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    Giant and Food Lion grocery stores back online after cybersecurity incident
    Marylanders who frequent Food Lion or Giant for their groceries can use the stores’ apps and websites again after they were down for over a week due to a cybersecurity incident at their parent company.
    Giant grocery store in the Locust Point neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland on Wednesday October 21, 2026.
    Maryland football coach Michael Locksley is stepping down
    The university said the decision was mutual.
    Coach Mike Locksley had three winning seasons at Maryland.
    Jury deadlocks in case over fatal South Stricker Street fire that killed 3 Baltimore firefighters
    The jury in the trial of James Barnett, 58, of West Baltimore, deliberated for about 4 1/2 days.
    Baltimore City Fire Lt. Kelsey Sadler, Lt. Paul Butrim and EMT/firefighter Kenny Lacayo were killed while battling a fire at a vacant rowhome on South Stricker Street near West Pratt Street in Mount Clare on Jan. 24, 2022. Meanwhile, EMT/firefighter John McMaster was seriously injured.
    Trey Hendrickson looks like a star edge rusher again. Do the Ravens have a running mate?
    Since 2021, Trey Hendrickson has 59 sacks as a right-sided pass rusher and none as a left-sided pass rusher. The Ravens need his production, but they also need more help across from him.
    Ravens outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson during the first quarter.
    Baltimore mayor summons public safety leaders to City Hall over rash of violence
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott summoned his public safety leadership teams to City Hall Tuesday to address a rash of recent shootings that could slow Baltimore’s historic yearslong reductions in gun violence.
    Mark McClelland, Community Stabilization Coordinator with MONSE, left, speaks with resident Don’nel Brooks in the Academy Heights neighborhood of Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. McClelland and other members of his group canvassed the surrounding communities to assess the need for resources following a shooting in the area over the weekend.
    Mysterious sailboat in Delaware leads to charges in 2021 Maryland arson
    A large abandoned sailboat recently washed ashore on a Delaware beach, leading to an arrest in a 2021 Maryland arson case.
    A large abandoned sailboat washed ashore a Delaware Beach recently and the mystery behind it ultimately led to an arrest in a 2021 arson case in Maryland.
    Capitals can’t hold early lead in 5-2 loss to Kings
    Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson scored for the Capitals, who took a 2-0 lead in the first period but were held scoreless for the final 41:25.
    Washington Capitals defenseman Cole Hutson (44) shoots the puck against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) during the first period.
    Montgomery County raises fine to address street takeovers
    Montgomery County Police Lt. Patrick Kepp said that takeovers he has witnessed involved “chaos, fireworks, fire, destruction of property, prohibition of others from being able to freely travel on the roadway.”
    Montgomery County Police Lt. Patrick Kepp said that takeovers he has witnessed involved “chaos, fireworks, fire, destruction of property, prohibition of others from being able to freely travel on the roadway.”
    Dundalk man pleads guilty to painting swastikas on headstones at Jewish cemetery
    The man, George Horn, entered a plea agreement that would find him guilty on one count of damaging religious property after he vandalized the Ohr Knesseth Israel Anshe Sfard Cemetery in July 2023, court documents show.
    The Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore as seen in July 2025.
    ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ asks tough question: ‘Why am I in a strip mall in Bowie?’
    On “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” the hard questions were finally asked. “Why am I in a strip mall in Bowie?” Gizelle Bryant wondered.
    THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC -- "Wizards Basketball Game" Episode  -- Pictured: (l-r) Karen Huger, Robyn Dixon, Gizelle Bryant -- (Photo by: Shannon Finney/Bravo)
    Maryland names 23 Blue Ribbon schools a year after feds ended national awards
    A year after the Trump administration canceled the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Maryland has again chosen to honor exemplary schools.
    Students at St Joseph School celebrated their Blue Ribbon win with cheers, signs and confetti on September 23, 2024. U.S. Department of Education announced the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, the highest honor the department doles out. Five local Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Baltimore have been selected this year based on their outstanding academic performance on national and state assessments.
    Daylight shooting near Penn-North metro rattles Baltimore commuters
    A shooting near Baltimore’s Penn-North subway station led to a closure that lasted several hours Tuesday, though officials reopened the station by the afternoon rush hour.
    Baltimore Police officers examine the crime scene at the Penn-North metro station in Baltimore on Tuesday.
    Impact Maryland: Mayor Scott weighs next political move
    Impact Maryland, The Banner’s signature ideas conference, brings together influential voices, innovators, creators and community changemakers to examine forces shaping how Marylanders live, work and engage.
    Moderator Emily Opilo, a Baltimore City Hall Reporter at The Banner, has a conversation with Mayor Brandon Scott during Impact Maryland.
    4 small gallery shows with big feeling in Baltimore this fall
    Here are a few visual art shows at the city’s smaller galleries and community spaces that you may not have visited yet.
    Installation views of Leon Willis' "Invisible Institutions" at AYE Gallery & Altar Studio.
    Suspicious substance mailed to Rep. Sarah Elfreth’s Columbia office prompts evacuation
    Rep. Sarah Elfreth’s district office in Columbia was evacuated Friday afternoon after a suspicious letter and substance were delivered by mail.
    Rep. Sarah Elfreth gives remarks during a U.S. Congressional town hall meeting at Howard Community College’s Kahlert Complex in Columbia, Md. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
    Ravens hopeful that Lamar Jackson, Cam Jurgens will be available vs. Bengals
    Head coach Jesse Minter said Lamar Jackson, who hasn’t played since the Ravens’ Oct. 4 win over the Tennessee Titans, could “potentially” return to practice this week.
    Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and head coach Jesse Minter hug midfield before the team’s Oct. 4 game against the Tennessee Titans.
    4 questions for the Nationals ahead of a consequential offseason
    The Nationals were in playoff contention for much of the first half and went on to win the most games since 2019. But not everything was rosy.
    Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
    Orioles focus on player development with Jared Banner hire | Banner Baseball Show
    Reacting to the addition of new general manager Jared Banner.
    Childs Walker: Why Tyler Huntley and Declan Doyle couldn’t rescue the Ravens this time
    The Ravens’ offense scored on its first two possessions, then fell apart in an excruciating 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Here are five things we learned.
    CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Kc Concepcion #1 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball against Nate Wiggins #2 of the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 18, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
    Orioles hire Jared Banner as general manager
    Banner was assistant general manager of the Chicago Cubs.
    The Baltimore Orioles have announced that Jared Banner will be the next general manager. Banner served as an assistant general manager of the Chicago Cubs.
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