The latest from Darreonna Davis
Dundalk Heritage Fair canceled: Decades-old tradition is ‘no longer financially viable’
The Heritage Association of Dundalk announced on Friday the end to one of the region’s most cherished traditions: the Dundalk Heritage Fair.
Naval Academy’s full list of nearly 400 books on race, gender pulled from library
The U.S. Naval Academy released the list of nearly 400 purged pieces of literature exploring themes of white supremacy, race and racism in America, gender identity and sexuality and diversity from its library.
Owings Mills mother and wife Karen Franklin described as ‘glue that held her family together’
Owings Mills mother and wife Karen Franklin is described as the "glue that held her family together".
Owings Mills husband and wife found dead in apparent murder-suicide, police say
Baltimore County Police are investigating the deaths of a husband and wife in Owings Mills, officials announced Wednesday.
Crews uncover oddities in Maryland highways’ first deep clean of 2025
Officials said they removed 301 truckloads, or about 15,050 bags, of litter from Maryland’s highways between March 24-28.
Teen takes plea deal in Butchers Hill attack and robbery of 66-year-old man
An 18-year-old will serve over a decade in prison for an attack he and another teenager were accused of committing that prompted debate about juvenile justice in Maryland.
Nearly 100 show up for trans pride event in Glen Burnie, outnumbering protesters
Despite a planned protest and counterprotesters, attendees of the Trans Pride Party carried on unfazed.
MPT’s incoming CEO wants to meet viewers where they are
Steven Schupak, the incoming CEO of Maryland Public Television, recently spoke with the Banner about the challenges facing public media and what MPT is doing to meet viewers where they are.
Maryland’s own Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes heading to Baltimore for women’s festival
Dominique Dawes, the Maryland native who became the first Black American gymnast to win an individual medal in the Olympics, is headed to Baltimore for a women’s festival next weekend.
Temperatures expected to hit 83 degrees this weekend before storms roll into Baltimore
Temperatures could reach 83 degrees on Saturday, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office.
Baltimore firefighters rescue trapped residents from burning apartment building
Baltimore firefighters scaled towering ladders to rescue two residents trapped on a burning patio as flames engulfed the eighth floor of a high-rise apartment building in downtown Thursday evening, officials said.
‘They died serving Baltimore’: Fallen Key Bridge workers honored during memorial
The night of the collapse, Mt. Olive Baptist Church opened its doors for a “community vigil, offering space for collective mourning, prayer and solidarity.”
Baltimore County battled 6-acre brushfire amid heavy winds, dry conditions
Parts of Maryland, including Baltimore, will be under a fire weather watch Wednesday due to dry conditions and heavy winds, officials said.
Mom finds son and girlfriend dead in their apartment. Now an 18-year-old is charged with murder.
An 18-year-old faces first-degree murder charges after a man and his girlfriend were found dead in Woodlawn earlier this year, Baltimore County Police announced on Tuesday.
Dozens of dead vultures found near Harford County park prompt bird flu testing
Dozens of dead black vultures were found over the weekend near a park in Harford County, prompting bird flu testing and shuttering nearby trails.
Amtrak passenger with measles traveled through D.C. area: Were you exposed?
An Amtrak train passenger with measles traveled through Washington, D.C. last week, leaving some exposed to the airborne virus and at risk of infection.
Ex-priest who helped report notorious abuser now charged with sex abuse from 1990s
A former Catholic priest who played a key role in bringing down the notorious child rapist John Joseph Merzbacher has been charged with sex offenses.
I-83 has new speed camera locations — and ticketing begins today
The speed cameras along I-83 in Baltimore have moved farther apart. Citations come with a $40 fine.
Howard County police arrest 4th suspect in connection with teen’s death
Howard County Police arrested a fourth person in connection with 17-year-old Lance Carrington’s death, though the alleged shooter, a 16-year-old boy, remains at large.
Maryland first responders honored for their help after DC midair collision: ‘Closure for the families’
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Government recognized over 130 first responders for their ”heroic efforts” following the DCA crash, a spokesman said.