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Hutzell: In Jamie Raskin’s Democracy Summer, busloads of teens aim to flip Congress
COLUMN | A sea of gray-haired picketers angry about the state of the nation has been asking: Where are all the young people? I found 80 of them recently in Easton, Maryland — high schoolers lining up to flip Congress in November.
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, left, and Dan Schwartz, the Democratic candidate for Congress in Maryland's 1st District, talk to student fellows from Democracy Summer during a voter canvass in Easton on July 26, 2026.
Why have Maryland’s school test scores stalled?
Maryland posted lackluster scores on the annual standardized tests, but experts say they expect greater improvement in years to come and the results are in keeping with the national trend.
DECEMBER 11, 2025 - Students in Yongsul Cho's Algebra I class at Greenbelt Middle School complete function problems during their daily class.
It’s snowball season. Here’s where to get your fix in the region.
Whether you’re new to the treat or a longtime snowball eater, here is a list of places where you can get your fix in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.
The Snowy Spoon owner Wichada Stroup prepares a snowball for a customer at her Clarksville stand.
Trump administration admits cancellation of Maryland energy grants was political
Department of Energy attorneys admitted in recent court filings that it cancelled grants, including over $80 million for Maryland projects, based on how states voted in the 2024 presidential election.
Transmission lines travel north from Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, Constellation’s nuclear power plant in Lusby, Maryland.
Black Aggie, Black Aggie, come back to Pikesville!
Pikesville leaders are seeking to summon the statue of Black Aggie, subject of local legends, back to historic Druid Ridge Cemetery.
Pikesville leaders hope to bring the statue of Black Aggie, subject of local legends, back to historic Druid Ridge Cemetery.
Nationals outfielder James Wood to get MRI after leaving Monday’s game
Losing Wood for an extended stretch would be a tremendous blow to the team’s playoff hopes.
Washington Nationals' James Wood runs during Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Paul Toboni ‘trying to thread the needle’ with Nationals’ pitching-heavy trade deadline
“We’re going to continue to make the push and do everything we can to support them, and hopefully we’re playing really meaningful games late into next month, and then we’ll just see how it all shakes out,” the Nationals’ president of baseball operations said.
Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni speaks during a press conference on Nov. 17, 2025.
Liftoff 2.0? After sell-off, Mike Elias says Orioles’ ‘future is strong,’ starting now.
“It’s very hard. I have a lot of personal affection for Adley,” said Elias, who declined to get into specifics of whether the Orioles felt a contract extension was possible.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters in the Orioles dugout on July 31.
Nationals trading All-Star lefty Foster Griffin to Guardians for prospects
Griffin is 12-3 with a 3.06 ERA in 22 starts. He doesn’t overwhelm hitters with a high-velocity fastball, but instead flummoxes them with seven pitches and a tremendous cutter.
Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin throws a pitch during the fifth inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
Woman fatally shot in Towson neighborhood, police say
A woman was fatally shot in Towson on Sunday, police said, as they continue investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Baltimore County Police are investigating what led to a woman being fatally shot in Towson Sunday night.
Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite.
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, though both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration
Edgewood teen dies after car strikes him while changing tire on I-695
A 17-year-old Edgewood boy died after a car struck him along Interstate 695 in Baltimore County as he was changing a tire, officials said, adding to a growing list of crash fatalities in the area.
Maryland State Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was struck by a car while changing a tire along Interstate 695 early Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Maryland awards 5 local groups to boost small businesses and affordable housing
Organizations in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties secure nearly $200,000 in state funding.
Maryland awarded $195,000 to five organizations in Prince George's and Montgomery counties to support affordable housing, small businesses and community development projects.
Everything you need to know about the Orioles and the MLB trade deadline
The Banner breaks down the possibilities based on discussions with industry sources.
President of baseball operations Mike Elias said the Orioles are prepared to buy and sell as the trade deadline nears.
After 11th-hour sprint, Tonya Sweat says she secured enough signatures to challenge Braveboy
Aspiring Prince George’s County executive candidate Tonya Sweat and her team were sent scrambling after learning they didn’t have enough signatures to appear on general election ballots.
Orioles and Nationals swap prospects before trade deadline
The Orioles will need to add Franklin to their 40-man roster, but that should not be an issue. The Nationals are receiving Glassey, a 25-year-old reliever in Double-A.
The Baltimore Orioles logo is seen on a lectern in the team’s press conference room.
Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes to be part of new Thoroughbred Championship Series. Missing: The Preakness.
Maryland finds itself the odd man out as Kentucky and New York racing officials attempt to reshape the racing calendar to highlight their biggest events.
Napoleon Solo ridden by Paco Lopez and owned by Chad Summers wins the 151st Running of The Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park Racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Kyle Goon: Mike Elias just traded away the symbol of his own rebuild. Why should Orioles fans trust him anymore?
COLUMN | We’ve reached a stage where Mike Elias is now dealing away his own first-round picks to get the Orioles out of the hole he helped dig. Why should he get any more trust to fix this team?
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters in the Orioles dugout on July 31.
Orioles deal Tyler Wells to Rays, getting pitcher they traded in the offseason
Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells delivers in the 11th inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 25.
Dwayne Ledford is rebuilding the Ravens’ offensive line on three principles
Speed off the ball, toughness and finishing are the core principles behind the offensive line that first-year offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford is trying to build.
Baltimore Ravens run game coordinator and offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford speaks during a press conference following the team's NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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