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    An Annapolis lawyer with a storied legal name wants the city to bow to an anonymous complaint that its City Dock flooding project didn’t properly get approval from the city’s own Historic Preservation Commission.
    An Annapolis lawyer blocked one City Dock renewal. Now his son is trying again.
    A legal challenge over the $100 million project to protect downtown Annapolis from climate flooding mirrors a legal a decade over the exact same space, many of the same ideas and even the same family of lawyers.
    Circuit Court Judge Ginina A. Jackson-Stevenson, left, prepares to canvas with supporters of Del. Mike Rogers on Jan. 6, 2024. She lost her seat on the bench in November. It's the first time since 2004 that an appointed Black judge lost to a white challenger.
    Anne Arundel County voted against diversity. That might end judicial elections.
    When Anne Arundel County voters rejected Circuit Court Judge Ginina Jackson-Stevenson for lawyer Tom Casey, they reduced the number of Black judges on the bench by one-third.
    Rockville resident Joan Vassos found love with Chock Chapple on the first-ever season of “The Golden Bachelorette” — and taught us a few things along the way.
    5 things we learned from Joan Vassos, Maryland’s ‘Golden Bachelorette’
    The Golden Bachelorette found new, true love. Here are some lessons we learned from Rockville’s Joan Vassos.
    Lamar Jackson throws a wobbly pass as he is hit by Nick Herbig of the Steelers during the second quarter.
    Kyle Goon: You’re not a Raven until you lose to the Steelers
    The Ravens have the talent to be a championship-level team, but whatever credibility they build is undercut by ugly, self-sabotaging performances.
    Orioles infielder Coby Mayo connects with a pitch during a game against Tampa Bay in September.
    Jon Meoli: What should we make of the Orioles’ new group of hitting coaches?
    Elevating Asche and Sherman Johnson into prominent roles suggests the practices may not change much.

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    The unapologetic Martha Stewart attends the premiere of her Netflix documentary “Martha.”
    Powerful women are supposed to apologize, be humble. Martha Stewart says nah.
    Martha Stewart is not sorry. And you’re going to have to deal with it.
    Gordie Howe International Bridge progress, December 2023.
    Can Gordie Howe save Maryland from its Chesapeake Bay Bridge blues?
    The Gordie Howe International Bridges isn’t an exact fit for easy comparison for proposed new Chesapeake Bay bridges. But in terms of scale, it’s the largest bridge project in North America right now, and when finished will be the longest cable-stated bridge on the continent. So are there some lessons there? Maybe.
    Baltimore Ravens punter Jordan Stout (11) and Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) watch as his extra point sails through the uprights in a regular season game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
    Kyle Goon: Can Ravens kicker Justin Tucker get back to his old self? He deserves the chance.
    Justin Tucker hasn’t been great lately. But he believes the kicker he has been, setting the NFL’s standard for excellence, is still within him.
    Congresswoman-elect Sarah Elfreth talks with Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman at her election night party in Annapolis.
    Sarah Elfreth heads to Washington with a to-do list and everything she wanted. Almost.
    After a year of campaigning, fundraising, of juggling her role as a state senator and the owner of a new dog — state Sen. Sarah Elfreth will take the oath of office on Jan. 3 as a member of the 119th Congress. It’s not exactly what she wanted.
    The fictional Bartlet administration on "The West Wing" were a bit naive, a little too slick and not diverse enough. But for Leslie Gray Streeter, they're preferable to our current reality.
    Rewatching ‘Scandal’ and ‘The West Wing’ hits a lot different post-election
    After this election, the optimism in "The West Wing," "Parks and Recreation" and "Scandal" seems naive. The craziness feels a lot more plausible.

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    Roki Sasaki had a 2.35 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 111 innings for his Japanese team in 2024.
    Jon Meoli: Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki should want to pitch for the Orioles
    The Orioles can be as competitive as anyone when it comes to money, and they have the need atop their rotation.
    Jasmine Vaughn-Hall holds her son for a portrait inside of their home in Baltimore, Monday, October 28, 2024.
    Commentary: Breastfeeding is a personal choice, not a public debate
    The expectation of breastfeeding can be debilitating, persistent and intimidating for a new mom.
    There’s no reason for executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias to treat this offseason as anything other than an opportunity to improve his club, with no caveats.
    Jon Meoli: What the first week of the Orioles’ offseason might tell us about the rest of it
    It feels as if at least this much is true: If you’re worth the money, the Orioles are more than willing to pay it. That’s always been true to an extent, but it feels more unqualified than ever.
    The WaWa on 12th Street in Ocean City was not a great place to hang out in the hours before dawn on June 14. Four boys from Annapolis attacked one from Baltimore County, and they spent months in jail without bail awaiting trial.
    Denied bail for months, Annapolis High graduates finally home after Senior Week assault
    There have been lawsuits about police conduct. What isn’t widely known is this message from the court system in Worcester County — screw up here, and you won’t be going home anytime soon.
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles with the ball during a Thursday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on November 7, 2024. The Baltimore Ravens won, 35-34.
    Kyle Goon: Rivalry? Not really. Lamar Jackson keeps owning Joe Burrow.
    Jackson is 6-1 against Burrow, throwing as many touchdowns, fewer interceptions and running for more yards in their head-to-head meetings.

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    Columnists being what they are, I’ve got some predictions. And a wish that the choices voters make will lead us to a better place as a country.
    It’s Election Day in Maryland. Are you ready for what comes next?
    Columnists being what they are, I’ve got some predictions. And a wish that the choices voters make will lead us to a better place as a country.
    Great as they’ve been, Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson tend to be an afterthought for national pundits.
    Ravens Reality Check: National sports talk shows basically ignore Baltimore’s dominant performance
    Baltimore’s historic offense is steamrolling teams, but it can’t crack the first hour of some of the most prominent sports talk shows on TV.
    Drowning out the noise is its own form of self-care
    I have been focusing on light subjects and avoiding serious topics as of late because the election makes me think it’s all going to be serious very soon.
    Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson (95) celebrates linebacker Trenton Simpson’s (23) sack of Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix in a regular season game at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
    Trenton Simpson, Tavius Robinson showcase the growth potential of the Ravens’ defense
    Trenton Simpson and Tavius Robinson were two of the second-year Ravens who made a big impact on an improved performance from Baltimore’s beleaguered defense.
    Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who missed a field goal attempt in the fourth quarter Sunday at Cleveland, is 13-for-17 this season.
    The Ravens’ special teams have been subpar. Here’s what they’re saying about turning it around.
    Special teams are usually one of Baltimore's quiet strengths. This season, they’ve drawn attention for all the wrong reasons.
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