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    I will have 1 child and there is no shame in my game
    Despite what many assume, research suggests only children have “pretty normal” life outcomes compared to those with siblings.
    A plan to address flooding at City Dock in Annapolis depends on a $33 million federal grant that may now not be assured.
    Trump cuts may scuttle Annapolis' City Dock plan to prevent flooding
    There are warning signs that a $33 million grant critical to completing the Annapolis climate resilience project at City Dock will not materialize.
    Jessie Webb and her 4-month-old son, Jonah, watch her husband, Orioles pitcher Nate Webb, throw a live bullpen session during spring training in Sarasota, Fla.
    Jon Meoli: Nate Webb’s journey to the mound for the Orioles was long. His family saw firsthand.
    “Any day with a uniform, I still have a chance,” Webb said. “That’s just my goal: to keep that uniform for as long as possible.”
    "TBD" -- Coverage of the CBS Original Series BEYOND THE GATES, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network.  Pictured: Clifton Davis as Vernon Dupree and Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree. Photo: Quantrell Colbert/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    ‘Beyond The Gates,’ a new CBS soap, is Black and bougie — finally
    “Beyond The Gates,” the new CBS soap opera starring a rich Black Maryland family, is ridiculous. That’s why we like it.
    The Under Armour Performance Center, the Baltimore Ravens’ training facility in Owings Mills.
    Kyle Goon: The Ravens never had a true zero-tolerance policy. They just pretended they did.
    Over the years, the Ravens have declined to clarify their zero-tolerance policy when asked about it. Now, as Justin Tucker faces an NFL investigation, they admit it doesn’t exist.
    A federal judge has ruled a pamphlet developed by Anne Arundel County, along with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, can be required at businesses that sell guns or ammunition.
    Born out of two Maryland mass shootings, this idea could save lives
    If legislation in the General Assembly passes, all 760 gun dealers in Maryland would have to distribute pamphlets on suicide prevention and conflict resolution.
    Catcher Maverick Handley, right, during spring training last season, likes what he sees from three pitchers the Orioles protected over the offseason.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles protected 3 unique pitchers this winter. Here’s their catcher’s perspective.
    Equitea owner Quentin Vennie serves a matcha drink during the opening party for his month-long matcha shop pop up in the Remington neighborhood of Baltimore.
    Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan. Now you, too, can try this Baltimore native’s drinks.
    Equitea founder and West Baltimore native Quentin Vennie is hosting a matcha pop-up, bringing his healthy beverages to his hometown.
    The Automated Ball-Strike System shows a replay of a challenged strike call against Los Angeles Dodgers' Eddie Rosario during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Phoenix.
    Kyle Goon: Baseball’s pitch challenge system is the future, and it’s fantastic
    Although ABS is not yet a regular-season feature, the future is coming — and the players who have gotten to challenge pitches know how exciting it is.
    Orioles right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano speaks with interpreter Yuto Sakurai after his first bullpen of spring training.
    Jon Meoli: The scene at Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano’s first live bullpen session
    “I wanted to communicate with the catcher, and I was able to do so with Adley,” Sugano said.
    Michael Magee of Annapolis, a gay veteran, attented the rally in Annapolis after learning about it from his sister. He served 10 years in the Navy in DEI program jobs and saw the service turn from welcoming toward hostile LGBTQ+ sailors during Donald Trump's first term.
    Anti-Trump protestors look for purpose in a rapidly changing America
    This was Annapolis on Monday — part political protest, part group therapy. A crowd of more than 500 was searching for a response to Trump’s disorienting mutation of America. Finding it is the task facing organizers of protests like this one.
    Maryland's Derik Queen dunks during the second half against Illinois.
    What kind of NBA player will Derik Queen be? Even pro talent evaluators aren’t sure.
    “You don’t see many guys like him playing a ton of minutes off the bench,” an NBA scout said. “He’s a unique big, a really polarizing player.”
    Children's book author Michelle Knight, seen here at a previous Black History Month Literary Weekend, will also be at one of this year's events.
    Storytellers are keeping alive the Black history we don’t learn in school
    A writer and communications expert created an annual literary event to celebrate Black history and the way it resonates in our lives.
    Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein takes questions from reporters during Spring Training in Sarasota, Florida.
    Bringing the MLB All-Star Game to Baltimore must be a priority for David Rubenstein
    He can’t promise a World Series, but he does have the means to turn the sports world’s attention on his hometown.
    Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein speaks with guests visiting Ed Smith Stadium during spring training in Sarasota, Florida, on Monday.
    Jon Meoli: David Rubenstein still believes the Orioles can win Mike Elias’ way
    The question this season will beg is, will the ownership group think the front office’s approach is enough to win? So far, it seems so.
    The Old Treasury Building lights up and early winter evening in Annapolis with the State House dome illuminated behind it. The state is restoring the colonial building.
    It’s the Maryland tax hell argument again. This time, it might be different.
    Is Maryland a tax hell? This question has defined the conversation about taxes and spending in Maryland for decades.
    Gary Oldman aiming gun at Harrison Ford in a scene from the film "Air Force One," 1997.
    The best and worst fictional presidents in pop culture
    Much like real leaders, some of my favorite fictional presidents are very good at their jobs and some are very bad. All are entertaining.
    ‘Pop the Balloon or Find Love’ seems entertaining - until you look deeper
    Those on the YouTube dating show hold nothing back, but is that good for how Black love is portrayed?
    Rooster, our little rescue dog, was officially born on Valentine's Day, 2011.
    Happy Valentine’s Day to my furry little friend, before it’s too late
    Time waits for no dog and, in my heart, love for each of the 14 I've had has merged as I look back. Atop that big stash of emotions, for many reasons, is Rooster.
    Mark Parker and Christine Parker sit for a portrait on their couch in their home in Baltimore, Thursday, February 13, 2025.
    Pastors in love with the Lord, their community and each other
    Marriage is not just a feeling but a commitment. The Parkers are the best example of that I’ve seen in a long time.
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