Inside the Dugout: The Orioles must get good at being good
As the Orioles look to unseat some teams and win in October, they’ll need operate more like the teams that shine in October do.
Cedric Mullins celebrates with teammates at home plate after hitting the game-winning two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 17, 2024 in Baltimore.
‘Learn and earn’: Maryland is betting big on apprenticeships
Maryland wants to attract students to the trades through apprenticeship programs starting at the high school level, joining a push across the U.S.
Heidi Pratt gives students a demo on concrete tools used created by DeWalt.
Baltimore buildings reopen after Legionella mitigation efforts
City Hall and other city-owned buildings reopened on Monday after closing early on Friday to undergo mitigation for Legionella bacteria.
City Hall, along with a couple of other city-owned buildings, reopened on Monday after undergoing mitigation and cleaning efforts tied to Legionella bacteria.
The Top 10 Baltimore albums of 2024, ranked
We ranked the top 10 albums from Baltimore acts both small and national — including Mario, Future Islands and YG Teck — that graced our ears this year.
Clockwise from upper left: Baltimore artists Samuel T. Herring of Future Islands; YG Teck; Brittney Spencer; and Combat had some of the best albums this year.
Rosedale father arrested in Christmas Eve shooting that left his child dead
Baltimore County Police have arrested Mark Jones, 30, and charged him with the killing of his son and shooting two others in Rosedale on Christmas Eve.
A shooting with multiple fatalities took place at Breslin Court in the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.
New Year’s Eve in Baltimore: How to watch fireworks and more
The end of the year is near, and Baltimore has plenty of festivities for everyone to enjoy as they ring in 2025.
Fireworks are shot off in the Inner Habor to celebrate the new year on Jan. 1, 2024.
Linda Wengel was a ‘fierce advocate’ for affordable housing and education in Howard County
Wengel, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who has left a legacy of intellectual curiosity and civic engagement, died on Dec. 12 of natural causes. She was 89.
Linda Wengel was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who has left a legacy of intellectual curiosity and civic engagement.
Did your go-to restaurant close this year? Check out our map.
Check out our map to see the restaurants that closed in 2024, from established chains like Red Lobster in Howard County to newbies like JBGB’s in Baltimore’s Remington.
The exterior of Mother’s Federal Hill Grille in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, December 9, 2024.
Princess Kate, fat cats and Raygun: Here are the topics that resonated with readers in 2024
I could not have predicted that the columns that resonated with people most this past year would be about such random topics, ranging from Australian breakdancers to the “Brats” documentary.
The response to a column on Raygun’s breakdancing performance at the Olympics was overwhelming.
Card counter claims Horseshoe Casino illegally detained him
A well-known card counter filed a lawsuit against Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore, claiming the venue illegally detained him when he had committed no crime.
Jordan Kerr, who identifies as an "advantage player," said he was losing money at a blackjack table when security for Horseshoe Casino approached and detained him.
Robert Embry Jr.: Jimmy Carter’s policies helped revitalize Baltimore
Jimmy Carter’s policies and priorities as president set revitalization in motion in Baltimore and other cities that needed it, Abell Foundation President Robert Embry Jr. says.
American politician Jimmy Carter, wearing a black blazer over a shirt and tie, during his 1976 presidential campaign, Virginia, United States, 1976.
Kurt Schmoke: Experience with President Carter provided leadership lessons
White House staffers and others who interacted with President Jimmy Carter had the opportunity to gain valuable lessons in leadership and diplomacy, says University of Baltimore president and former Baltimore Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke. Schmoke worked on the White House domestic staff in the Carter administration.
Former Pres. Jimmy Carter, left, and Rosalynn Carter, center, get a tour of the Sandtown Project by Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke, right, Friday, March 27, 1992, Baltimore, Md. The Carter's were in town to kick off the Sandtown Habitat for Humanity campaign which will rehabilitate 100 vacant homes.
Baltimore’s best bites of 2024: The food that stole my heart (and appetite)
This list is food social media influencer Chris Franzoni’s love letter to the Baltimore dishes and drinks that defined his year, from indulgent seafood to cocktails that taste like dessert.
Duck confit gumbo from Rooted Rotisserie.
Johns Hopkins archeologist discovers ‘humanity’s earliest-known’ alphabet
A Johns Hopkins University archeologist and his team are credited with discovering “humanity’s earliest-known alphabetic writing.”
The clay cylinders precede other scripts by 500 years, challenging what archaeologists previously thought about where alphabets came from.
2024 in photos: The Baltimore Banner’s favorite images of the year
A selection of staff and freelance photos from our communities in Baltimore and beyond.
Bummed about Baltimore’s brunches? Check out these biscuit sandwich winners
I scoured Baltimore in search of the best biscuit sandwich — the perfect cold-weather bite.
Nana’s Famous biscuits at Rize + Rest Cafe include the thick-cut bacon and egg biscuit.
Baltimore’s best 2024 art exhibits were groundbreaking — and featured actual local artists
Baltimore’s best 2024 art exhibits were groundbreaking and featured local artists, BmoreArt writes
Baltimore artist Joyce J. Scott sits atop a throne inside a yurt installation in her retrospective exhibition, “Walk a Mile in My Dreams,” at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
A 63-year-old woman died in a 3-alarm Baltimore house fire, officials say
One person is dead after a three-alarm house fire in Baltimore’s Waverly neighborhood, officials say.
Baltimore City firefighters mop up following a three-alarm fire where one person died early Friday on 38th Street in the Waverly neighborhood.
Two more Baltimore buildings test positive for Legionella bacteria
Two more government buildings closed early on Friday after showing elevated levels of Legionella bacteria in the water system, the mayor’s office announced.
City Hall and the Abel Wolman building are among the latest buildings in Baltimore to have water quality issues after testing positive for the bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease.
Our favorite stories of 2024
Banner editors and reporters share the funny, important and fascinating stories that stuck with them this year.
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