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Tall ships bring visitors together in Baltimore: ‘A majestic thing’
Tall ships from around the world are occupying Baltimore’s harbor and drawing thousands to the city. These are some of the people climbing aboard.
Ecuador’s sail training vessel BAE Guayas approaches the Francis Scott Key Bridge site before arriving in Baltimore on Wednesday for Sail250.
Teachers, immigrants and homeowners get wins in Baltimore’s $4.9B budget
Baltimore leaders approved a $4.9 billion spending plan Wednesday that adds money for immigrant assistance, locks in city schools and offers modest property tax relief to homeowners.
Baltimore City Hall in Baltimore, MD on Nov. 9, 2024.
Vehicle crashes into Halethorpe car wash, driver hurt and business closed
A driver was injured after crashing their vehicle into a car wash in Halethorpe on Wednesday morning, shattering a window and closing down the business for the day.
A vehicle crashed into a car wash in Halethorpe on Wednesday (June 24, 2026), shattering a window and closing down the business for the day.
Sail250’s stop in Baltimore will disrupt traffic. Here’s what you need to know to get around.
Drivers in Baltimore should expect delays, road closures, and parking restrictions as Sail250 brings thousands of visitors to the city’s waterfront for a weeklong celebration of the country’s history from Wednesday to June 30.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation recommends using public transit to get around during Sail250. MTA buses, the Light RailLink and the Metro SubwayLink will be available throughout the week.
How Baltimore’s vacant homes wound up recycled into City Hall
The marble steps from some 75 vacant homes in Baltimore have been used to patch and fill cracks at City Hall.
Architectural conservator Christine Djuric points to teeth-like pieces of square-cut marble, “dentils,” alongside the exterior of Baltimore City Hall.
Dangerously Delicious Pies to close in Hampden
Hampden’s Avenue is losing its honky-tonk pie shop as Dangerously Delicious Pies prepares to close this weekend.
Rodney Henry, owner of Dangerously Delicious Pies, who is closing his Hampden shop.
Votes are in, but Maryland’s primary isn’t over
The Maryland primary election is technically not over yet. Election officials will comb through thousands of ballots over the next few weeks.
Bingo waits as his owner, Bud Lobb, center, votes at Engine House No. 2 on Light Street in Federal Hill in Baltimore on Tuesday.
Incumbent Ashley Esposito leads Baltimore City school board race
Challengers Kevin W. Parson and Jamar Day ended Tuesday night neck-and-neck for the fourth spot on November’s ballot.
Incumbent Ashley “Ash” Esposito took the lead in the race for two seats on the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.
Black Acres Roastery to close its stall at Lexington Market
Black Acres Roastery announced Tuesday that it was leaving Lexington Market, citing lower-than-expected performance, its CEO shared in an Instagram post.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 — Lexington Market in downtown Baltimore.
Guide to Sail250: Where to see the ships and airshow, and how to get there
Here’s how to see the tall ships and airshows coming to Baltimore starting June 24 as part of Sail250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 — Ship watchers at Fort McHenry take photos of Ecuador's sail training vessel the BAE Guayas as it enters Baltimore harbor for Sail250.
Baltimore sheriff challenger Sabrina Tapp-Harper celebrates apparent victory over Sam Cogen
The election was a bit of a grudge match, with Tapp-Harper suing Cogen for alleged discrimination and retaliation.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott hugs Sabrina Tapp-Harper at her primary election watch party in Baltimore on Tuesday evening.
‘Salty’ author talks sisterhood, yacht life and how to write funny characters
Annapolis-based author Kate Myers will discuss her second novel, "Salty," at The Banner Book Club on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Kate Myers recently released her second book, “Salty,” about two sisters navigating a complicated relationship.
The Dish: I went to this Baltimore strip club for the steak. Really.
The Penthouse Club reopened this month after a $5 million renovation with hopes that its steakhouse will entice guests as much as the dancers will.
A tomahawk steak and other food and drinks on a table of a guest at The Penthouse Club in Baltimore.
Ruff defeats Attar in contentious West Baltimore state Senate race
Ruff picked up endorsements from Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, state Sen. Antonio Hayes, former Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and seven Baltimore City Council members.
Malcolm Ruff addresses supporters at his primary election watch party at the Forest Park Golf Course in Baltimore on Tuesday evening.
Bill Ferguson beats Bobby LaPin in Baltimore state Senate primary
Should Ferguson lose, which polling from both camps shows is unlikely, it would set off a scramble within the General Assembly to fill his role running the state Senate.
Bobby LaPin, left, and Senate President Bill Ferguson.
Maryland congressional races: Mfume defeats Conway in Democratic primary
U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume defeated challenger Mark Conway in the Democratic primary to represent a district with a large Baltimore footprint.
The U.S. Capitol surrounded by trees, in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2025.
Wockenfuss Candies is losing its post office
“Seventy-five percent of our customers are post office customers first and shop candy on the way out,” said co-owner Jennifer Wockenfuss Waters.
USPS will close the contract postal unit at Wockenfuss Candies on June 26.
What the US Supreme Court’s tax sale ruling means for Baltimore
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday is likely to allow the continued controversial sales of Maryland real estate that has fallen in foreclosure over back taxes, an issue that has plagued many Baltimore homeowners for years.
Bonita Anderson is interviewed inside her home in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Anderson is one of many Baltimore residents at risk of losing their homes due to tax sale because of city errors.
How The Banner is publishing 2026 primary election results
More than 3 million registered voters are eligible to cast their ballots in Maryland’s 2026 primary elections.
Baltimore’s port director is leaving for Miami
Just as the Port of Baltimore is climbing back after the Key Bridge collapse, its top leader is heading south. Jonathan Daniels, who has been the Maryland Port Administration’s executive director since early 2024, will leave his post in mid-August and become the CEO of PortMiami in Florida.
Jonathan Daniels, executive director of the Maryland Port Administration, will leave his post to become the CEO of PortMiami in Florida.
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