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    An Osprey preparing to dive at Kennedy Space Center, Florida in 2012.
    Ospreys have left the Chesapeake and change is in the air, political and otherwise
    For many, fall arrives with the equinox. For me, the shift begins when osprey cries are replaced in the skies above my home on the Chesapeake Bay.
    This could be Anthony Santander’s last weekend in an Orioles home uniform as he approaches a large payday in free agency.
    Jon Meoli: If this is Anthony Santander’s final home stand, his Orioles career deserves praise
    The former Rule 5 draft pick has turned into a man of big moments for the Orioles.
    Baltimore Orioles pitcher Craig Kimbrel reacts as his teammates come to him for a mound meeting during game one of a series against the Oakland Athletics at Camden Yards on April 26, 2024.
    Cutting Craig Kimbrel was the right choice for the Orioles. It still took guts.
    Designating Craig Kimbrel for assignment made the most sense given his recent outings. But not every organization has the strength to make the right choice.
    Rockville’s Joan Vassos is the star of “The Golden Bachelorette.”
    Six takeaways from the ‘Golden Bachelorette’ premiere and its Maryland star
    Rockville’s Joan Vassos shines as ABC’s first “Golden Bachelorette.” Here are my thoughts from the premiere.
    Austin Lewis, left, could not conceal his disappointment Tuesday night at Camden Yards.
    Kyle Goon: From the Bird Bath to Pickles Pub to a 2nd grade classroom, Baltimore sports vibes are off
    Baltimore sports fans are justifiably glum, bewildered and struggling to find hope.
    Orioles general manager Mike Elias watches a game against the Guardians in June.
    Jon Meoli: What Mike Elias’ comments on the slumping Orioles mean going forward
    “So we’re aware of the fact that we’re in a slump as a team right now, as an organization, all of us, and we’re working on that, but we don’t want to lose sight of where we are and how we got here,” Elias said.
    The .8 acre lot at Park Place in downtown Annapolis was empty on Sept. 17, 2024 in Annapolis. The developer of the mixed-use complex set aside the land for a performing arts center.
    Solving this Annapolis puzzle could unlock millions. Two nonprofits are ready to try.
    The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County and Visit Annapolis want to turn a tiny speck of donated land into a performing arts and conference center.
    Ravens coach John Harbaugh is pretty much as secure as it gets. A .613 winning percentage is truly difficult to achieve when you’ve been an NFL head coach this long.
    Ravens Reality Check: John Harbaugh is not on the hot seat after Raiders loss
    John Harbaugh on the hot seat? Lamar Jackson playing below MVP level? Sorting through the hot takes after an eye-opening loss to Las Vegas.
    Derrick Henry (left) and Lamar Jackson could not do enough late in the game to get the Ravens past the Raiders.
    Super Bowl dreams? The Ravens aren’t anywhere close after an embarrassing loss to the Raiders.
    The Ravens need to answer for their shortcomings against inferior opponents, especially because there's a track record.
    Kimi Yoshino holds a microphone in her hand as she speaks to an audience. She is the only person in the photo and is sitting in a metal chair in front of a black curtain.
    On Democracy Day, a reminder that newsrooms like ours have a role to play
    On Democracy Day, there is no more important time to ensure people have access to trustworthy news to help them make informed decisions.
    Donald Trump doesn't get to choose Kamala Harris's identity.
    Commentary: White people don’t get to define someone’s Blackness
    Donald Trump has brought racial identity to the spotlight by ridiculously questioning Kamala Harris' Blackness.
    Vice President Kamala Harris' $800 Tiffany earrings caught the attention of some debate viewers.
    Kamala Harris wore $800 Tiffany earrings for the debate. And?
    Kamala Harris got some flack for wearing $800 earrings during the recent debate. Local women think people need to mind their own business.
    Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) connects with a pitch during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.
    Jon Meoli: Gunnar Henderson is proving to be a cut above as the Orioles’ offense sputters
    Henderson has come through in a big way in September.
    Rob Steinberger, right, talks with school board candidate LaToya Nkongolo during the African American Heritage Festival on Aug. 24, 2024, in Laurel.
    For Rob Steinberger, running for Congress is about introducing himself
    Rob Steinberger is running in the 3rd District against a better-known, more experienced, better-financed Democrat. His job is introducing himself to voters.
    James Earl Jones (left) and Nathan Carter, director of the Morgan State University choir, prepare to perform the national anthem at the 1993 All-Star Game at Camden Yards.
    Watch: James Earl Jones’ iconic national anthem at Camden Yards ‘penetrates the soul’
    In a singular performance, James Earl Jones recited “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the 1993 All-Star Game at Camden Yards, backed by the Morgan State University choir. Since his death, the moment has been brought to light 31 years later.
    Angel Reese has said her rivalry with Caitlin Clark is cordial, but Clark’s fans often cross the line in social media interactions. The WNBA commissioner doesn’t seem to understand why that’s a problem.
    Angel Reese’s burden once again dismissed with cold indifference, this time by the WNBA commissioner
    Cathy Engelbert got her answer wrong in a way that showed what she actually thinks about Angel Reese’s role in helping grow the WNBA.
    Crowds in Portland, Maine, watch a live broadcast of the debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.
    Kamala Harris channeled Clair Huxtable to counter Donald Trump’s debate falsehoods
    There were moments during Trump’s ranting that Harris’ face in the split-screen shot said it all — “Go ahead and keep talking, kid.”
    Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman watches from the on-deck circle as shortstop Gunnar Henderson bats Sunday at Camden Yards.
    Jon Meoli: As the Orioles search for an offensive fix, here’s one to avoid
    This team is running a real risk of going into the playoffs playing 100 games’ worth of .500 baseball.
    Maryland native Karen Potts, 19, competes in the “American Ninja Warrior” finals.
    Why a Maryland woman’s turn on ‘American Ninja Warrior’ is bigger than TV
    Maryland native Karen Potts focuses on the fun and not the falling on “American Ninja Warrior,” inadvertently proving why Title IX is so important for women in sports.
    Albert Suárez delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ depth from unlikely sources is helping them stay afloat
    Without these players, this season might look a lot different.
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