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    Holidays can be a difficult time for members of the LGBTQ community
    For the LGBTQ community, the holidays can oftentimes be extremely difficult. This is top of mind for many in the community and thus they are extra vigilant to protect the community and its most vulnerable members.
    Anastasia Curtis, a 24-year-old trans woman from Essex, helps to support other LGBTQ people especially during the holidays, which she says can be tough for them.
    One killed after shooting at Baltimore County Police in Parkville; 2nd person found dead
    One person is dead after exchanging gunfire with three Baltimore County Police officers in Parkville and a second person was found dead inside a home late Friday night, the department said.
    6/16/22—A Baltimore County Police Officer’s polo patch.
    Banner political notes: Sneed qualifies for public financing; Anne Arundel housing bill advances
    Shannon Sneed gave us an early peek into 2024 campaign finances this month, when the Democrat filed new records of donations in order to qualify for public financing.
    Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
    Baltimore residents voice ‘strong preference for light rail’ at Red Line meetings
    At its latest round of open houses, the Maryland Transit Administration provided numbers from new data modeling for residents to consider
    A community member looks at a proposed Red Line map during an MTA open house at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s SMC Campus Center on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
    The Dish: The quirky sides ruling readers’ Thanksgiving meals (stuffed celery, anyone?)
    Pumpkin ravioli, raw oysters on the half shell and persimmon pudding are just some of the unconventional items Banner readers add to their families' Thanksgiving feasts.
    The family of Banner reader Jason Molidot gather for Thanksgiving to eat copper pennies, seen in the far right corner.
    Commentary: Rosalynn Carter was a giant in the field of mental health
    Rosalynn Carter devoted her time as first lady to working on behalf of people with mental illness and carried on that work tirelessly in the years after leaving the White House, Dr. Steven S. Sharfstein says.
    Former First Ladies Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter testifying before Congress in support of including mental health and substance abuse treatment benefits in the national health care reform plan, Washington, D.C.
    The Grill at Harryman House owner, called 25-year tax cheat, dodges federal prison
    John Worthington, owner of Reisterstown restaurant The Grill at Harryman House, was instead ordered to serve three years of probation in addition to paying more than $2.8 million in restitution.
    Income tax numbers at the accountants office
    Major donor sues One Love Foundation, alleging organization in ‘disarray’
    A major donor is suing the One Love Foundation, a nonprofit founded in honor of Baltimore native Yeardley Love, claiming that Sharon Love, Yeardley's mother and the organization's co-founder, opposed "outreach to LGBTQ and minority communities," prompting the CEO and nearly all board members to resign.
    File: Sharon Love, mother of Yeardley Love, is shown at a college lacrosse game at Klockner Stadium May 16, 2010 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
    Baltimore County breaks ground on state’s first net-zero elementary school
    Superintendent Myriam Rogers said the new school will serve as a leading example for state environmental efforts, by producing and saving as much — or more — energy than it uses each year.
    County and state leaders joined Deer Park students and staff to break ground on the $70.6-million-dollar project, wearing construction hats to mark the occasion. (Photo courtesy of Baltimore County Public Schools)
    Baltimore County’s watchdog could get new access to records — with limits
    The bills granting new powers were drafted in consultation with county Inspector General Kelly Madigan, lifted directly from the report put forward in February 2023 by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Ethics and Accountability.
    Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan speaks during a press conference Dec. 21, 2020. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. and Baltimore County Administrative Officer Stacy Rodgers stand behind her.
    What a shooting false alarm says about Baltimore County school safety
    It’s been years since someone has been shot inside a Baltimore County school building, but threats of danger and a heightened sense of fear on and around campus have persisted.
    Alexa Sciuto is pictured outside Stemmers Run Middle School in Essex, Maryland, where she is a teacher, on November 10, 2023.
    Banner Political notes: Brandon Scott’s reelection kickoff
    The revitalization of rec centers and public spaces for city youth are a favorite issue of Scott’s and he's chosen to launch his reelection campaign at Leakin Park's Cahill Recreation Center.
    Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
    This is the best strategy to save money shopping for Thanksgiving dinner
    Simply put, if you’re willing to do a little extra legwork, there is money to be saved on Thanksgiving dinner.
    Turkey on a scale with money.
    Rocket Lab expanding to Baltimore County, opening production plant in Middle River
    Gov. Wes Moore announced on Friday that Rocket Lab USA plans to manufacture products for spacecraft and rockets in Maryland.
    Rocket Lab USA plans to manufacture products for spacecraft and rockets in Maryland. The company will make the products in a Space Structures Complex situated at the former Lockheed Martin Vertical Launch building in Middle River, according to state officials.
    Neighbors stunned by killing of man, 81, found dead at western Baltimore County home
    County police said Jaward Hannah, 81, was found unresponsive at his longtime home in the 3400 block of Kelox Road on Nov. 10. He suffered trauma to the upper body.
    6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
    Where and how to donate food this holiday season
    Demand for food assistance continues to rise with subsiding government benefits and increasing food prices. Here’s how you can help this holiday season.
    The Maryland Food Bank prepares to distribute meals ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
    In stunning last-minute move, Baltimore task force forgoes vote on new water authority
    In the final minutes of the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force’s penultimate meeting Thursday night — expected to end with a vote on its recommended reforms to Baltimore’s water and sewer system — task force members decided too many equity questions remain unanswered.
    The task force is expected to issue draft recommendations in December for public feedback before its final report due Jan 30.
    Baltimore County has a plan — but little money — to be more bike and pedestrian friendly
    But advocates for a better path and trail network say that funding doesn’t match the county’s apparent goals laid out in the plan. Based on current funding levels, it would take the county between 22 and 38 years just to complete less than 10 miles of infrastructure.
    The Northern Central Railroad Trail is a converted railbed that covers 19.7 miles in Maryland.
    The Dish: Where to buy the cheapest Thanksgiving groceries
    Where can Baltimore-area shoppers see their dollars go the farthest this Thanksgiving? The Banner investigated and — surprise — it’s not Whole Foods.
    Turkey on a scale with money.
    Khydarius Smith scores 15, UMBC downs Penn State-York 84-65
    Smith was 7 of 10 shooting and 1 of 5 from the free throw line for the Retrievers (1-2).
    A statue of True Grit, UMBC’s Chesapeake Bay retriever mascot, stands in front of the Retriever Activities Center.
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