Perspective: Long live Eddie Conway, through his example of commitment
After decades of unjust imprisonment, Eddie Conway returned to his community to help others, just as he had as a leader of the Black Panthers in Baltimore, says Adam Jackson, chief executive officer of Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. Jackson says his own activism was inspired while observing Conway’s tireless commitment and working alongside him.
Marshall "Eddie" Conway, photographed as part of a series entitled "Struggle: Portraits of the Civil Rights and Black Power".
City Council, activists push mayor to complete local takeover of police department this year
The need for additional state legislation means local control might not be completed until 2024.
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.
For sale: The governor’s mansion. No, not that one.
Gov. Moore and his wife listed their nearly 8,000-square-foot home in Baltimore's Guilford neighborhood for sale for $2.75 million.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore testifies in favor of the Keep Our Heroes Home Act on 2/16/23 during a meeting of the House Ways and Means committee in Annapolis.
Maryland parents thought the state was helping them save for college. Then some of the money vanished.
One expert in state-backed college savings plans said she has never seen anything like what’s unfolding now in Maryland.
Parents are upset at recent issues accessing funds in their children's Maryland 529 accounts.
Faithful observe Ash Wednesday at Baltimore area churches
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, occurring 6 1/2 weeks before Easter.
Lenno Bridgeforth, of Baltimore, looks through the pews at St. Francis Xavier Church during Ash Wednesday Mass, in Baltimore, Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
City reigns in Baltimore City boys basketball
No. 3 Knights outlast Edmondson for first league championship since 2014
City players celebrate after winning the Baltimore City boys basketball championship Tuesday evening. The No. 3 Knights defeated Edmondson, 52-46, in front of 3,000 at Morgan State University.
Poly tops No. 13 Western for Baltimore City girls basketball crown
No. 3 Engineers fend off fourth quarter charge for fourth championship since 2018
Poly's Da'Brya Clark (left) is defended by Western's Breasia Coit during Tuesday's Baltimore City girls basketball championship game. Clark finished with 19 points including four free throws in the final 30 seconds as the No. 3 Engineers dethroned the 13th-ranked Doves as champs with a 52-44 victory at Morgan State University.
MIAA basketball tournament schedule and results
St. Joe and St. Frances will host A Conference semifinals; Curley and St. Paul’s advance in the B Conference
Mount Saint JosephÕs Tyonne Farrell, #23, celebrates with teammates in the second half of a high school basketball game against New Town, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Baltimore. Mount Saint Joseph won 95-43.
From loss to legislation: Overdose death prompts push for more fentanyl testing
Baltimore native Josh Siems died from a drug overdose, but was never tested for fentanyl in the hospital, even though loved ones knew he used it. They want to make fentanyl testing a required component of toxicology screens.
Josh Siems died on his 31st birthday from a fentanyl overdose in 2022. His loved ones are pushing to pass a law requiring emergency rooms to test for fentanyl when they order toxicology screens.
The Dish: Meet 3 people changing Baltimore’s pizza game
They include an artist turned pizza baker, a tour guide and a chef who’s finding his own voice in pie.
The spicy pepperoni pizza at Baltoz Bakery & Cafe, a new arrival to 6709 York Road. Owner Vlado Petrovski resists categorization, saying “My pizza is my pizza.”
New Town flips script on No. 4 Parkville
No. 7 Titans hand Knights first loss to claim Baltimore County boys basketball championship
New Town's Camaren Sparrow (10) works against the defense of Parkville's Caron Smith (12).
Baltimore gets $2 million to help plan for redevelopment of Highway to Nowhere
The controversial road displaced over a thousand residents of West Baltimore when it was built decades ago.
Breaking News alert
Where’s all the snow? Weak winter wreaks havoc on some businesses, creates opportunity for others
The region has seen a gray, dreary, mostly snow-free winter, with the first measurable snowfall just a few weeks ago.
Snow shovels at Ace Hardware in Waverly on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
State girls basketball tournament field set
Road to College Park starts Friday
Poly basketball Trinity Massenburg
‘You’re better than this’: Judge scolds former lawyer for Marilyn Mosby but dismisses contempt case
A federal judge in Baltimore dismissed the charges, but not before he reproached A. Scott Bolden for spouting the same rhetoric that has made hostility the norm in federal politics.
Former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby arrives in court flanked by her attorney, A. Scott Bolden, left, and husband, City Council President Nick Mosby.
Why Is Baltimore’s Bus System Such A Mess? | The Maryland Curiosity Bureau
WYPR’s Aaron Henkin and Baltimore Banner reporter Hallie Miller ride along with Charlie this episode and try to figure out what’s gone wrong, and why.
6/8/22—A Baltimore City Bus drives past the BUS shaped bus stop outside of the Creative Alliance art center in Highlandtown.
Fleary’s clutch shooting lifts McDonogh to second straight IAAM A championship
Freshman plays beyond her years, scores 17 in a three-point win over St. Frances
McDonogh players react in celebration following the IAAM A Girls Championship game in Bel Air, Md., on Monday, February 20, 2023. McDonogh defeated St. Frances 50-47 to win the championship.
Former Baltimore ‘Bachelorette’ contestant Justin Glaze on funny GIFs and TV dating
Baltimorean Justin Glaze discusses his time on the reality show and its counterpart “Bachelor in Paradise.”
Justin Glaze poses for a portrait outside of his home in Baltimore
’70s San Francisco Jazz club reincarnated in Baltimore at Keystone Korner
Today, the Keystone Korner marquee resides in Baltimore, nearly 3,000 miles away from its original location and bringing in some of the country's top jazz acts.
Prolific musician and owner of Keystone Korner, Todd Barkan, takes a portrait inside of his swanky jazz club in Baltimore City, Md., on February 9, 2023.
‘We shared beds every night’: Indie musicians sacrifice to afford going on tour
As big stars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé go on tour, many independent artists have trouble doing the same because of skyrocketing costs.
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