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    Banner Book Club takeaways: Anne Tyler’s ‘Three Days in June’
    What we learned during the first Banner Book Club conversation about Anne Tyler’s “Three Days in June.”
    Baltimore Police land helicopter to rescue man at closed pool
    A Baltimore Police Department helicopter responded to a water rescue at the Walter P. Carter Pool after the pool had closed late Saturday evening, officials said.
    Mayor Brandon Scott praised the flight officers with the Baltimore Police Department for their quick response.
    Woman found dead in back of car along Baltimore Beltway, state troopers say
    A woman was found dead in the back of a vehicle on the shoulder of I-695 in Baltimore County on Sunday morning, according to the Maryland State Police.
    The Maryland State Police logo emblazoned on a lectern in front a police vehicle from a separate agency before a press conference, pictured outside the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barracks on 11/10/22.
    In Baltimore’s hottest new race, ‘experience the suffering of the world we’ve created’
    The unsanctioned footrace loops along a particularly scorched stretch of North Baltimore.
    Nora Frankel runs north on Barclay St. during the inaugural Baltimore Barclay Marathons, in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
    Clean energy batteries could save Marylanders big money — but projects are stalling
    Ultility-size clean energy storage batteries could save Maryland ratepayers big money, but projects have stalled partly because the region’s grid operator has been overwhelmed with project requests.
    BGE batteries at their Chesapeake Beach facility. The energy company opened the location in 2023 to offset peak-demand power in southern Maryland.
    A Baltimore coffee quest: Unique iced drinks to cool you off this summer
    The heat and humidity have me craving iced coffee. Here are some of the more unique drinks I tried around Baltimore.
    The Oatchata Cold Brew at Baby's On Fire.
    Carbon dioxide incident at Baltimore chicken plant hospitalizes 5
    Fire Department spokesperson John Marsh said the five people hospitalized had non-life-threatening injuries.
    First responders working the scene at a HAZMAT incident at Holly Poultry, a poultry processing plant in Southwest Baltimore on Sunday July 27, 2025. Five people were hospitalized and five more were treated at the scene. A fire department spokesperson said dangerously high levels of carbon dioxide were found inside the plant.
    Upset at budget airline’s role in ICE deportations, 100 protesters rally near BWI
    The protesters said they wanted to pressure the airline and discourage people from flying with Avelo.
    People gather Sunday, July 27, 2025, on an Interstate 195 overpass near BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to protest Avelo Airlines deal with ICE to operate deportation flights. Avelo operates a limited number of passenger flights out of BWI.
    Gov. Moore takes leadership role at national bipartisan governors group
    Moore will take over the chairmanship next year from Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks at the South Carolina Democratic Party's Blue Palmetto Dinner in Columbia, S.C., on Friday, May 30, 2025.
    New MTA fares include perks for kids, penalties for Light Rail skippers
    New MTA fare policies expand access to free rides for many youth, the agency has announced.
    It is typical that U.S. transit agencies need other revenue sources to cover operating expenses
    Baltimore trivia host ends ‘Jeopardy!’ super champ’s win streak
    Baltimore's Jonathan Hugendubler participated in the final episode of “Jeopardy!” as it closed its 41st season.
    Jonathan Hugendubler of Baltimore defeated Scott Riccardi in "Jeopardy" on July 25, 2025.
    18-year-old drowns at Assateague Island after struggling in waters outside lifeguard zone
    An 18-year-old swimmer died on Thursday after struggling to swim with another person at the Assateague Island National Seashore.
    Atlantic waves at Assateague Island National Seashore. The National Park Service urges visitors not to go far from shore and to be aware of winds and currents that can pull swimmers out quickly.
    Baltimore braces for sweltering weekend heat with severe storms expected
    Marylanders are heading into another sweltering, stormy weekend as dangerous heat and humidity continue to grip the region, as a Code Red Extreme Heat alert remains in effect for Baltimore.
    With temperatures climbing into the 90s and humidity soaring this weekend, the risk of heat-related illness is rising — especially for vulnerable residents spending time outdoors this weekend.
    Lightning struck your house? Here’s what to do
    In 2024, there were at least 55,500 claims filed for damage caused by lightning, according to State Farm and the Insurance Information Institute.
    Friday, July 25, 2025 —  Lightning strikes over Baltimore Friday evening as a thunderstorm moves through.
    We tried 7 Old Bay-flavored snacks. Here are the best.
    Maryland takes Old Bay serious. So we tried these Old Bay-flavored snacks and decided these were the best.
    Banner quiz: How closely did you follow the news this week?
    Test your knowledge of this week's local news events by taking our quiz.
    Maryland camps contemplate safety after deadly Texas flood
    The deadly flooding in Texas sent shockwaves through the summer camp community, prompting Maryland camp leaders and parents to reevaluate how prepared they are for severe weather.
    An officer prays with a family as they pick up items at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
    9-year-old dies after playing in wave pool at Hersheypark
    A 9-year-old died Thursday night after being rescued while playing in the wave pool at Hersheypark, according to park officials.
    Hershey, PA, USA - September 4, 2020: Visitors stand in line at the entrance of Hersheypark, a popular attraction in Chocolatetown USA.
    Baltimore post office renamed in honor of Elijah E. Cummings
    A post office in Baltimore City was renamed in honor of the late Rep. Elijah E. Cummings.
    Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., speaks during a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019.
    Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier’s inspector general nominee faces hurdles
    Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier’s Inspector General nominee faces hurdles, as a majority of the County Council said they would not confirm her.
    Khadija Walker.
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