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    Trump is on Marylanders’ minds, if not their ballots, as early voting begins
    The Republican president isn’t on the ballot as Marylanders are picking their next governor, all eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives, the entire Maryland General Assembly, along with scores of local races. But that didn’t stop voters from talking about Donald Trump and national issues.
    Susan Friend carries a flag as she marches to the early voting poll at the Montgomery County Executive Office Building in Rockville on the first day of early voting on Thursday.
    R&B star John Legend to perform intimate set at Fells Point record store
    Thirteen-time Grammy winner John Legend will perform a rare intimate set outside of Sound Garden, the Fells Point record store on Tuesday.
    CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 18: John Legend performs during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
    A Dali crew member went home to India. Then he was barred from coming back to the US.
    A Dali crew member charged in connection with the Key Bridge collapse tried to fly back to the U.S. this week, as mandated by the federal government. He was barred from boarding his flight, though, apparently by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
    Karthikeyan Deenadayalan, center, the chief engineer of the Dali cargo ship, leaves a federal courthouse earlier this year after a hearing in which he entered into a deferred prosecution agreement on a felony charge related to the Key Bridge disaster.
    Can Trey Hendrickson fill Bengals with regret? | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Hendrickson left Cincinnati to sign a four-year deal in Baltimore.
    Early voting is open. Here’s who got to the polls first.
    A group of about 30 people walked about half a mile to an early voting site in downtown Rockville on Thursday morning, as early voting sites opened throughout the state.
    Voters march to the early voting poll at the Montgomery County Executive Office Building in Rockville on the first day of early voting on Thursday.
    Subtropical Storm Josephine could bring coastal flooding to parts of Maryland
    A subtropical storm off the East Coast is likely to bring some flooding and possible gale-force winds to the region, including parts of Southern and Central Maryland and the Eastern Shore.
    Flooding near the City Dock in Annapolis on Aug. 9, 2024
    Kyle Goon: It will be hard for the Terps to find the next Curt Cignetti. But they have to try.
    COLUMN | At the end of the Mike Locksley era, the Terps lacked attention to detail and a true underdog spirit. In a chance to reverse its fortunes, Maryland needs to find a coach who can bring both of those things.
    Maryland Athletic Director Jim Smith Maryland’s new Athletic Director Jim Smith tours the football facilities at Xfinity Center in College Park, MD on Thursday, May. 22, 2025. Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins
Photo by Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins
    Should AI be used in Baltimore County classrooms? Here’s what school board candidates think.
    The Banner asks Baltimore County school board candidates in contested races where they stand on AI use in classrooms.
    Westowne Elementary students in Catonsville practice reading with an AI instruction program called Amira.
    What to do this weekend, including the Great Baltimore Lantern Parade and horror films
    Whether you want to celebrate Halloween early at parades and movie festivals or avoid hobgoblins and hellhounds entirely, we've got you covered.
    A moth lantern flies by during The Great Halloween Lantern Parade at Patterson Park on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
    How the Montgomery County Council plans to accelerate sidewalk construction
    Introduced this week by council member Evan Glass, the legislation would make it easier to waive a public hearing on a proposed sidewalk project.
    Legislation introduced this week by Montgomery County Council member Evan Glass would make it easier to waive a public hearing on a proposed sidewalk project.
    Inside Howard County’s only contested council race
    Democrat Cat Carter and Republican Ryan O'Connor are vying for votes in Howard County’s District 5 race this November.
    Democrat Cat Carter has knocked on more than 6,000 doors throughout her campaign for Howard County Council District 5.
    Can Democrats expand their majority in Anne Arundel County?
    Anne Arundel County Democrats have their sights set on expanding their council majority. Can they?
    Natalie Ogilvie, left, an Anne Arundel County Democrat, is running in hopes to unseat Amanda Fiedler, a Republican first elected in 2018.
    7 things to do in the capital region, from a battle of the bands to spooky season
    Things to do across the capital region include fall and Halloween festivities, along with the Capitol Battle of the Bands.
    tudents from 12 different Prince George's County Public Schools rehearse on Oct. 20 to prepare for a performance at the Capitol Battle of the Bands, which takes place Oct. 25 at SECU Stadium at the University of Maryland.
    Wizards’ new era begins: Anthony Davis dominates; D.C. crowd roars
    Davis produces 34 points and 12 rebounds as Washington opens with a 128-116 win over Milwaukee.
    WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards celebrates a three-pointer in front of Kel'el Ware #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Capital One Arena on October 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
    Kyle Goon: Angel Reese is finally playing — and thriving — on a stage as big as she is
    COLUMN | Everything changed for the Atlanta Dream after they traded for Angel Reese in April. Now, one of the WNBA's biggest stars has her team positioned for the franchise's first championship.
    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 21: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream reacts after a made 3-pointer against the Golden State Valkyries during the first quarter in game three of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on October 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Colin Hubbard/Getty Images)
    Student journalists were talking to UMD athletes. Then police showed up.
    Two student journalists at the University of Maryland said staff called campus police on them after they attempted to speak with football players about the departure of coach Michael Locksley.
    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER, 21, 2026 - An officer stands by the Jones-Hill House at University of Maryland College Park after approaching student journalists on Wednesday.
    Ravens’ Lamar Jackson returns in limited capacity; extra protection arrives
    Jackson was dressed in street clothes with a light wrap around his left ankle Wednesday. He will have two more practices to get up to speed for the Week 7 game Sunday at 1 p.m. against the Cincinnati Bengals.
    Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice, however limited, for the first time since he was injured Oct. 4.
    Moore’s lawyers try to block anti-redistricting ads that mimic his slogan, colors
    A lawyer for the governor sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Truth for Maryland PAC, saying the group’s TV ad and website are “a cynical ploy” to misinform voters.
    A still image from a political ad produced by Truth for Maryland.
    Baltimore has a demand for its top educator: Give all public schools a fighting chance
    After 100 days on the job, Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Jermaine Dawson responds to feedback with a vision for the system’s future.
    Jermaine Dawson shared what he learned during his First 100 Days Listening and Learning Tour, highlighting the hopes, priorities and shared vision that will help shape the district’s future at Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle School.
    Who could replace Michael Locksley at Maryland? Here are 16 potential candidates.
    For the first time since 2019, Maryland needs a new football coach. Here are 16 potential candidates.
    Former Florida coach Billy Napier is 7-0 at James Madison, which has become a hotbed for developing head coaches.
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