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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 23/09/2026

The council president’s deadline to act is drawing near: Natali Fani-González wants the body to decide the incinerator’s future by Thanksgiving, before a new Montgomery County Council takes office in December. Featuring @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social of @bannermoco.bsky.social

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Ginny Bixby @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Yesterday was my one year anniversary at The Banner, and this month also marks four years since I started reporting on Montgomery Co! It's truly been an honor to be trusted by this community to tell your stories. Looking forward to telling more!

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Justin Fenton @justinfenton.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

While at Agora, the city’s now-ethics director predicted Obama’s election “will be the worst day for democracy since January 30, 1933,” when Adolf Hitler became chancellor and called Al Gore’s climate change movie “science fiction” that should have won the “Leni Riefenstahl award”

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Montgomery County, MD Government @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🩸 The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis. If you're eligible, consider donating blood to help save lives. Schedule an appointment today: RedCrossBlood.org

Map of the United States with a red lower half symbolizing a blood crisis warning by the American Red Cross.

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Greg Morton @invisibae.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

BREAKING FROM DANIEL ZAWODNY: Maryland's Transit Administrator is STEPPING DOWN after 14 years at the agency, including five as its leader. Story 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 www.thebanner.com/community/tr...

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MTA Administrator Holly Arnold stepping down after 5 years leading agency

Maryland Transit Administration chief Holly Arnold is stepping down, the agency confirmed to The Banner Tuesday morning.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Today the Montgomery County Council reappointed James Hedrick to the Planning Board, which serves as the County’s principal land use and planning advisor. Planning Board members generally serve four-year terms and are limited to two full terms. More: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgom...

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Montgomery County, MD Government @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🔧♻️ Don't toss it, fix it! Join Montgomery County DEP's Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Gaithersburg Library. Get free help repairing electronics, clothing, bikes, small appliances and more. Registration is required. ow.ly/VQjW50Zt8ET

Flyer for a free Fix-It Clinic event on August 8, offering hands-on help to repair broken items at Gaithersburg Library.

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Ginny Bixby @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I tried out the temporary shuttle bus commute that's replacing some of Metro's Red Line trains this summer. Spoiler alert: It wasn't seamless, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

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I tried the Metro shuttle commute during the Red Line closure

Metro closed four Red Line stations this summer to complete construction projects. Here’s what happened when I tested the shuttle bus workaround.

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Ginny Bixby @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Looking to chat with folks impacted by the Metro closure in the Bethesda/Rockville area -- how's your commute going? Longer wait, longer rides? Are you sticking with the shuttle or have you chosen a different mode of transportation? I'd love to chat with you! DM or email ginny.bixby@thebanner.com

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Ginny Bixby @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I got back from vacation this earlier this week and I'm eager to dig into post-election stories. This summer I want to dig in to reporting beyond baseline, bureaucratic politics and look into the issues affecting communities in MoCo -- and I'd love to hear what's on your mind!

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Zuri Berry @zuriberry.com · 23/06/2026

Good morning. It's primary day in Maryland. The Banner's reporters are fanned out across Montgomery, Prince George's, Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel counties to capture voter sentiment. Follow along for insights on what's swaying voters in our live blog here.

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Live updates: Maryland voters head to the polls for primary election

Maryland voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the primary election. The Banner will bring you live primary election results, reporting and analysis from key contests.

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Brenda Wintrode @brendawintrode.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Maryland, today's the last day to vote early at the polls. They're open until 8 p.m. You can also vote in person on Election Day, June 23, 7 a.m - 8 p.m. Still not sure who you're voting for? Check out The Banner's voter guide. www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/...

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Voter Guide 2026

Voters in Maryland will decide the state’s next governor and vote in congressional races as well as in local and state races, including contests for county executive, county councils, the General Asse...

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Maya Lora @mayaklora.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The former Baltimore teacher of the year charged last month with sexual solicitation of a minor said he was just trying to warn the (fake) teen against dangerous relationships with older men. He also insisted he thought "Aiden" was 16 - the age of consent in MD. www.thebanner.com/education/k-...

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Former Baltimore teacher of the year confronted by Chris Hansen in YouTube sting

Former Baltimore teacher of the year Dennis Jutras told Chris Hansen he was trying to warn a teen in a Harford County sting operation targeting adults seeking sex with minors.

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Ginny Bixby @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Why was Montgomery County Council member Laurie-Anne Sayles in Hawaii during budget deliberations? I got the records: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

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Before a critical budget debate, one council member flew to Hawaii

At-large member Laurie-Anne Sayles said her conference attendance benefitted the county.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

5 things to know about Montgomery County’s new budget! Featuring The Banner Montgomery politics reporter @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social

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Cody Boteler @codyboteler.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Here’s your semi-regular reminder that heat is the deadliest form of extreme weather — stay hydrated, stay indoors if possible, and check in on vulnerable neighbors.

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Brenda Wintrode @brendawintrode.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Menopause. The once avoided conversation is now everywhere online and in the news. Women left in the dark on what’s happening to their bodies are thirsting for information. Maryland wants to ensure doctors know how to help them. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

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Ginny Bixby @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I have the most talented colleagues a newsroom could ever have ❤️

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Cathie (she/hers) @suprmomcat.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Great afternoon listening to a panel of all 5 candidates for Montgomery County Executive, moderated by Baltimore Banner's @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social @evanmglass.bsky.social @willjawando.bsky.social Montgomery County, MD is the most diverse in the entire US! #NoTaxHikes #Housing #Schools #Careers

Panel stage set up at Gaithersburg High School by the Women's Democratic Club of Montgomery County, MD, for Montgomery County Executive. MoCo is the most diverse county in the entire United States!

Photo from the audience of opening remarks from WDC, with moderator and panelists finally seated to begin.

Closeup view of five diverse male candidates, with Evan Glass standing in the middle, answering questions from Baltimore Banner moderator.

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Maya Lora @mayaklora.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

It’s local news day! This local journalist works for the only Maryland outlet that dedicates a reporter to covering early childhood education on the biggest education reporting team in the state. Please read, support & promote local news! Please read, support & promote The Banner! ❤️🗞️

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Maya Lora @mayaklora.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

When Dana Riley bought her day care building, she didn’t think anyone would associate her with the sexual abuse and shooting scandal tied to its former owners. When she couldn’t shake the distrust and doubt, she came up with a solution: 24/7 live-streamed cameras www.thebanner.com/education/ea...

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How this day care rebuilt trust after a shooting and abuse scandal

The new owner of Shanteari Young’s former child care center lets parents watch classroom livestreams.

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Ginny Bixby @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Time to brag on my alma mater 😉 it's a great day to be an eagle!! 🦅🏀

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Lex McMenamin (they/them) @lexmcmenamin.com · 03/04/2026

good thing Google is letting AI rewrite story headlines to "improve" them, that definitely won't compound with this existing problem

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Maya Lora @mayaklora.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

De'Jonnae and her husband José live by one universal truth: Reunification is the goal. These foster parents have taken in 15 kids over 5 years, making them an outlier in a state where the number of foster parents has been declining and half tap out after just 1 year www.thebanner.com/education/ea...

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These foster parents have taken in 15 kids. Their goal: Send them home.

The Baltimore couple is unusual in a state where half of families stop taking foster kids within the first year.

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Ginny Bixby @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

It's Trans Day of Visibility. I talked to trans locals about why visibility still matters at a time when it can be dangerous to be visibly trans. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

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Montgomery County celebrates its trans community

As the federal government curtails trans rights, local trans community members say it’s more important than ever to be visible.

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Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

ICYMI: Maryland Republican lawmakers want to suspend the state’s 46 cents-per-gallon gas tax, to give drivers relief from rising prices at the pump. But Democrats are not jumping on board. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

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Maryland Republicans push for gas tax holiday. Democrats pump the brakes.

State Republicans will make two attempts to suspend the gas tax, one with a bill and another with a budget amendment.

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Maya Lora @mayaklora.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Everyone knows it takes a village to raise a child. But as extended families live increasingly far apart and the cost of living rises, many parents find themselves without the help they need. So moms started building their home away from home in West Baltimore. www.thebanner.com/education/ea...

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Rise Early Learning Center helps moms fight social isolation — and find child care, too

This University of Maryland, Baltimore, program fights the rising social isolation among parents.

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Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

A series of incidents left 9yo Tristan King homeless and dodging help. His case was compounded by slow responses and missteps by officials. Will he be found? A heart-wrenching story from @leeosanderlin.bsky.social @jessicagallagher.bsky.social & Jessica Calefati: www.thebanner.com/community/lo...

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Everyone has seen Baltimore’s missing boy. So why can’t authorities find him?

Tristan King ran from a caseworker in Baltimore and has been missing since September. Brooklyn residents have seen him, but authorities can’t find him.

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Cody Boteler @codyboteler.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

There's a stretch of Maryland that's next to BWI and just north of Fort Meade. It holds housing, the Arundel Mills mall and has been targeted for growth and development. And it's under a complete development moratorium that seems to have come without warning. Read more in @thebaltimorebanner.com —

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Anne Arundel County got caught off guard by ‘devastating’ development moratorium

Elected officials, economic leaders and other analysts were all caught off guard by a potential five-year development moratorium in the part of Anne Arundel County surrounding BWI, Arundel Mills and j...

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Maya Lora @mayaklora.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Kids in the "iPad generation" have grown more reliant on screens at home and in school since the pandemic. The head of Baltimore's public schools has had enough. She introduced screen time and digital device limits, though she doesn't think they go far enough. www.thebanner.com/education/ea...

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Baltimore’s top educator wants to end the iPad kid epidemic

Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises announced strict screen time limits for kindergarten through second grade students.

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