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Scott Plank’s pitch to move Foxtrot’s base seemed like a long shot. Then state money appeared.

Emily Opilo, Justin Fenton and Greg Morton

Helicopters sit at the Pier 7 Heliport at 1800 S Clinton Street on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners vice chair Ashiah Parker, left, and chair Robert Salley earlier this year. The school system plans to hire a new CEO by April.

Who will be Baltimore’s next school leader? It may take nine months to find out.

The Howard County Board of Appeals voted XXXX on Thursday, June 26.

Zoning fight over Western Howard County dad’s go-kart track inches toward finish line

A new menu of Korean fusion food comes to Peabody Heights Brewery.

Beer cheese and bibimbap at Peabody Height Brewery’s very own food truck

Olympic flag football debuts 3 years from today: Who would be on your team?

Jon Meoli: The Orioles draft was strong in all the same ways. This year, that matters.

New Chesapeake cleanup plan comes with soul searching and the Trump effect

She nearly died on a playground. Now this mass overdose survivor struggles to find help.

Federal changes, shifting workforce, local impact.

Hot girl bummer: Rising costs of Trump tariffs hit Black hair care industry

Jul 2, 2025

Haven’t done a job interview in a while? Here are some tips for Maryland federal workers

Jun 30, 2025

Baltimore’s wake-up call: How the mass overdose unfolded

Orioles select Ike Irish of Auburn in the first round of the MLB draft

Auburn’s Ike Irish, the Orioles’ first-round draft pick, scores a run during an NCAA super regional game last month.

‘Love Island’ is this summer’s latest TV craze. Here’s where you can watch in Baltimore.

Jul 13, 2025

Love Island U.S.A., Episode 728. Pictured from left to right, Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe, Cierra Ortega, Elan Bibas, Amaya Espinal, Ace Green, Jose “Pepe” Garcia-Gonzalez, Michelle “Chelley” Bissainthe, Iris Kendall, Taylor Williams, Clarke Carraway.

MLB draft tracker: Orioles bring the largest bonus pool to MLB draft

Orioles GM Mike Elias will be busy with seven picks Sunday on the opening day of the MLB draft.

To talent evaluators, these are the most enticing Orioles players potentially available via trade

Jul 13, 2025

Orioles All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn, who will be a free agent after the season, waves to fans after Friday night’s victory over the Miami Marlins.

Kyle Stowers exacts revenge with 3-homer, 5-hit game vs. Orioles in final game of first half

Kyle Stowers of the Marlins rounds the bases after hitting the first of his three home runs Sunday at Camden Yards.

Must Reads

The Banner’s top stories, features and investigations

Orioles’ Jackson Holliday’s younger brother, Ethan, joins him as a first-round pick

Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. announces the Rockies’ selection of Ethan Holliday with the fourth overall pick of the draft.

‘He said he needs help’: Mourners honor Dontae Melton Jr. after his death in police custody

Jul 13, 2025

Pastor Markus McAllister delivers the eulogy at Dontae Melton Jr.’s funeral at DreamLife Worship Center in Randallstown on Saturday.

‘Give it a week’: Residents worry help won’t stick after mass overdose leaves 27 hospitalized

Updated Jul 12, 2025

Elijah Bradley says resources have flooded into the community since Thursday’s mass overdose but wonders if support is reaching people who need it.

‘Lives are at risk’: No lifeguards at Assateague Island this summer, sparking safety concerns

Jul 12, 2025

Three ponies greet visitors entering Assateague Island National Seashore in May.

Kyle Goon: These racist attacks against Angel Reese have got to stop, by Robert Griffin III

Jul 12, 2025

Robert Griffin III is the only one who knows the truth about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Just ask him.

Overdose Crisis

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Police investigate suspicious package that temporarily shut down part of Middle River Road

Updated Jul 12, 2025

The Baltimore County Fire Department and hazmat crews approach Freedom Church Middle River after a suspicious package was reported on Saturday.

Trevor Rogers performs well against former team, but Orioles shut out by Marlins

Updated Jul 12, 2025

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson tags out Dane Myers of the Marlins trying to steal in the fifth inning.

A suspected ‘bad batch’ may have caused Baltimore drug overdoses. What does that actually mean?

Jul 12, 2025

An person receives treatment in a triage area near Penn North metro station after Baltimore Police and Baltimore City Fire officials ⁩responded to a mass overdose call on Thursday.

Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1

Jul 12, 2025

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday tariffs on two of the United States’ biggest trade partners in letters posted to his social media account.

The Antique Man in Fells Point closes its doors after 35 years

Jul 12, 2025

The outside of The Antique Man store in Fells Point, which closed its doors in early July.

The Trump Effect

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

‘Focusing on keeping people alive’: Baltimore reels after at least 27 hospitalized in mass overdose

Updated Jul 11, 2025

Mayor Brandon Scott updates the media on the mass overdose in the Penn North neighborhood on Friday morning.

I’ve come to love Baltimore as my second city. Why can’t it catch a break?

Jul 12, 2025

Baltimore Police and Baltimore City Fire Department personnel ⁩responded to a call for multiple people experiencing overdose symptoms at the intersection of Pennsylvania and North avenues in West Baltimore on Thursday.

Jon Meoli: Where does the Orioles’ farm system stand ahead of a pivotal draft and trade deadline?

Jul 12, 2025

Orioles general manager Mike Elias has the unexpected task of deciding whether to trade players off the current roster for prospects or younger talent.

For sale: Stately Georgian estate in Greenspring Valley

Jul 12, 2025

16 Merry Hill Court

A mother’s emergency petition for her son was denied. He died just over 24 hours later.

Jul 11, 2025

Dontae Melton Jr.

Federal appeals court overturns Marilyn Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction, upholds perjury verdicts

Updated Jul 11, 2025

Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby addresses a crowd in Greenbelt in 2024, after she was sentenced her to three years of supervised release.

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

Orioles beat Miami 5-2 and, for a few moments, let the good vibes roll

Updated Jul 12, 2025

Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer struck out seven in seven shutout innings Friday night.

How to help someone suffering from an opioid overdose

Updated Jul 11, 2025

Vernard Nelson, a harm reduction director and trainer with Penn North Recovery, hands out Narcan in the Penn North neighborhood on Friday.

Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers return with fond Orioles memories, but their path forward is in Miami

Jul 11, 2025

Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers takes practice swings from the on-deck circle in the first inning of Friday’s game at Camden Yards. Stowers will represent the Marlins in the All-Star Game.

Judge scolds Trump administration for silence on deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Jul 11, 2025

This courtroom sketch depicts Kilmar Abrego Garcia sitting in court during his detention hearing on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

Gervonta Davis arrested in Florida, charged with battery against ex-girlfriend

Updated Jul 11, 2025

Gervonta Davis arrives at the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse for a probation violation hearing in March.