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A forecast product for Hurricane Milton shows the storm making landfall in Florida between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.
Hurricane Milton ‘rapidly’ strengthens to Category 5. What Maryland needs to know.
Hurricane Milton “rapidly” intensified to a Category 5 hurricane Monday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tens of thousands of protesters have responded to the war with demonstrations across the U.S., including on many college campuses.
One year after Oct. 7 attacks: Maryland groups hold vigils, protests amid Israel-Hamas war
Banner reporters are covering how the Israel-Hamas war is impacting communities in Maryland.
October is here, which means there are hundreds of new laws taking effect across Maryland.
With October’s arrival, new laws take effect in Maryland
One law, which alters regulatory requirements for the marketing and sale of electricity and gas, has already been challenged in court.
Baltimore County’s retirement system currently includes more than 9,000 people.
Baltimore County is looking for dead people
“Do we send checks to dead people?” Council chair Izzy Patoka asked.
Harborplace renderings show massive residential units envisioned by the developer.
Will your vote on the redevelopment of Harborplace matter? A court will decide.
The fate of a nearly $1 billion plan to reimagine Baltimore’s downtown waterfront now rests in the hands of judges.

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At left, Matan Boltax, who was at the Nova music festival when Hamas launched its attack on Oct. 7, 2023, shared his story with people at the ARIEL Chabad Center in Pikesville. At right, people gather with signs at a rally Sunday afternoon in Columbia, Md., in support of Palestine.
One year since Oct. 7, Maryland’s Jewish and Palestinian communities grapple with fallout
In the days leading up to the first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, locals with ties to both Israel and Gaza assembled peacefully across Maryland.
Justin Tucker kicks the game-tying field goal in the fourth quarter Sunday in Cincinnati.
Justin Tucker proves John Harbaugh — and himself — right with clutch kick
“I feel like a system kicker,” Tucker said. “When every part of the system is working the way that it did on both of the kicks that we had today, good things will happen."
Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio
4 lessons the Ravens can take from their epic 41-38 win over the Bengals
The first reaction to the Week 5 win? Temporary insanity. The second reaction? The Ravens have a lot to work on.
It seems like the end of the world. Put down the phone, take a deep breath and focus on things you can control.
How to cope with the end of the world
It’s the (possible) end of the world as we know it, and we don’t feel fine. But we can control how we think, talk and breathe our way through it.
Third baseman Ramón Urías drinks from the homer hydration station during a game in July. The Orioles became too reliant on the home run this season, however.
Boom-or-bust Orioles hope to rely less on the home run next season
Only two teams scored a higher percentage of their runs this season via homers: the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees.

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Although both are experienced elected officials neither Angela Alsobrooks nor Larry Hogan has needed to delve deeply into international policy.
US Senate candidates Hogan, Alsobrooks navigate complex Middle East policy
The scale of violence in the Middle East presents a complex policy challenge for the two candidates who hope to be Maryland’s next U.S. senator.
Members of the BRIDGES Coalition hold a demonstration in front of City Hall in Baltimore in July.
Why few communities chose Baltimore’s high-risk, high-reward opioid legal strategy
Baltimore joined that exclusive group last month, launching a trial against the drug distributors McKesson and AmerisourceBergen that has been six years in the making.
Newly built homes in the Creekside Village neighborhood in Glen Burnie, Maryland on Friday, October 4, 2024.
Explosive growth in Glen Burnie last year: What’s attracting new residents?
Glen Burnie is the fastest-growing part of Anne Arundel County and second-largest-growing large area in the state, behind Silver Spring. The city is home to about 80,000 residents.
Lamar Jackson willed the Ravens to victory against the Bengals, leaving even those who watch him every day in awe.
Lamar Jackson’s glorious performance leads Ravens to overtime win vs. Bengals: ‘Best player in the league’
“I never cease to be amazed, but I’m always amazed,” coach John Harbaugh said of Jackson's big day in Cincinnati.
Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey celebrates his interception late in the fourth quarter of a 41-38 overtime win at Cincinnati on Sunday.
Ravens’ defense hits highest highs and lowest lows in win over Bengals
The defense was strong at the start and at the finish, but in the middle there were many problems.

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Clockwise from left: Siddeeqah Sharif Fichman, Sumayyah Bilal, and Rebekka Paisner.
Three friends, brought together by war, reflect on a year after Oct. 7
At least 1,200 Israeli civilians were killed and 250 kidnapped by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, while more than 41,500 Gazans have died after an Israeli offensive. Here is what three friends brought together by the conflict think a year later.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) celebrates with teammates after sacking Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in a game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
Everything you need to know about Ravens vs. Bengals
The Ravens will face the Bengals at 1 p.m. Sunday. Here’s what you need to know about their Week 5 matchup.
Brendan Gieron, who died Sept. 18, used his favorite Dodge Ram truck to help everyone in his family when they moved. They said it was a painful day when he had to get rid of it.
Popular Stoneleigh Elementary teacher remembered as captivating storyteller, family man
Brendan Gieron, 65, leaves behind his family and third grade students.
Tour guide Mars Duque leads a Haunted Hampden Ghost Tour, with a stop outside of Modern World on 36th Street in Baltimore on Thursday.
These Hampden businesses insist they’re haunted
Hampden’s merchants and restaurateurs opened their doors for a new walking ghost tour this month. Turns out, the whole neighborhood thinks it's haunted.
Outside groups have spent more than $18 million in Maryland’s Senate race as of Friday afternoon, 85% of it attacking candidates.
Meet the outside groups bombarding you with ads about Maryland’s Senate race
Larry Hogan and Angela Alsobrooks decry the advertising blitz, even as they benefit.