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Baltimore’s budget disagreements were about more than money

During his first budget leading Baltimore's City Council, Council President Zeke Cohen tried to send a message: Council won't be steamrolled.

Racist covenants still exist in this Towson neighborhood. Here’s what some residents are doing about it.

Jon Morgan

The historic Stoneleigh neighborhood was founded in 1922 along York Road in Towson.

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

Jun 19, 2025

The Howard County Council’s chamber, known as the Banneker Room, inside the George Howard government building in Ellicott City.

Proposed new political maps sent to Baltimore County Council. Are they DOA?

Jun 18, 2025

proposed redistricting map to expand the Baltimore County Council.

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.

Mayor Brandon Scott’s budget approved with increases to fines and fees intact

Jun 16, 2025

The Baltimore City Council approved Mayor Brandon Scott’s $4.6 billion spending plan with $7 million worth of amendments Monday but no rollback on fine and fee increases.

America is about to toss the penny. Dedicated coin collectors will never doubt its value.

Fred Cook points out highlights in his extensive penny collection.

Baltimore’s budget disagreements were about more than money

During his first budget leading Baltimore's City Council, Council President Zeke Cohen tried to send a message: Council won't be steamrolled.

Racist covenants still exist in this Towson neighborhood. Here’s what some residents are doing about it.

The historic Stoneleigh neighborhood was founded in 1922 along York Road in Towson.

Orioles fumble away series with loss to Yankees after missing too many opportunities

After two short outings by Orioles starters, Dean Kremer allowed one run on five hits and struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings.

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman likely out until after All-Star break

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman faces a monthlong absence, the longest of his major league career.

A state senator aided a disgraced developer’s ‘affordable’ East Baltimore project

Giacomo Bologna and Lee O. Sanderlin

Updated Jun 16, 2025

Parcel B, a sliver of land between Ashland Avenue and E. Madison Street is currently being used as a parking lot.

Buying a house in Howard County? You may be waiting a while

Jun 15, 2025

Felicia Novotny Davis’ neighborhood in Columbia, Md. on Monday, June 9, 2025. in Columbia, Md. on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Baltimore judge proposes slashing city’s award in opioid verdict

Madeleine O'Neill and Alissa Zhu

Updated Jun 12, 2025

Two drug distributors, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen, were found liable last year for their role in Baltimore’s deadly opioid crisis.

Property owner indicted in Baltimore tax sale scheme for paying $10K in bribes

Jun 11, 2025

Photo collage of Baltimore row house in front of stack of hundred dollar bills and blurry image of Baltimore City hall in far background.

Hundreds march in Baltimore protesting national immigration crackdown

Aline Behar Kado and John-John Williams IV

Updated Jun 11, 2025

Hundreds of protesters march down E. Fayette Street on Wednesday afternoon to signal their increasing distress over an intense immigration crackdown that has sparked protest and unrest across the country.

As Trump cuts diversity efforts nationally, Black women show daughters the way to lead

Jun 11, 2025

Kim Ross, right, and her daughter Arielle leave Towson University after Arielle’s dress rehearsal for the Morton Street Dance Center last month.

Facing big HUD cuts, some Baltimore-area housing advocates liken it to apocalypse

Jun 10, 2025

Councilman Julian E. Jones Jr., left, joined by Terry Hickey, Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development, during the “Baltimore County’s Affordable Housing Challenge” panel during The Baltimore Banner's Engaging Baltimore County event at Sparrows Point Park on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Sparrows Point, MD

Baltimore County employee misused vehicle for campaign trips, inspector general says

Jun 10, 2025

A Baltimore County employee used a vehicle to drive to a political campaign office 36 times, according to a report from the Office of the Inspector General.

Del. Jessica Feldmark is running for Howard County executive in 2026

Jun 10, 2025

Del. Jessica Feldmark, a Democrat who previously worked in Howard County government, is launching a run for county executive in 2026.

The next Annapolis mayor should call a vote on changing local elections

Jun 10, 2025

Rhonda Pindell Charles and Jared Littmann, Democratic candidates for mayor in Annapolis, agreed to a coin toss to settle who goes first in a forum Tuesday.

A campaign filing error may cost Scott Shellenberger $60K

Lee O. Sanderlin

Jun 10, 2025

State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger takes a portrait at his Office in the Baltimore County Circuit Courthouse in 2022.

Baltimore County Redistricting Commission recommends new council maps in 4-3 vote

Jun 10, 2025

A woman stands at a microphone talking about the council expansion.

Banks, business leaders to raise at least $100 million to address Baltimore’s vacant homes

Updated Jun 9, 2025

Community members from across Baltimore’s congregations and housing coalitions stand in unity at a press conference about the state of vacant housing in the city at Greater Harvest Baptist Church on Sunday.

With council support for Madigan, Baltimore County IG search panel may be moot

Jun 8, 2025

Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan addresses the Baltimore County Council during a hearing on two bills proposed to enshrine her office in the county's charter and remove a waiting period to subpoena non-government records Nov. 28, 2023.

Klausmeier announces panel to aid in search for Baltimore County inspector general

Banner Staff

Jun 7, 2025

Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier recently advised Inspector General Kelly Madigan that she would not be automatically reappointed to the post.

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