Family and parenting

Age-related macular degeneration is incurable, but Marylanders are getting better treatment for it now, physicians say.

The now-canceled plans had shocked Maryland Family Network officials, who worried child care providers could lose crucial funding and face staff furloughs.

A growing number of people are celebrating Juneteenth, which commemorates the day when the last enslaved African descendants in Texas learned they were free.

The Isley Brothers, who will headline Baltimore’s AFRAM cultural and music festival Sunday, have shaped popular music for three generations, resonating with audiences and influencing countless rock, soul, and hip-hop artists along the way, Banner Opinion Editor Mark Williams says.

It’s been one year since the Baltimore woman who was missing child No. 1201298 found her identity — one year of changes big and small.

The Baltimore area is under a code red air quality warning. Here’s how to stay safe.

The Banner asked LGBTQ Marylanders what Pride Month means to them and what are the biggest challenges facing the community? Here are some of their answers.

Annapolis Pride held its annual parade and festival on West Street on Saturday, one of the first of many Pride events across Maryland during the month of June.

Anne Arundel County Clerk of the Court Scott Poyer performed the ceremonies at the festival.

Three University of Maryland Medical Center clinicians say they are committed to ensuring access to abortion as health care in the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.

People are leaving Catholicism because of the church abuse scandal among other reasons. But there are also people who chose to stay.

Attorneys say state officials have “illegally and unconstitutionally” housed foster children in hospitals and restrictive institutions beyond medical necessity.

Chinese volleyball comes to Baltimore on Labor Day weekend, with the 78th NACIVT, which will be held in the Baltimore Convention Center. One hundred fifty teams and 2,500 athletes are expected to participate. The event is expected to attract 5,000 people.

Among the remembrances was the 56th annual Memorial Day ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens and a celebration at King Memorial Park with Gov. Wes Moore.

Parents, schools and health care providers are vital in helping teens through today’s unprecedented mental health challenges, says Dr. Harsh K. Trivedi, president and chief executive officer of Sheppard Pratt.

Preschool teachers don't have the most glamorous job, yet they undertake the Herculean task of turning toddlers into miniature members of society, people who can (usually) take turns, follow directions and not hit. As my youngest child prepares to graduate from preschool, I want to thank the teachers who have put their hearts into caring for our kids.

College was too expensive for Brenda Rivera, but she vowed her daughters would have the opportunity to go. Then she got the chance to go, too, graduating from Notre Dame of Maryland University.

A reader asked The Baltimore Banner to investigative what techniques schools are using to diffuse violence.

Lancaster County — home to Dutch Wonderland and several other little-kid-friendly attractions — is an underrated gem for families.

Eighteen years ago, Camille Hammond’s mother, Tinina Cade, gave her the ultimate gift and carried her triplets 32 weeks to birth. She was 55 at the time.