Cannabis law reforms must help repair decades of harm to Black communities
As marijuana laws are reformed in Maryland, measures are needed to help repair the disproportionate damage the application of those laws did to Black communities and to Black men, Banner columnist E.R. Shipp says.
Maryland State Senator Jill Carter speaks on cannabis legalization during the legislative Black caucus of Maryland meeting on January 25, 2023 at the House of Delegates.
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Baltimore City fall sports
St. Frances Academy’s Dashawn Womack and Mercy’s Payton Schenning are our Baltimore City Fall Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
Photo 1: Mercy senior Payton Schenning maneuvers around a Notre Dame Prep defender during the second half of Friday evening's girls soccer match with Notre Dame Prep. Schenning finished with a goal as the fifth-ranked Magic won their sixth straight game with a 2-0 decision over No. 4 Notre Dame Prep in an IAAM A Conference action in Baltimore City.
Baltimore will have new rules and fees for outdoor dining this summer
Starting July 1, outdoor dining “parklets” — restaurant seating areas in public right-of-way spaces — will have new safety rules and a fee system that will charge restaurants in affluent areas more per square foot.
Restaurants like Riptide along Fells Point’s waterfront have set up “parklets” for guests to enjoy outdoor dining.
Air quality alert in Baltimore: What you need to know
The Baltimore area is under a code red air quality warning. Here’s how to stay safe.
A person runs through Federal Hill Park on Thursday morning, June 8, 2023. Baltimore's air quality remains at dangerous levels due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Teen in critical condition after ‘near drowning’ at Roosevelt Park Pool
CPR and other life-saving measures were performed before he was taken to an area hospital for treatment, Acting Fire Chief Dante Stewart said.
Police officers on scene at the Roosevelt Park Pool on the afternoon of June 7.
Baltimore boxing champion Gervonta Davis reports that Florida mansion was burglarized, ransacked while in jail
Davis, 28, who had been living in Parkland, Florida, is incarcerated in the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center after a judge revoked his home detention in a 2020 hit-and-run case.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - MAY 28:  Gervonta Davis in action against Rolando Romero during their fight for Davis' WBA World lightweight title at Barclays Center on May 28, 2022 in Brooklyn, New York.
Loved ones remember K‘mauri Ebanks, teen and father-to-be who was slain days before high school graduation
K’mauri Ebanks was set to graduate on June 13 from Digital Harbor High School, where he was the football team’s quarterback. He was shot multiple times and killed after leaving a baby shower for his unborn daughter.
Shantera Ebanks, mother of K’Mauri Ebanks, holds up photos of him in her home on June 6, 2023. She still wears the pink “trauma” hospital bracelet from when he was admitted to Shock Trauma.
A list of old places I love in Baltimore
Like many old things, Baltimore wears its history on its face — in the shapes and styles of its buildings, its harbor and monuments.
Hundreds of people gather to celebrate the 51st lighting of theMount Washington Monument in Baltimore City, Md., on December 1st, 2022.
Why can’t I get my antibiotic or cancer drugs? Hopkins experts outline the shortages and the remedies
A massive drug shortage has left people calling around pharmacies to get prescription filled, settling for half dosages or going without needed medications.
Persistent stigma and misunderstanding of ADHD may be contributing to the medication shortage.
Orioles players use rare off day to find tranquility — and a few fish — on Lake Michigan
“It was a very good day,” said Michigan native Keegan Akin, who initiated the trip.
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Keegan Akin (45) pitches in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Baltimore on Monday, May 8. The Rays and Orioles played the first game of a series on Monday.
Amid citation campaign, new questions emerge on how Baltimore will police lesser offenses
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison gave more details about how officers will utilize the ability to cite, or even arrest, people for low-level offenses, during the police budget hearing on Tuesday night.
File photo showing a Baltimore Police detective’s service pistol and handcuffs secured on his belt.
Agreement will continue Maryland thoroughbred racing for six more months
The thoroughbred racing industry was facing a June 30 deadline to reach a new agreement governing track operations, racing days and profits.
During the 2023 Preakness Stakes, jockey John Velazquez and National Treasure sprint to victory.
‘Unsafe’ and ‘neglected’: City tenants stuck in limbo with nonprofit housing provider that mishandled federal funds
Tenants at a HUD-backed property are stuck in limbo as federal and city officials deal with the fallout of a consequential housing provider.
Exterior of the Lakeview Avenue apartment building in West Baltimore, as seen on May 9, 2023, where tenants have complained about the state of the HUD-subsidized building.
The air in Baltimore is dangerous today
The hazy conditions have created air quality concerns in the Baltimore region.
Smoke turns the sky hazy in downtown Baltimore in this photo of the Inner Harbor waterfront as the Domino Sugar sign sits in the distance.
At budget hearing, Bates answers questions about citations for quality-of-life crimes
Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates last week unveiled his plan to launch a court docket aimed at addressing citations for low-level, nonviolent crimes including drinking in public, disorderly conduct and drug possession.
In this photo from Jan. 3, 2023, Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates listens to speakers during his inauguration at the Baltimore War Memorial.
She can’t let it go: Howard County native plays Elsa in ‘Frozen’ national tour
Caroline Bowman, who has played Elsa in productions of “Frozen” across the nation, returns to her home state for a series of shows at the Hippodrome Theatre.
Caroline Bowman is photographed in front of the Hippodrome theater Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Baltimore. Bowman stars in the Hippodrome’s “Frozen” which begins in June.
Commentary: Goodwill launching high school diploma program in Baltimore
Goodwill Industries will bring its Excel Center program to Baltimore this fall, providing an opportunity for adults without high school diplomas to earn one, Lisa Rusyniak, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, says.
Lisa Rusyniak is president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake.
Banner reporters answer the most pressing Orioles questions after the first third of the season
What has been most surprising about this Orioles team? How good can it be? And what does it need to do to reach its full promise? Our reporters have a few thoughts.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) celebrates with his team after hitting his first career walk-off homer to beat the Oakland Athletics, winning the 4-game series, at Camden Yards on Wednesday, April 12.
Photos: Baltimore Trans Pride festivities draw thousands
Thousands of people attended the two-day celebration, which was produced by Baltimore Safe Haven, the city’s only trans-led drop-in wellness center.
Izzy Turner and Brittany Dixon show off their outfits at Trans Pride in Baltimore on June 3, 2023.
In 2 weekends of curfew enforcement in Baltimore, only 2 kids have come to late-night centers
While Mayor Brandon Scott has faced criticism from advocates and researchers about the effectiveness of the controversial youth curfew, he has pushed ahead with an approach that emphasizes social services while aiming to minimize teen interactions with police.
Mayor Brandon Scott announces the city’s strategy for teen violence this summer, including enforcement of the youth curfew, at a press conference on May 24, 2023.
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