Anne Arundel County

We already elected Wes Moore, a historic accomplishment that made him the first Black governor of this state and the youngest current governor of any state. So, who is he trying to win over with a relentless travel schedule? What’s the purpose of all this roaming, racking up enough miles to cross Maryland four times over?

Charles Robert Smith faces 42 charges, three of which are hate crimes, in connection with the deaths of Nick Mireles, Mario Mireles and Christian Segovia.

Decades have passed, but Barbie has proved she’s worth her sales by dressing to the nines and changing with the times. (And of course having a highly anticipated movie doesn’t hurt.)

How do you build a fan culture from scratch? It’s more than drunken brainstorming in the parking of Navy-Marine Corps Stadium — and soccer, er, football, has a passionate base of supporters right now.

Looking for something to do in Annapolis? We’ve got you covered, whether it’s an exhibit of the works of José Guadalupe Posada, free concerts or a living history display in the Historic District.

A Glen Burnie man was charged with one count of manslaughter, three counts of second-degree assault, one count of disorderly conduct, and one count of affray.

Greenbury Point, which covers 250 acres owned by the Navy that juts into the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, should be a centerpiece of a new national park.

This was supposed to be a triumphant summer for the Wilma Lee, bought by the Annapolis Maritime Museum four years ago. It is the only vessel of its kind in Maryland’s state capital since the Chesapeake Bay Foundation sold the Stanley Norman in 2020. A lease with the city was intended to return this symbol of Chesapeake heritage to City Dock — the waterfront public square of Annapolis — and boost private charters to help keep it afloat.

A range of events is planned for the week of July 13-19.

Critics said they believe the measure targeted flags such as those promoting gay pride. Backers said they wanted to ensure all students were comfortable in their surroundings.

The discount food chain said in a statement that the store was “underperforming.” The announcement follows a mass shooting in the nearby Brooklyn section of South Baltimore that left two dead and 28 wounded.

There’s never been a consensus in Maryland on the need for reparations, what they might look like or who should qualify for them. Legislation to create a commission on the concept — just study the idea — has died twice in the Maryland General Assembly in the last two years. Maybe, just maybe, we’re about to see the start of a campaign to approach this at the local level.

Those who agreed to speak to The Banner, some in Spanish, reported racist language and intimidation directed at Latino residents from Charles Smith and members of his family.

Much of Maryland is under a flood watch Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, and could see severe thunderstorms produce excessive rainfall and strong winds.

Maryland singer-songwriter and Arundel High graduate Jackson Dean returns to his home turf to open for country star Luke Bryan on Friday at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Climate change, spelling hotter and wetter weather, is increasing the frequency and severity of storms. Maybe it’s altering clouds, too.

In one instance, the teacher allegedly “held a knife against one of the victims and asked if he should ‘use it,’” according to police.

Police have charged one man with assault and other offenses and were searching for two other people, a woman and a man, whom they plan to charge with assault.

You could watch a production of William Shakespeare’s great storm romance, or the Annapolis Blues in their final home game of the regular season. Those are just two of the best things to do in Annapolis from July 6-12.

Bishme Cromartie, the Baltimore native fashion designer, returns to reality television for Project Runway All Stars.