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Banner political notes: It’s Moore’s party; Dixon learns the Park Heights Strut
Gov. Wes Moore is turning 45 and he’s throwing what could be one heck of a party.
Gov. Wes Moore is shown as the Orioles announced during Thursday night's game that they agreed to a deal keeping the team in Camden Yards for at least 30 years.
Stadium Authority chose to phone in votes on Orioles deal without a public meeting
The stadium authority cited a rarely used provision of state law that applies to the boards of directors of corporations and associations to gather votes by phone. The last time they used the provision was in 2011.
Gov. Wes Moore is shown as the Orioles announced during Thursday night's game that they agreed to a deal keeping the team in Camden Yards for at least 30 years.
Gov. Wes Moore on Orioles lease: ‘The Orioles will be here for 30 years’
Governor: 'We now have the final framing that was necessary to move forward with finalizing the deal that will keep the Orioles for 30 years.'
A press conference takes place at the scene of a shooting at Morgan State University on Tuesday Oct. 3, 2023.
Morgan State cancels, postpones homecoming events after campus shooting
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said at a Wednesday morning press conference that the shooting likely stemmed from a dispute between “two smaller groups.”
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Hunt Valley restaurant boots transphobic fundraiser; new gig for Hogan; Baltimore Co. housing needs help
A Republican Women of Baltimore County fundraiser was relocated after Democrats and other groups objected that the event was screening transphobic movies.
The flip of the calendar to Oct. 1 means hundreds of new laws go into effect in Maryland.
Maryland’s new laws address issues from gun violence to divorce
Hundreds of new laws take effect in Maryland on Sunday, from restrictions on carrying guns to changes to how married couples can get divorced.
Gov. Wes Moore is shown as the Orioles announced during Thursday night's game that they agreed to a deal keeping the team in Camden Yards for at least 30 years.
Orioles announce agreement for 30-year Camden Yards lease extension
Gov. Wes Moore joined Orioles CEO and chairman John Angelos at Camden Yards, and the two were shown on the jumbotron as the announcement of a new 30-year lease was made. Details of the extension will be revealed Friday.
Maryland State House, in Annapolis, Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Maryland leaders say the state can weather a government shutdown — for a few weeks, at least
As the nation inches closer to a potential federal government shutdown, Maryland leaders say the state government can weather the loss of money for a few weeks.
A sign in the Pinnacles Entrance Station of the Badlands National Park warns visitors the park is closed on Oct. 1, 2013 near Wall, South Dakota. Without a spending deal, the federal government could shut down beginning Sunday.
Maryland’s federal workers and residents who depend on services brace for shutdown
Halting government operations would affect more than just federal employees, but also Marylanders who rely on vital government services to meet their most basic needs, such as food benefits, safety inspections, student loan payment processing and child care grants, to name a few.
Maryland Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis speaks at a campaign event in 2022. She said she will step down in October.
Maryland Democratic Party leader Yvette Lewis to step down
Yvette Lewis has led the Maryland Democratic Party since 2019, a period that included record fundraising, recapturing the governor’s mansion and expanding majorities in the General Assembly.
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, shown here speaking to reporters in Annapolis in January, has been named chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Cardin named chair of U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Cardin replaces Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, who was forced out of the chairmanship after pleading not guilty to federal criminal charges.
Flooding in downtown Annapolis Sunday morning as a result of the remains of the storm that was once known as Tropical Storm Ophelia. An Annapolis Police vehicle rides through floodwaters on Compromise Street.
Minor flooding in Baltimore region as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves north
A tree also fell on tracks at a light rail station in Baltimore. The flooding was minimal and one official even said the storm was "uneventful."
Annapolis prepares for Tropical Storm Ophelia moving through Maryland on Saturday. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Tropical Depression Ophelia brings heavy rain and wind to mid-Atlantic as it moves north
Baltimore and neighboring counties are under flood watch through Sunday morning
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Senate race updates; Moore touts POTUS; Baltimore Co. gets new park; mayor promises ‘nimble’ permit process
The leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate are ramping up their campaigns as 2024 approaches. Here’s a look at their latest moves.
Demetrius Smith was wrongfully convicted of first-degree murder in 2010 and sentenced to life in prison plus 18 years. He was later exonerated, but has been denied benefits and compensation.
Demetrius Smith, wrongly convicted of murder, finally gets apology and compensation
Even after being cleared of a murder and an assault he did not commit, Demetrius Smith of Baltimore faced legal hurdles in getting compensation from the state. He was vindicated on Wednesday with a payment and an apology from the governor.
Andy Ellis, left, and Bill Marker are Orioles fans and civic activists who have mounted a campaign to convince Baltimore leaders to consider using eminent domain to seize ownership of the baseball team and either sell the team or turn it into a publicly-owned organization.
We want our Birds: Pair launches long-shot campaign for city to take over the Orioles
A pair of civic activists experienced in quixotic campaigns have a new idea: Could city government seize control of the Orioles and run the team in a way that more benefits Baltimore and the community?
Baltimore Orioles left fielder Austin Hays (21) dumps gatorade on center fielder Cedric Mullins after he hit a sacrifice fly in the eleventh inning to win the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The Baltimore Orioles clinched a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2016.
Orioles CEO Angelos pledges 30 more years for the team at Camden Yards
Fresh off of the Orioles clinching a spot in the playoffs Sunday, CEO and chairman John Angelos expressed confidence that the team and the state would nail down a new lease for the Camden Yards stadium.
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Banner political notes: GOP fundraiser honors Ehrlich; Democrats slightly overrepresented in General Assembly
“The man is very generous with his time and absolutely gives back to the party,” said Adam Wood, executive director of the Maryland Republican Party. “It seemed like it made sense to do something for him; he’s doing so much for us.”
Maryland state schools Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury at a press conference last month.
In abrupt reversal, embattled Maryland schools superintendent won’t seek second term
Mohammed Choudhury, who had previously fought to save his job, has told the state school board he does not want a four-year contract beginning next July.
Vincent Schiraldi, acting secretary of juvenile services, testifies before a Maryland Senate budget subcommittee in Annapolis on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.
What we learned from a state hearing on youth crime
Lawmakers, public defenders, police, prosecutors and state officials faced gathered in a marathon video meeting on Wednesday to confront Maryland’s problems with juvenile crime head-on.
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