The latest from Julie Scharper
They speak for the Gunpowder River. That includes warning about E. coli.
Volunteers with the Gunpowder Riverkeepers are uncovering dangerously high E. coli levels in parts of Baltimore’s beloved river, raising concerns about water safety, pollution and what’s at stake for 1.8 million residents who rely on it for drinking water and recreation.
Clues emerge in case of mysterious Cockeysville ‘casket’
For 15 months, the unusual item sat in the sunporch of a Banner reader’s home near Timonium Elementary.
Mysterious casket appears in Cockeysville
The 55-year-old Evergreen resident emailed The Baltimore Banner shortly after stumbling upon the mysterious object in late May.
Cockeysville home that was the scene of two notorious crimes is for sale
A Baltimore County home, known for the Browning murders and David Linthicum incident, is listed for sale in Cockeysville.
Former Greater Grace pastor indicted for child sexual abuse, lawsuits pile up
Former Greater Grace Pastor Eric Anderson, 80, is facing two counts of indecent assault and battery of a child.
Justin Tucker suspended for 10 weeks after NFL investigation into inappropriate behavior during massage sessions
Tucker’s suspension will begin on roster cut down day, Aug. 26. It will last until Nov. 11.
Baltimore County gym teacher indicted on 22 counts related to sexual abuse
A grand jury this week indicted Roger Myers, a longtime gym teacher in Baltimore County Public Schools, on 22 counts related to interactions with two students this past school year.
Ticket to Pride: Event honors Buster Hughes, gay rights activist and streetcar enthusiast
On Friday, two of the most important parts of the life of the late Buster Hughes will come together as the Baltimore Streetcar Museum hosts its first Pride party.
11 hidden gems in Ocean City (including ways to save a rainy day)
It’s Ocean City's 150th anniversary! Here are 11 hidden gems to check out to plan your best experience.
Ocean City, where Maryland makes memories
Ocean City stirs memories from childhood from family vacations.
Sick at the beach? How to get medical care in Ocean City
Here’s a handy compendium of phone numbers and addresses for you to bookmark for Ocean City.
Ocean City’s 150-year ride from sleepy fishing village to beloved beach town
It’s been 150 years since the first hotel opened in Ocean City, setting in motion the transformation of a sleepy fishing village into the state’s top summer resort.
6 Ocean City restaurants my kids loved — and what they fought about
On a recent trip to Ocean City, Julie Scharper managed to find six restaurants that made the whole family happy.
At Gunz of Steel, women and nonbinary arm wrestlers flex muscles and mayhem
A dozen costumed participants, many joined by a costumed manager, will lock arms across Stellmon’s custom-built arm wrestling table for four rounds of competition at Gunz of Steel.
For women who love the Ravens, the end of the Justin Tucker era is fraught
Tucker’s sudden departure has become a Rorschach test for Ravens fans, who before his miserable 2024 knew him mostly as the most accurate kicker in NFL history and a minor folk hero in Baltimore.
Ravens release star kicker Justin Tucker after allegations of inappropriate behavior
In a statement, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta on Monday called it a “football decision” that was “incredibly difficult.”
Rachel Morin’s children file new lawsuit against their grandmother and aunt
The five children of Rachel Morin, the Bel Air woman slain on a hiking trail in 2023, have again filed a lawsuit against their grandmother and aunt.
Johns Hopkins University bus crashes into Charles Village buildings, injuring several people
A Johns Hopkins University shuttle bus crashed into a vehicle before careening into buildings at the corner of North Charles and 25th streets.
Scary Mommy creator Jill Smokler faces brain cancer with warmth and wit
When Jill Smokler awoke at Johns Hopkins Hospital last year, her skull sealed shut with a jagged seam of staples, her first response was wry laughter.
Former student sues Baltimore Talmudical Academy, alleging rabbi sexually abused him
A man who attended the Talmudical Academy of Baltimore is suing the school, alleging that he was sexually molested in the 1970s by a rabbi.