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Hutzell: The Hogan era is over. Will Republicans in Maryland ever find relevance again?
COLUMN | With former Gov. Larry Hogan’s announcement that he won’t challenge Gov. Wes Moore for a return to the State House, Maryland’s reasonable Republican era is formally over, writes Rick Hutzell.
Former Gov. Larry Hogan walks off stage after giving his concession speech after losing U.S. senate seat at during his Election Night Victory Party held at The Graduate in Annapolis, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
The obscure Senate rule that gives redistricting a long-shot chance
Rule 42 allows one-third of the Senate, 16 members, to petition a bill to the floor, as long as it’s been sitting in a committee for more than 20 days. A rare move, it could allow members to overrule the Senate’s presiding officer.
Senate President Bill Ferguson held a press conference, to discuss the devastating impacts of recent federal cuts to AmeriCorps funding, at Digital Harbor Foundation in Baltimore, Thursday, May 8, 2025.
How have Baltimore grocery prices changed in three years? Our receipts might surprise you.
The Banner went shopping grocery shopping in the Baltimore region to see how the prices of 12 common food items, including bananas, ground beef, bread and eggs, compare to our shopping trips at the end of 2022. What we found might surprise you.
No one wants Kevin Spacey’s luxury Baltimore waterfront home
After almost three years of litigation — settlement talks, blown deadlines, a buzzy auction on the courthouse steps, even a monthslong fight over the keys — the famous Hollywood actor, impossibly, still owns the Baltimore waterfront house.
The waterfront mansion previously owned by actor Kevin Spacey. It was sold at auction in 2024.
For sale: Charming bungalow in Chevy Chase
This Chevy Chase home for sale offers charming interiors, a spacious floor plan and a large yard, all in a tight-knit community with tree-lined streets.
Tilly, Thornton combine for 36 as Ohio State rolls past Maryland 82-62
Elijah Saunders had 20 points for the Terrapins (8-14, 1-10 Big Ten) before receiving a flagrant foul and an ejection.
Elijah Saunders, shown against Virginia, led Maryland with 20 points against Ohio State.
Howard County says no to private immigration detention centers
The Howard County Council unanimously voted Thursday night to block a private immigrant detention center nearing completion in Elkridge.
Council Chair Opel Jones on Thursday called the permitting ban personal because the facility, which he called “unfit and unwelcome,” is in his district.
Report: Maryland man arrested in alleged plot to kill White House official
A Rockville man faces murder and firearms charges for allegedly attempting to carry out an attack on a White House official in August, authorities announced Thursday.
Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget director, listens as he addresses members of the media outside the West Wing at the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington.
Former Cecil County executive calls for probe of leaked audio that allegedly captures deputies disparaging her
The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an outside agency to investigate a leaked voice message of deputies allegedly making inappropriate and sexually suggestive remarks about the former executive.
Cecil County Sheriff's Office vehicle
Wootton High students would go to school in Gaithersburg under superintendent’s plan
A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for Feb. 23.
Students at Rockville’s Thomas S. Wootton High School may be packing their book bags for a campus in Gaithersburg.
Maryland senator stages one-man protest to push for redistricting vote
Maryland state Sen. Arthur Ellis, a Charles County Democrat, said he won’t record his attendance during the Senate’s sessions as a symbol of his displeasure with Senate President Bill Ferguson’s plan to stall a congressional redistricting map that’s favorable to Democrats.
Sen. Arthur Ellis, a Charles County Democrat, speaks during floor debate at the Maryland State House on Monday, March 20, also known as Crossover Day in Annapolis. General Assembly session rules require bills to pass one chamber — either the House of Delegates or the state Senate — by the end of the day on Monday, to ensure the other chamber will consider it.
Police release bodycam footage of fatal shooting of 40-year-old man in Southeast Baltimore
Police released bodycam footage of the moments that led to the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man in Southeast Baltimore.
A still from a body camera worn by Baltimore Police Sgt. Carlos Arias shows two Baltimore Police Department officers and a 40-year-old man they shot and killed near 6500 Eastern Avenue on January 20, 2026.
Orioles rob from bullpen to add bench piece | Banner Baseball Show
Baltimore sent Kade Strowd and two prospects for Blaze Alexander.
Orioles deal reliever Kade Strowd, 2 prospects to Arizona for utilityman Blaze Alexander
Baltimore’s bullpen depth remains a question mark with less than a week before pitchers and catchers report to spring training, and losing Kade Strowd from the mix doesn’t help.
Blaze Alexander #9 of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits a two-run RBI double against the Minnesota Twins in the tenth inning on Sept. 13, 2025.
Cold-related deaths in Maryland hit 35 following major winter storm
Maryland emergency department and urgent care visits for cold-related illness more than doubled and at least six more people died, state health data shows.
Cold-related deaths in Maryland this year reached 35 following a major snowstorm, state health data shows.
A cruise ship swap is coming to Baltimore
The world’s two largest cruise companies have played musical chairs with their ships and, at least for the next two years, the dust has settled. Carnival will have a larger foothold in Baltimore City than Royal Caribbean.
In an aerial view, the Carnival Miracle cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Lines sits docked at Pier 27 on September 30, 2022 in San Francisco, California.
Baltimore County judge denies bail for paramedic accused of masturbation, urination at work
During Thurday’s hearing, Lauren Stone, assistant state’s attorney for Baltimore County, told the judge that Baltimore County Police reviewed over two dozen videos Carroll filmed of himself committing additional lewd sex acts at work, home, inside an ambulance and in his doctor’s office.
A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic was denied bail on Thursday.
Baltimore School for the Arts closed for days after burst pipe floods building
School officials did not say which parts of the building have been damaged or how extensive the damage is.
Baltimore School for the Arts is closed for the next week after a burst sprinkler line flooded parts of the historic building.
Man charged after accidental shooting at Glen Burnie elementary school leaves child wounded
A 34-year-old Pasadena man was charged with allowing a minor access to firearms after an accidental shooting in a Glen Burnie elementary school.
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 -Anne Arundel County police car seen outside of Freetown Elementary School in Glen Burnie.
Analysis: By missing out on Framber Valdez, the Orioles risk sullying a productive offseason
Two sources said Baltimore has been engaged with Zac Gallen this winter, and Gallen could be a strong bounce-back candidate after posting the worst season of his career.
Framber Valdez pitches for the Houston Astros in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Sept. 20, 2025.
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