Montgomery scores 18; Holy Cross beats Loyola Maryland 70-67
Deon Perry had 21 points and four steals to pace the Greyhounds (4-19, 2-8 Patriot League).
‘Scan to Pay’: Baltimore officials warn of fake QR pay-to-park codes
The Parking Authority of Baltimore City is warning drivers about stickers with QR codes that encourage them to pay by scanning the code.
The Parking Authority of Baltimore City is warning drivers about stickers with QR codes that encourage them to pay by scanning the code.
Commentary: We can combat the vacant housing crisis with the right tools
Baltimore can use investment and a variety of other tools to help ease the city’s vacant housing crisis, City Councilwoman Odette Ramos says.
Mayor Brandon Scott speaks outside of vacant homes on West Saratoga street during a press conference hosted by Build One Baltimore on February 16, 2023.
Banner political notes: Swift defeat for high school sports bill; Olszewski off to fast start; Davis nabs council endorsements
Maryland lawmakers this week quickly defeated a bill that targeted young transgender athletes’ participation in high school sports — the third year in a row they’ve turned down similar bills.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Hollins Market begins to unveil its $2.1 million makeover
The market is holding an open house and tours Saturday to provide an early glimpse at the renovations.
The exterior of the renovated Hollins Market on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Baltimore.
Harborplace developer strikes deal with Baltimore County for affordable housing
MCB Real Estate has purchased three multi-family buildings in the county and will keep about half the units at reduced rates.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., joined by state and county officials and members of the MCB Real Estate team, announces what he referred to as the largest “attainable” housing deal in county history at the BLVD at White Springs in Nottingham, Maryland. (Hallie Miller / The Baltimore Banner)
New regional group seeks to have more say over Baltimore-area transit decisions
The Baltimore Regional Transit Commission held its first meeting Friday in South Baltimore, The group was created by the state legislature in 2023 to provide input on transit planning in the Baltimore region.
Seven people sit in a line at a long table while one, Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold, looks toward the camera.
Banner analysis: Homicides and shootings are trending further down in 2024
There are also signs that suggest the city’s youth gun violence surge may be abating.
Baltimore judge accused of making unwanted sexual advances toward attorney
In court documents, District Judge Kevin M. Wilson reported that he genuinely believed that the two were flirting with each other but now realizes and acknowledges that he was incorrect.
The Commission on Judicial Disabilities determined that there is probable cause that Baltimore District Judge Kevin M. Wilson engaged in sanctionable conduct and directed its investigative counsel to begin formal proceedings against him.
Baltimore’s trash wheels gobbled up over a million pounds of litter and debris last year
The Waterfront Partnership credits the milestone to a second consecutive year of operating four trash wheels, as well as an increase in winter rainfall.
Waterfront Partnership is celebrating a first-time record for the Mr. Trash Wheel Family — the collection of over 1 million pounds of litter and debris in 2023.
The plot chickens: Community continues 11-year fight against Royal Farms on Harford Road
The chain known for its fried chicken wants to open a gas station near a busy intersection at 5901 Harford Road — something it first proposed in 2012. After a long hiatus, the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals will hear the company’s case on Feb. 6.
Royal Farms on Washington Boulevard.
Long winter or early spring? Groundhog Day prediction matches forecast for Maryland
An eight-to-14-day temperature outlook published by the National Weather Service on Friday indicates that Maryland has a 50% to 60% chance of having higher than average temperatures.
Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 137th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast six more weeks of winter.
What’s holding up the new Faidley’s? An important shipment from Portugal, for one thing
Faidley’s will be the largest merchant in Lexington market, which is arguably still finding its footing. The Banner got a tour of the family’s new restaurant and market, which is almost ready but still hidden from public view.
Faidley's Seafood
Former mayor’s minority stake in Orioles meant to send ‘signal’ team is here to stay
The former mayor will advise David Rubenstein on relationships with city and state officials.
Kurt Schmoke, president of the University of Baltimore, speaks at the iMPACT Maryland conference on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Baltimore.
MTA proposes eliminating 8 commuter bus routes, reducing service on others
The Maryland Transit Administration has proposed eliminating eight commuter bus routes and reducing service on 26 others to help close a budget gap facing the state Department of Transportation.
Main Street in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.
Kenwood High School student stabbed by classmate in hallway
The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
One student stabbed and injured another student Thursday at Kenwood High School in Middle River.
Security guard gets maximum prison sentence in fatal shooting at Royal Farms
Baltimore Circuit Judge Kendra Y. Ausby handed down the sentence on charges of second-degree murder and use of a handgun during the commission of a crime of violence against Kanisha Spence, 45, of Poppleton.
Royal Farms on Washington Boulevard on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023.
Defense rests in mortgage fraud trial of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby
Both sides are set on Monday to make their closing arguments in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt.
Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, left, is standing trial in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt on two counts of making a false statement on a loan application. Federal prosecutors allege that she lied on mortgage applications related to her purchase of two luxury vacation homes in Florida.
MTA launches new tool for riders to track reliability of buses, trains
The Maryland Transit Administration says a new data dashboard will improve transparency, while a new method of counting riders on light rail and Baltimore’s subway should be more accurate.
A rider, seen in silhouette, boards a shuttle bus.
Prim and Proper looks to turn downtown Baltimore into a fine dining destination
Prim and Proper, the restaurant and wine bar opening Thursday, promises an approachable twist on French fine dining.
Diners enter the building and walk down a black-and-white tiled hallway toward a grand piano and table draped in pearls.
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