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The Orioles hope Coby Mayo’s late success can turn into consistent production
Mayo had a .301 batting average and .941 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in September.
Orioles first baseman Coby Mayo finished the season on a tear: a .301 average and .941 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in September.
Revitalizing the old Ellicott City Jail means reckoning with its racist past
Preservation Maryland plans to restore the old Ellicott City jail while also not shying away from the jail’s racist past.
Laura Houston, Preservation Maryland’s director of revitalization initiatives, holds a flashlight during a tour of the old Ellicott City Jail.
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday, while Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war.
People react as they gather to watch a live broadcast of Israeli hostages released from Gaza at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
Parenting is a thankless job, but sometimes it’s OK to pat yourself on the back
The point of parenting isn’t praise. But that doesn’t mean we can’t give ourselves a high-five when we get it right.
Childs Walker: The Ravens showed improvement against the Rams — but not nearly enough
They’re 1-5, a chasm from which only four teams have climbed to make the playoffs. Here are five things we learned from the game.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry gained 122 yards rushing in Sunday’s loss to the Rams.
How a big red school bus could blur the line between church and state
LifeWise Academy is seeking to introduce Christian education programs in three Maryland school districts, with support in Harford County and efforts underway in Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties.
Carmelo Anthony talks Enoch Pratt exhibit, Baltimore and what his critics got wrong
New basketball Hall of Fame inductee Carmelo Anthony talks to The Banner about his career-spanning exhibit at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, misunderstandings about his career and more.
Carmelo Anthony overlooks Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The former NBA star’s “House of Melo” exhibit opens later this month at Enoch Pratt Free Library.
‘It’s about surviving’: Hispanic businesses struggle with ICE and the economy
Latino businesses have been hit hard by a flagging economy and immigration crackdowns. Owners and staff tell The Banner profits are down about 30% compared to 2024 and they’ve had to cut jobs.
Server Brenda Ramirez cleans and resets tables after lunch service at El Golfo Restaurant in Silver Spring on Friday.
Maryland failed to document many deaths from suspected child abuse or neglect
Maryland’s Department of Human Services repeatedly violated a policy mandating detailed reports on child deaths tied to suspected abuse or neglect. The Baltimore Banner uncovered the problem after requesting records for all such cases over five years and finding many reports didn’t exist.
Maryland is offloading more special education costs on Montgomery County
It cost about $57 million to send roughly 700 Montgomery County students to nonpublic schools last year.
Jennifer Berzok and her son, Ben. Because Ben has autism, his mom sent him to a nonpublic school for the specialized attention he needed, even though she would have liked to keep him in public school.
As Ravens head into bye week, how hot is Zach Orr’s seat? Depends on whom you ask.
“I don’t really have any plans to do that,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said of making staff changes.
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle John Jenkins (94) comes up with the ball after a fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the first quarter as the Ravens host the Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.
Ravens’ offensive issues go deeper than Lamar Jackson’s absence
“I’ve been on a lot of teams, but I think in critical situations we’ve got to be better,” wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins said.
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 —Baltimore Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush (15) pushes the pile to no avail as the Ravens fail to score from just outside the goal line towards the end of the second quarter as the Ravens host the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.
Kyle Goon: Is this Ravens season even worth saving?
Patching up this roster would take drastic action that does not feel prudent given the results so far.
Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is upended by the Rams’ Kam Curl during the fourth quarter Sunday.
Vance warns ‘deeper’ cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day
Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on.
The shutdown began on Oct. 1 after Democrats rejected a short-term funding fix and demanded that the bill include an extension of federal subsidies for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Trees down, roads flooded in Ocean City from powerful nor’easter
Ocean City and other coastal areas of Maryland’s Eastern Shore faced strong winds and angry seas on Sunday, as a nor’easter sweeps up the coast.
Ocean City is expecting rain and wind gusts up to 50 mph on Sunday.
Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson suffers broken foot vs. Rams
Both teams are dealing with significant injuries.
Rams Safety Quentin Lake, bottom left,  tackles Ravens running back Derrick Henry, center, during the first quarter of the Ravens vs Rams football game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 12, 2025.
Rams 17, Ravens 3: The season keeps slipping away
Turnovers and an inability to score from the red zone sent Baltimore to 1-5, tied for its worst start ever.
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers watches as his fumble rolls away to be recovered by the Rams in the third quarter.
What will the Ravens look like after the bye? | Banner Ravens Podcast
Baltimore is 1-5 after an ugly loss to the Rams.
Woman shot and killed by ex-boyfriend in Silver Spring, police say
Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 1700 block of Imperial Drive, where a 47-year-old woman was found dead at the scene.
Naval Academy midshipman’s death under investigation
A 20-year-old U.S. Naval Academy midshipman from New Jersey has died, the military service academy in Annapolis said.
A Naval Academy spokesperson did not say when or where James was discovered dead.
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