Family and parenting
Having trouble finding a primary care doctor? Medicaid cuts will make it harder.
Nearly a quarter of Maryland adults report that they do not have a source of primary care.
Community, at a cost: Inside the semi-exclusive pool culture of Baltimore County
The pools in Baltimore County are inviting for families, but not everyone can afford such luxury.
For Black families, summer traditions honor history, renew ties and plot a better future
The summertime is an opportunity for Black people — particularly in the Northeast and upper mid-Atlantic — to connect with their Southern roots and strengthen relationships with family.
Baltimore County teen writes children’s book inspired by sister with Down syndrome
‘One in a Millieon’ helps fill the gap in research on siblings of people with disabilities
Baltimore families ripped apart by ICE detentions, deportations
Baltimore immigrant families now are coping with the sudden separation from loved ones and navigating both the consequences at home and the uncertainty of what happens next.
Clues emerge in case of mysterious Cockeysville ‘casket’
For 15 months, the unusual item sat in the sunporch of a Banner reader’s home near Timonium Elementary.
Indian families add new spice to Howard County’s ‘Koreatown’ corridor
The number of Howard County’s Indian residents has more than doubled since 2009, now accounting for 6.7% of the county’s total population.
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.
To give kids their best shot, Howard County is backing family-first foster care
The state wants to prioritize keeping foster kids with family. This Howard County program could help.
ICE targeted a Maryland mother over a decades-old crime. Her town is fighting back.
A 43-year-old is fighting deportation to Vietnam, a place she last lived when she was 10.
Is crime a problem at The Mall in Columbia? Depends on who you ask
Mall management and law enforcement say The Mall in Columbia is safe. Howard County Police logged fewer calls for service for shoplifting, theft and assault in 2024 than before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ocean City, where Maryland makes memories
Ocean City stirs memories from childhood from family vacations.
11 hidden gems in Ocean City (including ways to save a rainy day)
It’s Ocean City's 150th anniversary! Here are 11 hidden gems to check out to plan your best experience.
Sick at the beach? How to get medical care in Ocean City
Here’s a handy compendium of phone numbers and addresses for you to bookmark for Ocean City.
Joy is an act of resistance worth sharing in our days of Trump malaise
In the age of Donald Trump, I’ll admit to not feeling very optimistic. What a time for my son and his fiancée to start a new chapter, to commit to love and a future together. I found some inspiration, of all places, on a rainy morning with U.S. Sen, Angela Alsobrooks.
6 Ocean City restaurants my kids loved — and what they fought about
On a recent trip to Ocean City, Julie Scharper managed to find six restaurants that made the whole family happy.
Here’s what happens to migrant children in the U.S. without their parents
The U.S. government recognizes these children as a particularly vulnerable group, and border agents are required to transfer them to minors-only shelters within 72 hours.
University of Maryland study finds US children of divorce have reduced earnings
The affected children also have increased chances of teen births and jail, the study found.
Annapolis can be a lousy place for kids to play. The next mayor needs to fix it.
Annapolis will select a new mayor and at least three new city council members in November. Over the next six months, I’ll explore problems they will face, including rising anger over the state of playing fields.
A new pair of baby shoes, old traditions and a mom’s plea for slower times
As a new parent, time can seem like such a thef.
