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Brittany Jakubowski, an English teacher at Catonsville Middle School, grew a diversity fair from a class project into a community event that draws hundreds.
While some schools cut back, Baltimore County’s top teacher leans into inclusion
At a time when public schools are under pressure to scale back diversity programs, Brittany Jakubowski remains dedicated to making her students feel like they belong.
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services’ Green Ridge Youth Center along I-68 in near Flintstone in Western Maryland.
Violence inside a Maryland youth detention center has staff begging for help
About half of the staff at Green Ridge Youth Center is on leave injured, union reps said, and morale has plummeted
Enjoy your Thrasher's French fries with apple cider vinegar.
The Dish: The foods top local chefs can’t wait to eat this summer
Summertime is the best time to be obsessed with food. From tomato sandwiches to Thrasher’s fries, here's what chefs are excited to eat this season.
Flags placed by members of the Young Marines and Girl Scouts marking the gravesites of veterans are reflected in a statue at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium on May 25, 2024.
7 Things to do in Baltimore County, from live comedy to a Memorial Day observance
Here’s a roundup of some worthwhile and fun things to do in Baltimore County for the week of May 22-28, 2025.
6/16/22—Exterior of the historic Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson, the center of county government.
For 25 years, Baltimore County undercharged developers for public improvements. That’s finally changing.
Baltimore County was charging 1999 prices for its bond funds. This was problematic for finishing projects. It took a quarter century to fix it.

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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, shown here during a town hall in Columbia in March, says committing to care for adult addiction saves lives and creates healthier communities.
Letter: Calvin Ball on how Howard County addressed overdoses
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball says committing to treating adult addiction saves lives and builds healthier communities.
Milwaukee Brewers' Sal Frelick (10) celebrates in front of Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning.
Orioles fall to 17 games below .500 with 8th straight loss
No team in MLB history has recovered from a record 17-below .500 to win the World Series.
Mike Elias, executive vice president and general manager for the Baltimore Orioles, speaks to the media Tuesday.
Kyle Goon: Mike Elias is finally facing the Orioles’ issues. But it’s much too late.
It's positive to hear Mike Elias finally taking ownership of some of the Orioles' biggest shortcomings — but he should have been taking stock in the offseason, when he could have done more than he can now.
Mike Elias, executive vice president and general manager for the Baltimore Orioles, speaks to the media for the first time since firing Brandon Hyde.
Mike Elias says he consulted ‘very heavily’ with Orioles ownership on firing Brandon Hyde
“Our starting pitching staff, it’s been a huge problem, and I put that on myself and the front office in terms of roster construction,” Elias said.
Officials ID man killed during mental health crisis in Dundalk and officer who fatally shot him
Maryland Attorney General’s Office released the names of a Dundalk man who was fatally shot during a mental health crisis and the Baltimore County Police officer responsible.

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The Herbert A. Wagner Generating Station, foreground, and Brandon Shores Generating Station are seen across Cox Creek from homes in the Stoney Beach community.
Maryland lawmakers demand federal regulator stop expected electricity bill spike
Maryland lawmakers joined a call from the Office of People’s Counsel for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to stop supply costs from surging this summer.
David Linthicum, 26, of Cockeysville, was found guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court of four counts of attempted first-degree murder and related crimes.
Man sentenced in shootings of 2 Baltimore County Police officers
David Linthicum, 26, of Cockeysville, was found guilty in 2024 in Baltimore County Circuit Court of four counts of attempted first-degree murder and related crimes.
Gov. Wes Moore returns to his office as reporters continue to shout questions toward him following a news conference at the Maryland State House in Annapolis on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
How much has climate change cost Maryland? Gov. Moore vetoed a bill to find out
The RENEW Act was among 23 bills Moore vetoed Friday, many of which he said put an unnecessary burden on the state as it manages a strapped budget.
House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones sponsored a bill to create a state Department of Social Equity. It ultimately passed and became law as the "Department of Social and Economic Mobility."
Maryland’s new cabinet agency is focused on equity — but we’re not calling it that
Multiple existing programs will be folded into the state's new "Department of Social and Economic Mobility," which was signed into law Tuesday.
The historic Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisiana, burned down in a massive fire on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
A plantation on fire may feel like justice, but echoes of slavery haunt Baltimore, too
Sure, there’s something to be said for preserving history like the Nottoway plantation. But when that history’s been thrown away in favor of engagement photos, what are we really losing in the fire?

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The Banner’s 2025 summer intern class.
Meet the 2025 Banner summer intern class
Please join us in welcoming these young journalists to our newsroom.
Renderings of the design for the updated campus of Baltimore City College in East Baltimore. The final review of the building design and pre-construction kick-off are slated for Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Baltimore City College gets a bold, modern upgrade: See the renderings
The “Castle on the Hill” is slated for a face-lift that would wrap a back corner of the building in an austere modern facade.
Former Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde’s time in Baltimore was filled with ups and downs.
Inside the Dugout: Remembering the Brandon Hyde era 
By virtue of Hyde’s six-plus seasons and 913 games in the manager’s seat, I’d say he gets an era.
Anne Arundel County Police are seeking information about the death of Heather Elizabeth Beaver.
Police investigating after woman’s death in Anne Arundel dubbed homicide
According to police, forensic pathologists determined that Heather Elizabeth Beaver died of blunt force trauma, ruling she died at the hands of another.
Gov. Wes Moore, center, smokes a cigar and holds hands with his wife, First Lady Dawn Flythe Moore ahead of the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Who watched the races from Maryland’s exclusive, taxpayer-funded Preakness tent?
During a full day of racing capped by a dramatic come-from-behind Preakness Stakes win by the horse Journalism, dozens of fans watched the action in a trackside tent paid for by Maryland taxpayers.
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