What to know about CFG Bank, the little-known bank that bought the naming rights to Baltimore’s downtown arena
The Baltimore Banner sat down with CFG Bank founder and board chair, John W. “Jack” Dwyer, and CEO and president, William C. “Bill” Wiedel Jr., to discuss the bank’s expansion and growing footprint in the city.
Bill Wiedel, CEO of CFG Bank, speaks at the announcement of the Baltimore Arena's name change to CFG Bank Arena.
Vice President Kamala Harris fires up Baltimore Democrats while Republicans rally in Owings Mills
Both parties are intensifying get-out-the-vote efforts with 10 days until Election Day
Kamala Harris and Wes Moore embrace in front of a blue background.
Banner political notes: A new gig for Schulz, advice from Hillary Clinton, one candidate’s ‘big head’
After losing the Republican primary for governor, Kelly Schulz landed on her feet; Mayor Brandon Scott’s top lobbyist is leaving City Hall for a private firm in Annapolis.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Moore raises nearly $6 million, Cox $562,000 in closing stretch of Maryland governor race
Heading into final weeks of the campaign, Democratic candidate has nearly $4 million in the bank
Dan Cox and Wes Moore.
Embattled Gunpowder Falls State Park official resigns as president of Maryland Rangers Association
Officials said this week that Dean Hughes had been placed on leave from his position as the park’s assistant manager “until further notice.”
A sign at the entrance of Gunpowder Falls State Park Sweet Air Area.
Maryland Health Department mismanaged contractor, overpaid $223.5 million in claims, audit finds
The audit found the state never vetted subcontractors, ignored warnings about the vendor from a current customer, and failed to test the vendor’s system for processing behavioral health claims before launching it.
Gov. Larry Hogan today announced the nomination of Dennis R. Schrader as Secretary of the Maryland Health Dept.   Schrader has served as the Acting Secretary since December 2020, replacing Robert R. Neall, who retired.
Assailant shouted ‘Where is Nancy?’ in attack of Speaker Pelosi’s husband
Paul Pelosi, 82, suffered blunt force injuries to his head and body, according to AP sources.
FILE - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her husband, Paul Pelosi, arrive at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors State Department Dinner, Dec. 7, 2019, in Washington. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, was “violently assaulted” by an assailant who broke into their San Francisco home early Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, and he is now in the hospital and expected to make a full recovery, said her spokesman, Drew Hammill.
Now is our chance to fix Baltimore’s ‘Highway to Nowhere’
The time is now to provide redress for the harm caused by Baltimore’s Highway to Nowhere, Van Hollen says.
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, touts the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act while visiting the headquarters of the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022.
Audit finds Maryland agency wasn’t properly verifying eligibility for benefits
Among the auditor’s findings: the Department of Human Services did not properly track eligibility requirements, paid vendors millions of dollars without ensuring the work was completed and neglected to maintain paper records crucial to proving recipients’ eligibility.
Illustration of three paper chains cut out of personal documents, with links missing from each paper chain.
Republican David Marks seeks reelection against Democrat Crystal Francis in redrawn Baltimore County district
David Marks is touting a record of working across party lines as he faces a challenge from Crystal Francis, a Middle River resident with a history of advocacy for criminal justice reform.
David Marks and Crystal Francis for the Baltimore County Council
Poll: Wes Moore and Democrats hold strong leads as voting begins
Third independent poll of the fall election season shows statewide advantage for Democratic candidates.
Wes Moore, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor and Democratic candidate Steuart Pittman makes a visit to the Odenton MARC station, Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger faces challenger Jim Haynes
Shellenberger, 63, of Towson, is seeking a fifth term in office and facing his first GOP challenger in 12 years.
The candidates for Baltimore County state's attorney are (l) Scott Shellenberger and (r) James Haynes.
How, when and where to vote in Maryland’s 2022 elections
Voting by mail has already started, and early in-person voting starts Thursday.
Paper ballot voting booths at Owings Mills High School in Baltimore County.
Here’s why your Baltimore water bill receipt may have gone to spam
Lawmakers, attorneys and consumers have raised concerns about the new customer payment system, saying the contract with the new vendor, Paymentus, was not awarded competitively and may have been implemented too quickly.
Photo collage of water meter cut in half by warning message that says "Pardon our Progress."
New Western Maryland district puts Trone in the hot seat in congressional rematch with Parrott
The incumbent Democrat has invested more than $12 million of his personal fortune into reclaiming the 6th District, which may be Maryland's most — and only — competitive congressional district.
(left) Rep. David Trone, (right) Del. Neil Parrott
Maryland lawmakers call for independent review of misconduct at Gunpowder Falls State Park
Citing their ‘horror’ over what they called the ‘systemic abuse of employees’ at Maryland’s largest state park, two legislators are questioning a state agency’s handling of repeated complaints there.
Construction on the Maryland State House in Annapolis began in 1772 and it's the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use. The building's dome is undergoing a rehabilitation project.
Advocates, neighbors raise concerns after school crossing guard hit
The guard stepped into the street to prepare the children to cross before a motorist hit her, sources say.
Mayor Brandon Scott, Police Commissioner Michael Harrison and other officials provide an update on a crossing guard who was struck.
Johns Hopkins Medicine and CareFirst reach agreement to keep providers in network
A joint statement from the medical giant and the insurer said the multi-year contract ensures they can continue to serve members and patients with high-quality care. They did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement or disclose how long the agreement lasts.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
New $15M ‘Clean Corps’ to take on Baltimore’s stubborn trash problems
The initiative, which pays residents to clean their communities, comes as the city’s Department of Public Works has struggled to return to pre-pandemic staffing levels.
Illustration of three workers removing trash from street in front of townhomes, with cityscape in the background
$100k settlement in Baltimore County State’s Attorney civil rights case shows ‘need for reform,’ lawyers say
First Amendment cases — especially against public officials afforded immunities — are among the most difficult to win, lawyers say.
Illustration of young woman's profile in front of facade of county courts building, police officer, and official in suit.
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