Parishioners fight to clear pastor dismissed over $200k fraud, abuse settlement
Parish members are compiling information that they believe raises doubts about the allegations of fraud and sexual assault against their pastor of almost 40 years.
The St. Benedict Church photographed Sunday, Oct.15, 2023, in Baltimore.
Baltimore-based author Scott Shane on encountering history, confronting sources
We spoke with Shane to learn more about his process and what it feels like to transition from journalist to historian.
Author Scott Shane was a reporter for 15 years at The New York Times — where he was twice a member of teams that won Pulitzer Prizes — and before that, he worked for 21 years at The Baltimore Sun. Shane wrote the book "Flee North," an account of the extraordinary abolitionist, liberator and writer Thomas Smallwood.
Commentary: Condemnation of terrorist acts against Jews must be unequivocal
Any effort to use political arguments to rationalize the indiscriminate slaughter of Israelis must be rejected, says Rona Kobell, a Baltimore journalist and former reporter at The Jerusalem Post.
Rona Kobell (right), during her time as a student at Hebrew University, is shown with a co-counselor while leading a tour of American teenagers through Israel in 1992.
The Dish: What’s working ― and what isn’t ― at the new Lexington Market
As Lexington Market celebrates one year in its new space, we checked in to see how everything is going. The answer was a bit of a mixed bag.
Artist Shan Wallace, has been creating collages from her photography for many years.  Wallace's collage for the newly constructed Lexington Market are based upon her own experiences growing up in the old Lexington Market as a youth.
WBAL’s Tim Tooten to retire from TV news after 35 years
After 35 years as an education reporter, Tooten is leaving journalism, but he’ll continue as a pastor and adjunct professor.
Tim Tooten, WBAL’s TV education reporter, is retiring after 35 years.
The legal gymnastics and thorny history of Maryland’s correctional health care provider
The state’s provider, now known as “YesCare,” emerged from what is known as a “Texas two-step” bankruptcy.
Photo collage showing, in top half, fence topped with barbed wire, and in bottom half, spotlight on a man’s arm as he lays in bed and receives blood transfusion through an IV.
Baltimore native Angel Reese ready for on-court encore with LSU
“I’m unapologetically me,” Reese said, noting she takes pride in competing with the type of edginess and toughness that doesn’t necessarily conform to what she calls a “false narrative” about how women should conduct themselves.
LSU basketball star and Baltimore native Angel Reese hosted a basketball clinic at Saint Frances Academy on July 19, 2023.
Where Baltimore residents without insurance can get COVID vaccine for free
The city health department will hold vaccine clinics every Friday through November.
Geraldine Long, a neighborhood resident, comes in to get her COVID booster. Baltimore City's continued effort towards combating COVID-19 includes a stationary mobile clinic that gives vaccine recievers incentives to keep up to date on their vaccines.  A mobile setup is shown here on February 10, 2023.
Former Gun Trace Task Force member Hersl says he has cancer, asks for release
Former Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force member Daniel Hersl is seeking compassionate release from federal prison, saying he has terminal cancer and only a short time left to live.
The United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners is a United States federal prison in Springfield, Missouri, where federal inmates are housed and receive medical treatment.
National Aquarium to build floating exhibit between Inner Harbor piers
The National Aquarium will begin working next month on its floating wetland exhibit, set to open next summer.
A rendering of the National Aquarium’s new floating wetland exhibit, which is set to open in summer 2024.
South Baltimore concert venue will open next year despite legal issues, developer says
But it’s not yet known if construction on The Paramount Baltimore has resumed.
Construction on The Paramount, billed as a $50 million, 3,750-seat concert venue in Baltimore's casino and stadium district, halted earlier this year and new court filings claim their funding has dried up. Seen behind the half-built venue are TopGolf and the Horseshoe Casino
South Baltimore’s medical waste incinerator pays $1.75M fine to settle AG investigation
State investigators found the Hawkins Point facility’s former operator routinely violated state environmental law by knowingly disposing of partially burned and “uncooked” biohazardous materials.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown addresses reporters at a press conference outside of Curtis Bay Energy on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Brown is flanked by Elise Chawaga from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.
No toxins found in white powder sent to Baltimore courthouse
The Maryland Department of Health conducted the testing of the substance, and advised that the room in the courthouse where the envelope was found could be reopened once decontaminated.
6/28/22—The exterior of the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse., Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse, Courthouse East
Scooters are changing the way people get around Baltimore
It’s not always easy going without a car in Baltimore, but a growing number of people, particularly those on limited incomes, are turning to scooters not just for short leisurely rides but as a primary means of transportation. But how safe are they?
A purple bus is captured in slow shutter speed going by a parked orange Spin scooter.
Commentary: Home heating, cooling systems contribute to poor air quality
Maryland needs air quality standards to curb harmful emissions from heating and air conditioning systems and water heaters, say Panagis Galiatsatos, an associate professor and a physician in pulmonary medicine at Johns Hopkins, and Ruth Ann Norton, president and CEO of the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative.
Records show Baltimore nonprofit housing provider stopped paying tenants’ rents and hasn’t accounted for the money.
Some people go to the ER again and again. Maryland hospitals have ways to help them stop.
Data shows a program at four Baltimore-area hospitals has reduced emergency visits by half among the patients who frequent the emergency room.
The team at Medstar Harbor hospital poses for a group photo. Left to right: Dr. Lucas Carlson, Jaqueline White, Shylisa Alexander, Larissa Behuniak, Kristina Aquino and Jenna Everett.
Mosby unveils redistricting alternative, but mayor objects to planned vote this week
Mosby aims to hold a public input session on his proposal Wednesday evening before moving rapidly to vote the map through committee Thursday afternoon and take a vote for final passage at a special meeting that night. The mayor’s office pushed back on that quick turnaround, which it called “troubling,” extending a dispute between the two sides over the timeline of this year’s redistricting process.
Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby, center, conducts a budget hearing on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Baltimore City courthouse locks down after letter found to contain white powder
The second floor of the Baltimore City Circuit Court building went into lockdown Monday afternoon after an employee received a letter containing white powder.
6/28/22—The exterior of the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse., Courthouse East.
MTA fare machines won’t accept credit card payments for 14 months during system upgrades
Riders can continue to use cash at machines during the software and hardware changes, and the MTA recommends the CharmPass app for mobile transactions. The agency plans to wrap the upgrades to fare machines by December 2024.
Exterior of Charles Center Station as a bus drives by on Aug. 11, 2022.
Ravens overcome rubbish play to beat Titans in London | The Banner Ravens Podcast
Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens’ sloppy 24-16 win over the Titans in London. Plus, Jonas gives his “Word of the Day” and Paul takes a “Bird’s Eye View” of the game.
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