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Letter: Environmental justice is urgent, not optional, for our communities

The Perdue Agribusiness factory can be seen from a neighbor’s front window in Salisbury.

Letter: Sen. Chris Van Hollen is a workhorse; Rep. Andy Harris is a show horse

Apr 25, 2025

Andy Harris and Chris Van Hollen

After toxic cocktail of complaints, changes are coming to Anne Arundel’s liquor board

Apr 25, 2025

Anne Arundel County alcohol sales are regulated by the Board of License Commissioners, a three body panel now being changed after complaints.

I wrote about Baltimore’s unrest from far away. I didn’t get it quite right.

Leslie Gray Streeter

Apr 24, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 27: Two men argue opposing views as a CVS pharmacy burns at the corner of Pennsylvania and North avenues during violent protests following the funeral of Freddie Gray April 27, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. Gray, 25, who was arrested for possessing a switch blade knife April 12 outside the Gilmor Homes housing project on Baltimore's west side. According to his attorney, Gray died a week later in the hospital from a severe spinal cord injury he received while in police custody.

Jon Meoli: Don’t let the Orioles’ sloppy defense off the hook in this slow start

Apr 23, 2025

Left to right, the Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle, Jordan Westburg, Gunnar Henderson and Jorge Mateo gather near the pitcher's mound during a game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Commentary: What being principal at Frederick Douglass H.S. during Freddie Gray unrest taught me

Iona M. Spikes

Apr 23, 2025

Frederick Douglass High School, established in 1883, is the second oldest high school created specifically for African-American students.

How a West Baltimore food hall is bringing community back to North Avenue

The Mill on North, a new food hall in West Baltimore, features seven food vendors and a cozy atmosphere convenient to Coppin State University.

Live coverage: Ravens select Alabama’s Carson Vinson with 141st pick

Alabama A&M offensive lineman Carson Vinson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Maryland lawsuit challenges federal threats to withhold education funding

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 18 other states challenging the U.S. education department’s threats to withhold school funding.

From mightiest to humblest, hundreds of thousands gather for Pope Francis’ funeral

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 26: Guests including France's First Lady Brigitte Macron, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Finland'S President Alexander Stubb, US President Donald Trump, US First Lady Melania Trump, Estonian President Alar Karis, King Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Letizia of Spain, Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa and His Highness Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan attend the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis died on April 21st at the age of 88. Born in Argentina as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to become Pope when elected in 2013. Taking the name Francis after St Francis of Assisi, he promoted a more humble version of the papacy than many of his predecessors. He will be buried outside of the Vatican in a simple wooden coffin at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill hits 10-day injured list with neck inflammation

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 23: Tyler O'Neill #9 of the Baltimore Orioles was back to the dugout out after striking out in the month inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Kyle Goon: Where is the love for the Terps’ Tai Felton? He shows a blind spot in the NFL draft

Apr 23, 2025

Tai Felton caught 172 passes for 2,207 yards and 17 touchdowns in 46 games at Maryland.

Inside the Dugout: How we got here with the Orioles’ pitching crisis

Apr 22, 2025

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 18: Starting pitcher Cade Povich #37 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after allowing a three run home run to Matt McLain #9 of the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 18, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

200,000 people can carry guns in Maryland. Here’s where they are.

Apr 22, 2025

Lewis Bracy, a retired federal police officer from Severn, wears his handgun to a protest on Mary 20, 2023. Maryland's 3-year-old handgun license laws have resulted in a fourfold increase of people with carry permits.

Kyle Goon: MASN finally has a direct-to-consumer plan for Orioles fans. Thank goodness.

Apr 21, 2025

It’s hard to imagine subscribing to cable TV lasting much longer after MASN created a direct-to-consumer option for both of its channels.

Letter: A doctor asks, ‘Who will care for sick children in Maryland?’

Apr 21, 2025

What makes a Maryland man? Chris Van Hollen and Andy Harris disagree

Apr 20, 2025

From left, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Rep. Andy Harris.

Kyle Goon: Please, Steelers, sign Aaron Rodgers. The results would be hilarious.

Apr 18, 2025

It's hard to picture Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, right, embracing Aaron Rodgers as his own quarterback.

Jon Meoli: Even if the Orioles get past this slow start, will fans follow suit?

Apr 18, 2025

Gunnar Henderson flips his bat after striking out in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

Paul Revere rides again, this time in a democracy coming apart

Apr 18, 2025

Jason Cole, a professional horse trainer from Upper Marlboro, will ride his 18-hand-high horse, Parker, in the Annapolis, MD recreation of Paul Revere's ride on April 18, 2025.

Letter: Cuts to research put focus on politics, not science

Apr 17, 2025

Protesters gather at the Fund Don’t Freeze Rally outside the Health and Human Services headquarters in Washington, D.C., in February.

Commentary: We still owe Freddie Gray justice

William H. "Billy" Murphy

Apr 17, 2025

Kyle Goon: Instead of an ace, the Orioles bought depth. That approach is hurting them.

Apr 16, 2025

Charlie Morton surrendered five earned runs in five innings pitched against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.

Letter: Keeping students safe from antisemitism in Howard County schools

Apr 16, 2025

Howard County’s Public School System was recently investigated by the Department of Education for antisemitic incidents. Now they need to figure out what to do about it.

In Annapolis, reading Maya Angelou was a small act of rebellion

Apr 15, 2025

Kaylee Jones, a student at Annapolis High School, reads from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" on April 12, 2025 in Annapolis, MD. The book was banned from the Naval Academy library.

The hardest part about a staycation? Acting like you’re on vacation.

Leslie Gray Streeter

Apr 14, 2025

Creative portrait of a woman lying in a blue suit on a pink sofa. Fashion concept.

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