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Former Naval Academy midshipman threatened ‘mass execution,’ feds say
“Honestly not that surprised I’ll be carrying out the mass execution of my peers in a couple,” Jackson Elliot Fleming wrote from his home in Chesterton, Indiana, according to federal prosecutors.
U.S. Navy Security officers attend Gate 1 at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis on Sept. 11 as the academy went on lockdown following reports of a shooter on campus.
Train derails in Baltimore, sending 18 cars off the track, fire officials say
A train derailment sent 18 cars off the track Sunday night in East Baltimore, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department. No one was injured.
Freight cars at the CSX Baltimore Yard in Curtis Bay.
Injured outside linebackers Tavius Robinson, Adisa Isaac should both return for Ravens this season
The recovery period is estimated to be six to eight weeks, which means Robinson can return with four to six games left in the season.
Ravens outside linebacker Tavius Robinson (95) takes the field to warm up ahead of the team’s Week 5 game against the Houston Texans.
Fake AI citations get Maryland lawyer called out in court
Adam Hyman, a family law attorney in Bel Air, submitted a brief that he was unaware contained citations that artificial intelligence made up.
The phenomenon of lawyers using generative artificial intelligence platforms only for them to produce citations that are incorrect or do not exist has emerged as an issue in the legal profession.
Savannah Bananas’ brand of baseball heads to Bowie, with Oct. 31 lottery cutoff
Next year, for two summer nights, the Indianapolis Clowns and Loco Beach Coconuts will bring Banana Ball to Prince George’s Stadium. Here’s how to get tickets.
The Indianapolis Clowns and Loco Beach Coconuts will make a stop in Maryland as part of the Banana Ball Championship League.
Police identify woman killed in Silver Spring shooting
Montgomery County police said they have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Silver Spring over the weekend as Monique Charles, a New York City resident. They allege her ex-boyfriend killed her.
Baltimore Police crime scene tape sits unused on a police vehicle at the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Former Raven Za’Darius Smith abruptly retires after 5 games with the Eagles
Taken by the Ravens in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft, Smith played 58 games with Baltimore over the first four seasons of his career.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is wrapped up by Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (52) in Week 2.
Nor’easter exits Maryland with minor flooding before sunshine returns later this week
While there was some moderate flooding in Ocean City, the impact of the storm along the Maryland coast was not as strong as initially forecast.
Parts of Maryland remain under a high surf advisory and a coastal flood warning in low-lying areas.
Whether coaching lacrosse or producing music, David Earl did it big
David Earl, a successful boys lacrosse coach in Anne Arundel County who previously founded an independent blues record label, died suddenly in his sleep while visiting Florida in early September. He was 58.
David Earl.
The Orioles hope Coby Mayo’s late success can turn into consistent production
Mayo had a .301 batting average and .941 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in September.
Orioles first baseman Coby Mayo finished the season on a tear: a .301 average and .941 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in September.
Revitalizing the old Ellicott City Jail means reckoning with its racist past
Preservation Maryland plans to restore the old Ellicott City jail while also not shying away from the jail’s racist past.
Laura Houston, Preservation Maryland’s director of revitalization initiatives, holds a flashlight during a tour of the old Ellicott City Jail.
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday, while Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war.
People react as they gather to watch a live broadcast of Israeli hostages released from Gaza at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
Parenting is a thankless job, but sometimes it’s OK to pat yourself on the back
The point of parenting isn’t praise. But that doesn’t mean we can’t give ourselves a high-five when we get it right.
Maryland failed to document many deaths from suspected child abuse or neglect
Maryland’s Department of Human Services repeatedly violated a policy mandating detailed reports on child deaths tied to suspected abuse or neglect. The Baltimore Banner uncovered the problem after requesting records for all such cases over five years and finding many reports didn’t exist.
Maryland is offloading more special education costs on Montgomery County
It cost about $57 million to send roughly 700 Montgomery County students to nonpublic schools last year.
Jennifer Berzok and her son, Ben. Because Ben has autism, his mom sent him to a nonpublic school for the specialized attention he needed, even though she would have liked to keep him in public school.
Childs Walker: The Ravens showed improvement against the Rams — but not nearly enough
They’re 1-5, a chasm from which only four teams have climbed to make the playoffs. Here are five things we learned from the game.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry gained 122 yards rushing in Sunday’s loss to the Rams.
How a big red school bus could blur the line between church and state
LifeWise Academy is seeking to introduce Christian education programs in three Maryland school districts, with support in Harford County and efforts underway in Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties.
Carmelo Anthony talks Enoch Pratt exhibit, Baltimore and what his critics got wrong
New basketball Hall of Fame inductee Carmelo Anthony talks to The Banner about his career-spanning exhibit at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, misunderstandings about his career and more.
Carmelo Anthony overlooks Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The former NBA star’s “House of Melo” exhibit opens later this month at Enoch Pratt Free Library.
‘It’s about surviving’: Hispanic businesses struggle with ICE and the economy
Latino businesses have been hit hard by a flagging economy and immigration crackdowns. Owners and staff tell The Banner profits are down about 30% compared to 2024 and they’ve had to cut jobs.
Server Brenda Ramirez cleans and resets tables after lunch service at El Golfo Restaurant in Silver Spring on Friday.
As Ravens head into bye week, how hot is Zach Orr’s seat? Depends on whom you ask.
“I don’t really have any plans to do that,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said of making staff changes.
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle John Jenkins (94) comes up with the ball after a fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the first quarter as the Ravens host the Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.
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