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Baltimore County Council narrows list of county executive candidates to 5

Dec 11, 2024

The Old Courthouse in Towson, where the Baltimore County Council meets.

Gov. Wes Moore on Wednesday spoke about the arrest of Luigi Mangione, 26, a member of a well-known Baltimore-area family, in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Gov. Moore talks ‘brokenness’ of health care system, condemns CEO killing

A 38-year-old man died in a fire in an Arbutus apartment on Wednesday morning, according to Baltimore County Fire officials.

Man dies in early-morning fire in Arbutus apartment

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Police place bullet casing markers outside of a Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on December 4.

Gun found on Luigi Mangione matches shell casings at NYC crime scene, police say

Beer and wine at Maryland grocery stores? Gov. Moore says yes, please.

Judge rules Stephen L. Snyder must represent himself in extortion case

Baltimore sewer rates to jump 15% under mayor’s plan, biggest hike in a decade

MTA Police officer falsely arrested, taunted bus driver, lawsuit alleges

Authorities investigate possible explosion in Glen Burnie after businesses report ‘boom’

Luigi Mangione faces legal tug-of-war between Pennsylvania and New York

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Continuing coverage into the killing of the United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson

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With Preakness waning in popularity, organizers hope a $3M festival will bring fans back

Updated Dec 11, 2024

Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes, is scheduled to be renovated in 2025.

Maryland lawmakers grill corrections officials over the medical care of inmates

Dec 11, 2024

Maryland lawmakers have expressed frustration about how leaders at the state Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services have handled medical care in state-run prisons and jails.

White Marsh crematory opening held in limbo by health-wary residents

Dec 11, 2024

A currently empty lot in Cowenton belonging to Evans Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services.

Celebrated with memes and merch, Luigi Mangione embraced by internet after arrest

Dec 11, 2024

Luigi Mangione is escorted by police to his arraignment at the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pa., Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. The 26-year-old Maryland native was arrested in Altoona, Pa., on gun charges and for questioning in connection with last week's killing of a health insurance executive in Midtown Manhattan that prompted a manhunt up and down the East Coast, the New York Police Department said.

What will shape the Ravens’ playoff push? Lamar Jackson’s accuracy, fixing a few flaws and takeaways.

Dec 11, 2024

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson saw a steep drop in accuracy after setting new high marks for passing early in the season.

Corbin Burnes hasn’t ruled out a return to the Orioles, agent Scott Boras says

Dec 11, 2024

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) throws a pitch during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.

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Attorney Stephen L. Snyder, left, leaves court with Gerald Ruter, his standby defense counsel, in Baltimore last month.

Judge rules Stephen L. Snyder must represent himself in extortion case

For many the increase could mean a few dollars more a month, while others could pay an additional $20 monthly or more.

Baltimore sewer rates to jump 15% under mayor’s plan, biggest hike in a decade

Baltimore County

A 38-year-old man died in a fire in an Arbutus apartment on Wednesday morning, according to Baltimore County Fire officials.

Man dies in early-morning fire in Arbutus apartment

The Old Courthouse in Towson, where the Baltimore County Council meets.

Baltimore County Council narrows list of county executive candidates to 5

Baltimore County

Anne Arundel County

File photo of an Anne Arundel County Fire Department station.

Authorities investigate possible explosion in Glen Burnie after businesses report ‘boom’

Ana Rodriguez, organizer with CASA, protests outside of the Maryland State House for free healthcare on the last day of the legislative session on April 10, 2023.

Why is it so hard to get to Maryland’s state capital?

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Howard County

The Howard County Police Department is investigating after an unidentified pedestrian was killed in a collision while crossing the street.

Pedestrian killed in Howard County car crash

Suzanne Rosenthal outside her home at Brown’s Motel in Ellicott City on Thursday.

Brown’s Motel in Ellicott City is permanently closing. Some residents aren’t sure where they’ll go.

Howard County

7 things to do in Baltimore County, from a fish printing workshop to an ugly sweater party

Dec 11, 2024

Towson didn't have a bookstore until The Ivy Bookshop popped up in Kenilworth for the Christmas season. Many local shoppers are hoping it stays.

The Dish: Duckpin returns to old Patterson Bowling Center

Dec 11, 2024

Duckpin bowling balls at Patterson Pins (Dec. 5, 2024).

Baltimore Police arrest man in connection to fatal bus shooting

Dec 11, 2024

On Nov. 30, officers responded to the unit block of South Eutaw Street for a reported shooting on an MTA bus.

Adisa Isaac followed his mom’s plan and his coach’s advice on unlikely journey to NFL

Dec 11, 2024

Rookie outside linebacker Adisa Isaac (50) was the Ravens’ third-round draft pick, No. 93 overall.

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Baltimore County residents say next county exec should be an insider — and an outsider

Dec 11, 2024

American Joe Miedusiewski, who served in the General Assembly from 1975 to 1995, finishes his testimony about the desirable qualities for a new county executive. Miedusiewski, a retired lobbyist, lives in the county.

Luigi Mangione has a Pennsylvania attorney. He won’t say who retained him.

Dec 11, 2024

Thomas Dickey, attorney for suspect Luigi Mangione, speaks to press outside the Blair County Courthouse after an extradition hearing on Tuesday in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

Chesapeake Bay states recommit to cleanup as their 2025 deadlines lapse

Dec 10, 2024

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, left, and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore shake hands during the annual meeting of the Chesapeake Executive Council in Annapolis.

In ‘Hard Knocks,’ the Ravens’ most interesting storyline is left out

Dec 11, 2024

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh looks on during the second half of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Luigi Mangione fights extradition to NY, screams at media: ‘Out of touch’

Updated Dec 10, 2024

Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged with second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which happened on Dec. 4 outside the New York Hilton Midtown.

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Isolated and disengaged: Piecing together Luigi Mangione’s lost year

Updated Dec 10, 2024

Luigi Mangione in a photo from the University of Pennsylvania 2020 yearbook.

The latest on Luigi Mangione: Details emerge on what’s next for murder suspect

Updated Dec 11, 2024

Luigi Mangione is led into the Blair County Courthouse for an extradition hearing in Hollidaysburg, Penn., on Tuesday.

Orioles hope O’Neill and Sánchez signings bolster offense, but don’t expect a new hitting philosophy

Dec 11, 2024

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde responds to questions during a news conference at the Major League Baseball winter meetings in Dallas on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

Baltimore Police charge man in city arson spree

Dec 11, 2024

A Baltimore City firefighter on the scene of a fire in Downtown Baltimore on Sept. 22, 2024.

Nacho Mama’s to close in Canton and Towson after decades in business

Dec 10, 2024

Nacho Mama’s will close its Towson, pictured, and Canton locations in January 2025.

Nationals win draft lottery, potentially bringing a battle of Hollidays to the ‘Beltway Series’

Dec 11, 2024

The Baltimore Orioles’ Jackson Holliday (7) takes practice swings before his at-bat during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Sept. 8, 2024.

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

Hamad Karan, owner of the Halal Boys food truck, pours white sauce onto a mixed platter of lamb and chicken over rice in Towson.

5 Middle Eastern restaurants diversifying Baltimore County’s food scene

Crab nachos at Riverside Taphouse.

9 unconventional crab dishes you have to try, from pupusas to cheesesteaks

Enjoy casual drinks or a more refined dinner at the versatile Gunther & Co.

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I’ve been to 150 haunted houses. Here are 5 that gave me chills near Baltimore.

Judge halts megamerger that would force sale of Maryland grocery stores

Dec 10, 2024

Maryland was poised to potentially lose some of its Harris Teeter stores under a proposed grocery giant merger.

Docks on the Harbor appears closed less than 2 years after restaurant’s opening

Dec 10, 2024

The restaurant in Baltimore's Power Plant appeared to have shuttered Tuesday.

Luigi Mangione: 4 takeaways from the day after his arrest

Dec 10, 2024

Luigi Mangione in a photo released by the Pennsylvania State Police.

Colton Cowser has ‘no doubt’ Coby Mayo, Jackson Holliday will take a leap

Dec 11, 2024

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) returns to the clubhouse before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards on July 31, 2024.

Feds want 2-year prison sentence for Bar One’s Peter Thomas in tax case

Updated Dec 10, 2024

Peter Thomas, owner of Bar One, pleaded guilty in his federal tax case this summer.