7 things to do in Howard County, from spooky ghost tours to the Columbia Film Festival
Seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday Sept. 4 through Wednesday Sept. 10.
The Columbia Maryland Film Festival returns Monday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 14.
Trek Federal Hill joins ‘cascade of closures’ of Baltimore bike shops
The Federal Hill Trek is closing Oct. 11, leaving Baltimore with even fewer bike stores as the industry battles economic headwinds after a COVID-era boom.
A man rides his bike past the Trek shop in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore.
I was prepared to hate ‘The Paper,’ a spinoff of ‘The Office.’ I was wrong.
When Peacock first announced “The Paper,” a newsroom-themed spin-off of “The Office” about a dying Midwest publication, I was not pleased one bit. That changed.
THE PAPER -- Episode 102 -- Pictured: (l-r) Alex Edelman as Adam, Gbemisola Ikumelo as Adelola, Domhnall Gleeson as Ned, Melvin Gregg as Detrick -- (Photo by: Aaron Epstein/PEACOCK)
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a new Scottish musical to the Cycling Classic
Whether you want to dance along to a new Scottish musical, jam out to the Connecticut band Eggy or cheer on WNBA talent up close, we’ve got you covered.
The new musical “Ceilidh” from Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton makes its North American debut in Baltimore this weekend.
‘Rabbits deserve better’: A look inside a bunny rescue in a Columbia home
Friends of Rabbits, a large animal rescue, recently took in 60 abandoned bunnies from a farm. Many of the bunnies gave birth.
A young bunny explores its surroundings during exercise time at Friends of Rabbits in Columbia.
Expert picks for NFL season: Predicting the Ravens’ record, Super Bowl champs and more
After seven long months, the NFL is finally back. Who will rule the league?
The Banner sports staff says this year will bring a different ending for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.
Former Mount St. Mary’s student sues university for failing to protect her from rapist
A former Mount St. Mary's University student has sued the university claiming she was raped by a rugby player who had previously been accused of sexual assault.
Students cross campus between classes at Mount St. Mary’s University, a small liberal arts university in the Catoctin Mountains near Emmitsburg.
Kyle Goon: Cal Ripken Jr. was my hero. Seeing him as a mere man makes the Streak even more remarkable.
Cal Ripken Jr. loomed like a giant to a generation of Maryland kids, including myself. The reality is that, throughout his 2,632 straight games, Ripken felt the very real pains and frustrations that all people feel. But he kept going, and that's what makes his Streak even more remarkable after 30 years.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr., sitting on the back of a sportscar, receives a standing ovation from the cheering crowd during post-game ceremonies celebrating Ripken's surpassing of Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games, at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Md., on September 6, 1995. Fans on the right display the new record of 2131 straight games played in major league baseball.
Letter: University of Baltimore restructuring preserves, strengthens liberal arts
Christine Spencerk, dean of the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Baltimore, says recent course consolidations will strengthen the liberal arts, not diminish them.
The University of Baltimore Student Center
A 13-year-old made these puzzles. How many can you get right?
Test your knowledge of this week's local news events by taking our quiz.
Carmelo Anthony to be honored with Enoch Pratt exhibit this fall
Carmelo Anthony, soon-to-be basketball Hall of Famer, will be featured in a free “House of Melo” exhibit at Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Central location in Baltimore.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony (7) smiles during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn.
Scott warns Baltimore not to give Trump what he wants
Questions about how the city and state would respond to federal intervention come a day after Trump said he was sending troops to Chicago and suggested he would do the same in Baltimore.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott at a news conference in February. On Wednesday, he urged residents to stand up for the city.
Moo Moo Cows reopens after third vandalism attack in less than a month
Online, theories swirled about who might want to attack the Federal Hill ice cream shop — and why.
Moo Moo Cows reopened Wednesday at 926 Light St. in Federal Hill.
Bullpen holds on to give Orioles series sweep over Padres
Back-to-back-to-back home runs by Colton Cowser, Coby Mayo and Alex Jackson in the third inning propelled the Orioles to a 7-5 win.
Ryan Mountcastle greets Colton Cowser after Cowser’s three-run homer during the third inning Wednesday in San Diego.
Body found along Route 50 could be connected to Prince George’s missing persons report
A body that was found along a Maryland highway on Sunday has a “potential connection” to a missing persons report, according to the state police.
The Maryland State Police logo.
Feds say they’ll rely on ‘devils and demons’ in Baltimore MS-13 trial
The MS-13 trial in Baltimore, expected to take weeks, will include testimony from confessed members of the gang, prosecutors say.
Three men are on trial in U.S. District Court on charges that they participated in a racketeering conspiracy as members of MS-13.
Mark Andrews isn’t looking back at Ravens’ playoff loss to Bills: ‘I’m a pro’
Andrews said he’s rewatched the Ravens’ loss to the Bills ahead of their return trip Sunday to Highmark Stadium.
Tight end Mark Andrews said he’s ready for Sunday’s rematch in Buffalo.
Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander returns to practice after long absence
In the portion of practice open to the media, Alexander participated in all of the defensive backs’ drills.
Cornerback Jaire Alexander signs autographs for fans before the Ravens hosted the Indianapolis Colts during the preseason.
Parts of Baltimore’s Superblock damaged in five-alarm Downtown fire
Segments of the historic Superblock caught fire during Tuesday afternoon’s five-alarm blaze.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 — Damaged buildings are seen along Fayette Street at Howard Street a day after a five-alarm fire tore through several buildings in the block.
Surveyors for controversial Maryland power line project denied U.S. Marshals help
A judge ruled that surveyors for a controversial Maryland power line project will not be accompanied by U.S. Marshals while on landowners’ properties, according to the developer.
An existing set of transmission lines cuts through the landscape near the start of the proposed route of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project in northern Baltimore County.
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