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Getting the most out of The Banner’s new mobile app
A conversation with Biswajit Ganguly and Nicole Orders about The Banner’s new mobile app, including why it was built and how readers can use it to stay connected to local news across Maryland.
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The Dish: This chef shaped American cuisine. Do you know his name?
James Hemings, the enslaved chef of Thomas Jefferson, was famous in his own right for the contributions he gave to American cuisine.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 - At Rooted Rotisserie in Hollins Market, an 18th century portrait of a Black chef sits by the bar in homage to James Hemings, the formerly enslaved, classically trained chef who worked in Baltimore as a free man.
Montgomery County’s minimum wage just increased — thanks to inflation
The County Council passed legislation in 2017 requiring the county to adjust the minimum wage every March 1 based on changes in the region’s inflation rate.
Minimum wages rise in Montgomery County on Wednesday. Wage increases are based on inflation and company size.
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties
Here’s what you need to know about pyrotechnics in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, including where to watch and what other festivities to expect.
People on Pier 4 watch as fireworks go off in the Inner Harbor as Baltimore City celebrates Independence Day on July 4, 2023.
They criticized the Baltimore County Council. Now, they might be joining it.
Anti-establishment candidates who won their primary races promise to shake up business as usual.
Karson Kamenetz, son of former County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, is set to be the youngest person to serve on Baltimore County Council.
A lost season: Inside a Baltimore City high school baseball team’s struggle
Digital Harbor students worked to recruit an additional coach and save the season. Instead, it was canceled.
Digital Harbor and Patterson expected to play a game at Latrobe Park last Tuesday, but Digital Harbor was forced to forfeit because they did not have enough players.
Tensions flare, benches clear in Nationals-Red Sox game after Cade Cavalli shouts at Willson Contreras
In the middle of the fracas, Boston’s Willson Contreras tried to throw his helmet at Washington right-hander Cade Cavalli and instead hit first baseman Andrés Chaparro.
Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox, center, is held back after an altercation against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning.
Nationals’ Cade Cavalli dominates Red Sox in fiery win that saw benches clear
For as much as he has an aww-shucks demeanor, Cavalli showed that his competitive side can come out if pushed.
Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning.
Trey Gibson flounders as Orioles fall to season-worst 9 games below .500
Trey Gibson struggled to find the strike zone, doling out six walks. He exited two outs into the third inning, having surrendered eight runs, all earned.
Orioles starter Trey Gibson pitches in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox.
Stan Saunders, longtime WJZ sports anchor, was recognized long after he left the air
Stan Saunders, a longtime WJZ sports anchor and media teacher in Baltimore, died last week. He was 72.
Stan Saunders was a well-known and respected WJZ weekend sports anchor and media studies professor.
Baltimore County man found guilty of murder in triple shooting that killed his 4-year-old son
Mark Jones Jr., 31, of Rosedale, was found guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court of second-degree murder and related crimes.
Jacobi Marcelle, 4, funeral was held today on January 10, 2024.  Police say that on the morning of Christmas Eve, Marcelle's mother Promyss Marcelle’s on-and-off boyfriend, Mark Jones, shot him, his mother and little sister  Peyton, 1. Jacobi died at a hospital; his mother and sister were wounded. Marcelle, 27, said she had been planning to go to court that day to file for a protective order that would require Jones to stay out of the residence."
Nats reliever Mitchell Parker has UCL sprain, likely needs Tommy John surgery
​“I’ve never felt anything [like that] on the mound, so I felt some stuff, and it was what it was,” Parker said. “Sucks, but we’re fine.”
Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker throws during the first inning of an exhibition game against the Orioles on March 22.
New Baltimore County superintendent to be among highest paid in the state
A lot of what’s in William “Bill” Heiser’s contract is similar to his predecessor’s. But there’s a slight difference in the salary and the residency requirement.
The Baltimore County school board met virtually on Monday to approve William “Bill” Heiser’s superintendent contract.
Police connect North Potomac teen to fatal shooting and carjacking in Gaithersburg
Earl Deangelo Charles Jr., 18, of North Potomac, was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting and carjacking in April in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Police.
Montgomery County Police have arrested a North Potomac teen in connection with a fatal shooting and carjacking in Gaithersburg.
Firefighters contain 2-alarm fire at tire shop in Rosedale
The emergency response shut down Pulaski Highway in both directions, causing traffic delays.
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 - A 2nd alarm commercial trailer fire erupted on the 7800 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale on Tuesday.
Craig Albernaz says Orioles fans ‘have every right to boo’
“The fans that are there, they’re paying their hard-earned money to watch us play and win and play good baseball and competitive baseball, and they have every right to boo,” Albernaz said.
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz watches during the second inning of Tuesday night's game against the Seattle Mariners.
Jon Meoli: If the Orioles even give Mike Elias a trade deadline choice, buying is the only one
COLUMN | Mike Elias’ recent comments made it sound like he wants to buy at the trade deadline. The Orioles have lost three in a row since then.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias speaks prior to a ribbon cutting for the team’s player development complex in Sarasota, Florida, in February.
Baltimore’s homicide rate hits another historic low
Homicides were down 23% as of June 20, the most recent data Baltimore Police submitted to the FBI, with violence overall having decreased over the same timeframe.
Homicides were down 23% as of June 20, the most recent data Baltimore Police submitted to the FBI, with violence overall having decreased over the same timeframe.
Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in school sports
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.
Becky Pepper-Jackson poses for a photograph outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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