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Zaxbys chicken chain is coming to the Baltimore region
Zaxbys is a Georgia-based chain with locations in Northern Virginia and other Maryland spots planned for the Eastern Shore.
A white sign in all capital letters says "ZAXBYS" on top of a Zaxbys restaurant.
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
The Department of Homeland Security announced the action Thursday, saying Harvard has created an unsafe campus environment by allowing “anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators” to assault Jewish students on campus.
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivans said he was confronted in December 2023 by students protesting Israel's response to terrorist attacks at the Widener Library at Harvard.
Federal judge blocks immigration authorities from revoking international students’ legal status
Some students left the U.S. rather than risk being deported to a third country.
A group of Florida International University students protest against cuts in federal funding and an agreement by campus police to partner with ICE
FEMA reopens fire training academy in Maryland, following weeks of outcry
In-person classes will resume at the National Fire Academy, over 10 weeks after they were paused amid the Trump administration’s review of federal spending.
FEMA’s National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg on March 10, 2025.
Morgan State University: Redefining today’s modern university
Morgan State University is rapidly cementing its place among the nation’s foremost progressive public impact research universities. With an ambitious trajectory toward achieving the coveted R1 classification—denoting the highest level of research activity—Morgan’s remarkable growth, investment in infrastructure, and steadfast commitment to addressing the needs of today’s most pressing societal issues are propelling it to new heights.
2 staff members of Israeli Embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC
The stunning attack on Wednesday evening prompted Israeli missions to beef up their security and lower their flags to half-staff.
Law enforcement work the scene after two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum.
Multiple people on private plane that crashed into San Diego neighborhood are dead, authorities say
The plane crashed just before 4 a.m. into the U.S. military’s largest housing neighborhood, appearing to strike at least one home.
Authorities work the scene where a small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, setting several homes on fire and forcing evacuations along several blocks early Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Founding editor Kimi Yoshino to leave The Banner for The Washington Post
Kimi Yoshino, who has led The Baltimore Banner for three and a half years as its first editor-in-chief, will leave to become a senior editor at The Washington Post.
Baltimore Banner Editor-in-Chief, Kimi Yoshino.
For sale: Updated home in the desirable Maple Lawn community
The Maple Lawn home was built in 2017 and contains five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and more than 4,000 square feet of attractive living space.
7 Things to do in Howard County from a free ‘Wicked’ screening to a Memorial Day observance
Memorial Day is often billed as the unofficial start of summer. In Howard County, it heralds the return of several beloved community events, from free summer movie nights at The Wine Bin in Old Ellicott City to the second season of Savage’s new(ish) farmers market.
The Saturday Farmer’s Market on Main returns to Ellicott City starting this weekend. Another farmers market is back for a second year in Savage starting Wednesday.
Jackson Holliday takes pride in batting leadoff for the Orioles. His results are proving he belongs.
In a lineup full of underperformers, Holliday has made notable strides from his rookie season.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 20: Jackson Holliday #7 of the Baltimore Orioles hits an RBI triple in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 20, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
These Baltimore County schools cracked down on cellphones. Here’s how it went.
Seventeen Baltimore County Public Schools participated in a pilot program to limit student cellphone use.
Seventeen Baltimore County schools participated in a pilot program to limit student cellphone use.
Top lawmakers, longshoremen and Morton Salt press Moore to keep Locust Point pier open
Shipping plans are made months in advance and without assurances that the Locust Point pier will be open for business in 2026. Companies may soon opt to route their deliveries elsewhere.
Lawmakers, longshoremen and Morton Salt are pressuring Gov. Wes Moore to keep open a North Locust Point pier. Pier 4 needs millions of dollars of improvements so the company can continue to operate and bring in 400,000+ tons of salt each year.
These parents are leaving work to stay home with their kids — but not by choice
Maryland laid-off federal workers have suddenly found themselves in the nation’s oldest job: full-time parenthood.
Corey Bryce reads a book with her 1-year-old daughter, Julien, inside their Columbia, Maryland home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Julien has been in an infants & toddlers program since she was about 4 months old, and Bryce says she knows she won’t be able to afford preschool without the money the state plans to funnel into pre-kindergarten education.
Fighting a creative block? This artist’s matchmaking skills may help
A show celebrating 15 years of unique multidisciplinary works done by artists, who in some cases have never met, is on display in Howard County through the weekend.
Photo of a Baltimore City sunset by photographer Teresa Duggan
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