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Man convicted, cleared of killing Phylicia Barnes on trial in new attack Michael Maurice Johnson, 42, is on trial for attempted murder, rape and related charges in Baltimore County Circuit Court for the alleged attack.

Man convicted, then cleared of killing Phylicia Barnes on trial in new attack, @justinfenton.bsky.social reports. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Perry Hall man sentenced for threatening Baltimore County councilman A Perry Hall man was sentenced Tuesday to an 18-month prison term after threatening Baltimore County Councilman David Marks in voicemails.

Perry Hall man sentenced for threatening to kill Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, Sapna Bansil reports. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Baltimore teacher can’t sue GOP lawmakers, but some claims can proceed Alexa Sciuto can continue to pursue claims in Baltimore County Circuit Court for defamation, false light and civil conspiracy against Kit Hart, chair of the Carroll County chapter of Moms for Liberty,...

Baltimore teacher can’t sue 5 Republican lawmakers, but some defamation claims can proceed. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Mayor’s office condemns IG’s ‘deeply inappropriate,’ ‘racist’ online post The post relied heavily on clips from Baltimore-based Fox 45 and shared misinformation about Baltimore’s budget.

Mayor’s office condemns IG’s ‘deeply inappropriate,’ ‘racist’ online post, @emilyopilo.bsky.social reports. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Husband charged with murder of Baltimore County woman missing since 2002 Dwight David Rust Jr., 48, was arrested on Monday and charged with first degree murder of his late wife, charging documents said.

Breaking: Michelle Rust went missing 24 years ago while preparing for her 3 year old's birthday party.
Baltimore County police arrested her husband this morning and charged him with first degree murder. W/ @sararuberg.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/community/cr...

Is the Orioles' "value" hot dog actually good value? 🌭

Armed with a kitchen scale, a ruler, butcher’s twine and a serious commitment to the bit, The Banner analyzed every hot dog configuration at Camden Yards. Here's what we found...

She won!

Baltimore City Public Schools names Philadelphia leader as new CEO Jermaine Dawson will replace Sonja Santelises, who has been in the job for over a decade.

Baltimore City Public Schools names Philadelphia leader as new CEO, @mayaklora.bsky.social and @lizbowie.bsky.social report. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Baltimore settles ghost gun lawsuit against firearms dealer for $2 million Baltimore has reached a $2 million settlement with a gun store in Anne Arundel County that developed, marketed and sold kits used to build firearms without serial numbers.

Baltimore settles ghost gun lawsuit against firearms dealer for $2 million. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Ex-Anne Arundel County cop sentenced for leaving scene of fatal pursuit Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Alexander Rodriguez pleaded guilty in Howard County Circuit Court to failing to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death.

Ex-Anne Arundel County Police officer sentenced for leaving scene of deadly unauthorized pursuit. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

This Hampden home lets the freak flags fly — and neighbors love it The Flag House in Hampden is becoming a community staple and inspiring local kids.

By @jasminevaughnhall.bsky.social: This Hampden home lets the freak flags fly — and neighbors love it. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

BALTIMORE —

Man on the Hunt Valley to Cromwell Light Rail has a Maryland flag neck tattoo. #Baltimore

The woman who took down Jeffrey Epstein was forged in Philly “Philly is in my bones. I would not be where I am right now if not for Philadelphia.”

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Shhh! A new Fells Point lounge wants to be Baltimore’s best-kept secret. In Baltimore, a city more known for its bars and watering holes than nightclubs, Wonderland wants to draw a crowd that relishes dressing up and letting loose to dance music.

Shhh! A new Fells Point lounge wants to be Baltimore’s best-kept secret.

Maryland moves to make AI deepfakes a crime after Baltimore County school scandal The 2024 incident at Pikesville High School showed the law hadn’t caught up with technology, one Maryland senator says.

By @kris10griffith.bsky.social; Maryland moves to make AI deepfakes a crime after Baltimore County school scandal. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

PHILADELPHIA —

Maryland exonerees face one less hurdle in compensation cases The legislation prevents counties from being parties in cases filed under the Walter Lomax Act.

Maryland exonerees face one less hurdle in compensation cases. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Today I wrote about a church in Northwood that had to crowdfund their BGE bill. No one should have to. @thebaltimorebanner.com

What to do this weekend, including ‘Holes,’ Snail Mail and food festivals Whether you want to see Snail Mail’s homecoming concert, indulge in wings and oysters at local festivals or see a new play at Baltimore Center Stage, we’ve got you covered.

What to do this weekend, including ‘Holes,’ Snail Mail and food festivals

Update: Former Dunbar football coach gets year in federal prison for stealing $215K through school police overtime www.thebanner.com/community/cr...

Waymo’s Baltimore rollout stalls without state approval for driverless cars The future of driverless cars in Maryland is up on blocks after lawmakers left Annapolis without passing key legislation authorizing their use on state roads.

Whither Waymo in Baltimore after lawmakers can’t pass autonomous vehicle law? Danny Zawodny reports. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Meet Louis Fratino, the 32-year-old Marylander taking the art world by storm To put your work in direct conversation with Henri Matisse would be a daunting challenge for any artist. At 32, Brooklyn-via-Maryland painter Louis Fratino is up for the task.

Meet Louis Fratino, the 32-year-old Marylander taking the art world by storm

BALTIMORE —

Lawmakers do not change district court commissioner system in Maryland Attempts to reform a system that allows anyone to file for criminal charges without input from police or prosecutors failed on Monday at the 11th hour of the Maryland General Assembly’s 90-day legisla...

Lawmakers did not pass a bill that would've reformed a system that allows anyone to file for criminal charges without input from police or prosecutors in Maryland. (w/ @pwoodreporter.bsky.social) (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Craig Albernaz returns with broken jaw, cheek fractures from foul ball “I feel good, actually. I mean, considering everything,” Albernaz said Tuesday.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz returns with broken jaw, cheek fractures from foul ball.

“I feel good, actually. I mean, considering everything,” Albernaz said.

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Banner parent company to buy Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, staving off its closure The Venetoulis Institute will acquire the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, converting it to a nonprofit to prevent the historic paper’s closure.

BREAKING: Banner parent company to buy Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, staving off newspaper’s closure

Somerset County school officials hid public records, ACLU lawsuit alleges The Eastern Shore county’s school board uses ‘secrecy as a tool to avoid accountability,’ attorneys said.

Somerset County school officials hid public records, ACLU lawsuit alleges, @lizbowie.bsky.social reports. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Ocean City’s Airbnb war pits neighbors against neighbors Proposed restrictions on short-term rentals in Ocean City's quietest neighborhoods snowballed into one of the biggest controversies in a generation for the vacation town.

Ocean City’s Airbnb war pits neighbors against neighbors