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    As Baltimore County Police eye drones, delegates consider restrictions
    Other jurisdictions in Maryland use drones to assist police work, but not as first responders.
    A Montgomery County Police Department drone — with four blades and cameras — rests on top of a heavy plastic case.
    How Maryland legislators would fix the child care workforce shortage
    Since the pandemic, Maryland has hemorrhaged day care and preschool teachers. These are some of the ways the state can rebuild its early childhood workforce.
    The child care industry struggles to attract educators.
    Moore’s proposed education revamp faces key test
    On Wednesday, Maryland lawmakers will begin reviewing Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed revamp of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the state’s plan to improve public schools.
    Gov. Wes Moore delivers his annual State of the State address in the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
    Members of cult-like Zizian group to remain jailed in Maryland
    The Zizians are a dangerous, extremist group, Allegany County State’s Attorney James Elliott told the judge.
    From left, Michelle Zajko, Jack ‘Ziz’ LaSota, and Daniel Blank in booking photos provided by the Allegany County Sheriff's Office.
    The Banner is seeking small businesses to highlight with ‘In Good Company’
    “In Good Company” is The Banner‘s occasional series on Maryland small-business owners.
    The exterior of the Baltimore Banner office building located in the city's Inner Harbor. A sign says Inner Harbor, Waterfront Promenade.
    What’s next for Justin Tucker? Ravens, NFL remain quiet as more accusers come forward.
    Pundits have called for action but the NFL said it will not provide updates on a possible investigation of Ravens kicker Justin Tucker.
    It’s the Maryland tax hell argument again. This time, it might be different.
    Is Maryland a tax hell? This question has defined the conversation about taxes and spending in Maryland for decades.
    The Old Treasury Building lights up and early winter evening in Annapolis with the State House dome illuminated behind it. The state is restoring the colonial building.
    These 5 charts show the end of Maryland’s apartment building boom
    The Avalon 555 President is a luxury apartment building in Harbor East.
    3 members of violent, cultlike Zizian group arrested in Western Maryland
    Jack ‘Ziz’ LaSota, the apparent leader of the Zizians, a cult-like group tied to at least six deaths, was arrested Sunday evening in western Maryland.
    Jack ‘Ziz’ LaSota, the apparent leader of the Zizians, a cult-like group tied to at least six deaths, was arrested Sunday evening in western Maryland. LaSota, who uses she/her pronouns, is being held in the Allegany County jail.
    Maryland National Guard out of Frederick Douglass parade after DoD order declares Black History Month ‘dead’
    Strict guidance from the national defense department crushed plans for a parade held in honor of Frederick Douglass’ 207th birthday because it was being held during Black History Month.
    Abolitionist Frederick Douglass is honored with a bronze statue in the Old House of Delegates Chamber in the Maryland State House in Annapolis.
    Letter: Trump order prohibiting gender-affirming care for youths is cruel, harmful
    President Donald Trump’s executive order prohibiting any hospital receiving federal funds from practicing gender-affirming care for youths callously disregards the needs of children who are both gender- and neurodiverse, a letter writer says.
    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
    No. 25 Maryland’s starters score 95 points in a 101-75 rout of Iowa
    The Terrapins (20-6, 10-5 Big Ten) have won seven of their last eight games.
    Maryland guard Selton Miguel (9) celebrates during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
    Maryland’s MAGA Republicans like what they’re getting so far from Trump 2.0
    Maryland’s own Freedom Caucus says so far, so good on Trump agenda
    Del. Kathy Szeliga, a Baltimore County Republican and vice chair of the Maryland Freedom Caucus, speaks during a press conference hosted by the caucus in Annapolis on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
    Justin Tucker’s accusers: 16 massage therapists from 8 spas
    The women, most of whom do not know each other, detailed similar experiences at Baltimore-area spas. They told people close to them around the time the incidents occurred.
    7 more massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior
    The new accusers provided similar details about Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker that The Baltimore Banner had not previously reported.
    Gusts could reach 60 mph on Sunday with most of Maryland facing wind warning
    Winds could cause damage to trees and power lines, which may result in power outages.
    Residents of South Baltimore brave the downpour on December 11, 2024.
    Letter: Maryland needs a constitutional amendment to protect workers' rights
    A proposed bill to allow Marylanders to vote on a constitutional amendment to allow workers to collectively bargain would protect them against anti-union actions, both locally and nationally.
    A Union member with the International Longshoremen’s Association and Local 333 leads chants outside the Dundalk Marine Terminal during a strike on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. Chants included, “What are we gonna do? Shut it down!” And “We want our money!”
    Why these Marylanders are doubling down on DEI
    Marylanders are leaning into DEI as the term itself is being weaponized and its initiatives have become a target of the Donald Trump administration.
    This year, Juan Webster and his team will train about 2,000 Montage International employees at its 16 properties worldwide, including the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging best practices.
    Maryland’s forecast: Slushy weather hits ahead of possible ‘heavy snow’ and arctic temps next week
    While it's too soon to say for sure, Maryland could see “significant” snowfall next week.
    Maryland could be hit by another snowstorm next week, as much of the country braces for dangerously cold weather.
    Maryland inches toward reforming trans prisoner policies as it pays out legal settlements
    Trans prisoners make up a fraction of Maryland’s incarcerated population, but nearly half of its settlement payouts last year. Efforts to reform policy have been slow.
    Illustration of two sets of prison bars and door to solitary cell overlapped by silhouette of trans woman with a ponytail.
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