Why do all Preakness racehorses look the same?
I thought all racehorses looked the same. A tutorial about breeding for casual fans who want to speak with authority at Preakness parties this weekend
Body camera video reveals shock, disbelief after Key Bridge collapse
The Baltimore Banner obtained the body camera video Friday from the Maryland Natural Resources Police through a Maryland Public Information Act request.
Missing in Baltimore City: Facebook group helps families search for lost loved ones
With scant police resources to locate missing people, the Missing in Baltimore City Facebook group has increasingly become a resource for families to crowdsource and find support as they search for their loved ones.
Maryland is finally speeding up food benefits approvals — but will it last?
Maryland is tackling a stubborn problem of processing applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and last month the state said it got close to federal compliance for the first time in almost a decade.
The truckers hauling goods across Maryland are terrified to do their jobs
Already stressed local truck drivers are feeling overworked and fearful after the collapse of the Key Bridge — which some said they nearly got caught up in.
A sexual misconduct investigation will force UMBC to change. Will it be enough?
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County agreed to a long list of changes prescribed by the U.S. Department of Justice, but experts say true reform requires a culture change.
How Black port commissioners are handling racist rhetoric after Key Bridge collapse
The devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge prompted racist falsehoods to spread like wildfire online. Maryland Port Commissioner Karenthia Barber found herself in the crosshairs of a far-right disinformation campaign against “DEI” — diversity, equity and inclusion — alongside her co-commissioner Sandy Roberts.
Victims of UMBC swim coach could get up to $180,000 in sexual misconduct settlement
Swimmers could be entitled to $180,000 or $60,000 each as part of a settlement approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday.
How racist, anti-immigrant disinformation added to the Key Bridge tragedy
Baltimore has become the latest target of a national far-right campaign spreading thinly veiled racism after a catastrophic event.
Bill proposal could unravel Maryland’s benefits theft reimbursement program
Legislators and state social services want to amend Maryland’s welfare theft policy to be more “fiscally responsible” despite benefits theft continuing at an alarming rate.
Could huge concrete barriers have averted the Key Bridge collapse?
Some engineers believe adding protective structures around the bridge’s support columns could have prevented the tragedy that killed six construction workers.
UMBC sexual misconduct investigation could cost the state $4.1 million
Maryland officials are set to pay $4.1 million to two groups of individuals identified from a Title IX investigation into the University of Maryland Baltimore County, which was just the subject of a blockbuster Title IX investigation of the university’s swim team by the Department of Justice.
Someone has been making hoax distress calls from Baltimore. The Coast Guard isn’t amused.
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for assistance in identifying an alleged Baltimore hoax caller.
Maryland promised to give more cash to poor families last year. It still hasn’t.
Maryland social services said it would end a policy that reduced cash assistance for recipients who live in subsidized housing. A year later, it hasn't happened.
Woman charged with shooting at motorist, off-duty officer in ‘road rage’ incident downtown
Police arrested Teneshia Pollock, 35, of Baltimore, after she allegedly shot at a female motorist, grazing her in the head, and then at an off-duty police officer in downtown Baltimore on Saturday afternoon.
Welfare benefits stolen? Follow this guide to get your money back
The Baltimore Banner compiled a brief guide for benefit theft victims to know their rights and get full reimbursement.
Maryland officials reverse course, will fully reimburse welfare theft victims
The change comes after a Baltimore Banner investigation revealed that DHS was shortchanging welfare theft victims for months, violating state law.
Judge orders state to turn over autopsy records in Banner lawsuit
A judge ordered The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to turn over complete autopsy reports to The Baltimore Banner on Monday after a yearlong lawsuit. The state could still appeal.
Will the real ‘RLong’ please stand up?
Who is the person behind the ‘RLong’ graffiti tag painted all over the Baltimore region? The Baltimore Banner tracked down some theories — and here’s what we discovered.