Commentary: What Montgomery County high schools would lose without varsity gymnastics

The bubble is hot.

5 things to know about the proposed Prince George’s County schools budget via @byelliesilverman.bsky.social

“Cavalli’s two strikeouts — both on his sweeper — were tied for his fewest this season.”

Political protest gets top billing at theaters, comedy clubs and museums near you via my colleague @hannahyasharoff.bsky.social

There's something about the water that heals us all. What a wonderful story by my colleague @kaitlinobscura.bsky.social

Candidates’ polls all show a tight Montgomery County executive race via @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social

Some late Friday news. Gov. Wes Moore has endorsed Will Jawando for Montgomery County Executive.

There’s no such thing as a “free” grocery store, one commenter writes. But it’s sad that one is needed.

Before a critical budget debate, one Montgomery County Council member flew to Hawaii via my colleague @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social

Mount Rainier’s mayor accused one council member of calling her a bitch. On Tuesday, the council was considering censuring the mayor, but that was tabled. What’s driving all this drama in a small Prince George’s County city? @ashleyclarkejourno.bsky.social has the story.

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Shawn Joseph named Prince George’s County Public Schools’ new superintendent #maryland

Here’s what Shawn Joseph has ahead of him as the Prince George’s County Public Schools superintendent. Via @byelliesilverman.bsky.social

This industry is hard.

This is certainly startling to wake up to, but not surprising. There was bound to be one person that they were going to make an example out of to change the culture to their liking. I just didn’t think it would be another one of their correspondents, let alone him.

This is super interesting, especially given the prospect that public schools could take advantage of the program (at least in theory). But there’s an aversion to all of this because it was wrapped into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy called Shawn Joseph a “uniter” who impressed the superintendent search committee and community members with his performance as the interim superintendent and his vision for the district’s future. Via my colleague @byelliesilverman.bsky.social

She is charged with attempted murder. Her attorney says she acted in self-defense.

This kid is on his way. Straight out of Prince George’s County.

‘I’m a rare bird, still’: Why Black bird watchers are celebrating their love of nature out loud

Bowie State University raised nearly $130 million in recent years, including $75 million from MacKenzie Scott. It’s also conducting staff layoffs + potentially laying off tenured faculty, 86% of whom voted no confidence in the president. What’s going on? www.thebanner.com/education/hi...

The Scripps National Spelling Bee kicks off today. We've got eight Marylanders in the competition, including one from Bethesda and one from Fort Washington. www.thebanner.com/culture/life...

Gregory Morgan, who remains on duty as an ICE agent, traveled from Maryland to Minnesota after weeks of communication between his attorney and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to surrender on the charges.

Banner reporters have been cooking with gas this week

Prince George’s County Sheriff John Carr said he had suspended his public information officer after learning of an audit into her nonprofit that revealed how it had spent tens of thousands of dollars in county grants.

James Woods is going to be the reason I start watching baseball regularly again. www.thebanner.com/sports/natio...

The Prince George’s County Council funded a sheriff’s PIO’s nonprofit, according to an audit released in February. That same audit found several problems with the arrangement and nonprofit. My colleague Ben Conarck with the report. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

Maryland moves to preserve Black history with its latest state park

Braveboy moves to oust beleaguered Prince George’s planning board chair

My colleague Jack Hogan reports on the misconduct allegations levied at Prince George’s County planning chair Darryl Barnes. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

I appreciated this hantavirus explainer from Science Vs. open.spotify.com/episode/1i7G...

A lot of courage by those who have spoken up and for Kristof for using his column in this way. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/o...

The Banner wins Best News Organization of 2025 at MDDC Press Association awards www.thebanner.com/banner-pr/md...

This is my first week at The Banner's new Prince George's County bureau. I'm covering education and all things children and families. I'm so excited to join a newsroom that supports local stories rooted in our communities. Have a story idea? DMs are open! www.thebanner.com/community/lo...

Del. Lesley Lopez posted some of the most gonzo social media posts of the 2026 General Assembly. Maryland can expect to see more like them. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

“We love you, Mrs. Moore!” the students screamed at a surprise pep rally. The consummate educator turned it into a teaching moment. “You know, love is reciprocal,” she told the children. “When you love someone, they want to love you back.” “I love you, too." www.thebanner.com/education/k-...

Banner a Pulitzer finalist for series on Baltimore’s school bus failures www.thebanner.com/community/lo...

Proud of my colleagues who were named finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting. Greg Morton, Liz Bowie, Allan James Vestal, Rachel Mull and everyone else who put hands on the “transit nightmare” package. Congrats!

If anyone around Montgomery County is looking for a bunch of accounts to follow - politicals, local organizations, that sort of thing - go check out MoCo Banner leader Zuri Berry’s follow list. @zuriberry.com

Maryland has its first reported cases of measles this year, a person from the Baltimore area who recently traveled internationally. www.thebanner.com/community/pu...

This game was wild.

Budget proposal sets up showdown between unions and council president

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to continue publishing after sale to nonprofit media group

Well, here's some news. The Banner's parent company is buying the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette www.thebanner.com/economy/bann...

Many thanks to Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville for hosting us for #localnewsday. And a nice introduction for @ashleyclarkejourno.bsky.social, our newest member of the team covering Prince George's County. @rondez.bsky.social is all smiles and @conarck.bsky.social is on deadline!

An Anne Arundel County judge ordered House of Delegates candidate John Dove Jr. off the ballot on the grounds he doesn’t live in the district he seeks to represent — the latest twist in a Democratic Party family feud. Dove immediately appealed. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

MARYLAND REDISTRICTING: House of Delegates Democrats want to change the state constitution to allow a freer hand in future congressional redistricting. But the leader of state Senate Democrats say his chamber won’t go along with it. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

The Nationals enter this season with a deeper farm system than they had this time a year ago, and a revamped player development staff looking to maximize the group’s potential. Here are four pitchers and four hitters I’m keeping tabs on in 2026: