Veteran Anne Arundel County Police officer charged with rape, child sex abuse
An Anne Arundel County Police officer has been suspended without pay after authorities charged him with rape and child sex abuse for an alleged incident at his home, officials said.
An Anne Arundel County Police officer has been suspended without pay after authorities charged him with rape and child sex abuse for an alleged incident at his home, officials said.
MahoganyBooks launches new bookstore in Woodmore Towne Centre
MahoganyBooks launches new bookstore in Woodmore Towne Center
MahoganyBooks launches new bookstore in Woodmore Towne Center
Maryland has a $21.9B transportation plan, but some projects will have to wait
Despite an eye-popping figure topping the Maryland Department of Transportation’s latest spending plan, officials are warning that rising costs will delay some construction projects in the coming years.
The Maryland Department of Transportation released a draft version of the Consolidated Transportation Program, which charts a vision for spending on the state’s roads, bridges, public transportation and more.
Burtonsville man arrested in murder-for-hire case
Bekine Tibebu Ayele was arrested for first-degree murder for allegedly hiring a gunman to kill a Silver Spring man in 2025, according to Montgomery County Police.
Bekine Tibebu Ayele is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the homicide of Jonah Kimindu last year.
50 Years of the Maryland Renaissance Festival: An Interview with Jacques Ze Whipper
50 Years of the Maryland Renaissance Festival: An Interview with Jacques Ze Whipper
50 Years of the Maryland Renaissance Festival: An Interview with Jacques Ze Whipper
Carlos Narváez isn’t hitting much. For the Orioles, his game calling stands out.
“In the heat of the moment of the game, I know how to talk to these guys in a certain way,” catcher Carlos Narváez said. “I do my homework, I know their strengths.”
Orioles pitcher Yennier Cano (78) shakes hands with catcher Carlos Narváez, left, after Sunday's win over the Athletics.
Holy Cow! Colton Cowser’s home run robbery helps Orioles reach .500 for first time since April.
In the late-night hours, the Orioles (69-69) did enough to win. They needed center fielder Colton Cowser to make one of the best catches of his life.
Baltimore Orioles right fielder Leody Taveras, right, congratulates center fielder Colton Cowser after he robbed Colorado Rockies' Jake McCarthy of a two-run, walkoff home run to end the ninth inning.
Private School Guide 2026
To help families explore their options, the Banner’s Private School Guide highlights independent schools in the area and the opportunities they offer both inside and outside the classroom.
The role of extracurricular activities at independent schools
Every parent wants their kids to thrive in school by earning good grades that will hopefully set them up on the road to success. However, extracurricular activities can be just as important in raising a well-rounded, balanced, and creative member of society. Independent schools recognize this and most have a host of ways to learn outside the classroom and get involved in the school community.
Daylen Lile homers twice as he once again looks to finish the season strong for the Nationals
Lile finished August with an .897 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, his highest mark over a full month this season.
Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile watches his two-run home run go over the right field fence during the seventh inning.
A mysterious new disease is poised to devastate Maryland’s beech trees
The disease can kill a young beech in a matter of a few years, while more mature trees may die within a decade.
Dark striations seen on the underside of a beech leaf in Druid Hill Park indicates the presence of beech leaf disease.
Hutzell: ‘The Hogan Court’ is Maryland’s last hope in redistricting fight
COLUMN | If Maryland loses its redistricting lawsuit appeal this week, you can almost hear the explanation already — it was “The Hogan Court’s” fault. That would be wrong.
Justices of the Supreme Court of Maryland will decide the fate of a redistricting referendum after a hearing on Thursday.
Anne Arundel schools now need parent permission to call transgender students by preferred names
This reverses prior guidance that didn’t require parental agreement.
A participant in the Baltimore Trans Pride Grand March holds the Transgender Flag while marching in Baltimore, MD on 6/29/2024.
Can the county home to the NSA and US Cyber Command ban data centers?
Legislator Nathan Volke is pitching a data center ban in Anne Arundel. But that doesn’t mean the federal government will stop building them.
Legislator Nathan Volke is pitching a data center ban in Anne Arundel. But that doesn’t mean the federal government will stop building them.
Police charge additional defendant in fatal shooting of 5-year-old Dorchester girl
Another man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 5-year-old girl at a home in Dorchester County, Maryland State Police announced Monday.
A second man has been charged with murder in the Dorchester County shooting that killed a 5-year-old girl and wounded her father. Police say the shooting was retaliation for an earlier fight and shooting involving the girl’s family.
Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
The trial brings to a head a decades-old case that for years has drawn the eyes of hip-hop fans and true crime experts alike.
Duane Davis appears in court during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Steve Marcus/Pool Photo via AP)
Orioles claim hot-hitting outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from Mets
Robert is hitting .267 with an .841 on-base-plus-slugging percentage this month.
New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. celebrates hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 22.
County executive hopeful Tonya Sweat loses initial legal challenge over eligibility
A circuit court judge declined aspiring county executive candidate Tonya Sweat’s request to block the certification of general election ballots, which don’t currently include her name.
Tonya Sweat addresses supporters after a judge rejected her request to pause the certification of general election ballots.
Rockville man charged with negligent manslaughter in March BMW crash
Daniel Danny Aguilar Medrano was driving a BMW more than 100 mph in March when the vehicle crashed, killing two of his passengers. He is charged with two counts of negligent manslaughter by vehicle, Montgomery County Police said.
Ravens sign kicker Jake Moody to practice squad, bringing in competition for Tyler Loop
Moody, 26, a 2023 third-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers, reunites with Ravens coach Jesse Minter, who overlapped with him at Michigan.
Place kicker Jake Moody (16) kicks a field goal ahead of the Washington Commanders’ preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 14.
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