Turmoil inside Prince George’s schools preceded bus challenges
Prince George’s County Public Schools faced significant transportation issues. Internal documents and staff accounts reveal deeper workplace problems.
Prince George’s County Public Schools faced significant transportation issues. Internal documents and staff accounts reveal deeper workplace problems.
Columbia Association has no timeline to fill 3 seats of ousted board members
It’s been nearly five months since the Columbia Association’s board of directors ousted three of its members. Those seats remain unfilled, and there’s no timeline for filling them.
Aerial view of Lake Kittamaqundi near the Mall in Columbia, Md. on Friday, May 2, 2025.
The Greater DC Diaper Bank is suing its Silver Spring landlord
The nonprofit alleged poor building maintenance rendered the warehouse unusable and essentially forced it to move out of the building.
The diaper closet provides relief and help to new mothers in need. The Rise Early Learning and Family Support Center, part of the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work, provides free, high-quality early childhood education, family support services, workforce development, and parent education programs all under one roof.
Rockies score 3 runs in 11th inning to take series from Orioles
Orioles third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand hits the wall after catching a ball in foul territory in the eighth inning Wednesday at Colorado.
Kitten in Baltimore County tests positive for rabies, exposes one human to viral disease
A kitten in Phoenix tested positive for rabies and exposed one human to the viral disease, Baltimore County officials announced Wednesday.
Baltimore County health officials say a kitten found in the Phoenix area tested positive for rabies and exposed one person.
James Wood returns to Nationals’ lineup, breaks up Atlanta’s no-hit bid
“It’s been fun cheering them on, seeing some guys make some strides, and just happy to be back,” James Wood said before Wednesday’s 9-0 loss.
Washington Nationals' James Wood grounds out during the first inning.
First-ever Southwest lounge coming to BWI Airport
Southwest Airlines is opening its first-ever lounges by late 2027 at four U.S. airports, including Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Southwest Airlines announced Wednesday that it is opening its first-ever lounges by late 2027 at four U.S. airports, including Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Ravens’ Eric DeCosta ‘optimistic’ about signing Lamar Jackson to extension, but questions linger
“I feel good about it,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said of the negotiations with star quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Lamar Jackson’s salary cap hit is scheduled to rise from $34.4 million in 2026 to $84.3 million in 2027.
Ravens’ Eric DeCosta expects Nnamdi Madubuike return, awaits ruling on Rashod Bateman
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta is “pretty confident” Pro Bowl defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike will suit up within the next four games.
Nnamdi Madubuike is one of six defensive linemen on the Ravens’ 53-man roster.
Hyattsville’s treasurer resigns amid fallout from recent financial audit
Ronald Brooks, treasurer for the city of Hyattsville for the last 13 years, has resigned in the wake of a recent audit showing the city’s financial cushion to cover day-to-day expenses was far lower than recent budgets have shown.
Hyattsville Municipal Building
Former Prince George’s County firefighter sentenced for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material
Joshua Murphy, 36, will serve 10 years in prison and 5 years of supervised probation.
Online bookseller ThriftBooks to lay off 136 workers in Baltimore County
ThriftBooks, based in Washington state, filed a notice with the Maryland Department of Labor on Aug. 31 indicating it would close its warehouse in Baltimore County and lay off more than 100 workers.
A DSLR photo of books at the library. Several books are arranged on a table with some open and others closed.
Hospitals in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties hit with cyberattack
Two hospitals in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties are the latest in Maryland to be hit by a cyberattack, according to their parent company.
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center is among the latest hospitals facing a cybersecurity event.
A Maryland man helped the feds crack down on a drug cartel. Marco Rubio still wanted him deported.
An immigrant living in Maryland cooperated with law enforcement officials in their investigation of a drug cartel. Then, an immigration judge ruled he should not be deported to Mexico, finding that he risked likely torture or death if he were sent there. Yet last month, he was.
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations | Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs at the Rayburn House Office Building on May 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Rubio testified on the proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of State. (Photo by John McDonnell/Getty Images)
Sought-after artistic director Stevie Walker-Webb is staying at Baltimore Center Stage
After bringing Emmy-winning talent such as Matthew Weiner and Lena Waithe to Charm City, Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb wants to build his legacy with Baltimore Center Stage.
After bringing Emmy-winning talent such as Matthew Weiner and Lena Waithe to Charm City, Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb wants to build his legacy with Baltimore Center Stage.
Eastern Shore school board paid $525,000 for superintendent to leave
A Somerset County judge ordered the county school board to release its separation agreement with Ava Tasker-Mitchell following an ACLU lawsuit.
Somerset County Board of Education
Justin Tucker among group that works out for Jets as New York evaluates kickers
The 36-year-old Tucker hasn’t kicked since the 2024 season after Baltimore released him in May 2025, months after The Banner reported he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by massage therapists.
Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) warms up prior to the Baltimore Ravens’ AFC wild card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, January 11.
Mayor Scott pledges ‘full wrath’ over failures that left 6 young kids alone in unsafe home
“It’s unacceptable that those children were living in a condition like that,” Mayor Scott said. “Everybody that had an opportunity to do something that did not will feel the full wrath of me in city government.”
Mayor Brandon Scott says he ordered immediate inspections of city-contracted homes for families in crisis following Monday’s discovery of six children living in deplorable conditions in an East Baltimore row-house.
Jon Meoli: Luis De León’s fastball focus once again saved his season. This time, it brought him to the big leagues.
The ability to use his sinker inside to righties set De León on the course for Coors Field on Tuesday, where he made a major league debut that a few months ago would have seemed very unlikely.
Orioles reliever Luis De León pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning.
Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland more than $818 million in tolls and fees, audit finds
Officials with the Maryland General Assembly’s Office of Legislative Audits determined that the Maryland Transportation Authority didn’t take “available actions” to collect fees from out-of-state drivers.
Brett Wilson, a Harford county resident and University of Baltimore student, adjusts his E-ZPass inside of his car in Bel Air, Maryland on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
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