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Sapna Bansil

Sapna

Sapna Bansil is a regional reporter covering Baltimore County. She graduated in May 2024 from the University of Maryland's journalism program and has interned at The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Washington Post. Before becoming a journalist, she worked for 10 years as a pediatric occupational therapist.

The latest from Sapna Bansil

Baltimore County pauses data center development
The County Council unanimously passed a bill that could pause development of data centers into 2027.
Baltimore County councilman Pat Young moderates a congressional town hall meeting at Woodlawn High School in Woodlawn, Md. on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Most Baltimore County renters struggle to afford housing
Baltimore County renters are facing one of the most severe housing affordability crises in Maryland, a Banner analysis of new census data found.
From roads to hospitals, how Maryland is preparing for the snowstorm
Here’s how local and state agencies, hospitals and transportation authorities are preparing for the winter storm in Maryland.
A snow plow on St. Paul Avenue on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Fundraising in hot Baltimore County executive race tops $1 million
In the race for Baltimore County executive, Julian Jones has a leg up — at least in money raised last year.
From left, council member Julian Jones, Nick Stewart, a former school board member and financial attorney, and council member Izzy Patoka.
Karson Kamenetz campaigns beyond his father’s legacy in Baltimore County
Kevin Kamenetz, Karson’s father, was a four-term councilman and a gubernatorial candidate who served as county executive from 2010 to 2018.
Karson Kamenetz, left, candidate for Baltimore County Council and son of former County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, speaks to Baltimore County residents Alvin Levi, right, and Jeffrey Platt at Jilly’s Bar & Grill in Pikesville.
Baltimore County opened the door to data centers. Now, it’s backtracking.
A bill by Councilman Pat Young would impose a moratorium on data centers in Baltimore County until 2027.
A bill by Councilman Pat Young would impose a moratorium on data centers in Baltimore County until 2027.
Days Cove landfill in White Marsh to operate on short-term lease as closure is planned
The facility operates in Gunpowder Falls State Park and has been the subject of controversy over its “trash juice” permit.
The Big Gunpowder Falls River is seen beyond Days Cove Rubble Landfill in White Marsh.
7 things to do in Baltimore County for when it’s too darn cold
Check out an Irish dance class, winter brunch, a secondhand book market and more cozy and fun ways to stay indoors in Baltimore County.
Secondhand books will be on sale for around $10 at OCA Mocha in Arbutus on Sunday.
Paramedic under investigation for explicit videos defends urinating in family’s food
A Baltimore County paramedic has been under investigation for allegedly ejaculating and urinating on his colleagues' belongings.
The Baltimore County Fire Department logo.
Laid off from Hopkins, she has a new career restoring vintage furniture
Baltimore resident Karen Thomas started a new career after losing a dream job as the historian of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Karen Thomas creates and restores old bars made out of other pieces of furniture, such as fireplace mantles.
Man dies trying to rescue dogs from Randallstown house fire
A 67-year-old Randallstown resident and his two dogs were found together inside their home after a fire.
Herbert B. Thomas Jr. and his dogs were found dead together inside a Randallstown house, officials said.
7 things to do in Baltimore County to close out 2025
A concert and an ugly sweater party are some of the many ways to pass the lull between Christmas and New Year's.
The annual Kwanzaa celebration at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum in Catonsville includes a candle lighting ceremony.
Days Cove landfill in White Marsh required to shut down by 2033
An eastern Baltimore County landfill that angered local residents over its request for a “trash juice” permit will be required to shut down within eight years, per a new agreement approved Wednesday by Maryland’s top spending board.
The Big Gunpowder Falls and Bird River as seen beyond Days Cove Rubble Landfill in White Marsh.
Most immigrants arrested in Maryland crackdowns have no criminal record
But contrary to the messaging from the president and his team, most of those arrested this year had no criminal history, according to a Banner analysis of newly released federal data.
In recent months, the gap between arrests of immigrants with and without criminal records has widened even further.
How Valley View Farms saved Christmas from Trump’s tariffs
Tariffs have hit holiday retailers hard. But a longstanding Cockeysville business kept the economic climate from ruining Christmas.
Alice Leach, 3, of Pasadena reacts to a holiday display while shopping with her family at Valley View Farms in Cockeysville.
Baltimore County Library CEO and board part ways after librarian layoffs backlash
“The Board of Library Trustees and our CEO Sonia Alcántara-Antoine have separated as of Tuesday, December 9,” Yara Cheikh, the president of the Board of Library Trustees, wrote in a letter to library employees. “We thank Sonia for her contributions over the years and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
Baltimore County Public Library’s Towson branch CEO Sonia Alcántara-Antoine listens and responds to a handful of concerned librarians and community members as they air their grievances after the sudden firing of fourteen part-time library employees during an emergency meeting on November 18, 2025 at the Towson Library.
Baltimore County paramedic under investigation for allegedly masturbating, urinating in workplace
A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic is being investigated after he allegedly masturbated and urinated in shared common spaces inside the county’s fire stations.
The Baltimore County Fire Department logo.
Baltimore County Fire Department launches ‘hazmat cleaning’ of stations amid employee misconduct probe
Baltimore County Fire Chief Joseph Dixon told staff Wednesday that an employee under investigation for alleged misconduct has been removed from the workplace and the department will “hazmat clean” all stations and offices.
The Baltimore County Fire Department logo.
7 things to do in Baltimore County: Santa photos and a lighted golf cart parade
Holiday cheer has swept Baltimore County. Enjoy these tree lightings, holiday markets and even a lighted golf cart parade.
A pop-up market at the Community College of Baltimore County in Owings Mills will feature local makers, small businesses and student entrepreneurs.
Meet the robotics engineer who grows Christmas trees
Stefan Nock works in the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory on weekdays and runs Prettyboy Run Farms in Parkton on weekends.
Stefan Nock owner of Prettyboy Run Farms greets guests on their way to cut down their tree in Parkton, Friday, November 28, 2025.
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