University of Maryland Eastern Shore president accused of plagiarism by former professor
Heidi Anderson, University of Maryland Eastern Shore president, is accused of lifting multiple paragraphs verbatim from a scholarly article and improperly citing information in her 1986 doctoral dissertation.
Dr. Heidi Anderson speaks as she is presented with the Distinguished Citizen Award at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2021.
Without Lamar Jackson, the Ravens could lean into the chaos | Banner Ravens Podcast
Heavy blitzes, trick plays and a steady diet of Keaton Mitchell should all be options on the table against the Texans.
Iowa school district sues search firm in superintendent scandal involving ex-Baltimore educator
Iowa’s largest school district said they filed a lawsuit Friday against the consulting company it hired to identify superintendent candidates, alleging it did not properly vet 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)
BikramYogaWorks closes yoga studio in Mount Vernon
The owners of BikramYogaWorks, the yoga studio known for its hot yoga and pilates, have decided to shutter its Mount Vernon location. A new location in Fells Point is underway.
BikramYogaWorks, a yoga and wellness studio, shuttered its Mount Vernon location last week after years of challenges.
Ravens vs. Texans: 5 things to watch, including Cooper Rush, Keaton Mitchell and pass rush games
As the Ravens and Texans try to shake off their early-season disappointments, here’s what to watch in the teams’ Week 5 matchup.
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (34) eludes several Indianapolis Colts defenders in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium.
The ‘Highway to Nowhere’ features in new documentary on racial legacy of U.S. highways
The “Highway to Nowhere” and the legacy of racism that put freeways in predominantly Black neighborhoods in U.S. cities showcases in the new documentary film “Interstate.”
The 1.39-mile section of US 40 in West Baltimore is known as the "Highway to Nowhere" because it was never connected to any other major highway as originally planned.
Ottobar celebrates 28th year with a beer and Inner Harbor bash
The Ottobeer is a collaboration with Union Craft Brewing. It's a Kölsch, an ale that’s brewed at cooler temperatures and originated in Cologne, Germany.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025 - Baltimore's Ottobar partnered with Union Craft Brewing to release "Ottobeer" to coincide with the venue's 28th anniversary this fall.
Letter: Sun owner David Smith bends knee to Trump, thwarts freedom of speech
Todd Kazlow of Towson writes that Sinclair Executive Chairman and Baltimore Sun owner David Smith bent the knee to President Trump and trampled the First Amendment right to free speech when he canceled the Jimmy Kimmel show.
David Smith, owner of the Baltimore Sun, last year.
The Orioles believe in Tyler O’Neill’s ability to produce. There’s still one issue.
When the Orioles signed O’Neill to a three-year, $49.5 million contract, the injury history was an immediate concern. And it immediately reared its head.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (9) connects with a pitch during the team’s home opening game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Maryland House speaker says ‘now is the time’ to take up redistricting
“Now is the time to have conversations about redistricting in Maryland,” Adrienne A. Jones told The Banner. “He has a ready and an eager and a willing partner in me.”
House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones listens as Gov. Wes Moore announces new juvenile justice legislation in the Maryland State House lobby on January 31, 2024.
As the federal shutdown stretches on, let’s say thank you to civil servants
Before the president and his party continue their wanton disassembly of the federal workforce, it’s a good moment to appreciate what we’re about to lose.
Julie Reed took a buyout from her job at NASA. She doesn't think people have appreciated federal employees' devotion to public service since at least President Ronald Reagan's days.
Birds and bird-watchers are transforming this Rockville park
The documentary “Bird Walk” shows how RedGate Park, formerly a golf course, is being preserved from commercial development by residents, including bird enthusiasts.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 — Local filmmaker Cintia Cabib walks around RedGate Park looking for birds. She has a new documentary, "Bird Walk," in which she chronicles birders and their finds as they roam the 131-acre, former golf course.
It’s payday. Baltimore County teachers are worried about their checks.
A bumpy transition to a new payroll system has Baltimore County Public Schools staff on edge.
Teacher pointing at paper on the floor with students.
Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Texans: Can John Harbaugh keep heat off with a win?
The Ravens will face the Houston Texans at 1 p.m. Sunday in Baltimore. Here are game predictions from The Banner’s sports staff.
Ravens running Derrick Henry scores a touchdown against the Texans last season. Henry finished a 31-2 win with 147 yards on 27 carries.
Ocean City catches a festival wave that extends peak season into fall
Two music festivals, Oceans Calling and Country Calling, generated $376.3 million for the Ocean City economy last year. Businesses have a mixed experience with the throngs of festival-goers.
The crowd at the Oceans Calling festival on its first night this year.
For sale: Luxurious estate with beautiful grounds in Potomac
This luxury home in Potomac boasts more than 8,000 square feet, seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and two half bathrooms.
What to do if you’re affected by the government shutdown
A roundup of resources available to furloughed workers and others affected by the government shutdown.
Rep. April McClain Delaney, center, along with other local, state and federal officials, is offering support for federal workers who have been affected by the government shutdown.
There’s a ghost town buried under Loch Raven
Warren was once a bustling mill town, but it was flooded more than a century ago to enlarge the Loch Raven Reservoir. Now just a few remnants of the town haunt the surrounding woods.
Just over a century ago, more than 900 people lived in a bustling mill town known as Warren.
Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in 16 states, including Maryland
The Trump administration is cancelling $7.6 billion in grants that supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, all of which voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in last year’s presidential election.
Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget director, listens as he addresses members of the media outside the West Wing at the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington.
Councilman Mark Conway files to challenge U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Mark Conway is challenging Kweisi Mfume. In a heavily Democratic district that includes most of Baltimore and portions of the county, the winner of the primary election is all but guaranteed to win the general.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 — Councilman Mark Conway asks questions during a hearing on the opioid crisis at City Hall.
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