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Grief pours in after longtime Baltimore arabber Bilal Abdullah is fatally shot by police

Tim Prudente and Liz Bowie

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In this June 20, 2018 photo, Bilal Yusuf Abdullah, center, leads a horse to an arabber stable as neighborhood boys tag along in Baltimore. Baltimore has long been the last U.S. city to have functional horse-cart vending.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 19: Members of the U.S. Colored Troops and Buffalo Soldiers, living historians and re-enactors from Maryland, Georgia, Massachusetts and other states, prepare to march in the Juneteenth People's Parade on June 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. The first federal holiday to be established in almost 40 years, the Juneteenth National Independence Day marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned that they had been freed two years earlier by the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth is a celebration of everyone knowing the truth. We need that desperately.

A flood watch has been issued for part of the Baltimore region on Thursday.

Severe storms Thursday could bring flash flooding, damaging winds

William Jarmon, left, talks with Dion Banks at Banks' book signing on May 29, 2025, in Cambridge.

Dion Banks symbolizes Black pride on the Eastern Shore. His first book takes a page from that life.

Car crashes into tractor-trailer near Hanover Street Bridge after alleged carjacking

Witness account, 911 calls show chaotic night that led to the death of an Orioles minor leaguer

‘Time for a new generation of leaders’: Meet the early candidates for Howard County Council

For sale: Luxurious home with a beautiful backyard in Clarksville

Federal changes, shifting workforce, local impact.

Your federal job was cut, not your value — here’s how to own your story

Jun 16, 2025

Maryland makes no-interest loan available to former federal workers

Jun 6, 2025

Must Reads

The Banner’s top stories, features and investigations

Former Ravens and Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley announces his retirement after 11 years in NFL

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Former Ravens inside linebacker C.J. Mosley runs onto the field before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2018.

Chesapeake Open brings fresh hope — but also memories of figure skaters lost in D.C. crash

The Baltimore Figure Skating Club meets for practice on Sunday at the Mount Pleasant Ice Arena, the club's home rink, to prepare for the upcoming Chesapeake Open figure skating competition.

An 8-run lead not enough for Orioles as Rays storm back

Colton Cowser runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning Wednesday night.

What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including AFRAM and Juneteenth events

Dancers from TSU Dance Crew and BMore Than Dance Crew perform at AFRAM in 2023.

State attorney general decries federal holding room for immigrants in Baltimore

Attorney General Anthony Brown says conditions in a federal ICE holding room in Baltimore are poor and violate standards if it were a state-run facility, according to a court filing.

7 things to do in Annapolis, from Juneteenth Parade and Festival to a bridge 5K

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 16: Singer Kierra Sheard performs onstage during the 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on January 16, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ocean City

A Marylander’s guide to Ocean City as the beach town turns 150

Protesters rally after Severna Park Elementary teacher found not guilty of most charges at sex abuse trial

Protesters stand holding signs outside of the Anne Arundel County Courthouse on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, ahead of the bail hearing for Matthew Schlegel.

Will a new arepa bar be the boost Alma Cocina Latina is hungry for?

Irena Stein, owner of popular Venezuelan restaurant Alma Cocina Latina in Station North.

Another Baltimore County teacher arrested amid wave of misconduct allegations throughout district

Jordan Adams, 28, a gym teacher at Northwest Academy in Milford Mill, was charged with two counts of second-degree assault after allegedly inappropriately touching students.

Trump administration resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

President Donald Trump stands before greeting Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz before his arrival at the White House, Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Washington.

Ravens’ Emery Jones Jr. is not expected to be ready for start of training camp

The Ravens drafted Emery Jones Jr. of LSU in the third round in April.

Overdose Crisis

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Baltimore County gym teacher indicted on 22 counts related to sexual abuse

Flood watch, severe thunderstorm warning issued for Baltimore area amid scorching heat

Jun 18, 2025

A man running away from the camera's t-shirt is drenched with sweat.

Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland sue U.S. Department of Defense over research funding

A student passes in front of the Johns Hopkins University sign welcoming people to the Homewood Campus from Charles Street in Baltimore on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.

Lamar Jackson gets his wish as Ravens sign former Louisville teammate, CB Jaire Alexander

Jun 18, 2025

Cornerback Jaire Alexander, photographed observing practice on Wednesday during the Ravens' mandatory minicamp, will reunite with college teammate Lamar Jackson in Baltimore.

Man pleads guilty to flying drone over Ravens-Steelers playoff game

Fireworks erupt during pregame festivities as the Baltimore Ravens prepare to host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC wild card playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, January 11.

The Trump Effect

How the president’s cuts, tariffs and policies are changing Maryland

Judge dismisses Poppleton’s lawsuit of last resort against city, developer

Sonia Eaddy, president of Poppleton Now, described the lawsuit as a last resort for her and her neighbors. A federal judge dismissed it Wednesday.

Dr. Ben Carson’s neighbors don’t want his solar farm. They’re running out of options to stop it.

Jun 18, 2025

Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson at an event at the White House last month.

‘Eyes in the sky’: Baltimore County Police INFO Center aims to improve efficiency

Jun 18, 2025

Baltimore County Police Department’s new Information Nexus for Operations (INFO) Center.

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Walmart and Kroger

The listeria outbreak, which includes at least 17 people in 13 states, began last August, officials said late Tuesday.

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Supreme Court work goes on with 16 cases to decide, including LGBTQIA+ books in Maryland

Updated Jun 18, 2025

The United States Supreme Court has 16 remaining cases to decide this term.

GuidesHow to Maryland

Our favorites in Baltimore and beyond. Get to know The Baltimore Banner staff through our curated lists of the best area food, shopping, experiences and more.

Collage of iconic Maryland elements

A spicy grilled pineapple margarita and chips and guacamole from La Food Marketa.

Fresh air and flavor: 4 spots for outdoor dining in Baltimore County

A ghost sign is seen at the top of the former Stafford Hotel, now The Stafford Apartments. When the building was constructed in 1894, it was the tallest building on Mount Vernon Place.

Check out these favorites from Baltimore’s premier ghost-sign hunter

Choi's Chicken & Trout.

Your ultimate guide to Baltimore’s best traditional chicken boxes

Oleum's spicy Italian melt panini, with a Dreamsicle on the side.

Hungry for something different in Baltimore? Try these new restaurants

Man shot by Baltimore Police in Upton dies, officials say

The man who police shot Tuesday evening died shortly after 11 p.m., the Baltimore Police Department said Wednesday.

Maryland faces lawsuit over wrongful driver’s license suspensions for child support

Jun 18, 2025

Sunlight reflects off Donte Peoples' driver's license as he examines it in his sister's Randallstown home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Orioles minor league player Luis Guevara, 19, dies following personal watercraft crash

Updated Jun 18, 2025

The exterior of Ed Smith Stadium, where the Florida Complex League Orioles play some of their home games.

7 things to do in Baltimore County, from Juneteenth celebrations to a jazzy evening

Jun 18, 2025

Kendrick Tilghman spins his audio deck at Malcolm Ruff’s annual Juneteenth celebration in 2023.

Trump administration demands action from 36 countries to avoid travel ban

Jun 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump answers reporters' questions while hosting Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin in the Oval Office at the White House on March 12, 2025 in Washington, DC.