Hang on to your old TVs: City contract with electronics recycler expires
A department spokeswoman said in an email that the contract had “expired” but declined to give a reason.
Discarded electronics collected at a recycling facility.
Pikesville jewelry store thieves targeted luxury Birkin handbags
Surveillance video showed four people were in and out of the store with an estimated $700,000 in merchandise in three minutes, according to a police report.
A vehicle drove through the front of Radcliffe Jewelers in Pikesville early morning on August 16, 2023.
Maryland wants to encourage development around transit stations
The state believes that well-thought-out projects can benefit both communities and commuters, and wants to cultivate the most viable ideas.
The County Campus at Owings Mills Metro Centre, an example of a mixed-use development built around transit access.
Day cares serving low-income families have struggled to stay open. That’s starting to change.
A series of improvements to Maryland’s child care scholarship system are easing the administrative burden that once plagued day care providers. But challenges remain.
Carolina Reyes, Director of Arco Iris Bilingual Children’s Center in Laurel, poses for a portrait near an outdoor play area outside the center, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023.
Maryland Supreme Court rules on intent of employment discrimination laws
While one law explicitly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, another does not
The Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building in Annapolis hosts the Court of Special Appeals and the Court of Appeals. A state constitutional amendment on the ballot in 2022 would rename the courts to the Appeals Court of Maryland and the Supreme Court of Maryland.
Judge tosses lawsuit brought by Erie Insurance against state over discrimination findings
A federal judge has denied an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order objecting to a case that alleged Erie Insurance used discriminatory practices against Black Baltimore-area brokers, and thus its residents. The ruling means the company will have to fight the claims in a state administrative proceeding.
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 08:  A sign stands outside the Edward A. Garmatz U.S. Courthouse, where a man accused of plotting to bomb an armed forces recruiting station will appear on December 8, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. A 21-year-old man was arrested and will appear in court in Baltimore this afternoon.
HBCU advocates: Proposed doctoral program at Towson University violates 2021 legal settlement
The group says a proposed program in business analytics at Towson University “duplicates a well-established, functionally identical business analytics administration program at Morgan State University.”
Towson University campus
Commentary: Curbing city’s violence will require overcoming sense of helplessness
Lessening violent crime in Baltimore will start with overcoming a prevalent sense of helplessness among city residents and those in government and law enforcement who are charged with serving them, says Keidaï Lee, a former Roca worker and recent Johns Hopkins University graduate..
Keidaï Lee (in front) worked at Roca Baltimore while a student at Johns Hopkins University.
Donald Trump, 18 allies indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddling
ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump and several allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday, accused of scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. It’s the fourth criminal case to be brought against the former president and the second to allege that he tried to subvert the results of the vote.
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a fundraiser event for the Alabama GOP, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in Montgomery, Alabama.
With Black history under attack, Black museums are more important than ever
Terri Lee Freeman, president of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, says society is at a crossroads where the accurate telling of history is of the utmost importance.
Terri Lee Freeman is president of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, the state’s largest museum devoted to African American history.
Political notes: Where to watch the Mayor Scott documentary; an endorsement for Nick Mosby; finding inspiration from Beyoncé; awards and endorsements
The Mayor Scott documentary, an endorsement for Nick Mosby, finding inspiration from Beyoncé, and more in this week’s political news.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Legally troubled developer John Vontran named Balt. Co. economic strategist
The Baltimore County campaign donor was previously investigated by the DOJ for business dealings and ordered to liquidate assets and forfeit illegally obtained gambling money.
6/16/22—A sign reading “Baltimore County Maryland” hangs on the wall inside the historic Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson, the center of county government.
A few words, buried deep in the Pentagon budget, could change Annapolis forever
Language in the Pentagon spending bill working its way through Congress would require the Joint Spectrum Center to finally move from the old David Taylor Research Center, clearing the way for the largest waterfront development in Annapolis history
The Joint Spectrum Center, a Department of Defense Agency that researches military uses of the electromagnetic spectrum, would have to move from it's site on the Severn River if an amendment to the proposed defense budget passes.
John Angelos sought additional $300 million, use of parking lots for development in lease stalemate
Angelos sought $300 million in additional public funding and use of the parking lots at Camden Yards to spur development, according to sources.
A screengrab from an Orioles video shows Gov. Wes Moore, left, standing next to Orioles CEO John Angelos at Truist Park in Atlanta.
What’s next for the ‘Superblock’: Preservationists approve demolition of historic buildings
This vote will enable the long-awaited project, which has been sputtering since at least 1998, to move forward and revive a section of downtown that has seen progress elsewhere, including the newly finished Lexington Market redevelopment.
Buildings around N. Howard St. in Baltimore, Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Councilman Eric Costello will seek reelection, rejecting a run for citywide office
Costello raised eyebrows when he polled city voters this spring on name recognition and a possible mayoral bid.
Baltimore City Councilman Eric Costello listens as Council President Nick Mosby speaks during a budget hearing on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
DPW lifts voluntary water restriction nearly a month after pumping station fire
A July 13 fire heavily damaged equipment at a Baltimore County pumping station, prompting the city to ask residents to limit their water usage.
A July 13 fire at a Baltimore County pumping station prompted the city to ask residents to limit their water usage.
Commentary: Empowering women in sports means lifting each other up
Women’s sports must stand for equality and empowerment of their athletes, says Sam Fiedler, a player in the Athletes United women’s lacrosse league.
Midfielder Sam Fiedler, right, shown handling the ball in Athletes United women’s lacrosse league.
Courted to run for Baltimore mayor, why Comptroller Bill Henry chose reelection
The boosters who hoped Henry would run against Scott made the same basic pitch: though he may not have the same name recognition as the mayor or Dixon, the 55-year-old Henry turned the historically humdrum comptroller’s race into one of the closest-watched of the cycle by marketing his experience and the potential of the comptroller’s office.
Baltimore Comptroller Bill Henry smiles during an interview.
What is ‘Camden Crossing’? Mysterious survey asks about a Camden Yards revitalization effort
“Camden Crossing,” according to the poll, would aim to create new economic opportunities in the area with housing, hotels, shops, office space and health and education services, the poll says. It asks respondents how familiar they were with the revitalization plan.
The exterior of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles, in South Baltimore.
Load More Stories
Oh no!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com.