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Jury deadlocked after 5 hours deliberating, leads to mistrial in senior facility shooting case
Norman Waker, a 66-year-old man who uses a wheelchair, was charged with first- and second-degree murder and attempted murder for the shooting of two men in a senior living facility earlier this year.
The police presence outside Pleasant View Gardens on Feb. 20 as they investigate a double shooting inside the senior living facility.
Baltimore families are 10 million diapers short
Changing a child less frequently can lead to painful medical complications, like urinary tract infections and diaper rashes.
ShareBaby spends up to $350,000 a year on buying diapers in bulk and at cost to give to families with small children. That's between 300,000 and 400,000 diapers, depending on the sizes families need, every two months. Photo credit: Alicia Sindlinger with ShareBaby.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter for delivering fatal punch in Baltimore road rage attack
Jayden Simpson, 18, of Dundalk, pleaded guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to involuntary manslaughter for a sentence of 10 years in prison, but will only have to serve 90 days.
Exterior of the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse on Calvert Street in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
The National Aquarium will reopen on Saturday after dayslong power outage
The National Aquarium in Baltimore will reopen its doors on Saturday morning after a power outage forced it to close this week, a spokesman said.
The National Aquarium will resume its regular hours on Saturday after a dayslong power outage.
Ex-Dunbar football coach pleads guilty to stealing overtime pay
Lawrence Smith admitted that in his role as a school police detective for the district, he routinely claimed to be providing security at COVID-19 testing and food sites or assisting other law enforcement agencies.
Former Dunbar football coach Lawrence Smith leaves US District Court in Baltimore on Friday afternoon after pleading guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion related to $215,000 in overtime pay he collected as a city schools police officer for hours that he did not actually work.
Heavy traffic expected this weekend amid ‘No Kings 2.0,’ Baltimore Running Festival
Parking restrictions and some lane closures will begin early in preparation for the Baltimore Running Festival.
Marathon and 10K runners take off at the start of their events during the Baltimore Running Festival on October 19th, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. Eric Thompson for The Baltimore Banner.
Ex-Baltimore cop Daniel Hersl, who served time for the Gun Trace Task Force corruption scandal, dies
Hersl was released early in January, after serving about eight years of his 18-year prison sentence, due to cancer.
An undated photo provided by the Baltimore Police Department of Detective Daniel Hersl.
Orioles to resod Camden Yards field as part of deal with LA Rams
The Orioles, who rent Camden Yards from the state, sublet the ballpark to the Rams for the week.
The outfield at Oriole Park has been transformed into a football practice field for the Los Angeles Rams as they prepare for a game this weekend in London.
Yes, ‘Karen,’ your Maryland crab cakes are made with imported seafood
A video taken by an irate diner about the sourcing of a Maryland crab cake at G&M Restaurant keeps going viral on social media.
A crab cake and sides from G&M Restaurant in Linthicum Heights.
‘Disrespecting me’: Man in wheelchair claims self-defense in senior living facility shooting
Norman Waker, on the third day of his trial Thursday, testified that he acted in self-defense when he shot two men, killing Clyde Barnes,79, and severely injuring Vance Winston Bey, 73.
Police presence outside Pleasant View Gardens on Thursday, February 20, 2025, as they investigate a shooting inside the senior living facility.
His Costa Rica era: Brandon Chasen consulting, teaching surf lessons
Chasen, 39, testified for about two hours Thursday in the Edward A. Garmatz U.S. Courthouse in Baltimore during a hearing in his namesake real estate company's bankruptcy case.
Real estate developer Brandon Chasen, right, walks with attorney Adam Freiman as they leave the Edward A. Garmatz United States Courthouse in Baltimore, Md., on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.
National Aquarium temporarily closed due to power outage
The National Aquarium in Baltimore was closed on Thursday because of an electrical outage at its Pier 3 building, according to a statement from the aquarium.
A sign outside the National Aquarium in Baltimore on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, tells visitors it was closed.
Man fatally shot during attempted burglary in Canton, police say
Baltimore Police are investigating after a man was fatally shot in Canton early Thursday morning.
Police tape seen at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Lauren Street.
Amazon to hire 6,500 seasonal workers in Maryland ahead of holidays
Amazon is ramping up its holiday hiring nationwide, with plans to add 6,500 workers in Maryland, the company said.
Amazon's BWI2 Fulfillment Center located  in Baltimore, MD is seen on July 11, 2024.
Rams practices at Oriole Park present a unique sight — and privacy challenge
For the first time ever, football players are practicing at Camden Yards. Doing so in the shadow of surrounding buildings, like the nearby Hilton, presents a unique privacy challenge for the Los Angeles Rams.
The outfield at Oriole Park has been transformed into a football practice field for the Los Angeles Rams as they prepare for a game this weekend in London.
Raccoon captured inside Baltimore school tests positive for rabies
A raccoon captured inside Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School in Northwest Baltimore on Tuesday tested positive for rabies, according to the city’s health department.
A raccoon that tested positive for rabies was captured inside Fallstaff Elementary Middle School in Baltimore on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Impact Maryland 2025: Moore, other leaders discuss challenges in the state — and opportunities
The Banner’s third annual thought leadership conference, taking place at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, tackles how Maryland can respond to threats from federal spending cuts, the future of college research and the impact of the arts.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and moderator David Rubenstein in conversation during Impact Maryland 2025 on Tuesday.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including Comic-Con and a running festival
Whether you want to explore Baltimore Comic-Con, cheer on the Baltimore Running Festival or be amazed by magician Justin Willman, we’ve got you covered.
Rashid Farmer, right, has a lightsaber duel with Trey Jones during Baltimore Comic-Con at the Baltimore Convention Center on September 8, 2023.
Marylanders in ‘dark mood’ as cost of living rises, poll finds
About 84% of Marylanders said they worry sometimes or every day about money.
Now, more than ever, we need to focus on Black men’s mental health
Playwright Brandon Shaun Fields’ “What You Don’t See” is being restaged this weekend because he thinks this is a crucial time to focus on Black men’s mental health.
Ebony Jackson, left, and Loch Edwards rehearse for "What You Don't See," which will be performed at the Chesapeake Arts Center on Oct. 18.
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