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    A Chesapeake Bay skipjack sails near the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Work will begin next month to rebuild the bridge.
    Key Bridge rebuild gets a start date
    There’s a start date now for the four-year, $2-billion project to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
    St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church has been serving the communities of north Baltimore since 1958.
    As St. Pius X prepares for its last Christmas Mass, neighbors hope for a miracle
    Parishioners are preparing for their final Christmas Mass at St. Pius X in Towson, one of the last Baltimore-area churches to close its doors under the Archdiocese’s church merger plan.
    Intersection of Meteor Court and Cloister Road, with Hillendale Recreation center directly across the street, on Dec. 23, 2024.
    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.
    Former State Sen. Jim Brochin speaks before the Baltimore County Council.
    Jim Brochin talked tough on immigration in county executive interview. It fell flat with council Dems.
    Former State Sen. Jim Brochin’s rhetoric on detainees troubled many council members whose votes he needs to be named the next county executive in two weeks.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 23:  Luigi Mangione arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court on December 23, 2024 in New York City. Mangione, 26, is set to appear for his arraignment on state murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street on December 4.
    Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
    The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has pleaded not guilty to murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.

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    How Baltimore County became a hidden world of video game companies
    Sid Meier, the gaming guru behind the ‘Civilization’ series, lit a spark in generations of developers who have stayed local.
    Bottles of Coors beer are displayed on a shelf at a liquor store on May 2, 2018 in Fairfax, California.
    Maryland liquor stores push back on beer, wine in grocery aisles
    A group of liquor retailers denounced Gov. Wes Moore’s support of beer and wine sales at Maryland grocery stores.
    Hot Pot King.
    6 Baltimore County restaurants to savor, from cozy spots to elevated dining
    From global flavors to comfort food, these Baltimore County restaurants are guaranteed to make 2025 your most delicious year yet, according to food influencer Chris Franzoni.
    CAN, Community Assistance Network, is a program built to help port workers, but over time it found an even larger Baltimore County population in need of aid: undocumented families. They distribute food boxes weekly that include fresh produce, meats, dairy, bread, and non-perishables.
    Key Bridge food pantry may close despite demand among undocumented families
    A program to help port workers after the Key Bridge collapse is now on the front lines of aiding Baltimore County’s growing number of undocumented families. But will the funding last?
    Luigi Nicholas Mangione arrives at the Blair County Courthouse, in Hollidaysburg, Pa., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.
    Luigi Mangione update: What’s next for man charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
    Luigi Mangione is now in a federal jail in New York, facing charges that could bring the death penalty.

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    Here are some ways to stay alert about winter emergencies in Howard, Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties.
    How to prepare for winter weather ahead of arctic blast
    In the case of snow, rain, ice, wind, sleet and other harsh winter weather, here are ways to prepare and places to get emergency alerts for Howard, Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties.
    The Days Inn motel in Towson, seen top right, will soon be cleared to make way for a new affordable housing development in a commercial section of Loch Raven.
    Loch Raven motel being cleared for affordable housing in Baltimore County
    “Loch Raven Overlook” will be constructed near where Tuesday’s deadly shooting occurred in Towson.
    Luigi Mangione in court with his lawyer, Thomas Dickey, during his preliminary hearing at the Blair County court house on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
    Luigi Mangione, charged in deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, waives extradition to New York
    The procedural step cleared the way for the New York Police Department to take Mangione into custody.
    There are a number of holiday-themed events happening this weekend in Baltimore.
    What to do this weekend, from a honky-tonk to holiday shows
    Whether you want to take in a holiday show from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, go honky-tonk dancing or watch “Die Hard,” we've got you covered.
    Security footage from Captain Car Wash on Loch Raven Boulevard, reviewed by the Banner, shows the shooting as it unfolded Tuesday night.
    Video shows moment car crashes into Towson funeral home amid mass shooting
    Officials said the shooting in Towson appeared “targeted,” and said they believe there is no ongoing threat to the general public.

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    Police and other emergency vehicles respond to a shooting at the 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson.
    Towson shooting leaves 1 dead, 9 others injured
    The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a shooting in the area of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson.
    The Pennsylvania State Police released this photo of Luigi Mangione. He’s charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder as a crime of terrorism and related offenses in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside the New York Hilton Midtown.
    Luigi Mangione faces new charges of murder as an act of terrorism
    ”This was a frightening, well-planned targeted murder that was intended to cause shock and attention and intimidation,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said at a news conference on Tuesday announcing that a grand jury had indicted Mangione on 11 counts including first-degree murder.
    James E. Malone, Jr., Democrat, District 12A, Baltimore County & Howard County
    Former Maryland Del. James Malone Jr., a dedicated public servant, was ‘larger than life’
    Malone, a Democrat, represented Baltimore and Howard counties from 1995 to 2014. He died on Monday of brain cancer at age 67.
    The Baltimore County Council is poised to select the next county executive from a pool of five candidates.
    They reached the last round of interviews for Baltimore County’s top job. Who will get it?
    The Baltimore County Council is poised to select the next county executive from a pool of five candidates.
    Baltimore County Public Schools have lost over 200 students since last school year.
    Baltimore County schools have fewer students than expected again this year
    The drop in Baltimore County schools matches a trend seen around the nation.
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