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...9ca&width=850&focal=1516,1251&quality=85FRIDAY, AUG 1, 2025 - Residents of Bonview Avenue in the Belair-Edison neighborhood noticed for three weeks they had not been delivered their mail, with no notice from their local post office. This street and adjoining streets have an unusual number of cicada killer wasps that come every year and burrow holes in the lawns.
...dth=800&height=533&smart=true&quality=85Tonya Miller Hall, pictured here giving remarks at an Inviting Light event in Station North in March, is no longer working with Mayor Brandon Scott’s office.
...00&height=533&focal=3430,1947&quality=85Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard catches a pass during the team’s practice Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
...800&height=450&focal=1478,988&quality=85Johns Hopkins University, like other elite schools, is facing unprecedented scrutiny from the federal government.
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueElizabeth Evitts Dickinson is the author of "Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free."
...ty=85&width=800&height=450&focal=898,981Kimberlee Bock was 21 years old when, on July 21, 1982, she was found dead in a baseball field in the 5200 block of Shelbourne Road. Over 40 years later, police are still searching for her killer.
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueIllustration of feet on a weighing scale surrounded by various fruits symbolizing health and diet
...=85&width=800&height=450&focal=1279,1140Safety Malaki Starks was the Ravens’ first-round draft pick in April. He was a star at Georgia and in his hometown.
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...=85&width=800&height=450&focal=2838,1646The Orioles infield should not change much from now until spring training with, left to right, third baseman Jordan Westburg, shortstop Gunnar Henderson, second baseman Jackson Holliday and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle.
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...orebanner/3QARSZW5TRB6FNHXFSOWRSO2WQ.jpgViolin students at Abbottston Elementary School in Baltimore.
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...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueGrocery prices can vary depending on where you shop.
...=85&width=800&height=450&focal=2529,1463Rookie kicker Tyler Loop went 12-for-12 in his first practice with fans Sunday, passing the test "with flying colors," according to his head coach.
...=85&width=800&height=450&focal=2325,1514Ravens rookie Tyler Loop kicks a field goal during practice Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. His highlight of the day was a 60-yard make.
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueDansby Swanson of the Cubs tags out Gunnar Henderson attempting to steal in the third inning.
...=85&width=800&height=450&focal=4389,1583Saundra Mitchell is a queer Maryland author whose stories feature LGBTQIA+ characters and appeal to young adult audiences.
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueJeremiah Jackson, who signed a minor league free-agent contract with the Orioles in November, made his major league debut Friday in Chicago. He collected his first hit in the game.
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueBaltimore City Fire and the Baltimore City Police Underwater Recovery Team work to pull a Silver Cab from the Inner Harbor on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueThe Orioles acquired Trevor Rogers at the 2024 trade deadline, and he looks like a major part of their plans in 2026.
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueA car submerged in floodwaters in Ruxton on Thursday as afternoon thunderstorms moved through the region. Up to 5 inches of rain also hit nearby Carroll County.
...=85&width=800&height=450&focal=1372,1498Visitors take in the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
...=85&width=800&height=450&focal=2250,1523A jiu jitsu lesson taking place at Guardian Baltimore, a non-profit martial arts studio, in Baltimore.
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueBaltimore Ravens safety Malaki Starks (24) catches a pass during the team’s training camp session at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
...y=85&width=800&height=450&focal=1744,837Post Time, ridden by jockey Sheldon Russell, wins the Grade 2 Carter Handicap at the 2024 Aqueduct Spring in New York.
...=85&width=800&height=450&focal=1442,1051Recruits Olayemi Harleston, left, and Helen Odenwald perform a CPR training exercise at the BCFD Fire Academy on Friday.
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...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueIn this May 5, 2018, file photo, graduates at the University of Toledo commencement ceremony in Toledo, Ohio.
...ality=85&width=800&height=533&smart=trueCollage of iconic Maryland elements
...dth=828&height=552&smart=true&quality=85A spicy grilled pineapple margarita and chips and guacamole from La Food Marketa.
...dth=828&height=552&smart=true&quality=85A 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.
...28&height=552&focal=2672,2672&quality=85Choi's Chicken & Trout.
...dth=828&height=552&smart=true&quality=85Oleum's spicy Italian melt panini, with a Dreamsicle on the side.
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueRavens cornerback Jaire Alexander made two of the defense’s three interceptions during practice Saturday.
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueBaltimore residents cast their votes at Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School in the 2024 Presidential election.
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueOrioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson celebrates his three-run eighth-inning home run, the decisive blast in Baltimore’s 4-3 win Saturday in Chicago.
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueGold medalist Katie Ledecky of the United States celebrates on the podium after the women's 800-meter freestyle final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
...ality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=trueSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 01: Xander Bogaerts #2 and Ramón Laureano #5 of the San Diego Padres celebrate on the field after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on August 01, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

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H2 Education Hub
H2 Food & drink
H2 Health
H2 Housing
H2 Job Board
H2 Obituaries
H2 Opinion
H2 Transportation
H2 Contact Us
H2 The Banner
H2 Wasps stopped the mail in Baltimore. What stopped the communication?
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H2 The Banner Duplicate text
H3 Arts office leader Tonya Miller Hall, Mayor Brandon Scott’s office part ways
H3 5 things we learned from Week 2 of Ravens training camp
H3 Johns Hopkins is at a critical moment. Can Baltimore capitalize?
H3 Memories of the Penn North mass overdose keep a survivor striving for recovery
H3 Maryland mother reindicted for murder 11 years after children disappeared
H3 How the selection of a new Baltimore County inspector general set off a public furor
H3 Neighborhoods are hosting National Night Out events across Maryland — find yours
H3 RIPPLE EFFECTS
H3 For Baltimore high school students, this arts competition offers more than scholarships
H3 Will teacher-sharing bring instruments and music lessons to Baltimore students?
H3 Opinion: From ‘useless’ to unstoppable: Arts education empowers Baltimore students
H3 Mentors for young Baltimore storytellers pivot after funding loss
H3 Fresh air and flavor: 4 spots for outdoor dining in Baltimore County
H3 Check out these favorites from Baltimore’s premier ghost-sign hunter
H3 Your ultimate guide to Baltimore’s best traditional chicken boxes
H3 Hungry for something different in Baltimore? Try these new restaurants
H4 Federal changes, shifting workforce, local impact.
H4 Out of work? Here’s how to protect your finances right now
H4 Maryland sees biggest one‑month drop in federal jobs in 30 years
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The number of internal links is ok.
There are 13 external links on this page.

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/community/local-news/baltimor...Wasps stopped the mail in Baltimore. What stopped the communication?
/author/nori-leybengrubNori Leybengrub
/community/local-news/baltimor...IMG-ALT FRIDAY, AUG 1, 2025 - Residents of Bonview Avenue in the Belair-Edison neighborhood noticed for three weeks they had not been delivered their mail, with no n...
/culture/arts/tonya-miller-hal...IMG-ALT Tonya Miller Hall, pictured here giving remarks at an Inviting Light event in Station North in March, is no longer working with Mayor Brandon Scott’s office.
/culture/arts/tonya-miller-hal...Arts office leader Tonya Miller Hall, Mayor Brandon Scott’s office part ways
/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-trai...IMG-ALT Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard catches a pass during the team’s practice Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-trai...5 things we learned from Week 2 of Ravens training camp
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/politics-power/local-governme...IMG-ALT Johns Hopkins University, like other elite schools, is facing unprecedented scrutiny from the federal government.
/politics-power/local-governme...Johns Hopkins is at a critical moment. Can Baltimore capitalize?
/community/local-news/baltimor...Memories of the Penn North mass overdose keep a survivor striving for recovery
/community/criminal-justice/ca...Maryland mother reindicted for murder 11 years after children disappeared
/politics-power/local-governme...How the selection of a new Baltimore County inspector general set off a public furor
/community/local-news/national...Neighborhoods are hosting National Night Out events across Maryland — find yours
/economy/ripple-effects/maryla...Out of work? Here’s how to protect your finances right now
/economy/ripple-effects/maryla...Maryland sees biggest one‑month drop in federal jobs in 30 years
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/culture/books/elizabeth-evitt...This Baltimore author is ensuring a fashion pioneer from Maryland gets her credit
/culture/books/elizabeth-evitt...IMG-ALT Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson is the author of "Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free."
/community/local-news/kimberle...Who killed Kimberlee Bock? Baltimore County Police still search for answers 43 years later
/community/local-news/kimberle...IMG-ALT Kimberlee Bock was 21 years old when, on July 21, 1982, she was found dead in a baseball field in the 5200 block of Shelbourne Road. Over 40 years later, pol...
/opinion/column/vacation-weigh...My vacation threw off my healthy eating. Here’s how to get back on track.
/opinion/column/vacation-weigh...IMG-ALT Illustration of feet on a weighing scale surrounded by various fruits symbolizing health and diet
/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-r...How Ravens rookie Malaki Starks found home — and then his voice
/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-r...IMG-ALT Safety Malaki Starks was the Ravens’ first-round draft pick in April. He was a star at Georgia and in his hometown.
/economy/ripple-effects/maryla...Text duplicate Out of work? Here’s how to protect your finances right now
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/sports/orioles-mlb/baltimore-...Will the Orioles be prepared to compete in 2026? Their internal options say not quite
/sports/orioles-mlb/baltimore-...IMG-ALT The Orioles infield should not change much from now until spring training with, left to right, third baseman Jordan Westburg, shortstop Gunnar Henderson, sec...
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/culture/arts/courting-art-bal...For Baltimore high school students, this arts competition offers more than scholarships
/culture/music/music-lessons-t...IMG-ALT Violin students at Abbottston Elementary School in Baltimore.
/culture/music/music-lessons-t...Will teacher-sharing bring instruments and music lessons to Baltimore students?
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/opinion/baltimore-arts-educat...Opinion: From ‘useless’ to unstoppable: Arts education empowers Baltimore students
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/community/local-news/baltimor...Mentors for young Baltimore storytellers pivot after funding loss
/economy/grocery-costs-ap-norc...Vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, finds AP-NORC poll
/economy/grocery-costs-ap-norc...IMG-ALT Grocery prices can vary depending on where you shop.
/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-tyle...Ravens training camp highlights: Tyler Loop, Keaton Mitchell stand out at stadium practice
/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-tyle...IMG-ALT Rookie kicker Tyler Loop went 12-for-12 in his first practice with fans Sunday, passing the test "with flying colors," according to his head coach.
/sports/ravens-nfl/tyler-loop-...Ravens kicker Tyler Loop shows off at M&T Bank Stadium with 60-yard field goal
/sports/ravens-nfl/tyler-loop-...IMG-ALT Ravens rookie Tyler Loop kicks a field goal during practice Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. His highlight of the day was a 60-yard make.
/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-cu...A day after his first save, Keegan Akin surrenders a walk-off home run as Orioles lose to Cubs
/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-cu...IMG-ALT Dansby Swanson of the Cubs tags out Gunnar Henderson attempting to steal in the third inning.
/education/k-12-schools/saundr...A queer author moved to Maryland to dodge discrimination. Book bans have followed.
/education/k-12-schools/saundr...IMG-ALT Saundra Mitchell is a queer Maryland author whose stories feature LGBTQIA+ characters and appeal to young adult audiences.
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/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-ml...How did an Orioles team with this much talent end up as sellers at the MLB trade deadline?
/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-ml...IMG-ALT Jeremiah Jackson, who signed a minor league free-agent contract with the Orioles in November, made his major league debut Friday in Chicago. He collected his...
/opinion/column/chesapeake-bay...There’s a body in the Inner Harbor, and other reminders that life is unpleasant
/opinion/column/chesapeake-bay...IMG-ALT Baltimore City Fire and the Baltimore City Police Underwater Recovery Team work to pull a Silver Cab from the Inner Harbor on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-pi...Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ pitching moves over the last year illustrate their singular challenge
/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-pi...IMG-ALT The Orioles acquired Trevor Rogers at the 2024 trade deadline, and he looks like a major part of their plans in 2026.
/community/local-news/teen-kil...Teen killed in Mount Airy flash flood identified, with vigil Sunday
/community/local-news/teen-kil...IMG-ALT A car submerged in floodwaters in Ruxton on Thursday as afternoon thunderstorms moved through the region. Up to 5 inches of rain also hit nearby Carroll Coun...
/culture/things-to-do/maryland...National parks offer free entry on Monday. Here’s what you should know.
/culture/things-to-do/maryland...IMG-ALT Visitors take in the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
/community/local-news/nonprofi...Fight clubs teach Baltimore youths more than martial arts
/community/local-news/nonprofi...IMG-ALT A jiu jitsu lesson taking place at Guardian Baltimore, a non-profit martial arts studio, in Baltimore.
/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-r...Rookie report: How the Ravens’ 11 draft picks are faring at training camp
/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-r...IMG-ALT Baltimore Ravens safety Malaki Starks (24) catches a pass during the team’s training camp session at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md....
/sports/horse-racing/maryland-...Maryland-bred Post Time prepares to take a ‘big swing’ in the Whitney Stakes
/sports/horse-racing/maryland-...IMG-ALT Post Time, ridden by jockey Sheldon Russell, wins the Grade 2 Carter Handicap at the 2024 Aqueduct Spring in New York.
/community/local-news/camp-spa...Men outnumber women in firefighting. Camp Spark wants to change that.
/community/local-news/camp-spa...IMG-ALT Recruits Olayemi Harleston, left, and Helen Odenwald perform a CPR training exercise at the BCFD Fire Academy on Friday.
/economy/bge-planned-power-out...Power out? Why BGE plans, and sometimes cancels, outages.
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/education/higher-education/st...Check your student loan status: Millions could move into default by August
/education/higher-education/st...IMG-ALT In this May 5, 2018, file photo, graduates at the University of Toledo commencement ceremony in Toledo, Ohio.
/projects/how-to-maryland/How to Maryland
/projects/how-to-maryland/IMG-ALT Collage of iconic Maryland elements
/culture/food-drink/outdoor-di...IMG-ALT A spicy grilled pineapple margarita and chips and guacamole from La Food Marketa.
/culture/food-drink/outdoor-di...Fresh air and flavor: 4 spots for outdoor dining in Baltimore County
/culture/things-to-do/ghost-si...IMG-ALT 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 buil...
/culture/things-to-do/ghost-si...Check out these favorites from Baltimore’s premier ghost-sign hunter
/culture/food-drink/best-chick...IMG-ALT Choi's Chicken & Trout.
/culture/food-drink/best-chick...Your ultimate guide to Baltimore’s best traditional chicken boxes
/culture/food-drink/new-baltim...IMG-ALT Oleum's spicy Italian melt panini, with a Dreamsicle on the side.
/culture/food-drink/new-baltim...Hungry for something different in Baltimore? Try these new restaurants
/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-r...Ravens training camp highlights: Defense dominates, and Jaire Alexander gets his first interceptions
/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-r...IMG-ALT Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander made two of the defense’s three interceptions during practice Saturday.
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