Commentary: How to get mental health care to more of those who need it
Ensuring access to mental health care to many in the Baltimore community who need it means delivering care that meets people where they are socially, culturally and financially, says Jessica Smith, a mental health advocate and social entrepreneur.
Jessica Smith founded The Mental Health Emergency Fund Inc., a nonprofit organization that reduces financial barriers for community members struggling with their mental health who cannot afford treatment.
Morales scores 24; Boston University knocks off Loyola (MD) 60-58
Milos Ilic led the Greyhounds (3-14, 1-3 Patriot League) with 13 points.
As EPA seeks to reduce pollution from trash incinerators, advocates wonder if it’s enough
Advocates and environmental groups largely welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency’s Jan. 11 proposal to impose stricter pollution limits on large trash incinerators. But they caution that the new standards, if implemented, would not eliminate the public health risks caused by toxic pollutants they emit.
The smokestack of a waste-to-energy incinerator is seen near Interstate 95 in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 9, 2019. The incinerator is located in the Westport neighborhood of Baltimore.
For sale: 3 waterfront condos by the Inner Harbor
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is the crown jewel of the city, and living along the waterfront offers beautiful views, easy access to the pedestrian promenade and proximity to top attractions.
Banner political notes: Baltimore Co. picks acting economic director; Baltimore tax credit reform
Two months after Baltimore County’s new economic development director abruptly resigned, County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. has nominated a senior deputy administrator to temporarily lead the department.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Copycat tenant is forced to move out after yearslong court battle
The case helped catalyze a new state law that took effect in October requiring landlords who evict tenants be licensed in jurisdictions where rental licenses are required.
Indigo Null, a tenant at the Copycat who challenged their 2020 eviction and has been living there rent-free ever since, is finally being forced out of their home.  Null hugs partner Truman Holman. 
 The end of an era, after 4years of fighting an 10 years of living at the COPYCAT, Null is evicted.
Rep. Elijah Cummings left his papers to Morgan State. Here’s a look at what’s inside.
The late congressman left a collection of his personal papers to Morgan State University. It will be digitized as a testament to his work as a native Baltimorean and a decadeslong legislator in Maryland.
Dr. Ida Jones, an archivist and associate director of special ollections at Morgan State University, holds a photo of the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings standing with South African bishop and theologian Desmond Tutu and others. The photo is from the new personal collection of Cummings’ documents to be archived and exhibited in Morgan State’s Beulah M. Davis Special Collections Room.
Commentary: Funding civil legal aid vital to protect many Maryland families
Maryland lawmakers must approve funding needed for civil legal aid to ensure low-income families have access to stable and effective representation, the directors of legal services organizations say.
6/28/22—the exterior of the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse.
Maryland doctors are loosening sickle cell’s painful grip on patients worldwide
Last month, two groundbreaking gene therapies thought to cure sickle cell were approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and one will be available locally starting in a few weeks.
Simone Day sits for a portrait in Federal Hill on December 22, 2023.
Angel Reese posts 20 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists in LSU victory
Defending national champion LSU hasn’t lost since a season-opening defeat to Colorado.
Angel Reese (10), shown during LSU's game at Coppin State, made 12 of 14 free throws in the Tigers’ win over Texas A&M.
Tejada, Tarke lead Towson to a 73-64 win over Stony Brook in overtime
Tejada was 5-for-10 shooting, including 3-for-5 from 3-point range, for the Tigers (9-7, 2-1 Coastal Athletic Association).
Human remains found at recycling landfill; police investigating circumstances
Police have found skeletal remains near a business that specializes in recycling construction and demolition debris in Baltimore’s Hawkins Point neighborhood, according to authorities.
A Baltimore Police car and crime scene tape remains on the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Hooters is suing Harborplace
Hooters, which originally came to Harborplace in 1990, is the longest-tenured restaurant at the festival marketplace in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
This is a photo of Hooters, which originally came to Harborplace in 1990, and is suing its landlord over deteriorating conditions at the mall-like pavilions.
Video shows man throwing a knife at police before being shot by Baltimore Police
The Baltimore Police Department Thursday released body-worn camera footage of a police shooting that happened in late December. The footage shows a man attacking officers with multiple handheld weapons and an officer shooting him in the leg.
A screen grab from camera footage released by the Baltimore Police Department shows a man with a large knife moving toward police officers.
Maryland’s handgun license law heads back to federal court
The Maryland General Assembly passed the measure requiring people to obtain a handgun qualification license, or HQL, in 2013 following the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals hears federal cases from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
3 takeaways from our analysis of the citation docket in Baltimore
Last June, Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced that his office was launching a court docket to handle citations for quality-of-life crimes. The Baltimore Banner analyzed 227 citations from July through December.
Illustration shows photo of Ivan Bates speaking into microphones on left and an empty courtroom on the right, with police tickets layered over and between the photos.
Old clothes, new me: Why I’m only shopping from my closet in 2024
The seemingly simple task of not buying new clothes this year is part of a personal push for sustainability, cost savings and creativity.
Some of Leslie Gray Streeter's "newest" outfits for 2024.
Baltimore County to study roadway safety at 17 corridors
The federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program is providing money to counties and cities across Maryland to study safety for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Men and women sit at a long panel-style table in a large room underneath a projector screen holding a presentation called "Transportation in Baltimore County."
Commentary: Decision on Inner Harbor redevelopment an affront to city residents
The Baltimore Planning Commission’s decision on land use related to Harborplace redevelopment shows disregard for residents downtown and across the city, Amy L. Bernstein, an author who lives downtown, says.
MCB Real Estate released renderings of a redeveloped Harborplace on Oct. 30, 2023, that show new buildings with residential units and new park spaces.
What to do this weekend, from seeing Trevor Noah to the MLK Day parade
Whether you want to get some good laughs, check out art or learn more about Martin Luther King Jr., we’ve got you covered.
Trevor Noah attends the WSJ Magazine 2023 Innovator Awards in November.
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