Regions
Ravens reset: Analyzing the team’s biggest holes, trade deadline plans and playoff hopes
The bye week is here in Baltimore. What a relief for the 1-5 Ravens.
It’s been 40 years since a woman led Howard County. That could change next year.
Howard County voters have the chance in 2026 to elect the first woman executive in 40 years and the first-ever Black woman executive.
Read the results of The Baltimore Banner’s statewide poll
The poll contacted 928 registered Maryland voters between Oct. 7-10. It has a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points.
7 things to do in Howard County, from spooky fun to an owlish affair
Seven things to do in Howard County, including Halloween-themed events and Fall Pop Concert.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Pride Parade and Festival adds new element to October
Events in Annapolis this week, including a the hosting of a previously postponed Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival and the Ballet Theatre of Maryland.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including Comic-Con and a running festival
Whether you want to explore Baltimore Comic-Con, cheer on the Baltimore Running Festival or be amazed by magician Justin Willman, we’ve got you covered.
Baltimore’s education dynasty gathers around a Roland Park dinner table
Around the Hornbeck family table are two Baltimore school principals, a former Maryland state superintendent of schools and two teachers.
Quince Orchard’s football team is on an amazing run
The reigning state champions are undefeated again. How do they remain at the top of the state year after year?
Massive data centers invaded Virginia — and Maryland wants to be next
Virginia’s rapid accumulation of nearly 600 data centers now feels like a warning for some Marylanders, as businesses and local governments look to attract the giant facilities.
Now, more than ever, we need to focus on Black men’s mental health
Playwright Brandon Shaun Fields’ “What You Don’t See” is being restaged this weekend because he thinks this is a crucial time to focus on Black men’s mental health.
Could Silver Spring’s Princess Awesome take down Trump’s tariffs?
Princess Awesome, an online clothing shop based in Silver Spring, is struggling to stay afloat with tens of thousands of dollars in added costs from new tariffs.
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from pickleball to line dancing
A pickleball tournament, a classic car showcase and more things to do in Montgomery County this week.
Marylanders in ‘dark mood’ as cost of living rises, poll finds
About 84% of Marylanders said they worry sometimes or every day about money.
Angel Reese becomes first pro athlete to walk in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
“It was destined for me,” the Randallstown native said during an interview before the show began.
Alleged fight over $70 in cigarettes at the center of murder trial for man who uses a wheelchair
A 65-year-old man in a wheelchair is on trial for murder after an alleged fight over $70 worth of cigarettes led to a fatal shooting inside an East Baltimore senior complex.
Marylanders welcome Israel-Hamas peace agreement despite uncertain future
Although the ceasefire and return of hostages are welcome relief for many, some aid groups and activists worry about Gaza's uncertain future.
Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during shutdown
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the cuts appeared to be politically motivated.
Baltimore City Community College faculty were ‘blindsided’ by Schmoke’s merger plan, union chair says
Baltimore City Community College faculty were “blindsided” by a plan to consolidate their employer with the University of Baltimore, according to Laura Pope, the faculty union chair.
3 in 4 Maryland kids are shut out of after-school programs
Too many Maryland families are ‘scrambling to figure out what they’re doing at 3 p.m.' since most kids are shut out from after school programs.
