Jermaine Stone: Q&A with host of ‘Wine & Hip Hop’ podcast
In an industry that suffers from a lack of racial equity and representation, the Bronx native knows that the two industries pair perfectly.
Jermaine Stone, known as the Wolf of Wine, has made quite a name for himself in the wine world through his podcast "Wine & Hip Hop."
BSO’s new music director on jazz, diversity and his favorite parts of Baltimore
Jonathon Heyward, 30, is the youngest and first person of color to lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in its more than 100-year history.
Jonathon Heyward, Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra poses for a portrait at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Five years in, Checkerspot Brewing gets a big collaboration with Sam Adams — and a new location
Checkerspot Brewing Company in South Baltimore is about to debut a special collaboration beer they made with the Boston Beer Company. The local favorite, which opened in 2018, is moving to a new, larger location soon, too.
Checkerspot Brewing Company co-owners Judy and Rob Neff, and their dog, Dixie, in the taproom at Checkerspot.
How lemon sticks became ‘a Baltimore brand’ thanks to Flower Mart
Spawning cocktails and dessert flavors, lemon sticks have traveled from the Chesapeake Bay to Chrissy Teigen’s table.
Lemon sticks, which feature a peppermint stick in a piece of fruit, are a Baltimore tradition going back more than 100 years.
Brothers, 18 and 14 years old, charged in killing of Canton T-Mobile worker
Arthur McCaden and his 14-year-old brother were arrested Thursday and charged in the fatal shooting of Fabian Sanchez Gonzalez
Picture of Fabian Sanchez Gonzalez, 23, killed in a Canton T-Mobile during an armed robbery.
Joe Benny’s to shut down in Little Italy: ‘I’m a wreck, y’all’
Just weeks after Baltimore Banner readers voted for Joe Benny’s as the best pizza in town, owner Joseph Gardella announced that he “can't push anymore” and the shop will close.
Joe Benny’s chef and owner Joseph Gardella stands behind the bar.
Baltimore Police Department to receive $5M for Tasers
The Board of Estimates unanimously approved a $5 million contract on Wednesday morning with the company that makes Tasers. The five-year contract will make sure the Baltimore Police Department has an upgraded set of the less-lethal weapons.
A Baltimore Police detective’s uniform patch is seen on his shoulder while he observes the crowd in between innings during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics held at Camden Yards on Wednesday, April 12. The Orioles beat the Athletics, 8-7, to win the series.
Mayor Scott taps adviser, campaign manager Marvin James as interim chief of staff, Bryan Doherty as communications head
James and Doherty will fill roles that opened Monday, when the mayor asked Chezia Cager and Cirilo Manego to resign from their positions.
A politician stands against a wall inquisitively.
Crises in confinement, bugs in medical records: Health care in Baltimore jails is still broken
Baltimore’s jails remain deeply broken, especially when it comes to medical and mental health care.
Photo of sphygmomanometer broken up by vertical bars on a dirty yellow background.
Baltimore Police officer who struck and killed man on scooter faces manslaughter charge
Officer Alexis Acosta is a more than two-year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department.
Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates speaks during a press conference in Baltimore, Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Forno closes in downtown Baltimore
After struggling to stay open for the last three years, owner Ricky Johnson said the Italian spot near the Hippodrome has officially shut down.
Ricky Johnson, owner and chef at Forno Restaurant and Wine Bar, stands for a portrait inside his restaurant on Monday, March 21. Johnson is one of several property and business owners who say they have concerns about the low levels of foot traffic in the district, which they need to stay in business.
‘Hamlet’ is not a new story, but Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s production is fresh
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s “Hamlet” is sleeker, shorter and more modern, but it's still the Bard’s broody tragedy.
Vince Eisenson as Hamlet and Lesley Malin as Gertrude in Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s "Hamlet."
Building potential: A class becomes a team before Kinetic Sculpture Race
At Jemicy School, engineering and building vehicles for Baltimore’s annual tradition is part of the curriculum.
Jonathan Kuessner works on a bike that he will be piloting during the race.
Journalist Jon Wertheim on sports stars he wants to interview | The Adam Jones Podcast
Journalist Jon Wertheim joins the podcast to discuss sports stars he wants to interview, artificial intelligence, and Baltimore. And Baltimore Banner sports columnist Kyle Goon talks about Lamar Jackson and the Lakers.
U.S. Army doctor and former Hopkins doctor claim entrapment in Russia conspiracy case
Anna Gabrielian and Jamie Lee Henry face charges of conspiracy to wrongfully disclose individually identifiable health information.
Jamie Lee Henry and Anna Gabrielian leave court after being federally indicted.
Prosecutor: Others have alleged Gilman teacher accused of abuse acted inappropriately
A judge upheld a previous order to redact the name of the accuser, who was a teenage student at the Gilman School at the time.
The entrance sign outside the front Gilman School as seen on Thursday, March 16.
Doppio Pasticceria opening brick-and-mortar shop in Remington
Doppio Pasticceria has rented a stall at R. House as the business prepares to move into the former Cahoots Brothers building next year.
Megan Cowman and Luke Ilardo run Doppio Pasticceria. The business' name translates into “Double Pastry Shop," and is a reference to both the couple that runs it as well as what Cowman calls “the duality of Sicilian food.”
Family of Canton T-Mobile worker killed in armed robbery heartbroken, demands justice
The heartbroken mother of Fabian Sanchez Gonzalez is still in shock over his death. Her son had just turned 23 years old and was on the job inside the T-Mobile store in Canton during an armed robbery on Sunday.
Picture of Fabian Sanchez Gonzalez, 23, killed in a Canton T-Mobile during an armed robbery.
Keane scores five goals to pace St. Mary’s over third-ranked Boys’ Latin
No. 6 Saints create MIAA A lacrosse playoff logjam, hand Lakers second straight loss
Bobby Keane prepares to fire a shot during Tuesday's MIAA A Conference lacrosse match between St. Mary's and Boys' Latin. The Saint senior, who's bound to High Point University, scored five goals as No. 6 St. Mary's defeated the third-ranked Lakers, 10-9, at J. Duncan Smith Field in Roland Park.
Maryland embraces gradual transition to zero-emission trucks and buses
Environmentalists hail a new law as a major step toward reducing harmful emissions in historically underserved communities. But some worry that a caveat in the legislation could delay the mandate.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talks about his proposed "service year option" for young people during a hearing before the Senate Education, Energy and the Environment Committee in Annapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.
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