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    Maddie (Natalie Portman), right, interviews accused killer Stephan (Dylan Arnold) on "Lady in the Lake."
    ‘Lady In The Lake’ recap: What happens when you don’t stay out of folks’ business
    Follow along as we recap the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
    Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson talks about the investigation into the shooting death of Tre'on Makeup Hut, 18, of Glen Burnie in the Bywater neighborhood of Annapolis on Friday, Sept. 8.
    Did Annapolis police officers track their own deputy chief in fight over waste?
    Two Annapolis police officers who are union representatives used department tech to track a police major's vehicle as he worked from home, prompting police Chief Ed Jackson to suspend them. The officers have returned to work, but the incident lies at the heart of a planned no-confidence vote.
    Ilona Maher of Team USA rugby was an early breakout star of the Paris Olympics.
    Are you mad about the Olympic opening ceremonies? You’re missing the point.
    Were the Olympic opening ceremonies intentionally offensive or just misunderstood? Lingering on that question misses the spirit of the Games and what makes them special.
    Orioles general manager Mike Elias should be more empowered than ever, but he continues to take a cautious approach.
    The Orioles’ underwhelming trade deadline feels like more of the same
    The Orioles opted for depth additions, focused on players who’ve shown promise but struggled lately. That’s the same old playbook.
    Trevor Rogers, #28 of the Miami Marlins, throws a pitch during a game against the New York Mets at loanDepot park on July 21, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
    Jon Meoli: On the Orioles’ floor-raising deadline deals, and the reality check they provide
    It might not feel good to hear, but these are the types of acquisitions this team needed. There’s not much that can raise its ceiling, given the stars up and down the lineup and the two pitchers atop its rotation. It needed its floor to be raised.
    Trading for two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell would be the ultimate all-in move for the Orioles. Are they willing to take that step?
    Jon Meoli: How will Mike Elias approach this trade deadline?
    Plus, what Austin Hays really meant to the team and Adley Rutschman’s struggles.
    Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, a former competitive horse rider and trainer, with retired racehorse Willy at his farm in Davidsonville. Pittman sold off his horses and rented out his barns after being elected in 2018.
    Animal cruelty or beautiful sport? Decoding horses at the Olympics with Steuart Pittman
    To help me make sense of Olympic equestrian events and allegations of animal cruelty, I went to Maryland’s top elected horseman — Steuart Pittman.
    Outfielder Austin Hays is the kind of player winning teams need, but that also made him a trade piece for the Orioles.
    Jon Meoli: In jumping the trade market, the Orioles check a lot of pitching boxes
    They probably couldn’t have drawn up a more ideal set of trades if they tried.
    JD Vance, wearing a blue suit and blue tie, speaks while Donald Trump, wearing a dark suit and red tie, stands over his shoulder watching.
    I don’t want kids. And there’s nothing wrong with that.
    Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance’s comments about women who don’t have children insults their right to make choices about their own lives.
    Orioles general manager Mike Elias made his first move related to the MLB trade deadline Friday. Are there more coming?
    The Orioles need a vibe shift. They have to do more than trade Austin Hays.
    The O’s are 12-16 in their last 28 games, a slump that should indicate they need more help from the front office, not less.
    Moses Ingram as Cleo Johnson in Episode 3 of “Lady in the Lake.”
    ‘Lady in the Lake’ recap: Dreams and nightmares
    Follow along as we recap the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
    Conflict on the Anne Arundel County Orphans Court is the latest sign that the system used by most counties needs reform.
    Orphans court ugliness is a sign that Maryland needs to abolish it
    A clash between Anne Arundel County Orphans Court judges and the conviction of a register of wills on a misconduct charge underscore the need to reform the system that presides over the administration of estates.
    Manny Machado is batting .261 with a .726 OPS, 13 home runs and 53 RBIs for the Padres.
    Jon Meoli: Manny Machado returning at this trade deadline feels fitting for the Orioles. Here’s why.
    Machado’s 2018 trade to the Dodgers kicked off this Orioles rebuild. Now that bright future has been realized in so many ways.
    U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin reaches down to shake the hand of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday at the start of a joint session of Congress. Cardin shared the podium with House Speaker Mike Johnson.
    Not much divided Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen. Then came Israel’s Netanyahu.
    Few things separate Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen. Their offices often put out joint news releases touting their accomplishments together. Not much, it seems, has separated the senior senator from his younger colleague. Except Benjamin Netanyahu.
    Racism affects everyone. Children included.
    Kids experience racism, too. Talk to them about it.
    Being called a racial slur is an unfortunate rite of passage for many kids, and it’s not going to stop just because we ignore it.
    Pitcher Chayce McDermott joined the organization when the Orioles traded Trey Mancini at the 2022 deadline.
    Jon Meoli: How Chayce McDermott’s time in Norfolk prepared him for his Orioles debut
    McDermott will make his major league debut Wednesday at Miami, having rescued his season after a difficult opening.
    Adley Rutschman, Jordan Westburg and Anthony Santander at the T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas.
    Inside the Dugout: Remember when the Orioles used to trade their veterans?
    Plus, looking at the Astros’ pitching trades, static minor league rosters and a Corbin Burnes tweak
    Jimmy Buffett singing aboard his sailboat Drifter off Annapolis while recording songs for a 2020 concert intended for release during the COVID pandemic.
    5 songs explain Jimmy Buffett’s lingering influence in Annapolis
    You hear Jimmy Buffett’s tropical-rock sound around the city, in marinas or wherever boaters raft up for a summer afternoon. Maybe it’s the laidback vibe Annapolis wears so casually. No socks, no ties but plenty of boat shoes. Maybe too many margaritas. Whatever it is, there’s a relationship. Understanding it is a chance to know Annapolis through song.
    Vice President Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two on July 22 at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.
    We have a problem talking about Kamala Harris
    Kamala Harris has been covered inaccurately by media and others who don’t know the intricacies of her cultures. They’d better learn.
    Catcher Samuel Basallo belongs in the top tier of Orioles prospects, players who are too good at too early an age to be traded for anything other than the highest-impact acquisition.
    Jon Meoli: Breaking down the 6 types of prospects the Orioles could trade this month
    It’s hard to keep track of all the young talent the Orioles can offer if they identify pitchers they want to bring into the fold.
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