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One person is dead after a three-alarm house fire in Baltimore’s Waverly neighborhood, officials say.

Two more government buildings closed early on Friday after showing elevated levels of Legionella bacteria in the water system, the mayor’s office announced.

Banner editors and reporters share the funny, important and fascinating stories that stuck with them this year.

They weren’t easy to find, but here are the best eats to enjoy in Baltimore for under $10.

Bob Perilla, a bluegrass musician popular in Baltimore and D.C., died Dec. 11. He was 71.

A lawsuit filed this month in Baltimore Circuit Court says developer Ron Lipscomb lured Chinese investors seeking U.S. citizenship for a hotel project in East Baltimore that had wildly inflated construction costs.

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared past $1 billion after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve.

In a 19-page opinion issued on Dec. 9, U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox wrote that while the allegations in the complaint were “tragic and alarming,” he was constrained to dismiss the case.

If you feel like being out and about, here are options for what to do this weekend.

Food safety advocates say a 2024 rise in recalls is evidence of a well-regulated system. But that doesn't stop outbreaks from getting any weirder.

If you missed a few things, don’t fret. Here’s a roundup of top headlines about Howard County in 2024.

What seemed to be the certain destruction of Camp Small has instead brought unexpected opportunity.

Colleges are a bit late to the artificial intelligence party, but want to take the lead in studying its ethical uses.

I failed my self-imposed fashion challenge, set as last year’s New Year’s resolution. But I think that’s OK.

The Chiefs’ win means the Ravens have the upper hand in the AFC North.

Former Columbia resident Rev. Floyd Shaffer is remembered by some as the “clown father” of Christian clown ministry, a niche form of outreach that blends liturgy with laughter.

Customers, restaurant workers and small-business owners all have plenty to be ticked off about this year.

I wanted to know what folks’ favorite read of the year was. Check out answers from the mayor, notable authors in town, a reality TV star and more.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy donated $60,000 to Federal Hill’s TinyBrickOven after stopping in to taste the pizza, only to learn it was scheduled to close on Christmas Day due to struggles with getting a liquor license.

Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, a Democrat, made resuming the prosecution on low-level, nonviolent offenses one of his signature campaign promises.