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The latest from Cayla Harris
Grief is hard enough. The holidays can make it harder.
The holidays can be a difficult time for people navigating the death of a loved one. Grieving Marylanders say they don’t have it all figured out, but they’ve found ways to find joy in memories and traditions this holiday season.
Where to get the best vegetarian food in Baltimore
Baltimore may be known for its seafood, but the city is rife with options for vegetarians, vegans and those dabbling in plant-based eating.
Greg Turnipseed, city employee killed over parking dispute, was a hard worker with a gentle soul
Family, friends and public officials gathered Tuesday to remember Gregory Turnipseed, the city employee who died in November from injuries he sustained in a brutal attack a month earlier.
‘We’re not going to hide’: Baltimore leaders urge resilience after Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting
City officials marked the first night of Hanukkah in an Inner Harbor lighting ceremony a day after an antisemitic terrorist attack on a popular Australian beach.
14-year-old boy dies after shooting in Morrell Park
A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in the Morrell Park neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
Maryland leaders speak out, increase security after Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting
Maryland Governor Wes Moore condemned the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at a famous Australian beach Sunday morning, calling the violence antisemitic.
As snow ends around Baltimore region, bitter cold arrives
An overnight snowstorm brought as much as 5 inches of snow to the Baltimore region Sunday morning.
Lenny Pineau, longtime owner of Aardmore Veterinary Hospital, built a life he loved
Arthur Leonard “Lenny” Pineau Jr., the owner of Aardmore Veterinary Hospital in Waverly and known to many as Dr. P, died Oct. 25 of a suspected pulmonary embolism. He was 76.
Rev. Lee Hudson believed that Christianity and social justice went hand in hand
Rev. Lee Hudson, a founding board member of Maryland Health Care for All who worked with various advocacy groups to improve housing options for seniors, died Aug. 29 after a cardiac episode. He was 78.
My pilgrimage from Baltimore to Buc‑ee’s
People from the Baltimore area are traveling hours just to visit the new Buc‑ee’s in Virginia. The Texas-born gas station has a cult following, and Baltimoreans can get in on the craze.
Anne Blumenberg, founder of Community Law Center, always found a way to make it happen
Anne Blumenberg, the founder of the nonprofit Community Law Center, which offers pro bono legal services to help improve quality of life in Baltimore, died last month at age 79.
Mary Jane Lupton, feminist scholar and author, embraced the taboo
Mary Jane Lupton, a longtime professor at Morgan State University and feminist scholar, died last month at age 86.
Writing 87 obituaries taught me we are more alike than we think
Cayla Harris shares what she’s learned since becoming The Banner’s first obituary writer in October: Obits aren’t inherently sad, we all have more in common than we think, and everyone experiences grief differently.
Dan Morrison, staple of Hollins Market, was a community builder
Dan Morrison, a staple of the Hollins Market neighborhood and the beloved manager of The Back Yard restaurant and bar, died Aug. 18 at age 50.
The resilient, grand life of Nancy Levin
Nancy Levin, a family lawyer who helped survivors of domestic violence, died Aug. 13 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 85.
Financial pioneer ‘Chip’ Mason, founder of Legg Mason, embodied integrity and respect
Raymond “Chip” Mason, the founder of Baltimore investment firm Legg Mason, died Friday at 88.
Samuel Jordan, fierce advocate for Baltimore Red Line, spent his life championing social justice
Jordan, the executive director of the Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition and the Innovative Housing Institute, died Aug. 1 after a long battle with leukemia. He was 79.
Debbie Simon, Baltimore businesswoman and faithful Christian, had a ‘servant’s heart’
Debbie Simon, a Baltimore businesswoman, loving mother and dedicated community volunteer, died Aug. 1 after a long battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She was 67.
It was easy to talk to Bob Seurkamp, the ‘first first man’ of Notre Dame of Maryland
Bob Seurkamp, the "first first man" of Notre Dame University of Maryland and a former executive director of the Maryland Governor’s Workforce Investment Board, died in July of heart failure.
Holocaust survivor Ernie Kent worked behind the scenes of Maryland politics
Ernie Kent, a Holocaust survivor who worked for decades in Maryland politics, died on July 8 of congestive heart failure, days shy of her 96th birthday.
