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The Baltimore City Fire Department is on the scene of a three-alarm fire in Hampden, in a historic building known as “The Castle.” www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The Baltimore City Fire Department is on the scene of a three-alarm fire in Hampden, in a historic building known as “The Castle.” www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
Johnston Square’s latest sign of progress: 109 new apartments and a library branch www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Johnston Square celebrates new apartment building, library branch
To Johnston Square, The Hammond at Greenmount Park is more than just a building.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Johnston Square’s latest sign of progress: 109 new apartments and a library branch www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Ellicott City woman gets 5 years for embezzling $1.2 million for Taylor Swift tickets, luxury items
Ellicott City woman gets 5 years for embezzling $1.2 million for Taylor Swift tickets, luxury items
Jennifer Tinker of Ellicott City was sentenced in federal court Monday for embezzling $1.2 million, which she spent on Taylor Swift tickets and other luxury items.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Ellicott City woman gets 5 years for embezzling $1.2 million for Taylor Swift tickets, luxury items
Fire crews battle blaze at historic ‘castle’ building in Hampden
Baltimore City Fire Department fighting Hampden blaze
The Baltimore City Fire Department is back in north Baltimore battling a blaze, this time in the 3300 block of Keswick Road.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Fire crews battle blaze at historic ‘castle’ building in Hampden
Howard Community College faculty escalate clash with president
Howard Community College faculty escalate clash with president
The faculty forum of Howard Community College voted no confidence in college President Daria Willis’ leadership.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Howard Community College faculty escalate clash with president
While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
US flight cancellations will drag on even after government shutdown ends
Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
Maryland’s plan to turn train lots into housing starts with Odenton
Maryland’s plan to turn train lots into housing starts with Odenton
Maryland on Monday marked a milestone in its mission to develop parking lots along the MARC Penn Line.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Maryland’s plan to turn train lots into housing starts with Odenton
Reginald Scriber Sr., ‘fixer’ to Baltimore’s mayors, dies at 80
Reginald Scriber Sr., ‘fixer’ to Baltimore’s mayors, dies at 80
Scriber, a 51-year veteran of Baltimore government who got his start in housing and carved a reputation as an infamous city fixer, died last month at age 80.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Reginald Scriber Sr., ‘fixer’ to Baltimore’s mayors, dies at 80
Hundreds already in line for Baltimore’s child care shutdown aid
How Baltimore parents can get two months of child care help
Baltimore federal essential workers and families on SNAP can get up to $2,500 a month. Here’s how.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Hundreds already in line for Baltimore’s child care shutdown aid
What’s in the deal to end the government shutdown and what happens next
What’s in the deal to end the government shutdown and what happens next
A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track after a handful of Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
What’s in the deal to end the government shutdown and what happens next
Clearing corners? Ivan Bates asks judges to ban drug dealers from certain blocks
Ivan Bates asks judges to ban drug dealers from certain blocks
The Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office is asking judges to impose the restriction in certain cases as a condition of probation.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Clearing corners? Ivan Bates asks judges to ban drug dealers from certain blocks
Smaller Thanksgiving, no Christmas presents: Federal workers fear future as shutdown breaks record
Federal workers fear future as shutdown breaks record
The Banner checked in with Maryland's federal workers to hear how they’ve been spending their time if they’re furloughed and living without paychecks during the record-breaking shutdown.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Smaller Thanksgiving, no Christmas presents: Federal workers fear future as shutdown breaks record
Where to order out — or dine in — for Thanksgiving dinner around Baltimore
Where to order out — or dine in — for Thanksgiving dinner around Baltimore
Food social media influencer Chris Franzoni says these Baltimore restaurants are bringing serious flavor to Thanksgiving this year, whether in person or to-go.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Where to order out — or dine in — for Thanksgiving dinner around Baltimore
Decades-long Chesapeake Bay cleanup pushed off to 2040. Some worry it’s not enough.
Decades-long Chesapeake Bay cleanup pushed off to 2040. Some worry it’s not enough.
Officials from Maryland, home to the Chesapeake’s largest and most depleted waters, had pushed for loftier goals but were outvoted by other states.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Decades-long Chesapeake Bay cleanup pushed off to 2040. Some worry it’s not enough.
Senate leader eyes potential shutdown deal but there’s no guarantee of success
Senate leader eyes shutdown deal but there’s no guarantee of success
As the Senate held a rare Sunday session, the Republican leader said a potential deal was “coming together” on the government shutdown. But there was no guarantee it would end an impasse now stretching...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Senate leader eyes potential shutdown deal but there’s no guarantee of success
Teen faces attempted murder charge after alleged robbery, assault at Towson Town Center
Teen charged after alleged robbery, assault at Towson Town Center
Baltimore County Police said the incident involved a group of teenagers that was robbed and then assaulted at the mall, and that one of the victims was slashed with a screwdriver.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Teen faces attempted murder charge after alleged robbery, assault at Towson Town Center
Snow forecast in western Maryland as temperatures drop statewide
Maryland weather: Cold snap to bring snow, freeze watch to parts of state
Maryland’s first cold snap of the season is set to arrive Sunday, bringing a likelihood of snow in the state’s mountains, freezing temperatures to its southern counties and a sharp temperature drop...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Snow forecast in western Maryland as temperatures drop statewide
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
Flight cuts from government shutdown strain a supply chain that’s already stretched thin
Flight cuts strain supply chain that’s already stretched thin
The Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement of a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 major U.S. airports could put a strain on air cargo as the peak holiday season approaches.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Flight cuts from government shutdown strain a supply chain that’s already stretched thin
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run cancelled due to inclement weather
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run cancelled due to inclement weather
The annual Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run scheduled for Sunday was cancelled due to inclement weather, according to the MDTA.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run cancelled due to inclement weather
Sushi is coming to the former Souvlaki space in Hampden
Sushi is coming to the former Souvlaki space in Hampden
The owners of Yama Sushi in Ellicott City are planning to open Hana in the former home of Hampden's Souvlaki.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Sushi is coming to the former Souvlaki space in Hampden
Maryland preps for winter as NOAA predicts warmer temperatures
Maryland preps for winter as NOAA predicts warmer temperatures
While the weather will bring a chill to the Baltimore area this week, a warmer winter could be ahead in Maryland, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Maryland preps for winter as NOAA predicts warmer temperatures
Senate president’s redistricting stand has started a Democratic family feud
Senate president’s redistricting stand has started a Democratic family feud
Party leaders, rank and file want an opportunity to fight back against President Donald Trump
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November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Senate president’s redistricting stand has started a Democratic family feud
IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers
IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers
IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the Trump administration has confirmed.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers
Baltimore honors heroes as shutdown puts veterans, military families on edge
Baltimore honors heroes as shutdown puts veterans, military families on edge
Hundreds of active-duty military members and veterans commemorated their service at the Veterans Day parade in Baltimore on Saturday afternoon.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Baltimore honors heroes as shutdown puts veterans, military families on edge