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Six history lessons as the original Pimlico prepares for its final Preakness

The Pimlico Race Course is being prepared for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes — and then demolition.

Orioles catcher Maverick Handley drives in a run with a bunt during the sixth inning Sunday in Anaheim.

Maverick Handley’s first 2 career RBIs help Orioles past Angels 7-3 for series win

A’Nya Lucas, a senior at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School, gets on the bus in Cherry Hill, Baltimore, MD on Nov. 14, 2024.

Get on board, Maryland, it’s time to fix Baltimore’s school transit mess

A’Nya Lucas, a senior at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School, gets on the bus in Cherry Hill, Baltimore, MD on Nov. 14, 2024.

Get on board, Maryland, it’s time to fix Baltimore’s school transit mess

Woman, 69, dies after collision with stolen vehicle in Jessup, police say

Oystering isn’t what it used to be — and the future is looking ‘soft’

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother’s Day

Letter: I am a mother and an abortion provider

It’s tick season and there is a new bugger catching a ride in Baltimore

Propane tank explosion in Laurel leaves 1 injured, prompts parade cancellation

Federal changes, shifting workforce, local impact.

Maryland loses 550 AmeriCorps positions to Trump administration cuts

May 8, 2025

Federal workers are hunting for new jobs: ‘It’s incredibly saturated’

May 5, 2025

The Baltimore Banner’s investigation of Ravens kicker Justin Tucker —MORE

Propane tank explosion in Laurel leaves 1 injured, prompts parade cancellation

May 10, 2025

The City of Laurel canceled the Mainstreet Festival Parade after a propane explosion at the intersection of 4th and Main streets on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Enter Sandman! Arkansas Derby champion to race in 150th Preakness

Updated May 10, 2025

Kentucky Derby entrant Sandman works out at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

With a poor start and quiet bats, the Orioles’ latest loss to the Angels is painfully formulaic

Kyle Gibson allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks in four innings Saturday night against the Angels.

With horse racing investment, Ravens’ Lamar Jackson sees ‘the power of the industry’ in Baltimore

May 10, 2025

The National Thoroughbred League kicked off the 2025 season with the Pimlico Cup.

As fans grumble about Brandon Hyde, the Orioles manager is worried about a turnaround — not his job

Brandon Hyde’s teams have a .463 winning percentage in seven seasons.

One of Baltimore’s oldest chocolatiers is expanding

May 10, 2025

An employee prepares chocolates at Rheb’s Candies on Wilkens Avenue in Baltimore.

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Maryland public media outlets brace for federal funding cuts after Trump executive order

May 10, 2025

President Donald Trump listens during a swearing in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Washington.

Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ injury clouds are clearing. The damage is done.

May 10, 2025

Outfielder Tyler O’Neill should be part of the first wave of injured Orioles to return to the lineup.

7 indicted for series of armed robberies targeting bank customers across 5 Maryland counties

May 10, 2025

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Friday the indictment of seven people who allegedly targeted bank customers in a series of armed robberies that spanned five counties.

Supporters of bill to study slavery reparations urge Gov. Wes Moore to sign it

May 10, 2025

Supporters of a Maryland measure to create a commission to study potential reparations for slavery rally on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Annapolis, Md., next to a statute of former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

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Supporters of bill to study slavery reparations urge Gov. Wes Moore to sign it

May 10, 2025

Supporters of a Maryland measure to create a commission to study potential reparations for slavery rally on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Annapolis, Md., next to a statute of former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

Judge orders Trump administration to halt much of the massive federal workforce downsizing

May 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to sign an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on March 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump is expected to announce automobile tariffs on foreign-made cars.

Tomoyuki Sugano’s great start helps Orioles bust 5-game slide against Angels

Updated May 10, 2025

Tomoyuki Sugano allowed one run on three hits in 7 1/3 innings Friday night against the Angels.

For sale: Mid-century modern-inspired home that backs up to the Loch Raven Reservoir

May 10, 2025

Letter: Columbia restaurateur unfairly blames crime for demise of his eateries

May 10, 2025

Walrus Oyster & Ale House at The Mall in Columbia.

Baltimore's overdose crisis

Our investigation into Baltimore’s deadly overdose crisisMore

As Orioles pitching falters, Danny Coulombe is spotless for Minnesota

May 8, 2025

Former Oriole Danny Coulombe has a 0.00 ERA and a 0.49 WHIP in Minnesota.

Church abuse survivors must file lawsuits as Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy case drags on

May 7, 2025

Frank Schindler of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) at a press conference at the Garmatz U.S. District Courthouse about the looming deadline for survivors to file lawsuits to preserve higher payouts in light of changes coming to the Child Victims Act of 2023.

Federal job cuts cost Baltimore tax revenue, punching $5.9 million hole in budget

May 7, 2025

Baltimore officials trimmed nearly $6 million from income tax projections Wednesday — and may have to trim more later, depending on federal job cuts.

15-year-old killed, another teen injured in Baltimore shooting

May 8, 2025

Orioles have reinforcements coming: Right-hander Zach Eflin to return vs. Angels

May 7, 2025

Zach Eflin will pitch during the Orioles’ series in Anaheim this weekend. The specific day has not been decided.

They bet $45M on a downtown Baltimore property. Now it’s worth half that.

May 7, 2025

The entrance to the recently foreclosed on Vivo Baltimore towers, which were converted from hotels to apartment buildings during the pandemic.

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

TikTok ‘challenge’ has sparked fires in Maryland classrooms, officials warn

Updated May 9, 2025

There have been “upwards of 10″ incidents of students in Prince George’s County sticking objects into their school-issued or personal electronic devices, causing fires and smoke, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Amtrak cutting 450 jobs, but work on future West Baltimore tunnel continues

May 9, 2025

An Amtrak train arrives train going to Boston arrives at Penn Station on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.

Want better school commutes in Baltimore? First, find out who’s riding the bus

May 9, 2025

Passengers board a bus at the Mondawmin Transit Hub.

One of Harford County’s biggest private employers is laying off 363 workers

Updated May 9, 2025

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: A Rite-Aid is seen on October 16, 2023 in the Crown Heights neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Rite Aid, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the country, has filed for bankruptcy and plans to close a number of stores across the United States amid slumping sales and lawsuits related to accusations that it helped fuel the opioid epidemic.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson shines in acting cameo on ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’

May 9, 2025

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson arrives at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. ahead of a divisional round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 19, 2025.