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    Students gather at McKeldin Mall on the University of Maryland campus on Monday, October 7, 2024, for an interfaith vigil organized by Students for Justice in Palestine.
    Hundreds gather peacefully for controversial University of Maryland Gaza vigil
    The controversial event hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine was ultimately a peaceful one, despite the contentious road to get here.
    Last year, five people were shot on the campus of Morgan State University during homecoming week celebrations. This year, security is more strict.
    Ahead of homecoming, Maryland universities ramp up security with drones, license plate readers
    Following the string of shootings during homecoming celebrations in recent years, campus police departments are implementing additional security measures and protocols.
    The judge ruled Students for Justice in Palestine can hold their once-canceled vigil so long as they comply with university rules.
    University of Maryland can’t cancel Gaza vigil, federal judge rules
    A federal judge on Tuesday granted a University of Maryland student group’s request for an injunction — with a few conditions.
    Pastor Robert Turner of Empowerment Temple begins his monthly walk from Baltimore to the White House to raise awareness for reparations on October 9, 2023.
    California took several actions for reparations. Could Maryland be next?
    Despite veto of a California bill, state officials and advocates in favor of reparations say it's obtainable in Maryland.
    You need a degree in poli-sci to suss out all the wrinkles, permutations and potential ipso factors in the Maryland Senate race. Or you could taka clue from gamblers and bet the parlay.
    You’ve got one vote in the Senate race. The prize is democracy, organized the way you want it.
    Voters are being asked to game the future of the U.S. Senate when picking Ben Cardin’s successor. Will Democrats take the upper House? Or will Republicans hold on?

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    Federal judge to hear arguments Monday over University of Maryland’s Oct. 7 vigil cancellation
    The suit accuses the University of Maryland, the University System of Maryland Board of Regents and Darryll Pines, president of the University of Maryland, College Park, of “engaging in unconstitutional content-based discrimination.”
    Kara D Beverly, a 42-year-old attorney from Towson, is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc.
    How Black fraternities, sororities and professional groups build support for Black candidates
    Black fraternities and sororities, professional social groups and other organizations have helped establish an infrastructure of support for Black candidates.
    The On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 (OSAM-1) spacecraft NASA is cancelling.
    NASA killed off a Maryland-made satellite project. Lawmakers want to know why.
    The project, known as OSAM-1, was developed at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and was expected to service existing satellites and expand their lifespans in space.
    Headshot of Darryll J. Pines
    University of Maryland president’s research will be reviewed for plagiarism
    The review follows accusations that University of Maryland President Darryll Pines plagiarized a research paper more than 20 years ago.
    The U.S. Justice Department flag flies outside the department's main headquarters in Washington, D.C.
    Leaders of cult formed in Maryland convicted of forcing children to work 16-hour payless days
    Jenkins, who grew up in Eastern Maryland died in 2021, had been a member of the Nation of Islam until 1978, when he founded the separate United Nation of Islam.

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    An indictment and warrant were issued for a man’s arrest late last month after he allegedly stole cash and luxury sunglasses from the University of Maryland football team.
    Man charged with stealing over $3K in cash from UMD football administration
    A Reisterstown man suspected of stealing cash and luxury sunglasses from a coach and staff with the University of Maryland’s football team was charged with theft and burglary.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs paperwork pardoning more than 175,000 cannabis-related convictions during a ceremony at the State House in Annapolis in June.
    How Maryland became the nation’s blueprint for electing Black politicians
    Marylanders have a chance to transform the state into the nation’s center of Black political power, electing a Black governor, attorney general and U.S. senator.
    Miss Maryland USA Bailey Anne.
    Defying the odds: First transgender Miss Maryland USA on changing the world
    Miss Maryland USA Bailey Anne recently spoke to The Baltimore Banner about a variety of topics — from her favorite food to her heroes in life — as she begins the rest of her barrier-breaking reign.
    The cast of “Survivor” this season features two Maryland residents. Baltimore’s Gabe Ortis is in the front row, second from the right; Terran “TK” Foster, from Prince George’s County, is third from the left in the front row.
    ‘Survivor’ 47 features two Maryland castaways
    Gabe Ortis, 26, from Baltimore and Terran “TK” Foster, 31, from Prince George’s County, will join 16 others in a competition to be sole survivor and claim a $1 million prize.
    The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
    Maryland man sentenced for thousands of harassing calls to congressional offices
    Lilly was arrested in Howard County Feb. 3, 2023, and had warrants for his arrest in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties.

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    Baltimore Police lights flicker at night.
    Prince George’s County canine officer charged with animal cruelty
    A Prince George’s County canine officer is charged with animal cruelty over the mistreatment of a police dog.
    The Prince George’s County Maryland logo seen in the Lowe House Office Building in Annapolis on March 15, 2024.
    Prince George’s County school board member ran for reelection while working in Missouri
    David Murray first reported to St. Louis on Jan. 4 for his new job as chief academic officer with the Ferguson-Florissant school district while running for reelection to the Prince George’s County school board.
    U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage at the Kentland Community Center to endorse U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks on June 7, 2024.
    After Biden’s departure, Black Marylanders say Kamala Harris is the only choice
    ”The party can test it at their own peril,” said Democratic fundraiser Karen Miller
    A fan that is nineteen feet in diameter pushes the wind through the tunnel at The Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel at University of Maryland.
    A rare look inside UMD’s historic wind tunnel will blow you away
    The Baltimore Banner photojournalist Kaitlin Newman and audience engagement editor Krishna Sharma were granted rare access to The Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel at the University of Maryland. See how much wind they could withstand.
    Melvin Clark, 41, of Severn, is accused of shooting at a silver Mitsubishi multiple times while driving recklessly across the westbound span of the Bay Bridge around 11:45 p.m. on June 8.
    Severn man arrested in June shooting on Chesapeake Bay Bridge
    Melvin Clark, 41, of Severn, is accused of shooting at a silver Mitsubishi multiple times while driving recklessly across the westbound span of the Bay Bridge around 11:45 p.m. on June 8.