A Harford Co. Proud Boy went to the Capitol on Jan. 6. He’s now facing a federal felony charge.
Federal authorities have identified Harford County resident Brandon Heffner, 38, among a group of rioters on the U.S. Capitol’s lower West Terrace in video footage from Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Brandon Keith Heffner of Harford County, Maryland, was charged Dec. 5, 2023, with impeding a law enforcement officer, remaining in a restricted area, interfering with an official government function and making threats to Congress. The charges stem from the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Baltimore Police tactical unit responds to report of an armed student at Kenwood High School
Baltimore County Police took a student into custody Friday after a report of an armed individual sent Kenwood High School into a brief lockdown.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
What to do this weekend, from a Christmas village to a Christmas parade
If you want to feel like you’ve wandered onto the set of a Hallmark Channel movie, The Banner can recommend multiple events to check out this weekend.
Jimmy Pelletier, from DC Wheels Charity, wows the crowds with skateboard moves at Hampden's Annual Holiday Parade on December 4, 2022.
‘Charm City keeps charming’: What Baltimore is grateful for this Thanksgiving
Baltimore City has given locals plenty of reasons to feel grateful this Thanksgiving. Here are a few of our favorites.
The ice rink, hosted by Waterfront Partnership, opened on Nov. 11, 2023, and will stay open until Jan. 15. It is located downtown in-between the Harborplace Pavilions.
Evicted by Under Armour, Locust Point Community Garden prepares to relocate in December
Locust Point Community Garden has until Dec. 15 to vacate the plot of land owned by Under Armour. Baltimore City officials and the Locust Point Civic Association are clearing a portion of Latrobe Park so the program can continue.
Scene of the community garden located next to Under Armour in Locust Point. (Photo courtesy of Dave Arndt)
Napoleon rejected his American family, but Baltimore’s own Bonaparte didn’t back down
The biopic “Napoleon,” directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix, has renewed interest in Baltimore’s own Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and her tussle with France’s famous imperial family.
The monument and gravestone of Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte in Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore. She was the sister-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Second person arrested in Morgan State University shooting
D.C. Metropolitan Police Department arrested Jovan Terrell Williams on Nov. 17 in connection with the October shooting at Morgan State University that left five people wounded and interrupted homecoming festivities.
Baltimore Police respond to the scene of a shooting at Morgan State University on Oct. 3.
A rogue drone delayed the Ravens game. Now the FAA is investigating.
Drones cannot be flown within 3 miles of a stadium starting one hour before a scheduled game until one hour after the event ends for any National Football League or Major League Baseball.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Ronald Darby (28) tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.
Baltimore County police charge Illinois man in death of 4-year-old
An autopsy later found 4-year-old Amir James had skull injuries and died from bleeding in his brain.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Snowmageddon ahead? Here’s what the strong El Niño winter means for Baltimore
A strong El Niño weather cycle doesn’t guarantee a big winter storm, but it could bring several inches of snowfall in Baltimore.
Man using snowblower in deep snow
Body shop owner sees work on stolen cars as ‘not the business we want’
Each time a recovered stolen Kia or Hyundai arrives to Rosedale Auto Services for repairs, shop owner Greg Ey tapes a plastic sheet over the shattered window and disables the vehicle so it can’t be pilfered from his lot.
Greg Ey the owner of Rosedale Auto Service, runs an auto repair shop in Baltimore and has fielded about 20 repairs for Kia and Hyundai vehicles this month alone.
Tow trucks, repair shops and used car lots: Here’s what happens after vehicles are stolen
People whose cars are stolen aren't the only ones affected by this spike in auto thefts. The industries that tow, repair and sell cars have had to handle the surges, too.
Greg Ey the owner of Rosedale Auto Service, runs an auto repair shop in Baltimore and has fielded about 20 repairs for Kia and Hyundai vehicles this month alone.
Is Baltimore’s harbor swimmable? Advocates take the plunge to prove it
More than 13 years after the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore set out to make the city’s harbor swimmable, the coalition of public and private partners is planning a public swim event called “Harbor Splash” in 2024.
The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore is promoting a Healthy Harbor in Baltimore took a test swim in the waters in September. The group is promoting making the harbor swimmable by 2024.
9 Maryland experience-based gifts for this holiday season
A gift guide to experiences around Baltimore for the holiday season.
City residents have plenty of questions about proposed Harborplace overhaul
P. David Bramble and other members of MCB Real Estate fielded questions about their plans to overhaul Harborplace from a gathering of about 200 residents in Federal Hill on Monday night.
MCB Real Estate wants to tear down the Harborplace pavillions and replace them with a large-scale mixed-use development, including two residential towers, offices, retail, a redesigned road network and a park.
St. Benedict Church announces closure as 2nd allegation surfaces against former pastor
Officials told congregants Saturday that Catholic leadership has since learned of another allegation dating back to the 1990s against former Rev. Paschal Morlino.
St. Benedict Church in Baltimore.
‘Heart of a lion’: Baltimore firefighter Dillon Rinaldo remembered at funeral
The funeral service took place at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in North Baltimore.
Mourners gather at the memorial service of firefighter Capt. Dillon Rinaldo
Baltimore agrees to hefty fine, consent decree over wastewater treatment plants
Environmental advocates say Baltimore City could face additional penalties if it fails to meet repair deadlines and conditions.
The two digesters at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant near Baltimore.
‘A Baltimore Hero’: Thousands remember fallen firefighter Rodney Pitts III at funeral
Scores of first responders, state and city leaders and mourners gathered for the funeral of Baltimore City firefighter Rodney Pitts III, who died in the line of duty Oct. 19.
Baltimore City firefighter Rodney Pitts’ memorial service took place at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen with hundreds of loved ones and mourners.
Baltimore firefighters called ‘Mayday’ as flames rapidly spread across Linden Heights rowhomes
Audio of the emergency dispatch calls placed that afternoon include two calls for “Mayday” and a scramble for information.
Baltimore City Fire Department and ATF officials examine multiple burned rowhomes in the 5200 block of Linden Heights Ave. on Friday, October 20, 2023. The fatal fire the previous night took the lives of two firefighters and injured multiple others.
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