Another round of political violence leaves Maryland asking where we go next
Maryland lawmakers are reconsidering security in the wake of the Charlie Kirk killing.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 12: People embrace in front of a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point USA headquarters on September 12, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday in Utah.
Former Dundalk pastor arrested, charged with child sex abuse
A Baltimore County bilingual church pastor was arrested and charged with child sexual abuse recently, officials announced Friday.
Baltimore County police at the intersection of Middle River Road and Bird River Road after a suspicious package was reported at Freedom Church Middle River on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
$25K in Pokémon cards stolen from Maryland game store; police seek suspects
Nearly $25,000 worth of Pokémon trading cards were stolen from a game store in Carroll County.
Pokemon cards for sale inside of Game Haven in Baltimore, Friday, May 23, 2025.
Social media rumors fueled Naval Academy confusion that ended in shooting
Amid the wave of threats to college campuses and public officials, an alarming rumor began to spread among midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy of an active shooter roaming the campus.
A U.S. Navy Security officer attends Gate 1 at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis on Thursday evening after a lockdown following reports of a shooting on campus.
Ravens’ Isaiah Likely returns to practice but won’t play vs. Browns; Patrick Ricard ruled out
Likely ran routes and worked on a blocking sled with tight ends coach George Godsey and members of the Ravens’ athletic training staff.
Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely returned to practice on Friday after breaking a foot during training camp.
Nancy Pelosi condemns political violence after Charlie Kirk’s murder: ‘Our unity is our power’
Stomping a lilac stiletto with gusto, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi condemned political violence in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi gives remarks about the recent shootings in the United States America on September 12, 2025 at the Fire Museum of Maryland during a ceremony to commemorate the recently restored fireboat "Tommy," which was commissioned in 1956 and named in honor of Pelosi's father, Thomas D’Alesandra Jr., who was the sitting mayor at the time.
Review of contested transmission line will stretch to 2027, past grid operator deadline
This marks a significant delay to the timeline requested by PSEG, which had proposed a final decision by the end of March 2026.
The region’s grid operator, PJM Interconnection, said that if new transmission lines aren’t built, the region could suffer rolling brownouts and blackouts as soon as the summer of 2027.
Another day, another accolade: The Wren named to Bon Appetit’s list of top 20 new restaurants
The Wren was named one of the top 20 new restaurants by Bon Appétit magazine just three days after making a New York Times list of the nation's best.
Husband and wife team Will Mester and Millie Powell at their Fells Point pub, The Wren.
Ego Nwodim, Baltimore County native, is leaving ‘SNL’
Baltimore County native Ego Nwodim joined the exodus of “Saturday Night Live” cast members, announcing her exit after seven seasons.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1884 -- Pictured: (l-r) Anchor Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim as Miss Eggy, and anchor Michael Che during Weekend Update on Saturday, May 17, 2025 -- (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)
Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination expressed opposition to conservative activist’s views
The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk had expressed opposition to the conservative activist’s viewpoints and indicated that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 28: Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk stands in the back of the room as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing in ceremony for interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. Jeanine Pirro in the Oval Office of the White House on May 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump has announced Pirro, a former Fox News personality, judge, prosecutor, and politician, after losing support in the Senate for his first choice, Ed Martin, over his views on the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Baltimore City Council presses health commissioner nominee on opioids, behavioral health
Michelle Taylor, Mayor Brandon Scott’s nominee to lead the city’s Health Department, was advanced by a City Council committee Thursday, positioning her one more vote away from overseeing one of Baltimore’s largest and most complex agencies.
Dr. Michelle Taylor, the mayor’s pick for health commissioner, attends a Baltimore City Council hearing Thursday.
Naval Academy midshipman shot after mistaking officer for threat
A midshipman was shot at the U.S. Naval Academy Thursday evening, triggering a campus lockdown and heavy police response for hours, a U.S. Navy official said.
Navy security officers guard the main entrance of the Naval Academy on Thursday evening after the campus was put on lockdown.
Trump says he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns
President Donald Trump said Friday he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns there with the support of the mayor and the governor.
In August, President Trump deployed the District’s National Guard as well as regiments from other Republican-governed states.
When fall foliage is expected to peak in Maryland
Colorful leaves will be coming to Maryland, soon.
Fall foliage nears peak around the water’s edge at Loch Raven Reservoir.
Jon Meoli: Mike Elias’ promotion and its circumstances set up a pivotal Orioles offseason
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias discusses the trade of right-handed pitcher Bryan Baker in July.
The story behind Trevor Rogers’ remarkable resurgence for the Orioles
This time last year, Trevor Rogers was lost and weak, disoriented in a new organization and contemplating leaving the sport. But an offseason of work turned him into a different pitcher, and person.
Trevor Rogers has a 1.51 ERA and a 0.868 WHIP in 95 2/3 innings.
Maryland assumed $360M in federal highway repair payments it may not receive
Maryland’s transportation department incorrectly assumed the federal government would reimburse hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of highway repairs, according to a new audit, potentially leaving the state on the hook.
Traffic on the inner loop of I-695 backs up near Park Heights during the morning rush hour.
Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Browns: Will defense bounce back in home opener?
The Ravens will open AFC North play Sunday against the Browns. Here are game predictions from The Banner’s sports staff.
Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman runs after the catch during last season’s home game against the Cleveland Browns.
Kyle Goon: Joe Flacco’s drama-free handoff to Lamar Jackson was his last great Ravens moment
Joe Flacco accomplished a lot in 11 seasons with the Ravens, including a Super Bowl win. But his transition into the Lamar Jackson era deserves special appreciation from Baltimore fans.
Joe Flacco had 38,245 passing yards with the Ravens and has 45,987 in his career.
His ideas for shrinking government shaped Annapolis elections. This is his last one.
For 17 years, Bill Kardash has been the intellectual power behind the idea of shrinking city government. This will be his last hurrah in Annapolis.
The Annapolis primary election is Sept. 16, 2025, but the city offers on-demand mail-in voting. One drop-off box is set up in each of the eight wards, with plenty of signs pointing the way.
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