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Streeter: As a public-school parent, I thought kids had too much time off. Was I wrong?
It seems, as a parent, that Baltimore City Public School kids have too much time off. Some educators tried to set me straight.
Children sled down the hill at Wyman Park Dell on the morning after the first lasting snowfall of the winter, in Baltimore, MD on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Annapolis got its long-awaited federal funding for City Dock. What’s next?
When the redevelopment of Annapolis City Dock is completed in 2028, the historic waterfront will be protected from flooding by a physically elevated park and a movable flood barrier system.
The Annapolis City Dock redevelopment project is considered fully funded, according to Mayor Jared Littmann.
Oscars 2026 recap: A Maryland singer shines on Hollywood’s biggest night
Several artists with Maryland ties contributed to Oscar-winning films, while others performed during Sunday’s live Academy Awards broadcast.
From left to right: Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna perform onstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.
Stormy Monday brings early school dismissals, chance of snow
It's going to be rainy with thunderstorms possible on Monday and Monday night, with some flurries even possible.
Potential rain and strong winds are forecast for Monday.
Maryland women’s basketball earns No. 5 seed in NCAA tournament, will face Murray State on Friday
Maryland advanced to the Sweet 16 last season as a No. 4 seed with a dramatic double-overtime win over Alabama in College Park.
Coach Brenda Frese will lead the Terps in the NCAA tournament for the 22nd time in 24 seasons.
UMBC receives First Four matchup against Howard in NCAA tournament
Eight years after its historic March Madness moment, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, again is preparing to take aim at the nation’s brackets.
UMBC players, from left, senior DJ Armstrong Jr., junior Daylon Dickerson, sophomore Timothy Eze and grad student Paul Greene cheer the announcement of the Retrievers’ selection to the NCAA First Four.
Orioles option Cade Povich to minors as rotation takes shape
Povich produced a 5.21 ERA in 112 1/3 innings last year, and while he showed flashes of dominance, command issues have worked against him.
Cade Povich has started 36 games over the last two seasons for the Orioles, and he was on the roster opening day in 2025.
Hospital officials say Israeli strikes killed 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman
At least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman and eight police officers, were killed Sunday by Israeli airstrikes in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said.
A boy pushes a bicycle carrying jerrycans of water through a sandstorm in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Baltimore bar owner stars in Netflix reality show ‘Age of Attraction’
In a reality dating show where age is just a number, 38-year-old Andrew Wheeler, a Federal Hill bar owner, makes his Netflix debut.
Andrew Wheeler, left, and Libby Vodicka in episode 103 of "Age of Attraction."
A new cereal bar brings nostalgia and viral treats to downtown Baltimore
Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar transforms a breakfast standard into over-the-top milkshakes, waffles and desserts at its new North Charles Street location.
The interior wall of Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar, located at 333 N. Charles St.
I ate a dozen bowls of pho across Montgomery County. Here are the best.
The best bowls of pho in Montgomery County showcase traditional techniques and chart the evolution of the beloved Vietnamese noodle soup.
A customer eats a bowl of brisket pho at PhoWheels in Burtonsville.
We asked where downtown Baltimore is. Chaos ensued.
Where does downtown Baltimore begin and end? Nearly 700 readers sent maps — and a Banner analysis reveals the areas most people agree on.
One current, 2 former Prince George’s County police officers face misconduct charges
A current officer and two former officers with the Prince George’s Police Department were charged with varying counts of misconduct in office and conspiracy to commit misconduct, according to the state's attorney’s office.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
$500K state grant offers lifeline to aging Patterson Park ice rink
The Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center will be receiving temporary relief in the form of a $500,000 grant from the state of Maryland.
The Baltimore Banners hockey team faces off against Reisterstown’s Team Huss at the Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center in Patterson Park on Saturday.
UMBC men’s basketball team beats Vermont, heads to NCAA tournament
The UMBC Retrievers are headed to the NCAA tournament after knocking off the Vermont Catamounts in the America East men's championship game Saturday.
MARCH 14, 2026 - The UMBC Retrievers and the Vermont Catamounts play for the America East Championship on Saturday at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, a multi-purpose facility that opened in 2018 on the UMBC campus in Baltimore County.
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank sells Baltimore County mansion for about $4.4 million
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank sold his Lutherville mansion for about $4.4 million in February, according to property records.
Founder and Executive Chairman of Under Armour Kevin Plank speaks during a press conference about Slutty Vegan coming to Baltimore Peninsula on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
Faulty monitor caused ‘strong odor’ that halted flights at Baltimore, DC airports
The “strong odor” in an air traffic control facility for Washington D.C.-area airports that caused flights to halt in the region on Friday night came from an overheated circuit board, officials said.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 - Stranded travelers crowd the Southwest domestic terminal at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Friday after a ground stop due to a “strong chemical smell” at the region’s air traffic control facility, a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said in an email.
Patuxent Watershed opens to visitors for recreation on Sunday
The watershed’s 6,000 acres, which includes six recreation areas, 16 miles of shoreline fishing and trails, will be open to the public to explore through Nov. 30.
An indigo bunting sits on a vine in the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, MD on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
‘Volatile’ storm could bring 75 mph winds, possible tornadoes to Maryland on Monday
A “volatile” and “severe” storm system will travel down the East Coast on Monday, bringing with it rain, wind, light snow and possible tornadoes.
Pedestrians shield themselves from the snow and freezing rain as they cross over Saint Paul Street in downtown Baltimore on Thursday.
State law requires opening a prerelease center for incarcerated women. Why is it stalled?
Incarcerated women who are near the end of their sentences remain housed at the state women’s prison in Jessup, and advocates are pushing the state to open a facility to help these women prepare to return to their families and communities.
Monica Cooper, a formerly incarcerated woman, leads a rally outside the State House in Annapolis this month to push the state to follow a law that requires it to open a stand-alone prerelease facility for incarcerated women.
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