Community issues

A fast-approaching deadline has the ACLU of Maryland calling for more protections as state police outline how local enforcement agencies will be able to use facial recognition technology.

Marylanders have a chance to transform the state into the nation’s center of Black political power, electing a Black governor, attorney general and U.S. senator.

Joppatowne High School students are expected to return to the classroom on Thursday following an emotional week after a teen was killed in a shooting inside the school.

As many as 1,000 people are expected to attend this event, including many of the region’s leading business, civic, health, education and nonprofit leaders. The event, hosted in partnership with Defender One and presented by Whiting-Turner, will be held on Oct. 1 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.

A 67-year-old has been charged with stealing four speed cameras in three locations around the city, and Baltimore Police are investigating whether he is responsible for many more.

Navigating Baltimore’s roads can get hairy, and even the rules at some downtown intersections can put pedestrians in harm’s way.

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church served as a safe haven for authorities, students, school staff and their families after the shooting that left a teenager dead.

The proposed bike trail from Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park to Druid Hill Park would be dangerous, a reader says, but an alternate route would make sense.

Here’s how to celebrate fall at Maryland events — while perhaps making your mark on social media.

Two entrepreneurs are raising funds to build the Taiwanese-style Luna Cat Collective in Howard County by December.

Miss Maryland USA Bailey Anne recently spoke to The Baltimore Banner about a variety of topics — from her favorite food to her heroes in life — as she begins the rest of her barrier-breaking reign.

The lessons of Marian Wockenfuss echo for generations of her candy store employees across Baltimore.

The teen is being held at the Harford County Detention Center. He’s also charged with first- and second-degree assault and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony/crime of violence.

The advocacy group, Stop Grace Plastic Burning Project — made up of Columbia residents who live near the W.R. Grace headquarters — are holding a protest to stop the chemical company from building a pilot plastics recycling plant.

The penguin, Mr. Greedy, is survived by his longtime companion, Mrs. Greedy, and 230 descendants.

Anne Arundel County residents’ opposition to a bill prohibiting combustion engine-powered leaf blowers led to the bill’s withdrawal.

The needs of this growing population are largely invisible in discussions about the future of Lutherville-Timonium, says community organizer Jenny Torres.

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The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that the rights of Young Lee, Hae Min Lee’s brother, proceedings were violated.

A class offered by the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance aims to give everyday Baltimoreans the tools to advocate for change on transportation issues.