The Columbia mom of 3 who was ‘sunshine in human form’
Emily Rieger, a Columbia resident who was actively involved in Swansfield Elementary School’s PTA and the Hickory Ridge Community Association, died in June from a rare autoimmune disease.
Emily Rieger.
Without an extension, the clock is ticking for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
Jackson has said he wants to remain in Baltimore, but as things stand, he is only signed through 2027.
Jackson has said he wants to remain in Baltimore, but as things stand, he is only signed through 2027.
Everything you need to know as the Commanders open training camp
Rookies to watch, big questions and position battles — this guide will help you catch up quickly with everything you need to know about the Commanders.
Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders during a game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis last year.
Council member Wanika Fisher explains her data center amendment
Planning department staff said the amendment was a piecemeal attempt to address data centers that conflicts with the county’s moratorium on data center development.
Prince George’s County Council member Wanika Fisher speaks during a council meeting at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo earlier this year.
Ravens reset: The most interesting stars and storylines of training camp
Summer break is over for the Ravens. Training camp is finally here, kicking off Wednesday in Owings Mills.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter takes questions from reporters following organized team activities on May 27.
Baltimore County has lots of smoke shops. Its government wants fewer of them.
In August, the Baltimore County Council will consider a bill to reduce the number of smoke and vape shops and restrict where they can go.
In August, the Baltimore County Council will consider a bill to reduce the number of smoke and vape shops and restrict where they can go.
The Dish: He sold one brunch empire. Now he’s building another in Baltimore.
Where other brunch spots trade on vibes and Instagram-ready decor, for chef Sammy Davis Jr., it’s all about the food.
Sammy Davis Jr. is preparing to launch all-day brunch spot Sunday Social in South Baltimore.
Baltimore is fixing its tax sales. This city teacher might lose his house anyway.
Administrative errors in Baltimore’s tax sale process put a teacher’s rental property at risk. Now the city is moving to help reverse the foreclosure.
Administrative errors in Baltimore’s tax sale process put teacher Joel Pally’s rental property at risk. Now the city is moving to help reverse the foreclosure.
Maryland’s Rico Nasty says ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ is ‘what the future might look like’
Largo's Rico Nasty has generated international fame with her signature “Sugar Trap” sound and funky blend of rap and rock. She was tapped to create the title track for season two of the video game “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” and joins The Banner for an exclusive interview.
Laurel's Rico Nasty has generated international fame with her signature 'Sugar Trap' sound and funky blend of rap and rock.
Tigers thrash Dean Kremer in Orioles’ worst shutout loss since 2004
The Tigers became the first team to score in every inning against the Orioles since the team’s inaugural season in Baltimore in 1954.
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning.
Streets flood, tens of thousands without power after storm pummels Maryland
A flood watch is in effect for Baltimore City and most of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard and Harford counties.
The National Weather Service said most of Maryland remained under severe weather watches and warnings through Tuesday evening.
Baltimore to scrap controversial deal that let BGE profit from city utility system
Baltimore plans to end a controversial deal that let BGE profit from upgrades to the city-owned conduit system and resume collecting rental fees.
Employees of the city’s conduit division replace a cracked manhole on Cathedral Street in Mount Vernon
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as nation’s intelligence director
The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies, putting a permanent director in place weeks after President Donald Trump sought to delay his nomination.
Jay Clayton testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing to be the next Director of National Intelligence on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Commanders tap former NFL great to fill in for fired tight ends coach
Wes Welker, who played 12 seasons at wide receiver, has coached in the NFL since 2017.
Wes Welker, picutred as the Miami Dolphins wide receivers coach, speaks after practice in June 2024.
Which Orioles player would be best at catching a squirrel? We asked.
Orioles players were in hysterics as they watched the replay of Leody Taveras’ attempt to capture a squirrel. So, which player would be the best at catching one?
A member of the Comerica Park ground crew captures a squirrel in center field during the seventh inning of Monday night's Orioles-Tigers game.
Double shooting in Rosedale leaves 2 with life-threatening injuries, police say
Baltimore County Police are investigating after two people were shot in Rosedale early Tuesday morning.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
MTA Administrator Holly Arnold stepping down after 5 years leading agency
Maryland Transit Administration chief Holly Arnold is stepping down, the agency confirmed to The Banner Tuesday morning.
Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold gives remarks during a news conference at the Johns Hopkins Hospital stop of the Metro SubwayLink system in Baltimore earlier this year.
Harwood man sentenced in animal cruelty case for shooting puppy
The man found guilty of one charge related to the shooting and killing of Maisie, a young dog who went missing last year, was given six months of supervised probation.
Authorities are investigating after Maisie, Shannon Smith Wood’s 11-month old Belgian Malinois, was apparently shot to death in Harwood by a neighbor who mistook her for a coyote.
Captain James Crab House closes for the season following fire
Captain James Crab House, the popular waterfront seafood restaurant in Fells Point, will close for the rest of the season due to damage from an overnight fire.
Interior damage to Captain James Crabhouse following a fire on Sunday night.
Montgomery County passes a longer — and likely stronger — data center moratorium
The unanimous vote for the 18-month moratorium follows County Executive Marc Elrich’s June executive order that placed a six-month moratorium on data centers.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich during a community forum on data centers in Rockville earlier this year.
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