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City Hall and transportation advocates rally around proposal to expand MTA bus service
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signaled his support for the BMORE BUS plan, but was concerned that the proposal, which the MTA released, doesn’t have significant state dollars allocated to it.
State Highway Administrator Will Pines walks past advocates outside of City Hall calling for the state to increase funding for local public transit on Monday.
Steph Curry says he sees ‘talent and potential’ in cities like Baltimore
NBA star Stephen Curry and pro golfer Jordan Spieth visited Carver Vocational-Technical High School Monday to unveil a new weight room.
Steph Curry takes a selfie with student athletes during ‘Armour Day’ at Carver Vocational-Technical High School in Baltimore on Monday.
Ravens injury updates: Kyle Van Noy reportedly could miss weeks with hamstring injury
Ravens coach John Harbaugh declined to elaborate Monday, only saying there’s “nothing season-ending or long, long term” with any of the players injured Sunday.
Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy takes questions from reporters following practice on July 24.
Annapolis City Dock project survives another legal hurdle
Annapolis’ $100 million overhaul of City Dock survived another legal challenge, prevailing in a lawsuit brought by a nonprofit.
City Dock, Annapolis, MD, May 9, 2025.
What ‘no tax on tips’ means for workers in Maryland
As part of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” tipped workers are now able to exclude tips from their taxable income. Here’s what that means for workers in Maryland.
Tipping comes in the form of cash or an on-screen prompt that allows customers to choose the amount at Ceremony Coffee.
Marylander is first Black man to win Emmy for best supporting actor in a drama
Maryland native and "Severance" star Tramell Tillman made history at the Emmys, becoming the first Black man to win best supporting actor in a drama series.
Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick on "Severance."
Trump suggests deal reached over the future of TikTok
President Donald Trump also said he'll be speaking on Friday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York.
The Orioles play 13 more games. Here are the storylines worth tracking.
So long as there are games to be played, there are storylines to follow. Here are seven.
Jeremiah Jackson has been one of the best Orioles stories since the MLB trade deadline. His chase rate is worth watching.
Childs Walker: Ravens can be relieved after an imperfect win (and 4 other things we learned)
The Ravens started sluggishly on offense but did enough right on defense and special teams that they put a brutal opening loss behind them with a 41-17 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Ravens safety Malaki Starks is introduced before Sunday’s game against the Browns at M&T Bank Stadium.
Why was Mike Elias’ promotion kept under wraps? | Banner Baseball Show
Elias is the Orioles’ new president of baseball operations.
Johns Hopkins’ AI future is coming, and the neighbors are not happy
Johns Hopkins’ planned Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Institute may be a boon for the city, but Remington residents are concerned about loud construction, rude workers, litter and parking.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 — Remington residents gather together to talk about concerns regarding Johns Hopkins University’s plans to remove trees for new construction of a Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Institute. Baltimore City, Md.
Meet the candidates running in Annapolis’ primary election Tuesday
Annapolis residents head to the polls Tuesday as the mayor’s post and five of nine City Council seats change hands.
Annapolis City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.
Baltimore MS-13 on trial: Aimless, misguided — unspeakably violent
At a federal racketeering trial in Baltimore, former MS-13 members recounted how two teenage girls were killed in 2020. Prosecutors say the gang’s presence is expanding, with devastating consequences for the city.
Exterior of the Edward A. Garmatz United States Federal Courthouse in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
The Ravens teetered toward collapse again. But this time was different: ‘Everyone played their part.’
The Ravens’ 41-17 win in their home opener was thorough, if a little unconventional.
Ravens wide receiver Devontez Walker makes one of his two touchdown catches during Sunday’s home opener against the Cleveland Browns.
Kyle Goon: Ravens’ tough love for defensive personnel made a big difference against Browns
In the NFL, there are no higher stakes than playing time. To get players’ attention, the coaches had to be willing to pull those strings.
Ravens inside linebacker Roquan Smith hits Browns quarterback Joe Flacco as he throws a pass Sunday during the Ravens’ 41-17 win.
Ravens’ Devontez Walker, inspired by DeAndre Hopkins, finishes with 2 touchdowns and gets offense rolling
It’s the small moments, the ones not caught on camera, that have helped Walker take a huge step early in his second NFL season.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, left, celebrates with wide receiver Devontez Walker after a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Wide receivers power blowout win over Browns | Banner Ravens Podcast
DeAndre Hopkins, Tylan Wallace and Devontez Walker combined for four touchdowns in a 41-17 beatdown.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates with wide receiver Devontez Walker after a fourth-quarter touchdown.
Advocates in Baltimore protest deportation of cruise ship employees to Philippines
Grassroots organizations gathered in Baltimore for a rally protesting the detainment and deportation of four migrant seaworkers this month.
About 30 people attend a rally on Sunday against the Sept. 7 deportation of four Carnival Cruise seafarers allegedly without due process while docked in Baltimore.
Blue Jays’ 6-run 7th inning punctuates series sweep vs. Orioles
Carson Ragsdale allowed eight runs in three innings in his major league debut for the Orioles.
Albert Suarez struck out five Blue Jays in three innings to start a bullpen day for Orioles pitchers, but it got out of hand late in the game.
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