Poised for launch, The Baltimore Banner displays its big ambitions and Inner Harbor offices

Celebrating a launch said to be coming in the next few weeks, Baltimore Banner founder Stewart W. Bainum Jr. last night addressed a gathering in the nonprofit publication’s newsroom that included its growing staff. The organization has so far hired 63 people – including 42 on the editorial side – the hotel magnate and philanthropist said, speaking to guests at a cocktail reception held at its offices at the Inner Harbor.