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Lawmakers fast-track bills targeting immigration detention in Maryland
The bills would require explicit zoning approval for private immigration detention facilities and create new standards and oversight for conditions inside.
Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 — This new warehouse off Hopewell Road outside Hagerstown has beed toured by government officials for possible use as an ICE detention facility.
Baltimore IG reviews use of COVID relief money to pay for Artscape
When performer costs went over budget, Baltimore City officials did not submit the new cost to the Board of Estimates for approval.
Attendees sit in the plaza in front of City Hall where the main stage is set up at Artscape in downtown Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Ravens coaches: Who did head coach Jesse Minter add to his staff?
The Banner has kept track of Minter’s staff as he built since being hired Jan. 22.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter greets attendees following his introductory news conference on Jan. 29.
Mother dies, baby in critical condition after Pikesville vehicle crash
A mother died and her baby and another driver were injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Pikesville on Thursday morning, Baltimore County Police said.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
ESPN takes over MLB.TV: Here’s how the new deal changes the price for fans
Fans of Major League Baseball’s streaming package of out-of-market games learned Tuesday what ESPN’s takeover means for them.
A microphone belonging to a field reporter for the San Diego Padres sits on top of audio cables during a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Padres, May 31, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
D.C. United pushing for pro soccer teams, state-backed stadium at Carroll Park
Baltimore is one of the nation’s few major cities without a professional outdoor soccer team, and soccer-starved residents have long pined for one.
FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - D.C. United CEO and co-founder chairman Jason Levien speaks with Mayor Brandon Scott ahead of the a press conference at Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore.
Passing gas for science: UMD researchers launch new fart study
Researchers at the University of Maryland are hoping to develop a baseline for measuring flatulence. To do so, they’ll use a new device: Smart Underwear.
Brantley Hall, left, demoing a Smart Underwear Prototype, a wearable device that uses sensors to track the wearer’s intestinal gas.
Germantown man charged after allegedly sniffing child’s bare feet at Dave & Buster’s
Christopher Michael Simpson is charged with assault for allegedly sniffing a 10-year-old child’s bare feet at a Dave & Buster’s in downtown Silver Spring last year.
Montgomery County Police charged Christopher Michael Simpson with assault for allegedly sniffing a 10-year-old child’s bare feet at a Dave & Buster’s in downtown Silver Spring last year.
T. Rowe Price lays off an unspecified number of employees again
T. Rowe Price, the Baltimore-based asset management firm, is cutting some marketing jobs.
The new T. Rowe Price global headquarters building is on the Harbor Point waterfront.
Howard County activist takes plea deal in case of file theft from Pikesville law firm
Howard County activist Jake Burdett, who was accused of stealing immigration files from a Pikesville law firm, agreed Wednesday to a deal with prosecutors that requires him to meet with a court psychiatrist.
Rep. Clay Higgins (R., La.), right, moves to remove protester Jake Burdett, in blue, during a news conference as Rep. Lauren Boebert (R., Colo.) was speaking about the World Health Organization on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 .
Rapper 2 Chainz, singer Mýa slated to perform at CIAA tournament events
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (CIAA) annual basketball tournament returns to CFG Bank Arena Feb. 24-28 with a star-studded lineup of entertainers slated for official events.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (CIAA) annual basketball tournament returns to CFG Bank Arena Feb. 24-28.
Is the addition of Chris Bassitt enough for the Orioles’ rotation? | Banner Baseball Show
Bassitt, 36, doesn't profile as a top-end rotation piece.
Frederick man charged with vehicular manslaughter in Germantown crash that killed pedestrian
Dione Jordan is charged with vehicular manslaughter in an August crash that killed a pedestrian, Montgomery County Police said on Thursday.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Monks bring ‘Walk for Peace’ to Maryland’s state capital
Before a crowd of more than a thousand of Marylanders who braved the cold in Annapolis, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara shared a message of peace and mindfulness.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - As the "Walk For Peace" Theravada Buddist Monks progress towards the Maryland State House, Venerable Bhikkhu Panna Kara is seen leading the group in Annapolis, MD. The Theravada Buddhist Monks have been walking since October 26, 2025, starting in Fort Worth, TX, with Annapolis as one of their final stops.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles have to make fans believe again. Their first workout was a start.
COLUMN: On the infield dirt and outfield grass, in the covered bullpens and batter’s boxes, much felt like business as usual — just a bunch of ballplayers and coaches preparing for the start of the season.
Orioles pitcher Yaramil Hiraldo signs autographs for fans on the first day of spring training in Sarasota, Fla.
Ban on ICE cooperation agreements heads to Gov. Moore’s desk
If signed, the law would take effect immediately, forcing nine counties in Maryland to end their agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - FEBRUARY 04: ICE agents depart the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building on February 4, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. White House Border Czar Tom Homan announced Wednesday that 700 immigration enforcement personnel would be withdrawn from Minnesota, following weeks of operations and the fatal shooting of two protesters. Homan said the withdrawal would take effect immediately. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Maryland Black lawmakers’ priorities: Immigration enforcement, juvenile justice
Maryland’s Black state lawmakers unveiled a sweeping agenda on Thursday that aims to curb immigration enforcement, ensure that children accused of crimes are held more often in youth custody, promote homeownership and protect health care access.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - Del. N. Scott Phillips, a Baltimore County Democrat, announces the priorities of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland during a press conference in Annapolis.
Sphere CEO says Maryland venue may open in under 4 years
Maryland’s mini Sphere at National Harbor may open in under four years, company CEO James Dolan said during an earnings call.
A rendering showing a Sphere at the National Harbor.
Amazon driver helps 84-year-old woman escape house fire
About 35 firefighters responded Wednesday to single-alarm fire at a home in Harford County.
Heavy smoke and flames pour out of a house in Bel Air.
Driver of tractor trailer charged in crash that killed Silver Spring man
A Severn man was charged in a tractor trailer crash in 2025 that led to the death of a Silver Spring man.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
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