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.
Poll: Legalization won’t change habits of most Marylanders, but 1 in 6 are cannabis curious
Sixteen percent of respondents to the poll said they will be more likely to use cannabis recreationally after Maryland’s long-awaited legalization.
Poll shows weed legalization sparking new interest in Maryland.
The Dish: Why these Baltimore restaurants won’t return to Preakness
Several small, Black-owned businesses that were invited to sell food in the Infield as part of an initiative called Restaurant Row lost thousands of dollars on unsold goods.
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While many people leave Baltimore, these five people made it home. Here’s why.
After taking a look at the mass exodus of Black residents from Baltimore and why they’re leaving, The Banner spoke to five people who moved to the city. They came from surrounding counties and states and even from across the country.
Christopher Smith poses for a portrait inside of his home in Baltimore, Friday, April 28, 2023.
Cinco de Mayo kickoff collaboration honors Black and Mexican cultures
To mark Cinco de Mayo, the owner of a Mexican-themed Baltimore restaurant and a couple who are both Black chefs and food historians will collaborate to celebrate Mexican and Black cultures.
Carlos Raba, co-owner and head chef of Clavel, pictured on April 26, 2023.
Coppin names alumnus Larry Stewart as new men’s basketball coach
Stewart returns to the Northwest Baltimore university where he once played basketball after spending 14 years as an assistant coach at three of the other historically Black colleges and universities in Maryland.
A basketball in a basketball hoop.
Council members question Scott administration’s Cabinet turnover
The Scott administration attempted to quell concerns that City Hall has a turnover problem, just one day after the Democrat asked both his chief of staff and communications director to step down.
The exterior of Baltimore City Hall as seen on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
Maryland appeals court denies Adnan Syed’s motion to reconsider decision to reinstate conviction
On March 28, the Appellate Court of Maryland ruled 2-1 to reinstate Syed’s conviction and sentence in the killing of Hae Min Lee, his ex-girlfriend and classmate at Woodlawn High School.
Center, Adnan Syed is escorted out of the courthouse after Baltimore J
udge Melissa Phinn threw out Adnan Syed's murder conviction in light of new evidence that someone else could have strangled Hae Min Lee, ordered the release of  Syed.
Former Dizz space is up for sale — again — as Let’s Brunch closes
“Doing business in Baltimore City is not convenient for business owners,” said restaurateur Rikki Vaughn.
The restaurant at 300 W. 30th Street, formerly Let's Brunch Cafe and, before that, longtime icon The Dizz, has closed.
T-Mobile employee shot during robbery has died, police say
The shooting occurred at the retail store in the 2500 block of Boston Street on Sunday just before 4:30 p.m.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Proposals to regulate facial recognition could be ‘test case’ for Baltimore’s authority over its police
The bills, which follow the expiration of a city moratorium on facial recognition technology, would grant City Council authority to approve agency purchases of surveillance tech and impose strict regulations on their use by both the government and the private sector.
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.
Inspector general finds thousands in suspicious Yellow Cab charges to Baltimore City schools
The Maryland inspector general found that Baltimore City Public Schools paid as much as $631,000 over three years to a cab company for rides to school that students may never have taken.
Yellow taxi fleet parked in lot, New York City, photo on black
May Day roundup: Where things stand with local unions and labor votes
It's May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, and the greater Baltimore region has seen a flurry of union activity lately. Here's where things stand.
A union member holds a sign reading “Union Strong” during U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to the IBEW Local 26 union at their office in Lanham, Maryland on 2/15/23.
The Baltimore Banner/VSN Week 7 Boys & Girls Lacrosse Top 15
McDonogh moves back to the top of the boys rankings, while Loyola tumbles to No. 5; IAAM retains a tight grip on the Top 5 spots in the girls poll
Mayor’s chief of staff, communications director out as turnover in administration continues
Mayor Brandon Scott has asked chief of staff Chezia Cager and communications director Cirilo Manego to step down, according to multiple officials speaking on background who are not authorized to speak on personnel manners publicly.
Mayor Brandon Scott speaking outside City Hall in support of Faith Leach, whose confirmation for the City Administrator position was stalled during a council meeting late Thursday.
Last remaining vendor to leave Whitehall Market food hall in Hampden
Heritage Kitchen, a Filipino-inspired restaurant from chef Rey Eugenio, announced it will be leaving Hampden’s Whitehall Market at the end of May.
Whitehall Market, in Hampden, Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Residents and businesses are moving to the Baltimore Peninsula. Here’s a first look.
The first tenants and residents have moved into three newly constructed buildings at the site.
Looking north east at the future Triangle Park from 250 Mission.
How a walk through Locust Point can teach you Baltimore history
Here are seven places I’ve enjoyed checking out since moving to this South Baltimore community that includes Fort McHenry and the former arrival point for more than a million immigrants.
The view looking up Towson Street toward Our Lady of Counsel Catholic Church (right) in Locust Point.
No one embodies the spirit of Baltimore more than poet Lucille Clifton
The late resident and former Maryland Poet Laureate embraced the city’s earthiness, Blackness and strength in her work.
Sunday morning poem by Lucille Chifton
I need grind culture to leave my grandma alone for good
The intersectionality of race and gender can have a role in how labor’s perceived and pursued.
Grandma had a great time at Friends Grille in Pigtown to celebrate her 78 birthday in February.
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