The Banner: Maryland News

Name: The Banner: Maryland News
Rating: 4.8 (7484 reviews)
Author: The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism

by The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: Free to download

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Official categories

News

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News & magazines

Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published

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Free

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.8 7484 ratings · App Store

5/5What I remember news being!
It was thanks to WYPR that I got turned on to the Banner. I was impressed with the reporting and the cooperation between radio and print! Then I got hooked by headlines that would come up on various news outlets (or whatever they're called -- MSN, Apple, Google News). I didn't want to pay when I can read the Sun for free through my job as a teacher. Then I thought, "when's the last time you enjoyed reading the Sun? They're not even local anymore; not really." So, I subscribed to the Banner. I read it as much as I read anything online at this point. I would like to seem more neighborhood news, but they do.a pretty darn good job, especially with politics.

K-D Olive · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Much better app experience
Really enjoy reading The Banner. Clever writing with an insightful approach. “Print” may be a thing of the past, its nice to see that News and reporting is not. I’ve been a longtime Sun reader, but their on line experience is wonky at best -especially on my mobile devices. So many ads in weird places, it’s hard to even just scroll through. I subscribe to both (for now. I may cancel The Sun)

mr y u care · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Good journalism. Period.
I’m now a former Baltimore Sun subscriber who had heard about the breaking news the Banner was making in collaboration with WYPR. Now, with the sad purchase of the Sun to an owner who apparently doesn’t read newspapers, among other things, I’m a Banner subscriber who looks forward to getting to know my community better. Long live local news reporting!

Poof473 · 31 Jul 2026
3/5Font is very hard to read
This review is strictly about the app, not the news content. The app works fine and I would really like to give it a higher rating, but the font used is very difficult and unpleasant to read with its exceedingly thin lines. Increasing the font size isn’t the solution; though that helps a bit. Please re-think this font and choose one that is optimal (or at least much better) for screens and more accessible to a wider range of the reading public.

ojleblanc · 31 Jul 2026
5/5First Class, World Class Journalism
To see the quality of writing, editing, interviewing, investigation, data, unbias, fact & storytelling journalism of the Baltimore Banner, a news organization just recently discovered and recommended by a coworker…makes my heart keep beating for my city! Thank you for all that your hard working reporters do.

CammieLG · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

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1.9
The Baltimore Banner app is kicking off 2023 with an update containing bug fixes and improvements. Most importantly, we've squashed a bug that prevented some users from saving articles for offline reading and sharing them with friends. Have feedback or ideas for our app? Share them with us at [email protected].
2.0
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
2.2
Spring in Baltimore is here and so are some fresh updates to The Baltimore Banner app! We've made it easier to subscribe from the app and other bug fixes and improvements. Let us know what you think at [email protected]
2.4
Bug fixes and improvements.
2.9
* Users can now sign in with an Apple, Google or Facebook account. * Bug fixes and improvements throughout.
2.9.1
Bug improvements and fixes.
3.0
• Subscribers can now listen to articles on the go and manage their queue of articles to play • Cleaner article lists with estimated read time and relative timestamps
3.1
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.2
• Adds the ability to choose the topics and locations you receive push alerts about • Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.3
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.5
New onboarding screen: Get started seamlessly! Performance enhancements and bug fixes
3.6
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.6.1
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.7.1
Introducing For You – a brand-new way to follow what matters most. Customize your experience by selecting the topics and authors you care about, and create a personalized timeline of stories just for you. It’s your news, your way – all in one place. Tap the "For You" tab to get started
3.7.10
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.7.11
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.7.12
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.7.13
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.7.2
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.7.3
Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
3.7.4
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.7.5
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.7.8
Bug fixes and performance improvements
4.0.0
Meet the New & Improved Banner App We've updated the design of The Banner app to make staying on top of local news easier and more enjoyable than ever. What's new: Listen — Upgraded narration and playlists for news on the go. Watch Tab — Short-form vertical videos. Swipe up to stay informed in 90 seconds or less. Search — Enjoy better results and shortcuts to key features. For You — Easier than ever to personalize your feed with topics, sections, and authors.
4.1.0 · 8 Jul 2026
Meet the New & Improved Banner App We've updated the design of The Banner app to make staying on top of local news easier and more enjoyable than ever. What's new: • Listen — Upgraded narration and playlists for news on the go. • Watch Tab — Short-form vertical videos. Swipe up to stay informed in 90 seconds or less. • Search — Enjoy better results and shortcuts to key features. • For You — Easier than ever to personalize your feed with topics, sections, and authors.

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WBAL NewsRadio — Same category + similar ratings
WBFF FOX45 News — Same category + similar ratings

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Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
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