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    How ‘The Blair Witch Project’ birthed a terrifying film subgenre in Maryland
    Found-footage horror films exploded in popularity after the release of Maryland-made “The Blair Witch Project,” according to a Banner analysis of over 4,000 horror movies.
    Eduardo Sanchez scouting the woods during pre-production of The Blair Witch Project.
    Letter: UnitedHealthcare CEO says fight with Johns Hopkins is about protecting access to affordable care
    Joseph Ochipinti, UnitedHealthcare’s CEO for the mid-Atlantic region, says the failure of negotiations with Johns Hopkins hinges on JHU’s unique demands.
    Joe Ochipinti, the chief executive of UnitedHealthCare - Mid Atlantic Market, joined a panel at iMPACT Maryland, a thought-leadership conference hosted by The Baltimore Banner on Tuesday, Oct.10, 2023, in Baltimore.
    Thousands of ‘No Kings 2.0’ protesters hit the streets from Baltimore to Annapolis
    From the cheering crowds along the Baltimore Running Festival route to the rainbow flags of the Annapolis Pride Parade and the rallies that filled Towson streets, Maryland became a stage for the nationwide “No Kings 2.0” protests on Saturday.
    “No Kings 2.0” protest attendees listen to Sen. Chris Van Hollen at the Chrysalis in Symphony Woods in Columbia.
    Former Baltimore educator indicted in Iowa on false citizenship, firearms charges
    A federal grand jury issued the two-count indictment Thursday charging former Des Moines schools superintendent Ian Roberts.
    This photo provided by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts on Feb. 26, 2025. (ICE via AP)
    Towson U. ‘No Kings’ rally relocates over speaker background checks
    Towson University students moved their “No Kings” rally off campus after school officials told them speakers’ names would be run through federal government databases and vetted for security reasons.
    Towson University
    Furloughed federal workers can ride MARC and commuter buses for free, Moore says
    The Maryland Transit Administration is offering free rides on MARC trains and commuter buses during the federal government shutdown.
    A passenger waits to board a northbound MARC train at the Odenton station.
    Del. Charles Otto, Eastern Shore Republican, dies
    Maryland Del. Charles Otto, who represented the Eastern Shore in Annapolis for nearly 15 years, has died, officials announced Friday.
    Del. Charles Otto, an Eastern Shore Republican, sits in the Maryland State House during Sine Die, the final day of the 2024 General Assembly Session in Annapolis, on April 8, 2024. Any bill that doesn’t get passed by midnight on Sine Die is dead, and lawmakers will need to address it next year.
    Meet Maryland’s modern witches: From kitchen magic to moon rituals
    Witches are everywhere in Maryland. Here is a look at what they believe, what they do and how they fit into our modern world.
    Jessica Davis outside her home in Annapolis.
    John Bolton pleads not guilty in case accusing him of sharing government secrets
    Former national security adviser John Bolton pleaded not guilty Friday to charges accusing him of emailing classified information to family members and keeping top secret documents at his Maryland home.
    Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton, right, arrives for his arraignment at the Greenbelt Federal Courthouse in Greenbelt, Md., Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
    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.
    About time: Maryland native realizes dream with Renaissance Festival shop
    The fifth time was the charm for Sharon Lane, a Maryland native who landed a hard-to-get spot at the Maryland Renaissance Festival this year. The sold-out festival in Anne Arundel County concludes this weekend.
    Sharon Lane adjusts the display at Clockwork Traveler, her wearable-art storefront at the Maryland Renaissance Festival.
    Most Marylanders oppose Trump on National Guard, immigration and job cuts
    Immigration and crime were President Donald Trump’s strongest issues, while cost of living, tariffs and public health received the worst marks.
    Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
    Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.
    Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley, right, guitarist Ace Frehley, center, and bassist Gene Simmons play during the band's farewell concert in the Detroit area, Thursday, May 25, 2000, at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich.. (AP Photo/Paul Warner, File)
    Ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified info
    Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton was charged in a federal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
    John Bolton speaks at Harvard Kennedy School's John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
    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.
    Moore outpaces Hogan in Maryland’s favorite hypothetical horse race
    We have numbers for the governor matchup between Wes Moore and Larry Hogan everyone keeps speculating about.
    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.
    Ravens reset: Analyzing the team’s biggest holes, trade deadline plans and playoff hopes
    The bye week is here in Baltimore. What a relief for the 1-5 Ravens.
    The Ravens are hopeful quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, will be available after their bye week.
    Read the results of The Baltimore Banner’s statewide poll
    The poll contacted 928 registered Maryland voters between Oct. 7-10. It has a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points.
    The Banner polled Maryland registered voters to ask them their opinions regarding Gov. Wes Moore, President Donald Trump, and issues including housing, schools, crime, immigration and transportation.
    Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during shutdown
    A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the cuts appeared to be politically motivated.
    President Donald Trump walking off stage after speaking to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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