Community issues

The Maryland Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an appeal of a reckless endangerment conviction by a former Baltimore Police officer. A judge found Christopher Nguyen had failed to prevent a suspect in an assault from attacking a man lying on the ground.

The decision clears the way for the Harford County Sheriff’s Office to bring the suspect back to Maryland to be tried for Rachel Morin’s rape and killing.

Buckel was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, driving on a suspended license, negligent driving and failure to display vehicle registration to a law enforcement officer.

Residents in a West Baltimore neighborhood still have questions and concerns after a woman was attacked and killed by two stray pit bulls Friday evening.

The news coverage of drug addiction has long covered victims and addicts differently depending on race and class. The Banner's recent project is a welcome change.

The mapped database can include all sorts of details about every single tree — its approximate age, its condition, whether it has lightning protection installed and when it was last maintained.

A possible chemical agent was released in front of the main stage at the Baltimore Pride Parade and Block Party — causing a stampede.

Craig Lippens, president of the Maryland Addiction Directors Council, said treatment is key to addressing Baltimore’s opioid crisis but too many obstacles persist to offer more options.

With parents facing a dearth of reliable afterschool care, a dojo in Ellicott City provides a unique option

Beginning Sunday, a NASA research team will fly a small aircraft over Baltimore for about two weeks to gather data on emissions and air quality.

Participants tossed beads, pins, stickers and pride flags at the spectators who lined North Charles Street from 33rd Street to 23rd Street. Baltimore Pride started as a small event in 1975 when activists came together for a peaceful demonstration for LGBTQ rights.

Victor Martinez Hernandez has been arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the August murder of Rachel Morin, a Harford County mother of five. Morin was killed after going for a run on Ma & Pa Heritage Trail on a summer evening.

The B&O Railroad Museum celebrates Pride Month with drag performances and dancing during its second annual Ridin' the Rails: Pride Train and Party.

This year’s theme, “Turning Points in History,” asked students to explore ideas or events that sparked change. More than 2,800 finalists reached the national competition after months spent visiting libraries and poring over primary sources. Contestants lined University of Maryland hallways this week as they eagerly waited to present trifold exhibits, documentaries and even theatrical performances.

Officers responded to the 2000 block of North Pulaski Street for a dog bite. When they arrived, they learned that the stray dogs had attacked a woman, who died as a result of her injuries.

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Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home is already gearing up for what he likens to a “death care spa” to his West Baltimore location.

Morelys Urbano, a Morgan State University student and fellow who advocates for language justice, relates how her native language sustained her as she navigated the necessity of learning English.

Roads to be closed for events all weekend: Here’s what you need to know.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down a federal ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that enables semiautomatic rifles to fire like machine guns and was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.