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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson talks about energy legislation during a news conference on Lawyers Mall in Annapolis on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.
Letter: Natural gas plant proposal misses mark on costs, environment
Christine Pendzich, a 350MoCo steering committee member, says lawmakers should stop promoting outdated natural gas technology and instead focus on lower-cost and healthier renewable solutions.
A love letter to my chaotic joyful life with three kids
This is life with three children: chaotic, messy, sticky.
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.
Cows eating at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm, Friday, February 14, 2025.
Letter: Raw milk isn’t controversial — it’s dangerous
A recent Baltimore Banner story about raw milk was highly irresponsible in its failure to provide sufficient factual information alongside the opinions of raw milk proponents, writes Baltimore resident Caitlin O’Donnell.
Brooke Bourne, a senior at Western High School, has quite the journey home from school. She takes a bus and the subway to get home on a foggy December day. Each form of transit has nine stops.
Letter: Are student transportation problems tied partly to lack of auto insurance?
Al Redmer Jr., executive director of Maryland Auto Insurance, says the difficulties facing students getting to school on time are likely exacerbated by problems many people face getting auto insurance.
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.”
Rooster, our little rescue dog, was officially born on Valentine's Day, 2011.
Letter: Rick Hutzell’s piece about his dog truly touched my heart
Rebecca F. Gaffney of Oxford was moved by Rick Hutzell’s piece about his beloved dog, Rooster.
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.
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