Baltimore City
Recently fired Gilman School teacher arrested on child sexual abuse charges
Chris Bendann, who taught at the private school for boys in North Baltimore, was charged with rape and sexual abuse of a minor.
Remembering Woody Williams
Former Lake Clifton and Mervo coach was a quiet giant in Baltimore high school basketball
Disconnected: Baltimore Latinos tell City Council about the need for more interpreters
Leading community advocates are pushing the city to hire more bilingual employees rather than rely on an interpretation service or staff who don’t speak other languages.
Beall’s pin triggers a late comeback victory by top-ranked Mount St. Joe at No. 3 South Carroll
In his first-ever varsity match, Brandon Beall starts the closing run with a second period fall; South Carroll suffers its first dual meet loss of the year
New AP African American studies curriculum won’t limit Baltimore-area teachers
Following criticism from conservative politicians in Florida, the College Board revised the curriculum to make some contemporary topics optional.
City says it will repair Lake Montebello sinkhole by early spring
City officials still don’t know the cause of the sinkhole.
First Latina to be crowned Miss Coppin State University faces backlash
A playful TikTok video led to cyberbullying against Keylin Perez, the first Latina to be crowned Miss Coppin State University at the historically Black college.
Perspective: Small businesses can attract, retain employees despite labor shortages
Small businesses can find ways to attract and retain employees despite a tight labor market and economic uncertainties, an entrepreur and owner of a Maryland small businees says.
Keeper of the flame: Homeless woman keeps Baltimore’s Holocaust Memorial free of trash
Michelle, known as Sunshine, has been cleaning up the Holocaust Memorial for 15 years.
US releases Guantanamo prisoner Majid Khan, who grew up in Baltimore
The transfer of Khan ended an imprisonment that included torture at clandestine CIA sites and 16 years at the Guantanamo Bay detention center.
Woman arrested in connection to fatal shooting of 15-year-old NyKayla Strawder
The woman is charged with reckless endangerment, and two charges related to a minor gaining access to a firearm.
Two Baltimore companies on list of possible FTX creditors
One owns a small bank where Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the crypto exchange, stashed almost $50 million
Maryland appeals court hears argument over whether Adnan Syed’s conviction should be reinstated
A panel of three judges — Chief Judge E. Gregory Wells, Judge Stuart R. Berger and Judge Kathryn Grill Graeff — of the Appellate Court of Maryland heard oral argument for about one hour and will later issue an opinion.
The best local indie music in January
To help you keep track and update your playlists, The Baltimore Banner presents a monthly roundup of the best and most noteworthy new indie rock, punk, folk, and experimental music from the area.
I won’t watch the Tyre Nichols video. I already know how terrible things are.
Some believe we as a society have an obligation to watch videos like the one depicting the death of Tyre Nichols. I can’t.
Dunbar football makes history on signing day
State champ sending 10 players to college; Dundalk’s Onoh headed to Penn State
Harried hits another milestone
Lake Clifton boys basketball coach collects win No. 500
Lexington Market celebrates grand opening, more Black-owned businesses
Community members, business owners and government leaders celebrated the grand opening of Lexington Market in downtown Baltimore on Tuesday.
Orioles pass on five-year lease extension at Camden Yards, aim for longer deal
Now, the organization must negotiate a new lease prior to its current deal expiring at the end of the year.
Where to see the green comet near Baltimore
A comet with a funky green glow is visible from Earth right now, possibly for the first time in history. To spot it, start by looking for the Little Dipper.
