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He was a cybercrime journalist. Now he’s taking on the bad guys himself.
Former technology journalist Sean Gallagher wrote about cybercrime for years, until — at 55 — he decided to fight it himself.
Sean Gallagher works from his Hampden home as a cybercrime investigator.
I wasn’t ready to get my kid a phone, but this changing country means he needs one
Agonizing about the timing and reasoning for getting a cellphone for your child is pretty common. But recent events made that decision for me.
7 local goodies for stocking stuffers
Here's a list of locally available goodies to brighten up that lonely sock. Fabulous does come in small packages.
5 things we learned from Joan Vassos, Maryland’s ‘Golden Bachelorette’
The Golden Bachelorette found new, true love. Here are some lessons we learned from Rockville’s Joan Vassos.
Rockville resident Joan Vassos found love with Chock Chapple on the first-ever season of “The Golden Bachelorette” — and taught us a few things along the way.
Powerful women are supposed to apologize, be humble. Martha Stewart says nah.
Martha Stewart is not sorry. And you’re going to have to deal with it.
The unapologetic Martha Stewart attends the premiere of her Netflix documentary “Martha.”
Rewatching ‘Scandal’ and ‘The West Wing’ hits a lot different post-election
After this election, the optimism in "The West Wing," "Parks and Recreation" and "Scandal" seems naive. The craziness feels a lot more plausible.
The fictional Bartlet administration on "The West Wing" were a bit naive, a little too slick and not diverse enough. But for Leslie Gray Streeter, they're preferable to our current reality.
It’s not just the men who let us women down
Women were once asked to choose whether they felt safer with a man or a bear. After this election, I'd choose the bear over some women, too.
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 06:  Supporters react as Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election during a speech at Howard University on November 06, 2024 in Washington, DC. After a contentious campaign focused on key battleground states, the Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump was projected to secure the majority of electoral votes, giving him a second term as U.S. President. Republicans also secured control of the Senate for the first time in four years.
I’m proud of Maryland. I’m scared for the country.
Maryland voted well in the election. The rest of y'all ... Hope it was worth it.
Supporters celebrate during Senator-elect Angela Alsobrooks' election night party.
Drowning out the noise is its own form of self-care
I have been focusing on light subjects and avoiding serious topics as of late because the election makes me think it’s all going to be serious very soon.
The horror of being the bad Halloween candy house
Halloween is a time of spooky generous behavior — and shame if you give out the wrong candy to trick-or-treaters.
Memories of being that most shameful of neighbors: The bad candy house.
This Florida Man is a Ravens fan, but he doesn’t reflect us
Jack Callis — the Ravens fan and now Florida man — who attacked two Commanders supporters brings shame to both states despite not being representative of either.
A still from a video posted on Instagram showing a fight between Ravens and Commanders fans earlier this month.
Combating food prices and health concerns, one jar of tomatoes at a time
Amid rising food costs and a bid to get healthier, I’ve developed an interest in canning. “It’s not rocket science,” said Becky Calvert, a Baltimore native and expert canner. Here’s how to get started.
Interest in canning as a food preservation method has increased over the last few years.
What it’s like when Cousin Angie becomes Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks
Angela Alsobrooks could make history if she is elected Senator of Maryland. She also taught me the Electric Slide.
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Angela Alsobrooks poses with her cousin, Baltimore Banner columnist Leslie Streeter.
Maryland’s ‘Golden Bachelorette’ on love, loss and starting over
Rockville’s “Golden Bachelorette” Joan Vassos on her journey on the ABC show, being in control this time, and holding onto her late husband’s love even as she moves forward.
“The Golden Bachelorette” star Joan Vassos kisses suitor Chock Chapple, a front-runner for her heart.
It doesn’t matter how old you are — if you run, you’re a runner
Older runners like me know we aren't at our physical peak. Who cares? I'm participating in the Baltimore Running Festival anyway.
Karin Miller, now 66, of Salisbury at her first race, a half marathon in chapel hill, NC in her 20s and last year in Salisbury at a 5k.
Kamala Harris is working around the mainstream media and it’s brilliant
Kamala Harris' recent media strategy of talk shows and podcasts spanning from Howard Stern to "Call Her Daddy" is enraging the usual suspects and engaging the people she needs.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris answers questions during a moderated conversation with members of the National Association of Black Journalists hosted by WHYY September 17, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harris returns to Philadelphia where she debated Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, one week ago.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
How to cope with the end of the world
It’s the (possible) end of the world as we know it, and we don’t feel fine. But we can control how we think, talk and breathe our way through it.
It seems like the end of the world. Put down the phone, take a deep breath and focus on things you can control.
The winner of the vice presidential debate? It’s complicated
Who came out on top in the debate between vice presidential candidates Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz was based on your expectations.
The debate between vice presidential candidates Sen. JD Vance, left, and Gov. Tim Walz, seemed more civil, at least on the surface.
How a 22-pound, 8-year-old cat became our newest family member
We adopted a fluffy, mysterious senior kitty named Cass from BARCS. Maybe you should adopt one, too?
Baltimore Banner columnist Leslie Gray Streeter with her cat, Cass Streeter-Zervitz.
I’m a lifelong Janet Jackson fan and it’s OK to admit I think she messed up
Janet Jackson’s recent misstatements about Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity remind me that defending celebrities at all costs is a risky proposition.
Janet Jackson is an icon. That doesn’t mean we have to support everything she says — especially when it’s wrong.
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