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We are the drones. We’ve got a message for you.
Hello, there! We are the drones. We thought this might be a good time to clear up some misconceptions about our recent appearances in the night skies above New Jersey and Maryland.
Navy football safety Rayuan Lane III (18) speaks with teammates on the sideline during the 125th Annual Army-Navy Game held at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Navy safety, Gilman alum Rayuan Lane III has no regrets
He could have chased name, image and likeness money and an NFL career but chose to stay.
Attendees gather at the Legacy at Twin Rivers site prior to a ribbon cutting ceremony on 4/19/2024 in Columbia, MD.
Letter: Requirements for homeless housing will not hurt developers
Modest requirements to incorporate a handful of PSH units will not bring about the “collapse of the industry," say the president and CEO of Health Care for the Homeless and president of HCH Real Estate Co.
Lusting after murderers and alleged criminals is not new. Here’s why.
Luigi Mangione has been romanticized. Experts say there’s a reason for that.
The Ravens don’t expect Lamar Jackson to put on his Superman cape for the last four games of the season, but they need him playing his best.
Kyle Goon: It doesn’t matter if Lamar Jackson wins a third MVP. But the Ravens need him at that level.
Jackson’s ability to isolate from outside noise might be an advantage in the coming four-game stretch. Even if he doesn’t win the MVP vote, the Ravens need him to play like the best guy in the NFL.
A closeup of 3D printed turquoise and white "ghost" guns.
Download the code and print: Luigi Mangione and the rise of 3D gun violence
If police are right, Luigi Mangione will be remembered as a herald of 3D-printed gun violence, of a weapon spreading so fast it is outpacing ways we think of protecting ourselves.
The Orioles made their biggest move last offseason in February when they traded for Corbin Burnes.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles are again playing a dangerous game as they pursue rotation upgrades
Just because the most prominent national baseball voices think they should do more doesn’t mean they have to.
The original art for Prince’s “Graffiti Bridge” album cover from 1990.
Prince’s visual style is iconic. Meet the Maryland man who helped design it.
Steve Parke, a longtime Maryland resident who was Prince’s art director for 13 years, will “kiss” and tell at the Baltimore County Public Library about his new book and time with the late icon.
ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 16: Anthony Santander #25 of the Baltimore Orioles poses during the 2024 All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Frutitas Agua Fresca at Globe Life Field North Plaza on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Kyle Goon: It makes sense if the Orioles move on from Anthony Santander. But it still hurts.
We will miss the switch-handed slugger more because he represented resilience through the rebuild. But the Orioles’ track record with beloved players from that time suggests fans should trust the decision.
Ana Rodriguez, organizer with CASA, protests outside of the Maryland State House for free healthcare on the last day of the legislative session on April 10, 2023.
Why is it so hard to get to Maryland’s state capital?
Annapolis is the center of power in Maryland, but it's not the easiest place to get to without a car.
Why Black parents are reconsidering homeschooling
A growing movement of Black parents are looking to homeschooling to take control over what and how their children learn.
Tyler O’Neill had a 1.026 OPS against lefties with a .425 weighted on-base average in 2021, his breakout season.
Jon Meoli: Tyler O’Neill raises the Orioles’ offensive ceiling by strengthening a strength
O’Neill is a hard-contact merchant who walks a decent amount but also has some swing and miss to his game.
The Ravens have taken steps forward, especially on the offensive side. But the vaunted defense has lost its luster and the special teams are no longer a strength.
Kyle Goon: Assessing the best and worst moves by Ravens GM Eric DeCosta
A shrinking margin for error is the biggest problem for a well-respected Baltimore front office. Although its wins have been big, its mistakes have loomed large, too.
If the Orioles don’t sign a free agent outfielder, they could add Alex Bregman to the infield mix and figure out the best fit later.
Jon Meoli: What if the Orioles have to get creative to add the right-handed bat they covet?
The Orioles have a number of routes to choose from if they don’t land one of the top free agents.
Ben Cardin talks with state Sen. Mike McKay, left, and David Jones, incoming president of Allegany College, during a farewell tour stop on Nov. 26, 2024 in Cumberland. Cardin was visiting supporters and elected officials across Maryland in anticipation of retiring from the Senate in January 2025.
On farewell tour of Maryland, outgoing Sen. Ben Cardin reflects on six decades of public service
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin will leave office in January. It’s a moment of significant transition for Maryland, one with far-reaching consequences. You could see that as he traveled the state in the early days of his farewell tour.
Derik Queen is the primary reason the Terps looks like a contender — but there's also evidence that Kevin Willard can thrive in the new NIL era if Maryland can keep pace financially.
Kyle Goon: Derik Queen isn’t the only promising part of Terps basketball. Maryland looks legit.
If you think the Baltimore native five-star recruit is the only thing to be excited about, think again.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball speaks during the Legacy at Twin Rivers Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on 4/19/2024 in Columbia, MD.
Letters: Calvin Ball wants people to come together to support Howard Community College
Howard Community College has made significant progress on improving student lives during President Daria Willis’ tenure, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball says.
In “Wicked,” Cynthia Erivo, left, plays outcast Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande as the popular Galinda.
‘Wicked’ reminds us that allyship is getting on the dang broom
At the end of the first half of “Wicked,” Elphaba asks her friend Galinda to join her on the broom and fly away to launch a movement. But Galinda can’t. That sounds a lot like real life.
The now-closed St. Stanislaus Kostka Roman Catholic Church.
Letter: Closing the door on the Catholic Church because of betrayal
A former member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Fells Point shares memories of fondness ... and dismay.
Midshipman Zoe Moore celebrates her acceptance for Navy pilot training during the annual service selection ceremony on Nov. 21, 2024 at the Naval Academy.
Once again, women warriors at the Naval Academy signal a changing America
In May, a female midshipman will join 31 other graduates heading for rigorous training to become a Navy SEAL. She will be the first woman to make the trip from Annapolis to the training waters of San Diego just as debate over women in combat has been renewed.
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