18-year-old Brooklyn Day shooting suspect to be transferred to juvenile facility pretrial
Tristan Jackson, an 18-year-old charged in last summer’s Brooklyn Day mass shooting, has been ordered to be transferred from an adult jail to a juvenile facility.
ATF arrives at the crime scene in Brooklyn Park after 30 people are shot overnight.
As evictions and expenses rise, Maryland renter coalition pushes for more aid
A new report found that Maryland could see costs savings if lawmakers provided money upfront to prevent the displacement of those most at risk.
NaShona Kess, vice president of the NAACP Baltimore City chapter, speaks at a news conference at The People’s Park in Annapolis about the need for more investment in eviction prevention funding on Dec. 20, 2023.
Baltimore approves $17 million extension for I-83 cameras after crashes plummet
The two cameras along the Jones Falls Expressway seem to have dissuaded reckless driving, though that’s also meant less revenue from speeding tickets for the city.
Weekend commuters zip past on of Baltimore’s speed camera on the the Jones Falls Expressway on Sunday, Oct. 1.
Baltimore father charged in shooting death of 2-year-old daughter
A man has been charged with the fatal shooting of his two-year-old daughter Sunday in Northwest Baltimore.
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.
Baltimore Hilton hotel faces ‘catastrophic structural failures’ if pipes aren’t fixed
The city-owned hotel needs $16.1 million in repairs, according to a lawsuit settled earlier this year.
The Baltimore Hilton hotel was built with the wrong kind of piping, a lawsuit alleges, and needs millions to replace it.
The pandemic led to Baltimore’s high GDP growth. It might not be sustainable.
Baltimore was in the perfect position to grow its economy in 2022. It seems unlikely that growth will continue.
Trucks navigate through the Dundalk Marine Terminal. Cranes line the left side of the frame and shipping containers are stacked on the right.
The Dish: The historic Werner’s is for sale, but it’s not closing — yet
For decades, Werner’s Diner and Pub attracted the who’s who of Baltimore. Now it’s having trouble getting customers in the door.
Werner’s sits largely empty in the afternoon on East Redwood Street.
Maryland connection is strong in new movie musical version of ‘The Color Purple’
Several people who play pivotal roles in the movie have Maryland connections, from producer Oprah Winfrey to actress Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and members of the crew.
Phylicia Pearl Mpasi stars as young Celie and Halle Bailey plays young Nettie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ bold new take on a classic, “The Color Purple," set for a Dec. 25, 2023 release.
Photos: Inside the chocolate factory: Kirchmayr Chocolatier
The chocolate Santas remain the top seller; the team says they set out to make 2,500 of the small variety, based on last year’s sales, and will make more if needed.
Dark chocolate Santas line up on a tray.
Mayor Scott would welcome Ravens’ New Year’s Eve game moving to prime time
A late game would mean M&T Bank Stadium crowds exiting the stadium around the time of scheduled fireworks and a drone show, but city officials are not concerned about the crowds.
Fireworks go off during the national anthem before the Baltimore Ravens game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.
What changes might come to Camden Yards? Orioles, stadium authority have made wish lists
Now that a lease has been signed, the Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority can tap into up to $600 million of taxpayer-financed bonds for upgrades.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards is seen from a window inside the ballpark’s warehouse on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.
Enoch Pratt Free Library’s top leader Heidi Daniel to step down in February
Daniel is stepping down after seven years heading Baltimore’s 137-year-old library system.
Heidi Daniel, who has served as the Pratt’s president and CEO since 2017, will leave her position by the end of February.
Baltimore wants to know where guns used in crimes come from. It’s suing the ATF to get the data.
The lawsuit seeks five years of ATF “trace data,” which shows where a gun recovered by police or other officers was manufactured to where it was sold at retail.
Evidence markers are placed at a shooting scene in the 2400 block of Maisel Court on Saturday, April 15.
Veteran media executive Bob Cohn named CEO of The Baltimore Banner
Cohn, a journalist-turned-media executive who was president of The Atlantic and now leads The Economist, will head the local news organization.
Bob Cohn, president of The Economist, has been named the new chief executive officer of The Baltimore Banner.
Tell us about your drug overdose story
Reporters with The Baltimore Banner and The New York Times are investigating the problem of drug overdoses and we want to hear from those with personal experiences.
Boxes of Narcan in a bowl on a table.
Through racism, hatred and war, Oblate Sisters of Providence have stood their ground in Baltimore
The convent is the first religious order established for and by women of African descent and its sisters are pushing for sainthood for foundress Mother Mary Lange.
Sister Magdala Gilbert prays holding her rosary during mass held at Our Lady of Mount Providence Convent.
Baltimore’s long-shot push for America’s first Black saint
Six Black candidates are currently in the canonization process
Sister Magdala Gilbert, poses for a portrait at Our Lady of Mount Providence Convent, Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
The six Black candidates currently considered for Catholic sainthood
There has never been an African American saint.
Illustrations of six African Americans hopefuls for canonization are displayed at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Sunday, November 5, 2023.
After Anne Arundel housing bill fails, Pittman vows counter campaign finance bill
The deciding vote ultimately went to County Councilwoman Allison Pickard, a Democrat who considers housing a pet issue.
County Executive Steuart Pittman, Ann Arundel department of Health and the Ann Arundel County Public library announce a pilot program to help reduce gun-related incidents and deaths on April 13, 2023.
Baltimore Orioles and state finalize new Camden Yards lease
The team will remain at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for at least 15 years — and potentially decades, if all goes to plan, according to state and team officials.
Gov. Wes Moore delivers remarks at a press conference inside the Camden Yard warehouse after the Maryland Stadium Authority voted to extend the Orioles lease at the ballpark on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.
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