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    The best stores to buy gifts for anyone on your list
    These shops will help you find something for even the hardest person on your list.
    Illustration for The Baltimore Banner's gift guide
    Maryland natural resources secretary: ‘Appropriate actions’ taken to address alleged misconduct at Gunpowder Falls State Park
    Democratic lawmakers requested the independent investigation after The Baltimore Banner last week published an investigation revealing years of complaints about misconduct, favoritism and retaliation by leaders at the state’s largest park.
    Days Cove Area Environmental Education Center at Gunpowder Falls State Park, in White Marsh, MD, Monday, October 24, 2022.
    Snyders hire firm to explore potential sale of Washington Commanders
    The NFL’s Washington Commanders could soon be for sale, after owners Dan and Tanya Snyder said they have hired Bank of America Securities to “consider potential transactions.”
    This photo shows Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder standing near a jersey for the team.
    Bring an umbrella, Baltimore: Halloween forecast includes rain
    The forecast, as of 2:45 p.m., says we’re almost guaranteed to have some rain.
    Stormy clouds over Baltimore's Inner Harbor Monday Oct. 31, 2022.
    Parents, students urged to ‘use common sense’ when picking out Halloween costumes
    Here’s a look at how schools throughout the state will address culturally and ethnically insensitive costumes this Halloween.
    Illustration of students throwing Native American feather regalia and afro wig into trash bag held open by teacher
    Awareness raised, confidence built since Maryland’s version of the CROWN Act took effect 2 years ago
    A state delegate says more people feel empowered since Maryland joined other states two years ago in banning discrimination against Black hairstyles such as Afros, locks and braids.
    Stylist Ericka Cherrie styles Torre McKiver’s hair working with her natural texture. Cherrie says she has seen an uptick in clients requesting more natural hairstyles since the Crown Act was passed.
    Baltimore trio stresses value of yoga, meditation in new book
    The trio launched their company Holistic Life Foundation in 2001 after meeting at College Park. Since then, they have taught the benefits of yoga and meditation to more than 50,000 people.
    Atman Smith, left, and his brother Ali Smith, two of the authors of Let Your Light Shine, stand in front of their Baltimore office. The book comes out Tuesday, October 18.
    Homecoming at Morgan State University, other HBCUs is a cultural phenomenon
    Homecoming at an HBCU represents an opportunity to see familiar faces and new ones and experience the promise of a safe space where Blackness is celebrated.
    Azikiwe Deveaux, 47, is founder of Events 4 Good People (E4GP), an event coordinator and event productions company.  This year, his event at Rye Street Tavern is expected to attract 1,000 people. In all, this weekend, he will throw five Morgan State homecoming related events. (Paul Newson for The Baltimore Banner)
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