The Baltimore Banner

10/13/2026

If everything goes according to plan, Marylanders may be able to see the rocket sometime after 6:33 a.m. ET. on Tuesday morning.

10/13/2026

SpaceX ‘jellyfish cloud’ expected to light up Maryland skies Tuesday morning

A “jellyfish cloud” from a SpaceX rocket’s launch on Tuesday morning could shine across Maryland skies.

10/12/2026

University of Maryland club tennis team suspended after racist graphic sent to other schools

The club tennis team at the University of Maryland, College Park, was suspended for distributing materials containing a racist graphic, according to UMD officials.

10/12/2026

Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt tree-cutting at East Potomac Golf Course in Washington

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Monday ordered a 24-hour halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course, a historic D.C. course that has been part of President Donald Trump’s plans to remake the city.

10/12/2026

Police identify 2 teens killed in Wi******er shooting

The victims’ identities were released after the Youth Peace & Justice Foundation offered up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible.

10/12/2026

Judge cancels taxpayer-funded Trump ads made by Columbia-based company

A judge ordered President Trump to cancel any remaining taxpayer-funded television commercials made by a Columbia-based advertising agency.

10/12/2026

Baltimore mother charged after baby died of head trauma, dehydration

Taylor Williams, 20, was charged with first-degree child abuse in connection with the death of her 2-month-old son.

10/12/2026

Tyler Huntley comes up clutch in comeback win over Falcons | Banner Ravens Podcast

Huntley completed his final 11 passes Sunday night.

10/12/2026

These downtown Baltimore lane closures aren’t going anywhere this year. Here’s how to avoid them.

Lane closures at Lombard and Light streets will remain through December, according to Baltimore's transportation department, meaning one of downtown's busiest intersections will continue to be a traffic choke point. Here are some ideas for how to avoid it.

10/12/2026

How partisan politics shape Baltimore County’s nonpartisan school board race

Here’s what to know about the political backgrounds of Baltimore County school board candidates in contested races.