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Slow down! Baltimore County has 6 new speed cameras near schools
Baltimore County officials are adding speed cameras near six schools — and they’ll even be active over the summer.
Both speed cameras in the 2300 block of West Patapsco Ave. were stolen on Aug. 26. City police have charged a suspect and say he may be responsible for more than a dozen such thefts.
MARC, Amtrak delays persist after massive fire in West Baltimore
Six Amtrak trains on the MARC Penn Line are canceled for Wednesday morning following a massive fire at a warehouse next to the train tracks in West Baltimore.
A silver train that says "MARC" on the front rides down a train track.
Kelly Madigan was honored as ‘fraud fighter of the year.’ She soon may be out of a job.
Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan was putting the finishing touches on her latest fraud investigation yesterday when her bosses told her she might be out of a job.
Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan addresses the Baltimore County Council during a hearing on two bills proposed to enshrine her office in the county's charter and remove a waiting period to subpoena non-government records Nov. 28, 2023.
Maryland lawmakers scale back driver’s license suspensions for unpaid child support
The measure exempts Marylanders making at or 250% below the federal poverty guidelines.
Maryland lawmakers passed a bill this year that automatically exempts people from experiencing a driver’s license suspension over unpaid child support if they make at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Baltimore kids can’t get to school on time. Here are 5 ways to fix that.
The Baltimore Banner gathered over 100 people to discuss solutions to the city’s transportation nightmare for kids.
Brooke Bourne, center, a senior at Western High School, answers a question from the audience during Monday evening’s community discussion on the Baltimore student transportation crisis.
Preakness weather forecast: Showers with a chance of storms
The forecast for Preakness Stakes 2025? Showers and a chance of storms on the day of the big race.
Horses race in the mud during the wet and rainy Preakness Stakes in 2024.
Dozens displaced by 7-alarm fire at West Baltimore warehouse
Over 220 firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in West Baltimore Monday night.
Baltimore firefighters battle a 4-alarm blaze at a warehouse at 2205 W Lanvale Street in West Baltimore Monday evening, May 12, 2025.
As Baltimoreans start swimming in the harbor, water quality remains murky
A new report by Blue Water Baltimore found that water quality has declined somewhat in the harbor and its watershed since 2013.
Baltimore Banner Giacomo "Jack" Bologna jumps into the Baltimore Harbor alongside other participants as a part of the Waterfront Partnership's Harbor Splash 2024 event held on 6/23/24 in Baltimore, MD.
Letter: Gov. Moore, say no to reparations bill — and take bold action instead
Larry S. Gibson says Gov. Wes Moore should veto a bill to study and report on reparations, and should instead act with boldness and immediacy to address the consequences of slavery.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore at the Maryland State House last month.
Two firefighters hospitalized, one in critical condition, after downtown fire
One firefighter is in critical condition after a downtown fire, Baltimore City Fire Department officials said.
A Baltimore City firefighter on the scene of a fire in Downtown Baltimore on Sept. 22, 2024.
Baltimore ‘baby bonus’ advocates hit another roadblock
The Maryland Child Alliance is back to collecting signatures to create a fund for parents of newborns.
Advocates formed the Maryland Child Alliance to establish a fund for parents of newborns in Baltimore.
Prosecutors can’t introduce other bad acts at Severna Park Elementary teacher’s sex abuse trial
Anne Arundel County Circuit Judge Pamela K. Alban ruled that there could be scenarios at the trial of Matthew Schlegel in which the door is opened to that testimony.
The Anne Arundel County Courthouse is located on Church Circle in Annapolis. It is home to the Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney's Office and other agencies.
Baltimore Police fatally shoot man who fired at officers, authorities say
Police officials said Commissioner Richard Worley was on the scene of a police-involved shooting in the 4600 block of York Road in Baltimore.
Baltimore Police at the site of an officer-involved shooting at the 4600 block of York Road on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Baltimore’s top YIMBYs want to erase zoning rules blocking more housing
A package of five bills will attempt to make it easier to build and redevelop Baltimore City properties.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott holds a press conference announcing the Housing Options and Opportunity Act at City Hall on Monday.
Expect traffic as roadwork begins on Jones Falls Expressway
Drivers, especially motorcyclists, should be aware of uneven pavement while the project continues.
The northbound view of I-83, from the 41st Street bridge. Post-mounted speed cameras monitor traffic in both directions at this location.
Woman, 69, dies after collision with stolen vehicle in Jessup, police say
Four youths hopped out of the Sonata after the crash and fled the scene, police said. One of them was injured in the collision.
Howard County police said a woman died in a crash caused by youths driving a stolen car Saturday afternoon.
Bob Embry, who shaped Baltimore philanthropy, retiring from Abell Foundation
The Abell Foundation contributes $16 million to causes each year, and Embry has guided that giving.
Robert C. Embry Jr., President of the foundation, is stepping down from his post.
Get on board, Maryland, it’s time to fix Baltimore’s school transit mess
Baltimore must acknowledge its failure to provide reliable transportation for city students and start a conversation about how to fix it.
A’Nya Lucas, a senior at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School, gets on the bus in Cherry Hill, Baltimore, MD on Nov. 14, 2024.
Oystering isn’t what it used to be, but a vulnerable industry hopes it has found stability
Oysters occupy a special place in Maryland. Dubbed a keystone species, oysters sit at the intersection of environmental concerns, political wrangling, and a legacy economy that basically built Baltimore.
Capt. Tyrone Meredith, a fifth generation waterman, sorts through oysters being pulled from Broad Creek on his last oyster harvest of the season.
Letter: I am a mother and an abortion provider
A mother and abortion provider says Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate moms and fight for reproductive choice.
Artwork on the walls of the Women’s Health Center in Western Maryland includes a variety of positive quotes and affirmations.
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