The Banner: Maryland News

Name: The Banner: Maryland News
Rating: 4.82 (613 reviews)
Author: Baltimore Banner

By: Baltimore Banner App

Stay informed and inspired with local news from the Baltimore region and beyond.

Features & Capabilities

The Banner: Maryland News is a community-focused Chrome extension that brings Baltimore-area news, arts, sports, and events directly to you. It’s built for locals who want the full story, not just headlines, and it reflects a nonprofit mission to reinvest every dollar into better local journalism.

Key features include breaking local news notifications, dark mode for comfortable reading, unlimited local articles for subscribers, newsletters and notifications, and convenient tools to share and bookmark stories or listen to articles on the go. Group and enterprise access are available, and you can read more about subscription terms and policies on the site.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

4.1.0 Last updated: 2026-07-08

Version code:

1783514082

Creation date:

2022-10-03

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Permissions:

android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

121.38MB

Email:

cu*****@thebaltimorebanner.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 416,911 ▼ 950

Other platforms

The Banner: Maryland News (v4.1.0)

4.80

(7,480)

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Developed by:

Baltimore Banner

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thebaltimorebanner.app

Email:

cu*****@thebaltimorebanner.com

Website:

https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/

User Reviews

Pros

High quality, in-depth journalism for Baltimore area news
User-friendly interface and beautiful design
Great source for independent local news
Responsive to user issues with regular updates
Content is informative and trustworthy

Cons

Force orientation override causes usability issues in portrait mode
Problems with notifications not linking to articles directly
Customer service issues and confusing subscription billing
App login issues leading to blank screens
Push notifications are difficult to customize, leading to excessive alerts

Recent reviews

App is fine for the most part. Sometimes there are articles where the link does not open the article. Restarting the app usually fixed it, but not always. Customer service is shoddy. Monthly subscription renewal dates are not regular. If you intend to cancel a subscription, don't wait until the end of your month, because they will bill you early (had a renewal on Dec. 19, then Jan. 15, and if I had continued, Feb. 12). And they don't give refunds.

Br*****, 2025-01-15

Stop force rotating the screen please. App overrides when I lock my phone to portrait. As another reviewer mentioned, I sometimes use my phone lying down. Other apps stay locked with my phone settings but this one doesn't. Yes I gave feedback through the app. No response. The news is great. Seems silly to have to use a mobile browser because the app is designed with a flaw.