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A U.S. Coast Guard boat heads toward the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage seen from Fort McHenry on March 26, 2024.
Thousands of longshoremen at Port of Baltimore face bleak months ahead
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge could be catastrophic for the thousands of workers in the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 333, said president Scott Cowan.
The Howard County Police headquarters exterior on Jan. 25, 2024.
41-year-old man arrested in February shooting death in Howard County
Howard County Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in the Feb. 8 fatal shooting of 67-year-old Perry Comeau inside his home on the 9500 block of Half Dollar Court in Columbia.
Marian House, a Baltimore charity founded in 1982, provides transitional housing for women.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $2M awards to Baltimore nonprofits
MacKenzie Scott’s latest round giving went to several Baltimore organizations, including Marian House and Wide Angle Youth Media.
The UMBC mascot and logo outside of the Retriever Activities Center.
Here’s what you need to know about the DOJ’s investigation into UMBC
The university has promised “critical changes” in the way it responds to future allegations of sexual harassment and sex discrimination.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office shut down part of a road to investigate after finding a man's body in a vehicle. The incident is now being investigated as a homicide.
A nasty divorce and an alleged murder plot. How a former officer’s ex ended up dead in a field.
The Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office alleges that Wilson-Hawkins and Hamilton together went to Boots’ home the night before he was found dead and remained there until early morning the next day.
6/16/22—A sign reading “Baltimore County Maryland” hangs on the wall inside the historic Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson, the center of county government.
Olszewski taps director of public works for Baltimore County’s next administrative officer
County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced Tuesday that he will appoint Walker, his former director of public works and transportation, to become the next Baltimore County administrative officer.
Charles H. Hickey Jr. School, run by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.
13 more sue state, alleging sexual abuse as children while wards of the Maryland agencies
Identified only by their initials, 11 women, one man, and one person who identified as non-binary, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the state of Maryland and three of its agencies, claiming they were sexually abused as children while residents at the Good Shepherd Services treatment center before the facility was closed in 2017.
A locker inside of Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.
Former Montgomery County teacher pleads guilty to sexual abuse of students
The plea represents the first time John Vigna, who taught at Cloverly Elementary School for over two decades, has admitted guilt. For years, he denied accusations against him.
Artist Akio Evans displays his custom Timberland boot with Chris and Snoop from HBO’s “The Wire” painted on the side while being interviewed in his studio on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Felicia Pearson, the actress who played Snoop, told The New York Times her memoir may become a television show.
‘The Wire’ spinoff? Not exactly. But one character could see her own limited series.
This week, The New York Times reported that Felicia Pearson, who played Snoop on “The Wire,” and the show’s co-creator, Ed Burns, are shopping a limited-series television show titled “A.K.A. Snoop,” a screenplay adaptation of Pearson’s 2007 book, “Grace After Midnight: A Memoir.”
Harford County Councilman Aaron Penman (left) and Republican County Executive Bob Cassilly have been in disputes for more than a year. The latest comes as Penman accuses Cassilly of acting unethically over the sale of land owned by the county executive’s family to the state. Cassilly denies any wrongdoing.
Political strife in Harford County continues, this time over a family farm
Ongoing friction reemerged between Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly’s office and Councilman Aaron Penman, who asserted that Cassilly signed a land-use document that facilitated the sale of the land. Penman characterized the act as a conflict of interest.
Hampden artist Jim Pollock, known for hubcap Christmas tree and fanciful metal art, dies
The Hampden artist, known for his hubcap Christmas tree displayed outside and artwork inside his home, died this week.
An enlarged print of “Frederick Douglass Liberty," featured on the side of a building in Easton, has drawn controversy.
An artist took liberties with Frederick Douglass. Some on the Eastern Shore question the art.
The mural in Easton opened a contentious debate that has yet to resolve.
World War II veteran and Baltimore resident Walter Reynolds celebrated his 100th birthday on Feb. 24, 2024. Reaching the century mark was on his bucket list, family members said.
A WWII veteran survived ‘plenty of close calls.’ He just celebrated his 100th birthday.
Family gathered in the dining room of Meadow Park on Saturday afternoon along with a few neighbors and, because Walter Reynolds has become something of a big deal, several politicians showed up to present him with special citations for his military service.
Some of the in-progress 3D printed firearms police recovered from a rowhome in East Baltimore in December 2022.
Ghost guns: What are they, and what’s the fuss all about?
What are ghost guns and why all the fuss about them? Here’s an explanation of the ongoing issue.
Ronnie Simpson had to abandon his sailboat after the mast broke off in rough seas.
Sailor Ronnie Simpson’s solo circumnavigation bid ends with rescue off Argentina coast
Simpson was competing in the Global Solo Challenge on behalf of Annapolis-based U.S. Patriot Sailing.
Maurtice Brown was 17 when he was shot in the face by another boy, a friend, in the basement of his home. He doesn’t remember the shooting and to this day, his family does not know exactly how or why the shooting took place.
Verdict doesn’t bring closure for Glen Burnie teen shot by his friend
The recent trial yielded only a legal answer, not the one Maurtice Brown and his family are still looking for.
Children watch a dolphin swim by them at the National Aquarium, in Baltimore, Monday, June 26, 2023.
National Aquarium’s dolphin sanctuary plan: Wave of the future or well-intentioned folly?
Not all researchers agree the sanctuary model is the best scenario for dolphins in captivity.
Faidley's Seafood
What’s holding up the new Faidley’s? An important shipment from Portugal, for one thing
Faidley’s will be the largest merchant in Lexington market, which is arguably still finding its footing. The Banner got a tour of the family’s new restaurant and market, which is almost ready but still hidden from public view.
One student stabbed and injured another student Thursday at Kenwood High School in Middle River.
Kenwood High School student stabbed by classmate in hallway
The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
7/8/22—A Baltimore Police officer’s car is parked on the corner of E Lombard St. & President St.
Suspect in fatal stabbing of 6-year-old involved in car crash same day he was arrested
Alan Geslicki, 32, has been charged with first-degree murder.
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