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Cody Boteler

Cody

Cody Boteler is a reporter on The Banner’s Express Desk, reporting on breaking news, trending stories and interesting things in and around Baltimore. He’s lived in Baltimore since 2017, when he graduated from Towson University and lives in North Baltimore with his wife and two rescue dogs. Cody’s work has appeared in The Baltimore Sun, USA TODAY, Baltimore magazine, Industry Dive and more. If he’s not working, Cody enjoys checking out different bars in Baltimore, playing Dungeons & Dragons and working through his “to be read” pile.

Latest content by Cody Boteler

Six claw machines sit back to back in the middle of a large room with wood floors. They are brightly colored and have yellow lights. The back wall features multiple large plush toys.
Inside Ebisu Mini Japan, the new market in Towson
Ebisu Mini Japan in Towson opened in October, and business has been good ever since, said George Dong, a store manager.
Snow flurries in downtown Baltimore on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
Maryland sees its first snow of the season
The first snowfall of the winter in Maryland has seen just a couple of inches accumulating out west and only trace amounts sticking to the grass closer to Baltimore.
Bark Social, the popular, dog-friendly bar, abruptly closed all its locations, including the one on Boston Street in Baltimore.
Bark Social, popular dog bar, abruptly closes all locations
Bark Social, the popular, dog-friendly bar, abruptly closed all its locations.
A 140th anniversary banner is fastened to the front handrail of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
Many Baltimore Catholic churches are celebrating their final regular Mass. Here’s what to know.
More than a dozen parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will celebrate their final Mass this weekend, part of a yearslong process of consolidation.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Deputy fire chief charged with malicious burning in Cecil County brush fire
The deputy chief of a volunteer fire company in Cecil County faces multiple charges stemming from a brush fire that authorities say he started.
A vial labeled “uranium” prompted an evacuation at Reservoir High School in Howard County.
Mysterious ‘uranium’ vial at Howard County high school prompts evacuation
A vial labeled “uranium” prompted an evacuation at Reservoir High School in Howard County.
The Maryland State Police logo.
Police identify man shot on I-95 Monday morning
All lanes of I-95 North in Laurel were closed after a man was found shot outside of his vehicle early Monday morning, according to Maryland State Police.
6 gift ideas to impress the competitive gifter
Need a gift for that one person that's always giving the best presents? We have you covered.
Salisbury University earlier this month.
3 more Salisbury students charged in alleged hate crime attack
Salisbury University condemned any acts of hate and suspended the students and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter.
Salisbury University in 2022.
Fraternity expels Salisbury University students charged in attack
Sigma Alpha Epsilon expelled the Salisbury University students who are accused of being involved in an alleged hate crime, the organization said.
Photograph shows Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) at midlife. She is seated, turned toward the left. One hand rests on the back of a wooden chair, another rests in her lap.
Harriet Tubman will become a one-star general. She’s still not on the $20 bill.
The trailblazing abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad will be posthumously commissioned as a one-star general in the Maryland National Guard.
Salisbury University in 2022.
5 more Salisbury students charged after man said he was lured to apartment attack
Twelve total Salisbury University students have been charged in an attack, which police said was captured on video, that is being investigated as a hate crime.
Baltimore Police lights flicker at night.
7 Salisbury University students arrested, charged in hate crime investigation
Seven Salisbury University students were arrested and charged with first-degree assault and other offenses in an attack on a gay man in mid-October. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime.
The shooting that killed a 14-year-old high school football player in Harford County followed a Halloween party over the weekend, according to charging documents.
Fatal shooting of Aberdeen teen followed Halloween party, police say
The shooting that killed a 14-year-old high school football player in Harford County came after a Halloween party, according to charging documents.
Hyper Kidz indoor playground Columbia on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Police investigating after loaded gun found at a Baltimore County play place
Baltimore County Police are investigating after a loaded firearm was discovered at the Hyper Kidz indoor playground in Owings Mills over the weekend.

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