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    Luigi Mangione in court with his lawyer, Thomas Dickey, during his preliminary hearing at the Blair County court house on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
    Luigi Mangione, charged in deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, waives extradition to New York
    The procedural step cleared the way for the New York Police Department to take Mangione into custody.
    There are a number of holiday-themed events happening this weekend in Baltimore.
    What to do this weekend, from a honky-tonk to holiday shows
    Whether you want to take in a holiday show from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, go honky-tonk dancing or watch “Die Hard,” we've got you covered.
    Security footage from Captain Car Wash on Loch Raven Boulevard, reviewed by the Banner, shows the shooting as it unfolded Tuesday night.
    Video shows moment car crashes into Towson funeral home amid mass shooting
    Officials said the shooting in Towson appeared “targeted,” and said they believe there is no ongoing threat to the general public.
    Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Executive, speaks at a press conference announcing a package of foundational legislative reforms to expand access to new housing opportunities as well as address community concerns in Baltimore County.
    Inspector General finds no evidence Olszewski administration paid improper benefits
    The 27-page report, released Wednesday, undercuts accusations of cronyism that swirled around Olszewski this year as he mounted a campaign for Congress.
    Essex residents protest a gun shop that opened across from a church, day care and school.
    Essex residents protest gun shop opening across from church day care
    Over a dozen Essex residents held a demonstration Tuesday afternoon against a gun shop that opened across a Church day care.
    The Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular is helping to ring in the holiday season with festive displays in Baltimore County.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County this week: Get into the holiday spirit
    It’s the week before the holidays, and Baltimore County is offering plenty of ways to celebrate, from a holiday light festival to a Hanukkah bash.
    Fred Homan, a former county administrative officer, reviews documents before addressing the Baltimore County Council during a legislative session in Towson in September.
    Fred Homan’s time is up, but he won’t leave
    Fred Homan left county government six years ago, but he remains a constant presence at Baltimore County Council meetings.
    The duck confit gumbo from Rooted Rotisserie is served with cabbage, fried okra and rice.
    The Dish: The 10 best things I ate this year
    In a year of delicious eats at exciting restaurants, these are the dishes I can't stop thinking about.
    Police and other emergency vehicles respond to a shooting at the 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson.
    Towson shooting leaves 1 dead, 9 others injured
    The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a shooting in the area of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson.
    The Pennsylvania State Police released this photo of Luigi Mangione. He’s charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder as a crime of terrorism and related offenses in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside the New York Hilton Midtown.
    Luigi Mangione faces new charges of murder as an act of terrorism
    ”This was a frightening, well-planned targeted murder that was intended to cause shock and attention and intimidation,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said at a news conference on Tuesday announcing that a grand jury had indicted Mangione on 11 counts including first-degree murder.
    James E. Malone, Jr., Democrat, District 12A, Baltimore County & Howard County
    Former Maryland Del. James Malone Jr., a dedicated public servant, was ‘larger than life’
    Malone, a Democrat, represented Baltimore and Howard counties from 1995 to 2014. He died on Monday of brain cancer at age 67.
    The Baltimore County Council is poised to select the next county executive from a pool of five candidates.
    They reached the last round of interviews for Baltimore County’s top job. Who will get it?
    The Baltimore County Council is poised to select the next county executive from a pool of five candidates.
    Baltimore County Public Schools have lost over 200 students since last school year.
    Baltimore County schools have fewer students than expected again this year
    The drop in Baltimore County schools matches a trend seen around the nation.
    The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections says that there have been 153 entries of deposits into Luigi Mangione’s commissary account.
    Luigi Mangione is getting mail — and money — in prison
    Mangione, 26, who’s facing charges in New York City Criminal Court including second-degree murder, has become a cause célèbre among anti-capitalists and those frustrated with the U.S. health care system.
    Pikesville High School photographed on March 4, 2024.
    Weeks before the Pikesville High School AI trial, drama has already begun
    Former Pikesville High School Principal Eric Eiswert is fighting a subpoena for his personnel file, a request that his attorneys describe as an attempt to "harass, embarrass, and otherwise further retaliate against him."
    Christopher Eddings, the former president of The Daily Record and director of publishing operations for the publication’s owner, BridgeTower Media.
    Former publisher of The Daily Record embodied professional and community success
    Christopher Eddings, the former president of The Daily Record and director of publishing operations for the publication’s owner, BridgeTower Media, died from lung cancer. He was 75.
    An overstuffed Cloak & Dagger sandwich from Lenny's Deli.
    3 Jewish delis in Baltimore County serving up more than just tradition
    Looking for where to find pastrami in Pikesville? Check out these three Jewish delis in the Baltimore County area serving food both traditional and new.
    A photo of Luigi Mangione released by Pennsylvania State Police on Twitter/X, along with a call for tips from the public.
    Luigi Mangione update: FBI shared tip identifying him as possible suspect before arrest
    The FBI did not say when it was given the information.
    Baltimore County Public Schools are installing cameras on all its buses to catch cars who pass by when students are getting on and off the bus.
    Baltimore County cites thousands for passing school buses stopped for kids
    Baltimore County has issued thousands of citations to motorists for failing to stop for parked school buses since early November.
    One person dead, another rescued in Catonsville house fire
    One woman died while a man, a dog and a cat were rescued in a Catonsville house fire early Friday morning.
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