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There’s an emu on the loose on the Eastern Shore
Yes, that’s an emu running along Route 50.
Next Act Cinema bows out of Pikesville
The theater owners shared in a social media post that they planned to close Next Act Cinema on Monday.
Police arrest son in fatal stabbing of Pikesville woman
Police have arrested and charged the son of a woman who was stabbed to death New Year’s Eve in her Pikesville home.
Fearing rights rollback, LGBTQIA+ community takes precautions ahead of Trump presidency
The LGBTQIA+ community anxiously awaits what a Donald Trump presidency will mean for their rights.
As Johnny O heads to Capitol Hill, he reflects on 6 years as Baltimore County executive
Before he heads to Congress, Johnny Olszewski Jr. reflects on his six years as Baltimore County executive.
Revelers gather in Inner Harbor for New Year’s Eve fireworks despite rain
Despite storms at the start of the evening, crowds gathered at the Inner Harbor Tuesday night ahead of Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve fireworks show.
Police make arrest in Pikesville fatal stabbing after domestic dispute
Baltimore County Police arrested a suspect on Tuesday following a stabbing in a Pikesville home that left an unidentified person dead.
Contested power line seeks permit from Maryland regulators
Though the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project remains in its early stages, the 70-mile power line has been a lightning rod for months.
People, stories and events that shaped 2024
Look back at 16 compelling storylines from the Greater Baltimore region.
Muskrats, ducks and doughnuts: Inside Maryland’s zaniest New Year’s ‘drops’
Hagerstown, Princess Anne and Havre de Grace have embraced their own wonderfully wacky twists on New York City’s ball drop.
Baltimore buildings reopen after Legionella mitigation efforts
City Hall and other city-owned buildings reopened on Monday after closing early on Friday to undergo mitigation for Legionella bacteria.
Rosedale father arrested in Christmas Eve shooting that left his child dead
Baltimore County Police have arrested Mark Jones, 30, and charged him with the killing of his son and shooting two others in Rosedale on Christmas Eve.
New Year’s Eve in Baltimore: How to watch fireworks and more
The end of the year is near, and Baltimore has plenty of festivities for everyone to enjoy as they ring in 2025.
Annapolis bans on gas-powered leaf blowers and plastic bags start in January
Starting in January, Annapolis residents will see two new bans take effect: on gas-powered leaf blowers and retail plastic bags.
Goucher College to embrace ‘co-generational environment’ with retirement community
Edenwald Senior Living, in Towson, plans to add 127 new units in three apartment towers that will be built on land leased from Goucher College on its campus.
Linda Wengel was a ‘fierce advocate’ for affordable housing and education in Howard County
Wengel, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who has left a legacy of intellectual curiosity and civic engagement, died on Dec. 12 of natural causes. She was 89.
Johns Hopkins archeologist discovers ‘humanity’s earliest-known’ alphabet
A Johns Hopkins University archeologist and his team are credited with discovering “humanity’s earliest-known alphabetic writing.”
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.
2024 in photos: The Baltimore Banner’s favorite images of the year
A selection of staff and freelance photos from our communities in Baltimore and beyond.
Bummed about Baltimore’s brunches? Check out these biscuit sandwich winners
I scoured Baltimore in search of the best biscuit sandwich — the perfect cold-weather bite.
