Baltimore writer Lawrence Burney is earning rave reviews for his first book
Baltimore writer Lawrence Burney talks about his debut book, "No Sense in Wishing," being a father to a music-loving teen and more.
Baltimore native Lawrence Burney, a former Banner reporter, released his first book, “No Sense in Wishing,” in July.
Bill to slow affordable housing in Anne Arundel rejected by County Council
The 4-3 vote along party lines followed impassioned public testimony at the end of a four-hour legislative meeting Monday night.
An Anne Arundel County bill that would have rolled back an incentive for affordable housing was defeated Monday night. The bill was spurred by opposition to a new townhouse development in this Glen Burnie neighborhood.
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
The Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema died in Utah on Tuesday.
FILE - Robert Redford attends the premiere of Netflix's "Our Souls at Night" on Sept. 27, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)
More vocal than ever, Van Hollen pressures Democrats to ditch ‘spineless politics’
Senator’s Iowa speech criticizes minority party leaders for “spineless politics”
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland speaks to reporters at the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
‘Toxic environment’ claim fuels Montgomery County sheriff’s race
Will Milam, who is running to unseat Montgomery County Sheriff Maxwell Uy, said the sheriff's office is broken, citing staff shortages and a toxic environment.
At left, Will Milam at his campaign kickoff event in Gaithersburg on Sept. 6, 2025. At right, Sheriff Maxwell Uy at his office in Rockville on Sept. 12, 2025.
A Baltimore County landfill wants to dump more ‘trash juice’ into the Gunpowder
A White Marsh landfill has applied for a permit to dump a toxic liquid called leachate into the Bird River, a tributary of the Upper Gunpowder River.
The Big Gunpowder Falls River can be seen beyond Days Cove Rubble Landfill in White Marsh.
Hispanic festivities scale back as Trump increases immigration enforcement
About a half-dozen events traditionally hosted by the local Latino community in Maryland have either been canceled, relocated or altered during Hispanic Heritage Month, which features Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16.
Dancers perform during a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Hampstead Hill Academy in Baltimore on Friday.
As RFK Jr. blows up public health, some states are rushing to save it
A growing number of Democrat-led states are joining together to protect common-sense safeguards against infectious disease with vaccines. Maryland has yet to join these partnerships, but the idea is under discussion.
Reva Bounan, RN, holds a syringe to be used during a Vaccine Clinic offered at BCPS Fest held at New Town High School on August 16th, 2025 in Owings Mills, MD.
Maryland might be nearing a recession. Is Montgomery County the epicenter?
It would seem plausible that Montgomery County — home to more federal workers than any other county in the state — would be the epicenter of economic contraction in Maryland. Leading economists have agreed, but local officials aren't so sure.
Hometown Holidays in Rockville Town Center on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
‘Pandemic babies’ are off to school. Their early isolation has led to some struggles.
In a major pandemic milestone, the babies born during the early days of COVID-19 are finally old enough to start school.
Students arrive to their first classes on the first day on school at Midtown Academy in August.
Colton Cowser homers, Kyle Bradish strikes out 9 in Orioles’ win over White Sox
Cowser hit his second homer in as many games and 15th of the season.
Colton Cowser, right, celebrates with Coby Mayo and Samuel Basallo after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning.
Johns Hopkins says UnitedHealthcare talks are over without return to network
Johns Hopkins Medicine officials say they have ended negotiations with the insurance giant UnitedHealthcare, leaving its doctors and hospitals out of network for some 60,000 patients.
Johns Hopkins Hospital campus, Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center building.
Albornoz says he won’t seek third term on Montgomery County Council
Gabe Albornoz’s decision not to seek reelection will ensure three open at-large seats before next year’s Democratic primary.
On March 12, 2024, Councilmember Gabe Albornoz presents a proclamation with County Executive Marc Elrich to commemorate March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Baltimore County Council approves redistricting maps
The Baltimore County Council voted 5 to 2 to approve a redistricting map that gives Maryland’s third largest county more opportunity to represent its diverse population.
Dozens of residents showed up at Tuesday’s Baltimore County Council work session to plead for more time to study the latest redistricting map, which dropped five hours before a public hearing on efforts to slice up Maryland’s third-largest county.
Bear spotted near Prettyboy Reservoir in Baltimore County, fire officials say
A woman screamed to warn others she saw a bear, but there was no black bear attack in Baltimore County on Monday.
A Black Bear lifts its nose in the air to get a whiff of fresh spring air.
Baltimore City Council confirms Michelle Taylor as health commissioner; new DPW leaders
The Baltimore City council voted unanimously in favor of Michelle Taylor, from Shelby County, Tennessee, where she oversaw a Memphis-area health department.
Michelle Taylor was confirmed as Baltimore’s health commissioner on Monday.
UMD lecturer arrested on indecent exposure charges
A lecturer at the University of Maryland, College Park, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of indecent exposure.
The McKeldin Library and The Mall at The University of Maryland, College Park, on March 16, 2025 in College Park, MD.
Poll: Parents give MCPS a strong endorsement, but some residents worry about decline
Most Montgomery County Public Schools parents would grade the district as an A or B. However, 34% of poll respondents said they believe the quality of public schools is getting worse.
The can’t-miss arts events this fall, from Leon Thomas to ‘Nosferatu’
More than 4,000 applications were submitted for a DMV-focused arts gallery, a figure its curator attributes to the lack of arts spaces not only for local artists but for women.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 05: Leon Thomas III performs onstage at the VVIP Superlounge Experience during Day 2 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on July 05, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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