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4 years after Baltimore police fatally shot Donnell Rochester, his family fights on
Four years after police fatally shot 18-year-old Donnell Rochester, his mother continues calling on city and state officials to punish the officers involved.
Danielle Brown, mother of Donnell Rochester, stands in the rain at an anniversary memorial vigil for her son, who was killed by police on February 19, 2022.
City Council wanted oversight of the transportation department. Results are mixed.
“While I’m encouraged by the progress made to date and grateful for the collaboration across branches [of government], I remain frustrated by the lack of progress or, in some cases, the failure to recognize that progress is still needed,” City Council President Zeke Cohen said Thursday.
A streetlight in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Snakes, turtles and lizards among 65 animals recovered from Baltimore home after owner’s death
The Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office rescued dozens of lizards, turtles, fish and snakes, as well as a dog, from a Baltimore home this week after their owner died unexpectedly.
Baltimore sheriff's office rescued 65 reptiles and a dog after the owner unexpectedly passed away.
The viral, overflowing tacos of Flavor Hive arrive in Maryland
Flavor Hive, which started in 2024 as a Virginia food truck, has rapidly expanded with its customizable bowls and chip-bag constructions.
Flavor Hive, which opened Feb. 12 in Rockville, built its viral fame on walking taco bags where customers bring in their own bag of chips and add on rice, meat and other toppings. The Banner brought a bag of Fritos and Xochitl sea salt chips as test subjects.
Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia
An exhibit detailing the lives of nine people enslaved by President George Washington in Philadelphia is being reinstalled Thursday, despite an ongoing legal fight between the city and the Trump administration.
Panels that were part of an exhibit on slavery at the President's House Site in Philadelphia are put back Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.
Cameras, coming to a Baltimore bus lane near you
Officials have yet to decide when the cameras will become active, but a grace period will be offered before tickets are issued, said a city Department of Transportation spokesperson.
A man walks across a Bus Only lane outside Charles Center Station on 8/11/22.
Jason La Canfora, co-host of 105.7 The Fan’s ‘Inside Access,’ no longer with station
La Canfora appeared on Wednesday’s show, which runs from 2 to 6 p.m. But as of Thursday afternoon, his named had already been excised from the Apple Podcasts page for “Inside Access.”
Jason La Canfora appearing on the “Foul Territory” podcast last May.
Is the county’s controversial rent stabilization law working?
Supporters of Montgomery County’s rent stabilization law, led by County Executive Marc Elrich and council President Natali Fani-González, say that a new report shows that the policy is protecting renters.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, left, and council President Natali Fani-GonzĂĄlez said at a Thursday press conference that a new report proves rent stabilization provides predictability and particularly helps low-income residents.
Maryland sheriffs: Expect ICE ramp-up after state ban
Speculation of ramped-up ICE activity in and around Baltimore has abounded for months. In Western Maryland, the Department of Homeland Security bought an 825,000-square-foot warehouse with plans to retrofit it into a detention facility for up to 1,500 immigrants, while U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has opened an office in Hunt Valley for its attorneys.
Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis, right, chats with Sen. Mary Beth Carozza in the hallway outside the chambers for the Judicial Proceedings Committee ahead of hearings on two ICE-related bills, SB0001 and SB245 in January.
Scary trash: John Waters joins ‘American Horror Story’ cast
John Waters, Baltimore’s Pope of Trash, is joining the FX TV series “American Horror Story” for its forthcoming 13th season.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 18: John Waters attends  the star ceremony for director John Waters on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 18, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
Columbia’s figure skating pioneer is 86 and not about to quit
Forget the “Quad God.” Columbia Figure Skating Club cofounder Patricia Muth is 86 and not about to quit. The Banner sat down with her to talk about her decades as an ice skating instructor and the Winter Olympics.
February 18, 2026 - Pat Muth, 86, skates on the ice at Columbia Ice Rink. Murth has been skating since she was a child and now teaches young children how to be confident on the ice.
Jon Meoli: How did Jean Carlos Henriquez end up in Orioles camp after a decade out of baseball? His ‘brazo de goma’
Henriquez spent a decade out of pro baseball after being released from the Tampa Bay Rays’ Dominican program in 2015.
Jean Carlos Henriquez spent a decade out of pro baseball after being released from the Tampa Bay Rays’ Dominican program in 2015.
Will Maryland get more snow this weekend? Forecast remains hazy.
The forecast for this weekend, including the possibility of snow, remains unclear, according to the National Weather Service.
Winter weather enthusiasts from Laurel traveled to Baltimore to ski and snowboard in the heavy snow last month.
For sale: Spacious contemporary home set on 3 acres in Columbia
6614 Corina Court has a lot to offer: a generous floor plan, including a space perfect for multigenerational living or an au pair suite; modern updates; and a relaxing backyard that is surrounded by mature woods.
Eric DeCosta says Ravens have ‘work to do’ in contract talks with Tyler Linderbaum
Tyler Linderbaum, a locker room leader and three-time Pro Bowl selection, is not only the Ravens’ top pending free agent but also one of the NFL’s most coveted.
Center Tyler Linderbaum arrives at the Ravens training facility for the first day of training camp last July.
Montgomery County’s only charter school has one more chance to prove itself
School board members voted Thursday night to move forward with revoking MECCA Business Learning Institute’s charter, which would effectively force the campus’ closure at the end of the school year.
FEBRUARY 19, 2026 - MECCA Business Learning Institute families attended Thursday’s school board meeting in Rockvile to try and convince district leaders to keep their school open.
Jordan Westburg, unable to practice at Orioles camp, had imaging done on elbow, source says
When asked Thursday for an update on Westburg’s condition, manager Craig Albernaz said the 27-year-old is unable to participate currently and that he’s receiving evaluation from internal and external professionals.
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg runs drills on the first day of spring training on Feb. 11.
Kyle Goon: After being passed over by the NFL, Anthony Weaver shows grace in return to Ravens
COLUMN | Baltimore's new defensive coordinator interviewed for five head coaching jobs, didn't get any of them, and now won't call plays for the Ravens. Anthony Weaver has shown remarkable humility and grace, which might be the qualities that get him to the head coaching ranks.
New Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver interviewed for five head coaching positions this offseason.
DC mayor declares emergency for sewage spill on the Potomac, asks Trump for help
Mayor Muriel Bowser declared an emergency and requested that President Donald Trump provide federal resources to help the city fight a sewage system leak that dumped 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River in its early stages.
A section of the 54-mile Potomac Interceptor, which runs along the Clara Barton Parkway near Interstate 49, collapsed earlier this week.

The Interceptor handles up to 60 million gallons of wastewater a day, moving it from parts of Virginia and Maryland to the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Washington, D.C.
Anne Arundel police department distances itself from ICE with a uniform tweak
Anne Arundel County Police are rolling out new patches for the backs of officers’ vests to more clearly distinguish them from federal immigration agents.
Anne Arundel County Police are rolling out new patches for the backs of officers’ vests to more clearly distinguish them from federal immigration agents.
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