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In fact, “The Wire” contained a minor character named Bird, who appeared in three episodes of the show’s first two seasons. The character, Marquis “Bird” Hilton, was part of a drug crew and also convicted of murder charges. A juicy coincidence.

Calvin Ford, trainer for champion boxer Gervonta Davis, is facing felony assault charges in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Six days after Meghan Riley Lewis was shot dead, South Main Street in her hometown of Bel Air remained decorated in holiday lights. Diners filled the Tower Italian restaurant, the Buontempo Brothers pizza parlor, and Sean Bolan’s Irish Pub.

A Maryland cosplayer wanted to create something special after the pandemic lockdown. His regional Captain America has since taken on a life of its own.

With about 13,000 nautical miles down and another 13,000 to go in a bid to race single-handedly around the world, sailor Ronnie Simpson is making a pit stop in the Australian island of Tasmania.

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake registered in Montgomery County early Tuesday morning.

Few areas are poised to reap the benefits — and suffer the growing pains — of the country’s modern logistics industry like Baltimore. But where should the warehouses go?

A new minimum wage, fewer telephone spam calls and updates to health insurance coverage are coming to Maryland with the start of the new year.

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Seafarers coming through Baltimore typically have precious few days — sometimes just hours — to stock up on basic necessities and items to help pass the time during long voyages.

Baltimore Banner reporters share the funny, important and fascinating stories that stuck with them this year.

Many in Baltimore's LGBTQ community say they're giving up alcohol or have noticed that members are drinking less at gay bars. Some say the move toward sobriety followed the end of the pandemic, when many Americans turned to drinking for relief.

As 2023 winds down, The Banner’s photo staff culled through the thousands of pictures we filed this year to highlight some of the most memorable frames, stories and projects from across Baltimore and the surrounding region.

After several days of foggy, rainy weather, forecasters are predicting partly sunny skies and mild temperatures for Baltimore over New Year’s weekend.

Look back at 15 compelling storylines from the greater Baltimore region.

Through fashion shows, sip-and-paints and slumber parties, the women remind themselves that hobbies are healing.

Instead of trying to fill the void, some bereaved moms search for other women who have one, too.

Nearly 75 firefighters responded to the two-alarm fire, which took almost an hour to bring under control.

From Baltimore to Ocean City, here’s where you can ring in the New Year with a fireworks show.

Maryland Chef Ashish Alfred appeared on “Good Morning America.”