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    CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 13:  A commuter makes her way through downtown as temperatures hovered in the single digits during the morning rush hour December 13, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. With wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour the wind chill temperatures in the city have been around -10 degrees.
    Frigid weather expected overnight, as Baltimore issues Code Blue declaration
    Temperatures will be lowest Friday night, approaching 10 degrees.
    Hospital staff work on computers at a nurses’ station in Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, Pa., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.
    Perspective: Small businesses can attract, retain employees despite labor shortages
    Small businesses can find ways to attract and retain employees despite a tight labor market and economic uncertainties, an entrepreur and owner of a Maryland small businees says.
    Maryland Governor Wes Moore speaks on the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on January 30, 2023.
    Gov. Wes Moore: Cabinet reflects ‘best and most diverse talent’
    Gov. Wes Moore says his cabinet selections reflect his commitment to assembling a talented and diverse team. Putting those cabinet secretaries in place is the first step toward rebuilding Maryland’s executive branch workforce, Moore said.
    Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was discovered by astronomers using the wide-field survey camera at the Zwicky Transient Facility this year in early March. This fine telescopic image from December 19, 2022, shows the comet's brighter greenish coma, short broad dust tail, and long faint ion tail
    Where to see the green comet near Baltimore
    A comet with a funky green glow is visible from Earth right now, possibly for the first time in history. To spot it, start by looking for the Little Dipper.
    The body of young female humpback whale washed up on the shores of Assateague Island on Monday. It is the tenth dead whale to appear on a stretch of shore from New York to North Carolina in recent weeks.
    A dead humpback whale washed up onto Assateague Island. Experts wonder why.
    The body of a 33-foot-long humpback whale washed up at Assateague National Seashore this week. It’s the 10th dead whale to be found along the coasts of the mid-Atlantic over recent weeks. The whale was likely struck by a boat, a NOAA spokeswoman said.
    Hooper Island Lighthouse in the Chesapeake bay.
    Big dreams in a Navy danger zone: Why a painter decided to buy an aging lighthouse
    When the federal government auctioned the 120-year-old Chesapeake Bay lighthouse last year, a surprise bidding war broke out. The price jumped from $15,000 to $38,000. Then $189,000. Who bought the Hooper Island Light?
    colorful row-homes
    Maryland property values up 20% since 2020, state finds
    The statewide residential and commercial combined assessment increase beat 2022’s overall jump of 12% and is the highest year-over-year value hike in several years.
    From left: Sade Newson, 32, Noah Newson, 6, Leland Melvin, 58, Aden Newson, 3, pose for a quick photo after opening remarks at the DART Impact Event held at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, in Laurel, MD. Noah, an aspiring scientist, is shy meeting Leland Melvin the engineer, and retired NASA astronaut.
    The Baltimore Banner’s Best 2022: Uplifting stories
    A recap of some of the uplifting stories we published this year.
    Portrait of Cheryl Fair, an astrologer
    Ask an astrologer: Preparing for the Saturn return
    This week, our astrologer Cheryl Fair explains how to prepare for the Saturn return.
    FILE - Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump breach the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. A North Carolina man pleaded guilty on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, to plotting with other members of the far-right Proud Boys to violently stop the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election, making him the first member of the extremist group to plead guilty to a seditious conspiracy charge. Jeremy Joseph Bertino, 43, has agreed to cooperate with the Justice Department's investigation of the role that Proud Boys leaders played in the mob's attack on the U.S.
    Chestertown man charged in connection to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
    Zachariah Sattler is charged with four counts, including entering and remaining in a restricted building and disorderly conduct.
    Close up of ice and rain on the windshield of a car with bare winter trees beyond.
    Is it going to snow in Baltimore tonight? Here’s what to expect.
    The weather forecast in Baltimore calls for freezing rain, but no snow. Freezing rain can make for a dangerous morning commute, as roads and sidewalks could be slippery.
    Joseph Bartenfelder serve as Secretary of Agriculture
    Maryland agriculture secretary charged with illegal bird hunting
    Police charged Joseph Bartenfelder for hunting wetland or upland game birds “with the aid of bait or on or over any baited area,” which carries a minimum $500 fine and a maximum of $1500 for a first offense.
    EWELL, MD - AUGUST 22:  The sun sets behind a fishing boat on August 22, 2011 in Ewell, Smith Island, Maryland.  on August 22, 2011 in Ewell, Smith Island, Maryland.
    Smith Island changed course after devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012
    From Hurricane Sandy, Smith Island took away lessons that defined the next decade of construction.
    Manager Brandon Hyde #18 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 8, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Orioles manager Brandon Hyde talks offseason plans | The Adam Jones Podcast
    Orioles manager Brandon Hyde discusses the next generation of Orioles, his friendship with Ravens coach John Harbaugh and how the team will navigate this offseason.
    Illustration for The Baltimore Banner's gift guide
    A guide to the best experiences, not stuff, to give the person who has everything
    These gifts offer the chance to explore the best of what the area has to offer, around Baltimore and beyond.
    A photo of the light stone U.S. Capitol building. The photo is taken from the bottom of stairs leading into the building looking up at the Capitol dome. Two uniformed police officers stand on the steps.
    Most of Maryland’s congressional incumbents hang onto their seats
    All but one of Maryland’s congressional incumbents cruised to victory Tuesday, with Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen fending off a challenge from Republican Chris Chaffee and Congressman Andy Harris— the lone Republican in the state’s congressional delegation— besting Democrat Heather Mizeur.
    Authorities say 5 dead in Charles County murder-suicide
    The five deceased individuals were found inside the La Plata residence Friday afternoon when an unidentified homeowner arrived after work.
    Federal Hill Park
    Surefire spots to enjoy the fall foliage before it disappears
    Some quick, last-minute places to catch the colorful blooming of fall.
    Gov. Larry Hogan today announced the nomination of Dennis R. Schrader as Secretary of the Maryland Health Dept.   Schrader has served as the Acting Secretary since December 2020, replacing Robert R. Neall, who retired.
    Maryland Health Department mismanaged contractor, overpaid $223.5 million in claims, audit finds
    The audit found the state never vetted subcontractors, ignored warnings about the vendor from a current customer, and failed to test the vendor’s system for processing behavioral health claims before launching it.
    Congressman Andy Harris and Heather Mizeur, 1st District Democratic Congressional candidate..
    Heather Mizeur, Democratic challenger to U.S. Rep. Harris, defends abortion rights
    Heather Mizeur is running to become the next U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st Congressional District and claims the incumbent, Congressman Andy Harris, is an extremist.
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