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Scout leader charged with rape and assault of teen in Howard County
Howard County Police arrested and charged James Alan Soltysiak, a 56-year-old Scout leader, with second-degree rape and assault.
Tiny houses in East Baltimore create new community for unhoused families
Thirteen families have secured housing through newly built, 400-square-foot homes built in an alleyway. The project, called Hope Village, offers affordable homeownership in East Baltimore’s Oliver community.
Young people could define this election — if they vote
Signs point to large voter turnout by youths this election. But will they actually vote?
Baltimore man receives lengthy prison sentence in killing of Army reservist roommate
A Baltimore man was sentenced Wednesday to decades in prison in the fatal shooting of his roommate, an Army reservist, following an altercation last year.
Baltimore hotel workers reach new deal with city-owned Hilton for higher wages
Workers at Baltimore’s Hilton Inner Harbor ratified a new union contract after months of negotiations.
Maryland agency to improve access to benefits for people with disabilities
The settlement agreement requires DHS to take steps to ensure people in Maryland with disabilities receive fair access to public benefits, including the state’s temporary cash assistance program.
After 26 years, Station North dance club The Depot is for sale
The Depot, a nightlife staple in Station North, is listed for sale after more than two decades in business.
Sen. Cheryl Kagan visited every 911 center in Maryland. Here’s what she learned.
State Sen. Cheryl Kagan spoke with The Baltimore Banner about her tour of every 911 call center in Maryland and the surprising things she learned along the way.
What to do this weekend, from seeing Ice Cube to an AVAM sports-themed show
Whether you want to check out a new exhibit at the American Visionary Art Museum or see rapper Ice Cube perform, we’ve got you covered.
Ahead of homecoming, Maryland universities ramp up security with drones, license plate readers
Following the string of shootings during homecoming celebrations in recent years, campus police departments are implementing additional security measures and protocols.
Vigils, rallies around Baltimore to mark anniversary of Oct. 7
Tens of thousands of protesters have joined demonstrations across the U.S. nearly a year into the war, including protests at many college campuses.
‘Not an easy time.’ Archdiocese begins process of closing dozens of Catholic churches by Dec. 1
Archdiocese of Baltimore has made official the closure of more than half the Catholic churches in city, nearby suburbs.
At new Baltimore community center, Eric Holder says Justice Thurgood Marshall’s work is unfinished
Eric Holder, the former U.S. Attorney General and renowned civil rights leader, delivered an inaugural speech in a lecture series created to honor the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Johns Hopkins sees ‘significant setback’ as diversity of incoming class drops sharply
Johns Hopkins University shared socioeconomic statistics and self-reported racial and ethnic identities of this year’s incoming first-year undergraduates.
Q&A: Elections director says more poll workers are needed. Here’s how to become one.
Baltimore City Board of Elections Director Armstead Jones says about 2,100 election judges are needed to work the polls during the general election on Nov. 5.
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