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Beaver that attacked teen at Maryland park tests positive for rabies
A beaver that bit a 13-year-old at Cunningham Falls State Park tested positive for rabies, according to the Maryland Department of Health.
Montgomery County schools’ test scores show one grade is outpacing the rest
Montgomery County students made modest gains in reading and math, though not all groups improved.
Ravens renewing Under Armour Performance Center lease with Baltimore County
The deal means the Ravens will be in Owings Mills through at least 2038.
Baltimore County schools improve test scores for a third year but still trail the state
English proficiency on the MCAP stands at 46.1% in Baltimore County, while math proficiency is at 21.9% — both below statewide averages.
Howard County test scores: 10 top schools in a year of slow growth
Here's how Howard County’s top 10 schools shook out on the annual state math and English exams.
Maryland men’s basketball to renew century-old rivalry with South Carolina in Baltimore
Maryland men’s basketball will play South Carolina for the 59th time. It will be the teams’ first matchup since 2005 and their first ever in Baltimore.
Prince George’s school test scores hold steady — and so do achievement gaps
Prince George’s County Public Schools’ standardized test scores crept up slightly in English and math, but disparities across race, disability and language persist.
Maryland students still struggle with high school-level math: See your school’s scores
Maryland students continue to struggle with high school-level math, with only 21.3% passing the Algebra I MCAP exam and disparities across districts and demographic groups.
Mo Gaba still inspires 6 years after his death. That gives his mother solace despite the pain.
“The pain is still going to be there, but stuff like that makes me happy, to know that his legacy still lives on, and people still miss him and still remember him,” Sonsy Gaba said.
Data Dashboard: Latest data shows gun violence among youth falling
While shootings victimizing teens between ages 13 and 18 remain above pre-pandemic levels, they have fallen sharply this year compared to the same time period in 2023, a Banner analysis has found. This dashboard is updated with the latest data from BPD.
Jackson Holliday’s 4 hits, Coby Mayo’s 3 RBIs power Orioles to victory in Detroit
The three-homer game covered for right-hander Kyle Bradish, who produced an uncharacteristically sloppy night.
Nationals’ quiet offensive day spoils strong pitching performance in loss to Blue Jays
“It just felt like a night where where we had opportunities and we just couldn’t capitalize, and it’s frustrating doing that when the pitching was as good as it was tonight for us,” manager Blake Butera said.
Ranking the Ravens’ best players in 2026: Lamar Jackson (who else?) leads a reshuffled top 10
Lamar Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, is still expected to power the Ravens this year. But who else will have to lead the way in Year 1 under Jesse Minter?
Drinking like ‘a Revolutionary’ at some of Anne Arundel’s breweries
The Banner taste tested several beers brewed in collaboration with the county tourism board.
City overlord or faithful servant? Baltimore’s IG drama is back in court.
Mayor Brandon Scott and Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming are due in court Tuesday for a hearing to see if Cumming’s investigative powers will be restored.
Family-owned for half a century, a Towson hardware store needs a buyer
Vincent Ayd, the 71-year-old owner of Towson’s Ayd Hardware, is seeking a buyer for the profitable, no-frills store.
Hutzell: This data could keep more Maryland teenagers from killing each other
COLUMN | Jen Pauliukonis is collecting data on gun violence in the state as no one has before.
Authorities investigating financial irregularities in Prince George’s County Municipal Association
The former mayor of Morningside, Bennard Cann, is under investigation after an audit found financial irregularities and unauthorized ATM transactions in the Prince George's County Municipal Association's bank account.
Maryland to release MCAP scores today, with a new statewide test on deck
Maryland students will probably like their next standardized testing experience a little better. Why? It’s shorter.
After its Harborplace store closed, Made in Baltimore is rebranding. Not everyone is on board.
Business owners are expressing frustration after Made in Baltimore, the city’s signature program to boost small makers, closed its Harborplace location and as it prepares to rebrand.
