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18-year-old drowns at Assateague Island after struggling in waters outside lifeguard zone
An 18-year-old swimmer died on Thursday after struggling to swim with another person at the Assateague Island National Seashore.
Atlantic waves at Assateague Island National Seashore. The National Park Service urges visitors not to go far from shore and to be aware of winds and currents that can pull swimmers out quickly.
Bertha’s Mussels served up a prized parting gift — from its closet
A recent find at the long-closed Bertha's Mussels got The Banner wondering: Have you come across a rare treasure in an old building?
The University of Maryland School of Medicine uncovered what’s believed to be the oldest surviving portrait of Dr. John Beale Davidge, its founder and first dean.
Chalkboard sign in West Towson forges a closeness that can’t be wiped away
Every single day since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Todd Briggs has delighted his West Towson neighbors with an inspirational quote on a chalkboard set up outside his home.
Neighbors walk past the West Towson chalkboard that Todd Briggs puts out in front of his house with a daily inspirational quote.
New owner expected for Mount Vernon landmark church
The Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church has been searching for a financial lifeline to maintain its historic building.
Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
St. Vincent offers a haven for homeless kids. For one counselor, it’s also a homecoming
How a camper, Isaiah Magruder, turned counselor hopes to support kids at Camp St. Vincent in Baltimore this summer.
Camp counselor Isaiah Magruder, center, with his campers during one of Camp St. Vincent’s youth activity sessions at Patterson Park in June.
Hot girl bummer: Rising costs of Trump tariffs hit Black hair care industry
Justine Smith, a hairstylist at Aesthetic by Ella, sews-in hair extensions for a client.
Bodycam footage shows police chase, fatal shooting of arabber in West Baltimore
Police on Monday released video showing the fatal police shooting of Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, a beloved arabber in Baltimore.
Police Commissioner Richard Worley described the fatal shooting as tragic, but praised responding officers for following their training.
‘Justice for the fruit man’: Hundreds rally for arabber fatally shot by Baltimore police
More than 300 people rallied in Upton on Friday evening to demand justice for Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, the well-known arabber fatally shot in Upton by police this week.
Community members march in honor of the recently-killed arabber, Bilal "BJ" Adbullah, on Friday, June 20, 2025.
An uneasy calm as West Baltimore organizes to remember well-known arabber killed by police
Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, who was shot and killed by police Tuesday, was a longtime arabber and a fixture in his community.
Balloons tied to the railing outside Upton–Avenue Market Metro station on Thursday to honor Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, who was fatally shot by Baltimore Police this week.
Mentors for young Baltimore storytellers pivot after funding loss
After funding loss, the Baltimore Youth Film Arts program is sunsetting, but a new idea is rising.
Robert Shearin is interviewed about Benjamin Banneker during the final Baltimore Youth Film Arts workshop at the Patterson Park branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library this month.
Poppleton Recreation Center gets fresh start inspired by old memories
Dormant for decades, Poppleton Recreation Center, the West Baltimore neighborhood hub reopens Thursday.
Sonia Eaddy, center, conducts a ribbon cutting during the reopening of The Poppleton Recreation Center on Thursday afternoon.
Beating the odds: 60 years of friendship bound by sticky buns and Baltimore memories
A group of 1965 Forest Park High School graduates is happy to dish on the secret to their remarkable, long-lasting connection.
Back row, left, Emory Bernard Woods and right, Paul King. Front row from left, Patricia Waddy,  Marsha “Bubbles” Logan, Cynthia Lambirth, Fredricka Williams, Joyce L. Gillard, and Denise Chappell pose for a portrait at Kelsey's Restaurant Irish Pub in Ellicott City, Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Druid Hill Park’s walking loop is finally back, but construction isn’t over
Walking routines, workout momentums and impromptu daylight getaways are back since the walking loop reopened.
The Druid Hill Park walking loop in Baltimore was recently reopened.
Hank is dead. Long live the GOAT.
“I’m gonna miss that goddamn goat,” said Cornish, “He done travelled the whole Baltimore city with me.”
Todd “Gready” Cornish walks with his goat, Hank, in 2024.
The old Frederick Douglass High School held a secret. Here’s what was found behind the safe door.
Unbeknownst to school staff, they were leaving something behind in the century-old building.
Frederick Douglass High School, established in 1883, is the second oldest high school created specifically for African American students.
A new pair of baby shoes, old traditions and a mom’s plea for slower times
As a new parent, time can seem like such a thef.
Jasmine Vaughn-Hall bought her son his first pair of shoes from the same Baltimore shop where her parents bought her first pair years ago.
‘Exactly what our church needs’: Marylanders react to Pope Leo XIV becoming 1st American pontiff
After the white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and the world learned that Pope Leo XIV would lead the church, Catholics across the world and Maryland were quick to celebrate.
Cardinal Robert Prevost appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica after being chosen the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, choosing the name of Pope Leo XIV, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Baltimore woman joyfully haunted by hunt for ‘ghost signs’
Ghost signs are the faded, hand-painted signs of the past. Once one sign is found, others seem to follow for Lashelle Bynum.
For 20 years, Lashelle Bynum has photographed Baltimore’s ghost signs.
Check out these favorites from Baltimore’s premier ghost-sign hunter
The city’s fading collection of commercial signs painted on buildings can be found all over Charm City.
A ghost sign is seen at the top of the former Stafford Hotel, now The Stafford Apartments. When the building was constructed in 1894, it was the tallest building on Mount Vernon Place.
Freddie Gray’s death rocked Baltimore a decade ago. It also helped shape a generation.
Young people from the city are now grown up and reflecting on how Gray’s tragic death in police custody, the weeks of protests and unrest that followed, and the intervening years of struggle and success for their city changed their lives.
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