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    Annapolis can do more to atone for its racist past. This election is voters’ chance.
    Thirty-two years ago, Orlando Ridout IV organized the rescue of the Maynard-Burgess House in Annapolis as a form of reparations.
    The Maynard-Burgess House was built in the mid-19th century and was the home of two middle-class Black families over the next 143 years.
    What to know about Maryland tax-free week ahead of school shopping
    It’s back-to-school season, which means Maryland tax-free week is almost upon us.
    FILE - Shoppers look for school supplies deals at a Target store, July 27, 2022, in South Miami, Fla.
    Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager dies at 48
    Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and talent manager, has died of cancer, his family said Thursday. He was 48.
    FILE - Brandon Blackstock, from left, Kelly Clarkson appear at the Billboard Music Awards on May 20, 2018, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
    He played Superman on TV. Now Dean Cain will be an honorary ICE officer in real life.
    Dean Cain, the actor best known for portraying Superman on a 1990s television show, wants to join the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
    FILE - Dean Cain speaks during a ceremony honoring Mehmet Oz with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Feb. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
    Israeli-owned business vandalized and covered in red paint: ‘Pure hate crime’
    Shocked commuters on Falls Road in East Baltimore County on Thursday morning snapped photos of the aftermath of vandalism the night before that targeted an Israeli-owned kitchen renovation business.
    Kitchen Design by Idan, on Falls Rd in East Baltimore county near the city line was vandalized at 11:58pm Wednesday night.
    Federal education officials investigating Baltimore schools for antisemitism
    An ADL complaint alleged that Baltimore school officials ignored incidents of antisemitic discrimination and harassment.
    The Baltimore City Public Schools Administrative Headquarters on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a cat art exhibit to a cheap 5K
    Whether you want to see centuries-old cat art, run a family-friendly 5K at Druid Hill Park or celebrate the life of Jerry Garcia, we’ve got you covered.
    The Walters Art Museum’s new cats-focused exhibit, “Paws on Parchment,” opens this week and runs through Feb. 15, 2026.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: As summer wanes, Dinner Under the Stars turns 10
    Ten years after it kicked off a wave of outdoor dining in Annapolis, Dinner Under the Stars is going strong. It’s one of seven great things you could do in the coming week.
    Ten years after it launched, Dining Under the Stars remains a popular Wednesday and Saturday night event in Annapolis.
    Kamala Harris doesn’t owe us anything
    Kamala Harris wants to fight tyranny from outside an elected office, but that's not good enough for some people.
    Former Vice President Kamala Harris was interviewed by Stephen Colbert on the July 31 episode of "The Late Show."
    As Ravens kick off preseason vs. Colts, these questions will help shape their roster
    After nearly seven months without a Ravens game, preseason football will have to suffice.
    Rookie wide receiver LaJohntay Wester could be the punt returner the Ravens have been looking for.
    Detention cells in Baltimore designed for short stays instead confine immigrants for days
    Under the Trump administration, ICE has detained immigrants in Baltimore holding rooms for an average of 51 hours, four times longer than the maximum time limit under its longstanding policy, according to a Baltimore Banner analysis of federal data.
    Army sergeant shot 5 soldiers before he was tackled at Fort Stewart, officials say
    A sergeant shot five soldiers Wednesday at one the country’s largest Army bases before he was quickly tackled by other Fort Stewart troops, forcing a brief lockdown, officials said.
    A sign welcoming people to Fort Stewart in Georgia is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
    On Tilghman Island, USDA announces $6M to stem blue catfish invasion of Chesapeake
    Tilghman Island Seafood does its part to cull the blue catfish, but the region lost control of the population years ago.
    US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and employees at Tilghman Island Seafood, the only USDA-certified blue catfish processing facility on the Eastern Shore.
    ‘Don’t pee on anyone’: How to handle surge of jellyfish at the beach
    In Ocean City, jellyfish “blooms” typically happen later in the summer. Maybe the abundance of these clear and flowy friends — or foes — are nature’s way of telling us to pack up our beach chairs and get back to our responsibilities.
    A jellyfish is stranded on the beach after being washed ashore by high tides on Dauphin Island, Ala., early Sunday, Sept.  4, 2011. Tropical Storm Lee is continuing to meander along the Gulf Coast bringing torrential rains and flooding.
    Some constituents ‘shouting into the void’ as Baltimore County councilman seeks sobriety
    As Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell faces alarming revelations about a drunken encounter with police last year, some constituents have concerns about his accessibility as an elected official.
    Maryland Renaissance Festival tickets still available — despite early queue chaos
    Jules Smith, president of the Maryland Renaissance Festival, said they sold more than 135,000 single-day tickets on Monday.
    Jousters at the Maryland Renaissance Festival
    New book to delve into UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing and alleged shooter Luigi Mangione
    James Patterson and Vicky Ward are working on a new book about the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the hunt for his alleged killer, Luigi Mangione.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 21: Luigi Mangione attends a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court on February 21, 2025 in New York City. Mangione is accused of slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson late last year and is making his first appearance on state charges of murder as an act of terrorism. He is facing 11 counts for the Dec. 4 shooting of Thompson outside a midtown Manhattan hotel which set off a massive manhunt. He is also facing federal charges of murder and other charges in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested.
    Howard Community College admits possible labor law violations over poster removal
    Howard Community College has reached a settlement agreement with its faculty union over a winter incident where the college accessed professor's offices and removed union signage.
    Protesters held a rally to support Howard Community College faculty on the school’s quad in Columbia last month.
    Trump threatens federal takeover of DC after attack on former DOGE worker
    The attack gave new fuel to long-standing Republican efforts to challenge Washington’s autonomy.
    President Donald Trump threatened to bypass local authority and impose direct federal control over Washington.
    What Brazil’s 50% tariff means for Maryland
    President Trump is increasing tariffs on products imported from Brazil. Here's how that will affect Maryland.
    Piles of sugar in a warehouse at the Canton Port Services headquarters in Baltimore. Maryland imports more than $1 billion in goods each year from Brazil, a majority which is sugar and confectionery products.
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