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Meet the dogs watching over state buildings and the people who work there
The skilled sniffers scan Baltimore Ravens and Orioles home games for threats.
Robert Embry Jr.: Jimmy Carter’s policies helped revitalize Baltimore
Jimmy Carter’s policies and priorities as president set revitalization in motion in Baltimore and other cities that needed it, Abell Foundation President Robert Embry Jr. says.
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.”
Maryland’s court cases to watch in 2025: Adnan Syed, AI trial and more
The Baltimore Banner will continue reporting on these and several other notable cases in Baltimore and the surrounding counties.
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.
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.
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.
A 63-year-old woman died in a 3-alarm Baltimore house fire, officials say
One person is dead after a three-alarm house fire in Baltimore’s Waverly neighborhood, officials say.
Two more Baltimore buildings test positive for Legionella bacteria
Two more government buildings closed early on Friday after showing elevated levels of Legionella bacteria in the water system, the mayor’s office announced.
Our favorite stories of 2024
Banner editors and reporters share the funny, important and fascinating stories that stuck with them this year.
Where to find good eats in Baltimore for less than $10
They weren’t easy to find, but here are the best eats to enjoy in Baltimore for under $10.
Baltimore musician Bob Perilla brought bluegrass music across the globe
Bob Perilla, a bluegrass musician popular in Baltimore and D.C., died Dec. 11. He was 71.
Chinese nationals say Baltimore developer ‘duped’ them into $47M boondoggle
A lawsuit filed this month in Baltimore Circuit Court says developer Ron Lipscomb lured Chinese investors seeking U.S. citizenship for a hotel project in East Baltimore that had wildly inflated construction costs.
What Marylanders need to know about the $1B Mega Millions jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared past $1 billion after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve.
Baltimore, rat birth control is on the way
Baltimore City embraces a Plan B for rats, so to speak.
Father is suspect in Christmas Eve shooting that left his child dead, police say
News details are emerging about the domestic dispute at a Rosedale apartment on Christmas Eve that left a child dead.
Officials ID victim found dead after Christmas morning fire in Harford County
A 68-year-old man was identified as the victim found dead after a Christmas morning fire in Harford County, officials said.
Oregon cat dies after eating bird flu-positive pet food sold in several states, including Maryland
An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu.
Judge throws out lawsuit over 2022 fire that killed 3 Baltimore firefighters
In a 19-page opinion issued on Dec. 9, U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox wrote that while the allegations in the complaint were “tragic and alarming,” he was constrained to dismiss the case.
Maryland extends pause on some new addiction, mental health programs to tackle Medicaid fraud
The moratorium, first announced in June, followed explosive growth of new providers, some of whom were described by officials as unscrupulous.
