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    Artist killed in Fells Point attack was a ‘cheerleader for Baltimore’ and its arts scene
    Claudia Bismark, the 76-year-old killed in an early morning attack in Fells Point last week, is remembered for her artistic skill, creativity and dedication to Baltimore
    Claudia Bismark.
    Unpacking a contentious week for Orioles fans | Banner Baseball Show
    The offseason is off to a strange start.
    If Democrats win back Congress, Jamie Raskin could be DC’s next main character
    If Democrats win back the House in November — polling shows they have a good shot — U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland could resume his role as Trump’s No. 1 antagonist.
    If Democrats win back the House in November, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland could resume his position as Trump’s No. 1 antagonist.
    Braveboy’s mediation, Moore’s calls carried Prince George’s through Sphere negotiations
    The Prince George’s County executive navigated weeks of mounting tension to reach an agreement that advanced the National Harbor Sphere project.
    Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Prince George’s County executive Aisha Braveboy speaks at a ceremonial groundbreaking as Konterra Realty and Gould Property Company begin construction of the downtown of Konterra, a much-anticipated 1,400-acre, mixed-use, walkable community taking shape along the I-95 corridor at the meeting point of Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Howard counties.
    Harborplace developer never formally applied for downtown tax break
    Baltimore’s law department says no applications have been submitted for the city’s downtown property tax break program. Yet the city is poised to award a tax break anyway.
    Harborplace on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
    Suspect in 12-year-old girl’s killing was released from prison days before shooting
    Tyree Reynolds, who is accused of killing 12-year-old Khloe Ishway, was previously convicted for another shooting in 2021.
    The Baltimore community gathers for a peace walk and vigil in memory of Khloe Ishway, a 12-year-old who was killed over the weekend in a mass shooting in Franklintown after two men had a dispute over a parking space at a homecoming football game. The march started at the Muslim Cultural Center and ended with a vigil at Leon’s Day Park.
    UMD student who vanished walked out of woods and asked, ‘Are you looking for me?’
    University of Maryland student Dilan Ashar tapped on a search-and-rescue vehicle’s window Wednesday night and asked if searchers were looking for him. They were.
    Twenty-two year-old University of Maryland student Dilan Shaan Ashar was found after The University of Maryland Police Department sent out an alert that he went missing on October 2, 2026.
    Mastermind behind botched murder-for-hire gets 40 years in prison for educator’s killing
    The decade-long investigation of a murder-for-hire gone wrong that killed a Baltimore teacher’s aide ended Thursday with the man who orchestrated the death sentenced to decades in prison.
    BALTIMORE, MD - July 23, 2025: The Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse is seen on July 23, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Ravens to face toughest test yet in Atlanta | Banner Ravens Podcast
    The Falcons have won their last two games by a combined 42 points.
    Can this chef open a Hampden sandwich shop in 30 days?
    Over the past week, chef Anthony Lanasa has teased details about his new concept on Instagram as he’s brought viewers along on his quest, even documenting his trip to city permit offices.
    Chef Anthony Lanasa is planning to open Pressed, a new sandwich shop in Hampden.
    Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse of teen at Bladensburg fire house
    Anthony Shade says in a lawsuit he was sexually abused by a senior fire official when he volunteered with the department as a teenager.
    Anthony Shade says in a lawsuit that he was sexually abused by a senior fire official when he volunteered with the department as a teenager.
    One of Baltimore’s biggest landlords made a foray into Cleveland. It’s not going well.
    Riparian, one of Baltimore’s biggest landlords, bought 172 homes in Cuyahoga County last year, almost all of which are in Cleveland. A new report in Ohio alleges the majority of them are in disrepair.
    Progressive Maryland communications director Christianne Marguerite and community organizer Don Mahoney join organizing director Mark Shipley as he knocks on the door at Riparian Management headquarters in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore on Wednesday.
    Spooky Maryland attractions that won’t scare the hell out of kids
    These attractions and events across Maryland allow kids to participate without the risk of getting too frightened.
    The ZooBOO! Festival at the Maryland Zoo welcomes families to trick or treat throughout the zoo, dress in costumes and meet animal ambassadors.
    Just how nonpartisan is the Howard County Board of Education’s election?
    Partisan politics have crept into school board elections before. Here's how they factor into this race.
    The Howard County Board of Education meets at their headquarters in Ellicott City, Md. on Friday, May 9, 2025.
    A serial killer? How a Loyola student helped Howard County crack its coldest case.
    A Loyola University student's hunch about a serial killer sparked an internship program that has boosted Howard County Police Department's investigative momentum.
    Cold Case Unit Detective Wade Zufall looks through a cold case file at a Howard County police station.
    Laurel father and husband died in ICE custody in Louisiana
    Julián Curo-Churata lived in Laurel for about 17 years before he was detained in June by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. He died in the agency’s custody on Sept. 29.
    Julian Curo-Churata, ICE
    When is Montgomery County going to decide which schools might close?
    Official decisions remain far off. First will be several engagement sessions.
    Official decisions remain far off. First will be several engagement sessions.
    Missing UMD student is found safe, university says
    University of Maryland student Dilan Ashar, 22, went missing on Oct. 2. On Wednesday, the university announced he’d been found.
    Dilan, Shaan, Ashar
    Silver Diner accuses BWI concessions manager of trying to ‘stifle free speech’
    As Silver Diner fights to keep its prime location at BWI Airport, the Rockville-based restaurant says its landlord is attempting to “stifle free speech” and hamper its grassroots campaign.
    Silver Diner at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore.
    Howard High School cancels JV football season following locker room incident
    Howard High School officials announced Wednesday that the junior varsity football season has been canceled in response to a locker room incident among players.
    Howard High School in Ellicott City, Md. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.
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