Kyle Goon: New AD Jim Smith gets why the Terps chose him. It’s time to show Maryland the money.
Smith is all about business — and that’s exactly what Maryland needs.
Fighting a creative block? This artist’s matchmaking skills may help
A show celebrating 15 years of unique multidisciplinary works done by artists, who in some cases have never met, is on display in Howard County through the weekend.
Jon Meoli: 3 years after his call-up, Adley Rutschman has regressed. So have the Orioles.
The Orioles morphed into a winning team when Rutschman arrived on May 21, 2022. Rutschman’s fourth season has not been anything like the first three.
Letter: Calvin Ball on how Howard County addressed overdoses
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball says committing to treating adult addiction saves lives and builds healthier communities.
Kyle Goon: Mike Elias is finally facing the Orioles’ issues. But it’s much too late.
It's positive to hear Mike Elias finally taking ownership of some of the Orioles' biggest shortcomings — but he should have been taking stock in the offseason, when he could have done more than he can now.
A plantation on fire may feel like justice, but echoes of slavery haunt Baltimore, too
Sure, there’s something to be said for preserving history like the Nottoway plantation. But when that history’s been thrown away in favor of engagement photos, what are we really losing in the fire?
JD Vance won’t say much at the Naval Academy graduation. You should listen anyway.
Vice presidential addresses receive far less attention than those given by presidents. The Biden effect makes it a mistake, however, to ignore what the VP has to say.
Jon Meoli: 4 more changes that could happen to the Orioles
Here are the changes that could follow the big one that occurred Saturday.
Letter: Baltimore County should honor its deal to raise teacher pay
Baltimore County should honor its commitment to raise pay for teachers, a letter writer says, and can find the money to do so by trimming other projects.
Tamara Tunie of ‘Beyond the Gates’ explores the bougie side of Maryland’s elite
Soap star Tamara Tunie, in town for the Lewis Museum gala, talks about her career, the fictional Maryland community in "Beyond The Gates" and the importance of preserving Black history.
One last Preakness: Pimlico’s past looms large before demolition
Amid the rush to modernize an aging Pimlico, traditionalists feel conflicted as the track they’ve come to love for its history is about to be changed forever.
Letter: Preakness and other horse races are inhumane and should end
A letter writer says Preakness and other horse races are inhumane, and should be ended.
Letter: Polyamory should not be sensationalized as a headline ‘hook’
A reader says that highlighting a polyamorous relationship in a Banner headline about a criminal case is sensationalism.
Kyle Goon: Brandon Hyde’s firing shifts all the heat to Mike Elias. He must be bolder.
Mike Elias pulled the trigger on firing his longtime manager after supporting him. Now there's no protection between him and the blame for the disastrous 2025 season.
Jon Meoli: Brandon Hyde survived the Orioles’ rebuild. No one could survive a collapse like this.
Why the Orioles had no choice but to make a change at manager.
Opinion: Allowing the Derby winner not to race at Preakness is unacceptable
The Triple Crown is horse racing’s chance to appeal to the general sports fan, Bill Dwyre writes.
Annapolis can be a lousy place for kids to play. The next mayor needs to fix it.
Annapolis will select a new mayor and at least three new city council members in November. Over the next six months, I’ll explore problems they will face, including rising anger over the state of playing fields.
Jon Meoli: Tomoyuki Sugano’s success stands out on underperforming Orioles
The reality is watching Sugano pitch is one of the few joys of this team, even on days like Thursday.
After losing money at a disastrous Baltimore book festival, they’re starting their own
After the A Million Lives book festival resulted in broken promises and scandals, a local book pop-up owner and event planner are stepping into the fray to launch their own event.
Kyle Goon: The Baltimore ‘O!’ is about community pride. Don’t lecture us about it.
A Washington Post letter to the editor criticizing the Baltimore national anthem tradition for being disrespectful misses the point of what patriotism should be about.