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How much do you know about Fort McHenry? Test your national monument knowledge with our quiz.
Fort McHenry was an answer on ‘Jeopardy.’ Test your knowledge about the historic site.
The category? National monuments. The star-spangled clue? “From its ramparts, you can see the mouth of the Patapsco River as it flows into Chesapeake Bay.” Now, it's your turn.
Crabs caught by JC Hudgins in the Chesapeake Bay in Mathews, Va., on Friday, June 10, 2022.
Virginia voted to weaken rules on crab dredging. Maryland objects.
The decision allows Virginia to study the viability of a winter fishery, but does not automatically create one.
A Maryland Democratic Party volunteer has been removed from his role after a video documented explicit messages he admitted sending to someone posing as a teen.
Maryland Democrats remove volunteer from party role after online video accusations
The Maryland Democratic Party said it removed Michael Knaapen from his volunteer leadership role with the party after learning about the video and accusations.
Maryland is preparing for potentially dangerous heat this weekend.
Extreme heat prompts Code Red alert: What you need to know
A wave of extreme heat has come to the region. Here’s how to stay safe.
The Banner spoke with James Hogan about efforts to document trees at Fort McHenry and Hampton National Historic Site.
Why two local National Parks sites mapped thousands of trees
The mapped database can include all sorts of details about every single tree — its approximate age, its condition, whether it has lightning protection installed and when it was last maintained.
Resident physicians and fellows at the University of Maryland Medical Center have formed a union.
Doctors at UMMC vote for forming a union by an overwhelming margin
The tallied vote came in Thursday night as 628 voting for and 19 against. To win union certification, they needed just a simple majority of those who chose to vote.
A man running away from the camera's t-shirt is drenched with sweat.
Potentially dangerous heat wave expected in Maryland next week
High temperatures could reach 96 degrees in Baltimore next week.
Sen. John Fetterman and his wife Gisele were in a car crash on their 16th wedding anniversary, the couple said.
Sen. John Fetterman at fault in Maryland car crash, police say
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was at fault for a crash that sent he and two others to the hospital, police said.
It’s local budget season in Maryland, where the government conversation over the next few weeks will be about money and two siblings: Taxes and Spending.
Minimum wage in Montgomery County will soon be among the highest in the country
The $17.15 minimum hourly wage will be among the highest in the country.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
17-year-old fatally shot in Reisterstown identified by police
The 17-year-old victim was shot multiple times and was declared dead at the scene.
David Smith, the executive chairman of media company Sinclair Inc., purchased The Baltimore Sun from Alden Global Capital in January.
Sun union says ethics have been ‘tossed aside’ after sale, demands end to Fox45 stories
The guild said there have been multiple times when the paper’s “ethical standards have been tossed aside under new ownership.”
Frank Stronach faces multiple criminal charges, including rape, in Canada.
Founder of group that owns the Preakness charged with rape, sexual assault in Canada
Frank Stronach, 91, the founder and longtime owner of The Stronach Group was arrested and charged with rape, indecent assault on a female, sexual assault and forcible confinement in Canada.
Residents of Curtis Bay will have to file a claim to receive any payout.
CSX reaches $1.75 million settlement with Curtis Bay residents over coal explosion
CSX Transportation and Curtis Bay residents who sued the company following a December 2021 explosion at its South Baltimore facility have reached a $1.75 million settlement in a class action lawsuit.
A wind turbine spins and generates power for the U.S. electric grid at the South Fork Wind farm in the Atlantic Ocean, 35 miles east of Montauk Point, New York, in 2023.
Gov. Moore’s latest offshore wind move brings in federal support
“Offshore wind means we don’t have to choose between hoping for and working for a green economy and a growing one,” Gov. Wes Moore said.
The tornado in Gaithersburg was one of five across the state, officials said Thursday night.
Maryland saw 5 tornadoes Wednesday night. Here’s where and what damage they caused.
There were tornadoes in Baltimore, Montgomery, Howard and Carroll counties.
Funfetti is an adult female mixed breed dog up for adoption at BARCS. She was rescued with 83 other animals from a single rowhome in Baltimore.
83 dog rescue update: No charges filed, two animals still up for adoption
Three weeks after 83 dogs and one cat were seized from a rowhome in Northwest Baltimore, just two of the animals are still searching for a more permanent home.
A large tree fell on a home in Gaithersburg after a reported tornado moved through the area, June 5, 2024.
Tornado confirmed in Montgomery County; five people rescued after a tree fell on a house
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch Wednesday beginning at noon when widespread rain and thunderstorms will move across the area.
An Owings Mills man is facing 68 charges related to allegations he recorded 11 women at various locations around Howard County and illegally accessed private media from 37 other women, according to police.
Man accused of taking upskirt and dressing room videos in Howard County
An Owings Mills man is facing 68 charges related to allegations he recorded 11 women at various locations around Howard County and illegally accessed private media from 37 other women, according to police.
In the first big leadership change since The Baltimore Sun was sold to David Smith, the paper’s longtime managing editor is retiring.
Top editor retiring from Baltimore Sun in first big change after sale
In the first big leadership change since The Baltimore Sun was sold to David Smith, the paper’s longtime managing editor is retiring.
An elementary school principal in Montgomery County is accused of stomping on a student’s foot and is facing a related second-degree assault charge, according to court records.
Montgomery Co. elementary principal charged with assault, accused of stomping on child’s foot
An elementary school principal in Montgomery County is accused of stomping on a student’s foot and is facing a related second-degree assault charge, according to court records.
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