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Alexander Taylor

Alexander

Alex Taylor is a journalism student at the University of Maryland, College Park. A Baltimore native, he is the news director at his university’s radio station, WMUC-FM, and has freelanced for the South Baltimore Peninsula Post and interned at Baltimore Witness. In his free time, he loves going on long walks, preferably by the water. He will work on The Banner’s news desk as a general assignment reporter through a partnership with Merrill’s Local News Network.

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A plane for BWI's newest flight, AnguillAir, flying through the sky. Photo courtesy of BWI.
New nonstop flight from BWI to the Caribbean launches this winter
BermudAir recently announced that it will have a nonstop flight going from Baltimore to Anguilla, a small British territory in the Eastern Caribbean known for its pristine white-sand beaches and turquoise waters.
Thousands will hit the beach and boardwalk in Ocean City for the Fourth of July weekend.
Headed to Ocean City for July Fourth weekend? Here are 5 things to know
If you are planning to spend your Fourth of July weekend in Ocean City, be prepared for traffic, limited parking and crowds of people hitting the beach.
Fireworks for the Fourth of July are seen from Federal Hill Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
Traveling for the Fourth of July? Here’s what you need to know
The Fourth of July — a day of food, fun and fireworks — is almost here. But, as the day approaches, so does the headache of getting around, especially if you’re traveling.
The Loch Raven reservoir, along with the Prettyboy and Liberty reservoirs, provides water to the city.
DPW lifts voluntary water restrictions for Baltimore region after rainy May
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works lifted the voluntary water restrictions for those using the local water supply.
George Dennehy was nervous as he stepped on the turf at Camden Yards.
He was invited to play the national anthem for the 18,630 fans attending a recent Orioles game on June 11, 2025. He had played at similar-sized venues and sang the national anthem before, but he still felt pressure.
How a Camden Yards performance shined a light on George Dennehy’s inspiring life
George Dennehy was nervous as he stepped on the turf at Camden Yards. He was invited to play the national anthem for the 18,630 fans attending an Orioles game on a recent June night.
Mason Des Jardins (center) with his father, Paul Des Jardins, (left) and his coach, Guilherme Neves, (right) at the 2025 IBJJF New Jersey Spring Kids International Open in Secaucus, New Jersey. Photo courtesy of Paul Des Jardins
Annapolis 12-year-old heads to Vegas to fight in national martial arts championship
Mason Des Jardins, a 12-year-old from Annapolis, will be the among the fighters competing in a national Brazilian jujitsu competition in Las Vegas this weekend.
A large gray elephant, wet from hose water, is seen standing at a fence and getting sprayed with more water
Mud baths and frozen fruit: How the Maryland Zoo keeps its animals cool
From giant ice pops and water cannons to simply hanging in the shade, the animals at the Maryland Zoo have plenty of ways to stay cool.
Nasa P-3 Orion returning to Wallops Flight Facility on 02/08/2024. The plane is large, with four propellers and a blue stripe.
Why you might see low-flying planes around Baltimore Tuesday
From 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, NASA planes will be flying low over Baltimore to conduct atmospheric research, according to Rob Garner, a spokesperson for NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
Local residents relax inside the lobby of the Zeta Center for Healthy and Active Aging, one of the Baltimore City Health Department’s cooling centers, in northwest Baltimore on Monday.
A heat dome is bringing dangerous temps to Maryland. Here’s what to know.
A strong ridge of high pressure is creating “very warm” air mass over the region, a phenomenon known as a heat dome.
A billboard advertisement for this weekend’s AFRAM festival is seen at Artscape in downtown Baltimore.
Headed to AFRAM? Here’s your guide to getting around Baltimore without getting stuck
AFRAM is back — and so are the detours. Baltimore’s beloved African American festival returns to Druid Hill Park this weekend with music, food, culture and community pride.
Protesters march around Patterson Park in Baltimore on Saturday, during one of many "No Kings" protests being held around the country.
‘No Kings’ protests sweep Maryland, with thousands attending peaceful events
Thousands of protesters filled streets and parks across Maryland on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations, one of the largest coordinated protest actions of the year against President Donald Trump’s administration.
Thousands of people are expected to participate in “No Kings” protests across Maryland on Saturday.
What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests in Maryland
The No Kings day of protests on Saturday, June 14, have been organized to reject authoritarianism, "billionaire-first politics" and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to organizers.
A participant in the Baltimore Trans Pride Grand March poses for a photo in Baltimore, MD on 6/29/2024.
Weekend traffic: Baltimore Pride festivities, Orioles games and other events to bring road closures
It will be busy in Baltimore this weekend with Pride events, the Charles Street Promenade, Orioles games and other festivals happening around the city. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation announced road closures for this weekend.
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