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6/28/22—the exterior of the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse.
Change at Baltimore court could hurt immigrant children, advocates fear
A recent policy change at Baltimore City Circuit Court could lead to the separation of children from their parents or guardians.
The Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor has not made a single distribution payment back to the city’s general fund, despite projections that it would have paid out more than $39 million by now.
A city-owned hotel has been losing money since 2008. Here’s the cost to taxpayers.
By 2024, the city-owned Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor was supposed to have paid out $39 million, plus taxes, to Baltimore. Instead, it has cost the city millions to keep afloat.
Marvin Rodriguez and his mother, Maria Rodriguez, make pupusas together at El Paraiso on June 26, 2025. She says her son makes them very, very well.
Meet the Salvadoran family whose pupusas shaped Baltimore County
The family behind Reisterstown's El Paraiso eatery became the go-to spot for more than just the usual Salvadoran fare.
Craig Smith.
Developer Craig Smith mixed hard-nosed business with generous heart, global curiosity
Craig Smith, a commercial real estate developer who also used to run a family trucking business, died June 7 of lung cancer. He was 82.
The State Theater of Havre de Grace held an event called Lockdown Festival in 2020, where performances were live streamed during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Amid spat with mayor, theater owner wants another chance to bring historic Havre de Grace venue up to code
On July 1, Havre de Grace shut down the historic State Theater, saying the 300-seat venue had continued to hold events without a final permit.
A pair of huge Navy ships, the USNS Charleton, left, and the USNS Pomeroy, docked near residential homes at North Locust Point on June 5.
‘It’s so distressing:’ Neighbors plead for quiet from noisy military ships berthed at Locust Point
Residents of Baltimore's Locust Point neighborhood are accustomed to the sound of ship horns and train whistles, even the Domino Sugar plant. But some say the noise and lights from two massive Navy ships that recently docked near their homes has been unbearable. They want to know what officials are going to do about it?
Camp counselor Isaiah Magruder, center, with his campers during one of Camp St. Vincent’s youth activity sessions at Patterson Park in June.
St. Vincent offers a haven for homeless kids. For one counselor, it’s also a homecoming
How a camper, Isaiah Magruder, turned counselor hopes to support kids at Camp St. Vincent in Baltimore this summer.
Fireworks light up Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Friday night.
Photos: Baltimore region celebrates the 4th of July
Hundreds of people in and around Baltimore and beyond took time to enjoy and celebrate America's Independence this year on the Fourth of July.
After the storms died down, customers showed up to The Cow for some ice cream in Reistertown, Md. on July 1, 2025.
Fourth of July needs these 5 essential workers in Maryland
The Banner spoke to the people who make Independence Day work while the rest of us are enjoying a leisurely day.
The failure of the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system is under investigation by the Baltimore Police Department after a man died after being restrained by officers on June 24, according to the mayor. 
Mayor says emergency dispatch system failed due to heat during Baltimore Police custody death
Baltimore’s emergency dispatch system failed due to the heat during a mental health response that ended with a man dying while in police custody, Mayor Brandon Scott confirmed.
Mayor Brandon Scott at a press conference at Baltimore City Hall last summer laid out his plans for managing the money won from pharmaceutical companies as part of ongoing opioid litigation.
New details revealed about Baltimore’s plan to reduce drug overdose deaths by nearly half
After Baltimore City scored a windfall of new money from settlements with drug companies, leaders unveiled a draft plan of how to tackle substance use.
FILE - The CVS Pharmacy logo is displayed on a store on Aug. 3, 2021, in Woburn, Mass. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, his office secured $152 million over the next decade in a settlement against CVS in opioid claims, the largest sum that the state has brought in by itself in opioid-related litigation. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Another CVS in Baltimore is closing its doors
The pharmacy at 3300 Belair Road will shut down July 9, shrinking the number of CVS pharmacies in Baltimore to 18, according to an email statement by the company.
City leaders are arguing a BGE program to replace aging gas lines with more durable material is costing city residents.
BGE rate hikes drive Baltimore leaders’ demand to stop ‘Operation Pipeline’
City leaders are arguing a program to replace aging gas lines with more durable material is costing city residents.
Rob Roblin.
WBAL’s Rob Roblin approached reporting with humor and heart
WBAL’s Rob Roblin was a skilled storyteller — he made sure people knew how he felt, his family said. And people responded to it.
6/28/22—the exterior of the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse.
After ICE arrest, Baltimore courts tighten checks on law enforcement
The change comes less than a week after the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office reported that a pretrial services employee invited agents into the courthouse.
Since the start of 2024, Trey Gibson leads all Orioles pitching prospects with at least 100 innings with 12.49 strikeouts per nine innings.
Arms on the Farm: Breaking down Orioles pitching prospect Trey Gibson
Gibson, a strikeout artist, is carving up Double-A just two years after signing as an undrafted free agent.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, center, at the scene of the shooting of arabber Bilal “BJ” Abdullah in June.
Baltimore homicides hit historic low, but leaders say ‘work is far from over’
There have been 68 homicides and 164 nonfatal shootings in Baltimore the first six months of the year, according to police.
Actress Rachel Hilson is a Baltimore native and alumnus of Baltimore School for the Arts.
From BSA to HBO: Baltimore’s Rachel Hilson seizes the spotlight
Rachel Hilson, a Baltimore native and Baltimore School for the Arts alum, is garnering acclaim for her starring role on the HBO Max series “Duster.” She’s just getting started.
Children play at the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival in 2023.
What to do in Baltimore this July Fourth weekend, from a Cherry Hill festival to free yoga
Whether you want to celebrate the Fourth of July at the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival, try some free yoga or dance at a Beyoncé-themed bathing suit dance party, we’ve got you covered.
United States' Coco Gauff celebrate after winning the final match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus n Paris, Saturday, June 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Coco Gauff serves Maryland sisters a tennis dream they can chase
Even though tennis player Coco Gauff lost Wimbledon in London this week, one Maryland family will continue to be inspired by her, from Reisterstown to Paris.
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