Ex-Gilman School teacher accused of sexually abusing a student to remain incarcerated in federal case
Chris Bendann was indicted last week in U.S. District Court in Baltimore on five counts of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of possession of child pornography.
In this photo from July 18, Christopher Bendann leaves the Baltimore County Courts Building in Towson following a pretrial hearing.
Parents want what teachers don’t: A student with constant cellphone access
Despite policies that limit when students can use their phones, teachers say confiscating them can lead to unnecessary battles — often involving parents — that take even more time away from instruction.
The cellphones in just about every middle- and high-schooler’s backpack can be both essential tools for families and distractions from learning.
Jon Meoli: Orioles’ top prospect Jackson Holliday’s ‘unheard of’ season is far from over. Where might it end?
Jackson Holliday, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, has a .350 batting average with a .981 OPS since being promoted to Double-A Bowie.
Maryland is seeing a new wave of COVID cases, but don’t expect much masking or testing
With the first day of school just around the corner, health officials are urging kids and adults to get up to date on their vaccinations, including the latest COVID-19 booster, expected in September.
FILE - A patient is given a flu vaccine at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans' Community Resource Center where they were offering members and the public free flu and COVID-19 vaccines Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Lynwood, Calif. As Americans head into the late 2022 holiday season, a rapidly intensifying flu season is straining hospitals already overburdened with patients sick from other respiratory infections.
Marvin Hayes is spreading ‘Compost Fever’ in Baltimore’s neighborhoods. He thinks it might save the city.
Marvin Hayes, the founder of the Baltimore Compost Collective, wants Baltimore to ditch trash incineration, fight climate change and grow healthier food. “We’re going to spread some compost love in this city,” he says.
Marvin Hayes uses his trommel sifter to get the black gold soul enhancer at Filbert Street Garden, in Baltimore, Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Climate change and weather wreak havoc on your vacation? ‘It’s only gonna get worse.’
Weather-related travel issues are only going to get worse. Welcome to the new normal.
Leslie Gray Streeter got to take a photo at Mystic Pizza in Connecticut. But she almost missed the next leg of her trip due to weather and the results of climate change.
Surveillance video shows aftermath of deadly shooting in Mount Vernon shopping center parking lot
Officers responded around 3 a.m. to the 800 block of Guilford Avenue where a 25-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were found shot.
7/8/22—A Baltimore Police officer’s car is parked on the corner of E Lombard St. & President St.
Why have children when I have my lovelies?
How one woman handles the awkward question about wanting children.
Illustration of woman with braided hair, eyes closed, resting hand over heart full of many different students.
Commentary: Time to be more vigilant about the effects of poor air quality
Greater vigilance is needed to protect all Baltimore communities and the most vulnerable populations from poor air quality, says the co-lead of Free Baltimore Yoga.
Air quality in Baltimore reached dangerous levels due to smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketing the city on June 8, 2023.
Forget french fries, here are restaurants with the best loaded Tater Tots
At Baltimore area restaurants you can get Tater Tots topped with everything from crab dip to bulgogi and pulled pork.
Get ready to tackle the ultimate tot challenge at Max’s Taphouse in Fells Point with their Taphouse Tater Bowl.
Baltimore City aims to bolster student attendance with back-to-school rally
With Baltimore City schools resuming Aug. 28, city agencies distributed a multitude of resources to families Saturday in hopes of bolstering attendance this fall.
Assata, 7, inspects her new rainbow backpack.
Rachel Morin’s family, friends recall woman of ‘joy and energy’ at trailside walk
Family, friends and neighbors took part in a walk to honor Rachel Morin, who disappeared Aug. 5 after going on a walk along the Ma and Pa Heritage Trail in downtown Bel Air. Her body was found the next day.
Rebekah Morin, left, and Patty Morin, center, grieve for their sister and daughter Rachel Morin, a 37-year-old mother of five who was found deceased on the Ma and Pa Heritage Trail two weeks ago.
For sale: What you can get in Baltimore for $290K-$325K
There’s a newly renovated rowhome, a charming Craftsman home and a unique property in Butchers Hill.
Photo gallery: Ravens hold off Eagles for 24th consecutive preseason victory
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (34) makes his way down the field against Philadelphia Eagles during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Man fatally shot while trying to prevent robbery of a relative in Canton
Benner’s nephew, 30-year-old Jeffrey Tyree, told The Banner the robbers took his phone, wallet and his red Dodge Charger with Maryland tag 3FL1240.
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Ex-Gilman teacher faces federal charge of possession of sexually explicit images of children
Christopher Bendann faces charges in state court that he sexually abused a student. He was arrested by the FBI early Friday.
Chris Bendann, 39, exits the Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson with his legal team after a hearing on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The former Gilman School teacher is accused of sexually abusing a student between 2016 and 2019, and was indicted on 16 counts including sexual abuse of a minor, rape and related offenses.
Arms on the Farm: Breaking down Orioles pitching prospect Trace Bright
The right-hander has struck out 35.7% of the batters he’s faced at High-A Aberdeen, with a 15.6% swinging strike rate.
A fifth-round pick from Auburn in 2022, Trace Bright has spent his first professional season at High-A Aberdeen. (Kadalena Messiano/Aberdeen IronBirds)
For one vendor, Vegan SoulFest + We Give Black Fest was anything but a healthy environment
Event management company 3 Pillars said they have still yet to be completely compensated for their services at last year’s simultaneous events.
Vegan SoulFest and CLLCTIVLY's We Give Black Fest joined for a three-day festival in 2022.
LGBTQ community members voice concern about state Supreme Court ruling on employer benefits
LGBTQ community members in Maryland said they are stunned and disappointed by the Maryland Supreme Court’s 4-3 ruling, which exposed a loophole in Maryland laws originally meant to protect employees against discrimination.
6/25/22—A rainbow flag waves during the Baltimore Pride Parade on Charles St.
How the Baltimore region became home to cricket stars and one of the country’s largest training facilities
Rajit Passey spent years looking for cricket games in the U.S. Now, he’s doing his part to grow the sport by opening a 19,000-square-foot facility and launching a minor league team in Baltimore.
Sarbjeet Ladda swings during a Baltimore Royals cricket match. (Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Royals)
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