Former Gunpowder Falls State Park manager indicted on charges of raping 2 former workers
A Baltimore County grand jury has indicted Michael J. Browning, the longtime manager of Gunpowder Falls State Park, with raping and sexually assaulting two women, both former park employees.
A sign at the entrance of Gunpowder Falls State Park Sweet Air Area.
City Administrator Chris Shorter hired by Virginia county less than two years into Baltimore tenure
Shorter’s exit is the most significant in an administration dotted with high-profile cabinet departures. As Baltimore’s first city administrator, he oversaw nearly every aspect of city operations, from recycling services to payroll.
Baltimore City Administrative Officer Chris Shorter.
Former President Obama endorses Wes Moore in race for Maryland governor
Obama remains wildly popular among Maryland Democrats, with 91% giving him a favorable rating in a June poll from Goucher College in partnership with The Baltimore Banner and WYPR.
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19.
A guide to the Maryland constitutional amendments on November’s ballot
Voters will decide whether to legalize marijuana, rename the state's top courts and more.
Question 4 on the Maryland statewide ballot is about legalizing marijuana use for adults
Democrat Wes Moore, leading Maryland’s governor’s race, still working to win over voters
While Moore has the clear advantage in this election, his candidacy is not without challenges.
Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held  fundraiser at Reginald F. Lewis Museum
The Baltimore Arena has a new name: CFG Bank Arena
The renaming is meant to usher in a new era for the storied arena, which has been under renovation for the last several months.
Two workers wearing hard hats and vests stand amid metal trash receptacles inside CFG Bank Arena.
Heather Mizeur, Democratic challenger to U.S. Rep. Harris, defends abortion rights
Heather Mizeur is running to become the next U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st Congressional District and claims the incumbent, Congressman Andy Harris, is an extremist.
Congressman Andy Harris and Heather Mizeur, 1st District Democratic Congressional candidate..
Behind in polls, fundraising Republican Dan Cox still believes he can win over Maryland voters
The Republican nominee for governor is at a stark disadvantage as he tries to overcome the numbers and fundraising advantage held by state Democrats.
Maryland Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox speaks to reporters outside Baltimore City's school headquarters building on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 about opponent Wes Moore's book, "The Other Wes Moore." When asked by reporters about whether he'll accept the results of the general election, Cox did not give a clear answer.
Baltimore City Administrator Christopher Shorter telling officials he’ll leave for Northern Virginia
His departure is a standout in an administration riddled with exits.
Baltimore City Chief Administrative Officer Chris Shorter.
Banner political notes: Glassman’s photo op; A solo candidate forum; Ferguson’s crab-picking
Glassman did not answer specific questions about where and when the photo with Trump was taken or if the men exchanged any words. Their only meeting was photographed before Trump ran for president, Glassman said through a spokesperson.
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Video shows Maryland gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox accepting gift from man who claims membership in the Proud Boys
The Cox campaign issued a statement claiming Cox did not understand who the young man was.
Dan Cox, a candidate for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, speaks with reporters during a primary election night event on July 19, 2022 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Voters will choose candidates during the primary for governor and seats in the House of Representatives in the upcoming November election.
What Baltimore voters should know about the seven referendums on city ballots
The referendums will potentially limit city elected officials to two terms in office, establish local control of the Baltimore Police Department and move the city’s embattled vendor payment process away from the mayor and to the comptroller.
A yes vote on Question K would establish a two-term limit for elected city officials, including the mayor, comptroller, City Council president and council members. It would also limit officials from holding office for more than eight years during any 12-year period.
Baltimore Police Department is borrowing supplies for DNA tests from other crime labs because of procurement snafus
The police department — unable to procure analytical reagent, the compound used to cause a chemical reaction or test if one occurs — has borrowed as much as six months’ supply from other departments as payment to the vendor remains pending.
6/22/22—Police investigate a crime scene where three men were shot in a Northeast Baltimore shopping center Wednesday morning.
Baltimore lawmaker takes aim at ‘predatory’ real estate practices
State Del. Marlon Amprey plans to introduce legislation that would restrict exclusive right-to-list agreements that offer cash but lock homeowners into long-term contracts.
Brian Oliver flips through an agreement with MV Realty of Maryland, LLC, inside of his home in Baltimore, MD, Thursday, October 13, 2022.
Baltimore Circuit Court clerk’s office did not refer more than $7 million in outstanding fees to collections, audit finds
Agency did not forward 30,150 accounts that had balances before 2008 and owed a total of $7.6 million to the state for collections.
6/28/22—The exterior of the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse., Courthouse East.
Criminal trial for Maryland Gov. Hogan’s ex-chief of staff is postponed
Trial for wire fraud, theft and falsifying a document was supposed to start on Monday
Roy McGrath speaks during a coronavirus press conference at the Maryland State House on April 15, 2020. McGrath, who eventually became Gov. Larry Hogan's chief of staff, is facing state and federal criminal charges related to a "severance" payment he received from the Maryland Environmental Service when he left to join Hogan's office.
Ballot measure would move Baltimore’s troubled vendor payment duties to comptroller
A “yes” vote on Question J would move the Department of Accounts Payable out of the finance department and to the Office of the Comptroller.
Comptroller Bill Henry speaks during a Baltimore City Board of Estimates meeting inside City Hall on 10/5/22.
Awareness raised, confidence built since Maryland’s version of the CROWN Act took effect 2 years ago
A state delegate says more people feel empowered since Maryland joined other states two years ago in banning discrimination against Black hairstyles such as Afros, locks and braids.
Stylist Ericka Cherrie styles Torre McKiver’s hair working with her natural texture. Cherrie says she has seen an uptick in clients requesting more natural hairstyles since the Crown Act was passed.
Across Maryland, school board candidates cite learning loss, student performance as biggest issues
Of some 102 Maryland school board candidates who responded to a survey on education issues, 16 named learning loss stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic as the key issue facing schools in their districts, while another 16 cited other academic performance issues as most important.
7/19/22—Voters fill out their ballots inside Hazelwood Elementary/Middle School during Maryland’s primary election on Tuesday, July 19.
Maryland governor candidate Cox raises money with Trump in Florida
The Cox campaign has not responded to questions about the event, including how many attended or how much money was raised.
Dan Cox, a candidate for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, reacts to his primary win on July 19, 2022 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Voters will choose candidates during the primary for governor and seats in the House of Representatives in the upcoming November election.
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