Latest content by Darreonna Davis
Two more Baltimore buildings test positive for Legionella bacteria
Two more government buildings closed early on Friday after showing elevated levels of Legionella bacteria in the water system, the mayor’s office announced.
Father is suspect in Christmas Eve shooting that left his child dead, police say
News details are emerging about the domestic dispute at a Rosedale apartment on Christmas Eve that left a child dead.
Officials ID victim found dead after Christmas morning fire in Harford County
A 68-year-old man was identified as the victim found dead after a Christmas morning fire in Harford County, officials said.
Child dead after domestic-related shooting in Baltimore County
Police confirmed there were multiple gunshot wounds in a shooting Tuesday morning in Baltimore County.
Dave Portnoy promises $60,000 gift to keep Baltimore pizza place open
Controversial Barstool Sports media mogul Dave Portnoy, labeled “the most influential person on the American pizza scene,” is sizing up Baltimore’s pies. He gave his first online review to Tiny Brick Oven, then pledged $60,000 to help keep it open.
Baltimore Police arrest 5, including 3 boys, in armed carjacking of woman
Baltimore City Police over the weekend arrested five people, including a 9-year-old boy, stemming from a carjacking in which a woman was dragged from her car at a stop sign, authorities said.
Baltimore County man arrested for AK-47, ‘Glock switch,’ police say
Baltimore County Police on Monday said they arrested a man in possession of what they described as an AK-47 rifle near the site of a recent shooting in Towson that has heightened vigilance by law enforcement officials.
Maryland weather: Bitter cold before wintry mix on Tuesday
A Canadian cold front will approach the region on Tuesday, and a winter weather advisory has been issued for most of Maryland.
Baltimore-based meat company recalls 7,485 pounds of pork sausage
According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, raw pork sausage items produced by Impero from Oct. 3 to Dec. 19 were processed without inspection.
‘Invisible’ but essential: Baltimore’s Black immigrants
And, although there has been an exodus of Black residents from Baltimore in the past decade, its foreign-born Black population has continued to grow.
Party City stores closing: What’s next for Maryland’s 20 locations
Party City announced plans to close its more than 700 stores nationwide.
The Peale’s new leader plans to bring innovation to the historic museum
The Peale, the first purpose-built museum in America, announced a new executive director ready to take the storied museum into the future.
2 million Marylanders traveling for holidays: Here’s when it’ll be the worst
Over 2.3 million Marylanders are expected to travel during the holiday season with many heading out this weekend, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.
Big Lots closing stores nationwide: 5 Baltimore-area locations to shutter
American discount retailer Big Lots announced Thursday it's closing all stores across the nation, including 21 locations in Maryland.
The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.