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    Morgan Sloan, left, and Zack Yeatman ride a boat in a flooded area near City Dock in Annapolis in August.
    Thank you for calling FEMA. Please hold while we review your disaster plan.
    Frustrated Annapolis officials remain confident FEMA funds will come eventually, but starting the massive climate change project at City Dock immediately after the Annapolis Sailboat Show and finishing most of it by next fall isn’t going to happen.
    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris answers questions during a moderated conversation with members of the National Association of Black Journalists hosted by WHYY September 17, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harris returns to Philadelphia where she debated Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, one week ago.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
    Kamala Harris is working around the mainstream media and it’s brilliant
    Kamala Harris' recent media strategy of talk shows and podcasts spanning from Howard Stern to "Call Her Daddy" is enraging the usual suspects and engaging the people she needs.
    A campaign sign for Charles “Chuck” Yocum, a candidate for District 3 on the Anne Arundel County school board, is seen on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, on a lawn in Pasadena, Md.
    Republicans backed a deeply flawed candidate for Anne Arundel school board
    Anne Arundel County school board candidate Chuck Yocum has received donations from Republican officeholders and groups, but his race is about more than party. It’s about a deeply flawed candidate who has taken advantage of a moment of deep division to reach the cusp of power he absolutely should not have.
    The federal indictment includes this photo of a man FBI agents say is Roderick Simms dealing drugs on Clay Street on Aug. 8, 2024.
    ‘Alright, alright’: FBI wiretaps provide a glimpse of alleged drug running in Annapolis
    Authorities allege that a group of 14 men ran a street-level drug ring out of the Obery Court townhouse complex in Annapolis, less than a mile from the Maryland State House.
    Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio
    4 lessons the Ravens can take from their epic 41-38 win over the Bengals
    The first reaction to the Week 5 win? Temporary insanity. The second reaction? The Ravens have a lot to work on.
    It seems like the end of the world. Put down the phone, take a deep breath and focus on things you can control.
    How to cope with the end of the world
    It’s the (possible) end of the world as we know it, and we don’t feel fine. But we can control how we think, talk and breathe our way through it.
    Reporter Jess Nocera checked out the nightlife options for young folks living in Columbia. One was Main Event in Columbia (above).
    Not too sleepy, not too wild: What I found hanging out in Columbia on a Saturday night
    After a colleague and I reported on things for young professionals to do in Columbia, my editors asked me to hang out one night and see what the vibe was like.
    The entrance of the IKEA store in College Park, Maryland on Oct. 2 is filled  with information on the Swedish furniture giants sustainability goals.
    Annapolis leaders went to Sweden to learn about climate change. I went to IKEA.
    Walk under the U.S., Maryland, and Swedish flags and into the mammoth blue-and-yellow IKEA building in College Park, and the first of many brightly colored, chipper displays makes clear that saving the planet is at stake with every purchase.
    Orioles owner David Rubenstein takes in the game from a seat near the team’s dugout.
    Kyle Goon: Another early Orioles exit brings David Rubenstein up to bat
    The Orioles’ new owner has largely seemed like a figurehead throughout his first season. With another winless postseason, it’s time for David Rubenstein to show what his vision is.
    Orioles general manager Mike Elias will have hard questions to address this offseason after consecutive playoff failures.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles were swept again. How does Mike Elias change that?
    The rebuild and its principles took them this far. How heavy will the remodel need to be?
    Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) strikes out in the final at bat during the second game of the Wild Card playoff series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
    Kyle Goon: With Henderson, Rutschman and Santander flaming out, the Orioles face uncomfortable questions
    The Orioles' trio of big stars were not good enough as Baltimore got swept for a second straight year.
    The debate between vice presidential candidates Sen. JD Vance, left, and Gov. Tim Walz, seemed more civil, at least on the surface.
    The winner of the vice presidential debate? It’s complicated
    Who came out on top in the debate between vice presidential candidates Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz was based on your expectations.
    James McCann reacts after striking out in Game 1 of the Orioles’ Wild Card Series. They lost, 1-0, to Kansas City, and had half as many hits as they did strikeouts (10).
    Kyle Goon: Orioles fans are losing patience — as they should be
    Baltimore hasn’t won a playoff game in 10 years, and it’s getting tiring. This team is young, but patience is running out.
    There were enough opportunities for the Orioles, as stingy as Royals starter Cole Ragans was. But no one in the Orioles lineup was able to deliver.
    Jon Meoli: On a quiet day for Orioles hitters, Bobby Witt Jr. shows what stepping up looks like
    The playoffs come down to a man holding a bat with a chance to make something happen, and the Orioles’ playoff runs in this era, to this point, have been devoid of them.
    You need a degree in poli-sci to suss out all the wrinkles, permutations and potential ipso factors in the Maryland Senate race. Or you could taka clue from gamblers and bet the parlay.
    You’ve got one vote in the Senate race. The prize is democracy, organized the way you want it.
    Voters are being asked to game the future of the U.S. Senate when picking Ben Cardin’s successor. Will Democrats take the upper House? Or will Republicans hold on?
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is interviewed after a game against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
    Ravens Reality Check: Worst to first? TV talking heads suddenly believe in Baltimore.
    Breaking down the national media talking points after the Ravens demolished the Bills on Sunday night.
    Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson bats during a game against the White Sox in September.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles don’t need a new approach at the plate. Just keep swinging hard.
    As a team, the Orioles entered Sunday second in the majors behind the Atlanta Braves with a 42.4% hard-hit rate.
    Baltimore Banner columnist Leslie Gray Streeter with her cat, Cass Streeter-Zervitz.
    How a 22-pound, 8-year-old cat became our newest family member
    We adopted a fluffy, mysterious senior kitty named Cass from BARCS. Maybe you should adopt one, too?
    Derrick Henry leads the NFL in rushing despite getting limited chances to carry the ball as the Ravens struggled through the first two weeks.
    Kyle Goon: What took so long? The Ravens are finally figuring out their identity.
    Give Derrick Henry the ball. Good things happen.
    Reliever Danny Coulombe pitches during the Orioles’ Wednesday night game at Yankee Stadium.
    Jon Meoli: What we learned about the Orioles’ bullpen this week in New York
    Of all aspects of the team, the bullpen is the one that will enter the postseason with the most questions.
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