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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 5m
Gunman receives 25 years for Edmondson Village Shopping Center mass shooting
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Gunman receives 25 years for Edmondson Village Shopping Center mass shooting
Bryan Johnson, 20, of Shipley Hill, pleaded guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to first-degree murder and related crimes in the fatal shooting of Deanta Dorsey, a sophomore at Edmondson-Westside High School,...
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 2h
Record high to chilly nights: October brings rollercoaster weather
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Record high to chilly nights: October brings rollercoaster weather
Wednesday’s temperature of 88 degrees was a record high for the Baltimore area, but the weekend is cooling off.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 3h
Some Howard County students are learning how to garden year-round
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Some Howard County students are learning how to garden year-round
Harper's Choice Middle School is one of seven Howard County public schools that has a Gardyn Hydroponic System to teach students about growing their own food.
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Julie Bykowicz @bykowicz.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
You had questions about Baltimore’s vacant storefronts. We have answers. @thebaltimorebanner.com reporters Matti Gellman and @sahanajayaraman.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
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Waverly readers’ comments and why they’re interesting
Dozens of readers asked us about vacancy in Baltimore and offered ideas on how the city could do more to support struggling commercial districts. Here are a few reader comments we wanted to highlight,...
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Brenda Wintrode @brendawintrode.bsky.social · 23h
Here's an inside look at what happened leading up to Rep. Andy Harris' debate crashout. Harris' temperature started rising during the debate and boiled over in a press conference. I asked him why he participated in the debate. He lost his footing. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
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Inside Andy Harris’ debate crashout
One question at Tuesday's debate cracked open the tension building ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
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Brenda Wintrode @brendawintrode.bsky.social · 17h
The UMD student journalist targeted by Rep. Andy Harris' attacks on the press said she's not backing down. @IAMCATMURPHY said she'll continue reporting on him and she's sticking with journalism. @merrillcollege @CNSmd www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
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UMD student reporter threatened by Rep. Andy Harris says she won’t stop covering him
A University of Maryland student journalist targeted by GOP Rep. Andy Harris during an informal press briefing Tuesday said she’ll continue to cover the Republican politician who threatened to have po...
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rickhutzell.bsky.social @rickhutzell.bsky.social · 7h
Andy Harris’ behavior in this small community center might be Maryland’s most telling political moment this year, potentially pushing the forecast blue wave high enough to cause an upset for Dan Schwartz. www.thebanner.com/opinion/colu...
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Hutzell: Rep. Andy Harris reveals himself a bully at Maryland forum
COLUMN | Andy Harris’ behavior toward a college journalist in a small community center in Cambridge might be the most telling Maryland political moment of the year.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 6h
Baltimore housing nonprofit director resigns as he faces new charges
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Baltimore housing nonprofit director resigns as he faces new charges
Garrick Good said he became a ‘distraction’ from the work of the North East Housing Initiative.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 6h
2 dead, 3 injured after overnight shooting in East Baltimore
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2 dead, 3 injured after overnight shooting in East Baltimore
The city experienced a handful of shootings and a stabbing that left four people dead and several others injured.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 7h
How a mammogram could help Marylanders prevent a heart attack
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How a mammogram could help Marylanders prevent a heart attack
A first-in-the-nation law in Maryland requires mammogram providers to notify patients if scans reveal signs of cardiovascular risk.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 7h
What to do this weekend, including a home and garden show and an oyster festival
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What to do this weekend, including a home and garden show and an oyster festival
Whether you want to toss back freshly shucked oysters in Annapolis, watch artists paint and draw in Columbia or attend a punk rock flea market in Baltimore, we've got you covered.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 8h
America is politically polarized. In Maryland, a few purple pockets remain.
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America is politically polarized. In Maryland, a few purple pockets remain.
Here’s a look at four of Maryland’s purplest districts.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 8h
What happened to Howard County Republicans?
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What happened to Howard County Republicans?
No Republicans are running for Howard County executive or most other local offices this spring. Of more than a dozen County Council candidates, just one is a Republican.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 9h
UMD student reporter threatened by Rep. Andy Harris says she won’t stop covering him
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UMD student reporter threatened by Rep. Andy Harris says she won’t stop covering him
A University of Maryland student journalist targeted by GOP Rep. Andy Harris during an informal press briefing Tuesday said she’ll continue to cover the Republican politician who threatened to have...
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 18h
Former State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's mortgage fraud conviction formally dismissed
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Former State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's mortgage fraud conviction formally dismissed
Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction has been dismissed after prosecutors decided not to pursue a retrial.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 20h
Moore says Trump is doing something right on drug prices
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Moore says Trump is doing something right on drug prices
As the federal government now negotiates drug prices for Medicare, Moore supports an effort that would allow Maryland to piggyback off that work to set maximum prices here.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 20h
Monument to Malcolm X unveiled at the Annapolis library
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Monument to Malcolm X unveiled at the Annapolis library
Hundreds gathered in Annapolis to see the unveiling of a monument to Malcolm X, with many speakers acknowledging the activist’s complicated history.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 21h
Mentally ill man shot by Baltimore Police ruled not criminally responsible for assault
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Mentally ill man shot by Baltimore Police ruled not criminally responsible for assault
Russom Gebretsadik, 39, of Carrollton Ridge, pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree assault and carrying a dangerous weapon in the violent encounter with officers on Dec. 30, 2023. But he maintained...
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 21h
Judge convicts 2 Baltimore Police officers in misconduct case
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Judge convicts 2 Baltimore Police officers in misconduct case
A judge on Wednesday convicted two Baltimore Police officers who were accused of making false statements and engaging in misconduct during an arrest.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 22h
Baltimore Peninsula’s splashy new Jamaican-Chinese fusion spot is (almost) here
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Baltimore Peninsula’s splashy new Jamaican-Chinese fusion spot is (almost) here
Blü Cā is the first Baltimore outpost for the One Love Restaurant Group, which also owns the flight-themed KŌNŌKŌ in White Marsh and Island Spice Grille & Lounge in Harford County.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 22h
Faith P. Leach, the city's chief administrative officer, says this is Baltimore's moment, but "it's what we do with this moment that matters." Our final iMPACT MARYLAND panel: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 23h
Redevelopment or not, mayor wants Harborplace pavilions torn down
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Redevelopment or not, mayor wants Harborplace pavilions torn down
Mayor Brandon Scott said the outdated Harborplace pavilions must go to spur investment in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 23h
How do you build a winning culture? Our own Giana Han is talking to the women leaders in athletics at iMPACT MARYLAND: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 23h
Inside Andy Harris’ debate crashout
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Inside Andy Harris’ debate crashout
One question at Tuesday's debate cracked open the tension building ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Student arrested after loaded firearm found at Woodlawn High School
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Student arrested after loaded firearm found at Woodlawn High School
A loaded gun was recovered at Woodlawn High School following a “verbal altercation” between two students on Wednesday, school officials said.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Maryland's population is aging. How can the state address the challenges facing older demographics? Discussing it now at iMPACT Maryland: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Medical innovations are transforming lives in Maryland. Physicians are discussing the future of early diagnoses with our own Julie Scharper at iMPACT MARYLAND.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
What if the greatest predictor of success isn't talent or ambition – but whether someone feels they belong? Dr. Sarah Hemminger, co-founder of Thread, is speaking now at iMPACT MARYLAND. Updates ⤵️ buff.ly/WvTlY54
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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
A crumpled, bloodstained note was left behind by Hannah Yasharoff. It reads: I’m a scaredy-cat. I’m not afraid to admit it.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Mayor Scott ranked former Baltimore mayors: "I personally would put [William Donald Schaefer] on the bottom," he said. Read his full list and more updates here: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Mayor Scott said Baltimore used to be the "laughing stock" of the country when it came to violent crime reduction. Now, "we're the model that everyone studies. We all should be proud of that," he said. Read more here: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Emily Opilo, our Baltimore city hall reporter, is in conversation with Mayor Brandon Scott. She has asked about the city's high property tax rate, the recent drop in violent crime and the development of Harborplace, among other topics. Read updates here: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
We're having a conversation about the geography of opportunity at iMPACT MARYLAND. See live updates here: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
How do you rebuild trust? Rafael Lorente of the University of Maryland talked about the importance of engaging with your audience in-person and actively listening. Read live updates here: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
At iMPACT MARYLAND, we're having a conversation about: Can trust be rebuilt? Read live updates here: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
At iMPACT MARYLAND, Gov. Wes Moore said Baltimore City will be "vacants-zero in 12 years." Read more: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Live updates: Impact Maryland 2026
Impact Maryland, The Banner’s signature ideas conference, brings together influential voices, innovators, creators and community changemakers to examine forces shaping how Marylanders live, work and…
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Woman gets 140 years for orchestrating shooting that killed Baltimore educator
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Woman gets 140 years for orchestrating shooting that killed Baltimore educator
Cassandra McRae, 38, of Northeast Baltimore, professed her innocence before being sentenced for her convictions on second-degree murder and related crimes.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
At iMPACT MARYLAND, we're having a conversation about moving from ideas to impact. Anthony Jones of CareFirst talked about his experience implementing ideas in both the public and private sectors. Read live updates here: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
How many free agents will the Orioles retain? | Banner Baseball Show
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How many free agents will the Orioles retain? | Banner Baseball Show
Trevor Rogers, Chris Bassitt and Zach Eflin are among the Orioles' impending free agents.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Gov. Moore committed to prioritizing east-west transit in Baltimore if reelected — even if that means taking a “creative” approach. “Do I wish I had a federal government that cared?” he asked. “Absolutely. But we’ve got to be able to prioritize it.” Live updates: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Judge rules against appeal of Columbia woman who fed raw meat to vultures
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Judge rules against appeal of Columbia woman who fed raw meat to vultures
Howard County’s highest court denied a Columbia woman’s appeal to resume feeding raw meat to hundreds of vultures.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Murder charges dropped against man accused in 2022 fire that killed 3 city firefighters
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Murder charges dropped against man accused in 2022 fire that killed 3 city firefighters
Three counts of second-degree murder have been dropped against a Baltimore man accused of setting a fire in a vacant rowhome in 2022 that killed three firefighters, the Baltimore State’s Attorney’s...
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Our Editor-in-Chief, Audrey Cooper, is interviewing Gov. Wes Moore to ask: Can Maryland win the next decade? Read updates here: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Republican Rep. Andy Harris incorrectly told a reporter they were breaking the law as the reporter and others recorded an exchange with him last night. Harris had just wrapped up a debate with Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Maryland unveils preliminary plans for long-delayed State Center redo
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Maryland unveils preliminary plans for long-delayed State Center redo
The Moore Administration wants to tear down State Center in Baltimore and build a mixed-use campus in its place.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Waverly readers’ comments and why they’re interesting
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Waverly readers’ comments and why they’re interesting
Dozens of readers asked us about vacancy in Baltimore and offered ideas on how the city could do more to support struggling commercial districts. Here are a few reader comments we wanted to highlight,...
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris said he opposed Trump’s Russia deal and blamed Democratic environmental policy for the diesel price spikes at last night's debate. The audience of roughly 200 people erupted in laughter at the answer. He lost his cool. buff.ly/WPbI8iz
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
iMPACT MARYLAND is starting soon! The event kicks off at 8:30am and there will be live panel talks throughout the day. You can catch live updates here: buff.ly/WvTlY54
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Live updates: Impact Maryland 2026
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Live updates: Impact Maryland 2026
Impact Maryland, The Banner’s signature ideas conference, brings together influential voices, innovators, creators and community changemakers to examine forces shaping how Marylanders live, work and...
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 14/10/2026
Ex-Baltimore school board member racked up contracts, connections before FBI search
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Ex-Baltimore school board member racked up contracts, connections before FBI search
After FBI agents searched his Baltimore County office on Sept. 30, Mujahid Muhammad’s influence has begun to waver.
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