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Did the reindeers really love “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” as they shouted out with glee?
Why ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ is actually a holiday hellscape
Was Rudolph right to guide Santa's sleigh in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”? Or should he have told the Jolly Old Elf to stick it? An investigation.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry pushes aside Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen on his way to a first down in the first quarter Saturday during Baltimore’s 34-17 win.
Kyle Goon: In blustery playoff winter football, Derrick Henry might finally push Ravens over the hump
After a 162-yard performance on a frigid day against the Steelers, it’s clear the running back has a ton of playoff value for Baltimore.
The campus of Howard Community College is seen along Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia.
Letter: Calvin Ball called for unity at Howard Community College. The faculty union agrees.
After a recent letter from Howard County Executive Calvin Ball called for unity at Howard Community College, the school’s faculty union agrees with the sentiment — and wants to reach a historic first contract agreement.
The Steelers have dominated the series with the Ravens of late.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens must beat the Steelers on Saturday. No excuses.
It’s time to end the slump.
Academics at Southwest Baltimore Charter School, which the district has labeled “not effective,” has led city schools to recommend Southwest close at the end of the school year. But parents are defending it as their student home.
Letter: Closing Baltimore charter schools harms communities
The poorest, least well-served communities lose when schools are closed, a former teacher says.

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Fog makes things vanish, including the Baltimore Harbor as seen from a pier in Canton. There are signs that the Chesapeake Bay in winter is increasingly foggy.
Why does it seem foggier along the Chesapeake Bay?
No one I know of studies Chesapeake Bay fog. It’s just the weather. But after spotting an increasing number of fog warnings on the Bay Bridge, maybe someone should.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin embraces Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Kyle Goon: The Ravens missed on Diontae Johnson, but he wasted the opportunity
The Ravens’ midseason deal looks rough now, but the 28-year-old receiver comes out looking the worst in an unfortunate saga.
TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 21:  Tomoyuki Sugano #11 of Japan pitches in the top half of fifth inning during the WBSC Premier 12 third place play off match between Japan and Mexico at the Tokyo Dome on November 21, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)
Jon Meoli: How well will Tomoyuki Sugano transition to the majors? Here are some comps.
Looking at other pitchers who have gone from Nippon Professional Baseball to Major League Baseball, and how they fared.
Baltimore City's School Choice Fair provided plenty of brochures, tchotchkes and anxiety.
When did choosing a middle school for my son become the most pivotal life decision?
Baltimore City Schools’ choice program is good for ensuring kids get a chance to go to schools outside their area. But it’s one more choice for parents to make.
Stock shot of a floating white drone.
We are the drones. We’ve got a message for you.
Hello, there! We are the drones. We thought this might be a good time to clear up some misconceptions about our recent appearances in the night skies above New Jersey and Maryland.

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Navy football safety Rayuan Lane III (18) speaks with teammates on the sideline during the 125th Annual Army-Navy Game held at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Navy safety, Gilman alum Rayuan Lane III has no regrets
He could have chased name, image and likeness money and an NFL career but chose to stay.
Lusting after murderers and alleged criminals is not new. Here’s why.
Luigi Mangione has been romanticized. Experts say there’s a reason for that.
Attendees gather at the Legacy at Twin Rivers site prior to a ribbon cutting ceremony on 4/19/2024 in Columbia, MD.
Letter: Requirements for homeless housing will not hurt developers
Modest requirements to incorporate a handful of PSH units will not bring about the “collapse of the industry," say the president and CEO of Health Care for the Homeless and president of HCH Real Estate Co.
The Ravens don’t expect Lamar Jackson to put on his Superman cape for the last four games of the season, but they need him playing his best.
Kyle Goon: It doesn’t matter if Lamar Jackson wins a third MVP. But the Ravens need him at that level.
Jackson’s ability to isolate from outside noise might be an advantage in the coming four-game stretch. Even if he doesn’t win the MVP vote, the Ravens need him to play like the best guy in the NFL.
A closeup of 3D printed turquoise and white "ghost" guns.
Download the code and print: Luigi Mangione and the rise of 3D gun violence
If police are right, Luigi Mangione will be remembered as a herald of 3D-printed gun violence, of a weapon spreading so fast it is outpacing ways we think of protecting ourselves.

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Tyler O’Neill had a 1.026 OPS against lefties with a .425 weighted on-base average in 2021, his breakout season.
Jon Meoli: Tyler O’Neill raises the Orioles’ offensive ceiling by strengthening a strength
O’Neill is a hard-contact merchant who walks a decent amount but also has some swing and miss to his game.
The Ravens have taken steps forward, especially on the offensive side. But the vaunted defense has lost its luster and the special teams are no longer a strength.
Kyle Goon: Assessing the best and worst moves by Ravens GM Eric DeCosta
A shrinking margin for error is the biggest problem for a well-respected Baltimore front office. Although its wins have been big, its mistakes have loomed large, too.
If the Orioles don’t sign a free agent outfielder, they could add Alex Bregman to the infield mix and figure out the best fit later.
Jon Meoli: What if the Orioles have to get creative to add the right-handed bat they covet?
The Orioles have a number of routes to choose from if they don’t land one of the top free agents.
Ben Cardin talks with state Sen. Mike McKay, left, and David Jones, incoming president of Allegany College, during a farewell tour stop on Nov. 26, 2024 in Cumberland. Cardin was visiting supporters and elected officials across Maryland in anticipation of retiring from the Senate in January 2025.
On farewell tour of Maryland, outgoing Sen. Ben Cardin reflects on six decades of public service
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin will leave office in January. It’s a moment of significant transition for Maryland, one with far-reaching consequences. You could see that as he traveled the state in the early days of his farewell tour.
Derik Queen is the primary reason the Terps looks like a contender — but there's also evidence that Kevin Willard can thrive in the new NIL era if Maryland can keep pace financially.
Kyle Goon: Derik Queen isn’t the only promising part of Terps basketball. Maryland looks legit.
If you think the Baltimore native five-star recruit is the only thing to be excited about, think again.
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