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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.
The Old Treasury Building lights up and early winter evening in Annapolis with the State House dome illuminated behind it. The state is restoring the colonial building.
It’s the Maryland tax hell argument again. This time, it might be different.
Is Maryland a tax hell? This question has defined the conversation about taxes and spending in Maryland for decades.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
Letter: Trump order prohibiting gender-affirming care for youths is cruel, harmful
President Donald Trump’s executive order prohibiting any hospital receiving federal funds from practicing gender-affirming care for youths callously disregards the needs of children who are both gender- and neurodiverse, a letter writer says.
Gary Oldman aiming gun at Harrison Ford in a scene from the film "Air Force One," 1997.
The best and worst fictional presidents in pop culture
Much like real leaders, some of my favorite fictional presidents are very good at their jobs and some are very bad. All are entertaining.
A Union member with the International Longshoremen’s Association and Local 333 leads chants outside the Dundalk Marine Terminal during a strike on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. Chants included, “What are we gonna do? Shut it down!” And “We want our money!”
Letter: Maryland needs a constitutional amendment to protect workers' rights
A proposed bill to allow Marylanders to vote on a constitutional amendment to allow workers to collectively bargain would protect them against anti-union actions, both locally and nationally.
‘Pop the Balloon or Find Love’ seems entertaining - until you look deeper
Those on the YouTube dating show hold nothing back, but is that good for how Black love is portrayed?
Rooster, our little rescue dog, was officially born on Valentine's Day, 2011.
Happy Valentine’s Day to my furry little friend, before it’s too late
Time waits for no dog and, in my heart, love for each of the 14 I've had has merged as I look back. Atop that big stash of emotions, for many reasons, is Rooster.
Mark Parker and Christine Parker sit for a portrait on their couch in their home in Baltimore, Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Pastors in love with the Lord, their community and each other
Marriage is not just a feeling but a commitment. The Parkers are the best example of that I’ve seen in a long time.
Mike Elias and the front office signed seven major league free agents and are carrying a payroll near $160 million entering camp. But the Orioles still lack an ace.
Jon Meoli: If the Orioles’ offseason is done, what should we make of it?
The Orioles could have an All-Star-caliber performer at every position on the infield, catcher included, and have more outfielders than they’ll know what to do with. The bullpen is full of experience. We’re really just talking about a rotation that has plenty of capable participants and no true ace.
School administrators work hard to ensure that the thousands of means consumed by students across the district comply with the strict nutrional guidelines imposed by the federal government to establish healthy eating habits at a young age.
Letter: All Maryland students should have access to no-cost meals
Providing access to healthy meals for all students tears down the stigma and barriers that come with food scarcity and need, writes Mary Kay Connerton, the Anne Arundel County Public Schools coordinator of wellness.
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen speaks during a rally held by Maryland Delegation Members outside of the Social Security Administration Headquarters, in Woodlawn, Monday February 10, 2025. The rally held was for protecting the Integrity of Social Security, Medicare, & Medicaid Amid Reports of DOGE Interference.
In a constitutional crisis, are Chris Van Hollen’s words enough?
At every opportunity, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been blunt in talking about the Trump administration’s assault on federal agencies, using descriptions such as “corrupt bargain,” “power grab,” and “coup.”
Katie Curran O'Malley is the executive director of the Women's Law Center of Maryland.
Letter: Katie Curran O’Malley is so much more than a former first lady
The former executive director of the Women’s Law Center says Katie Curran O’Malley’s accomplishments make her far more than just a former first lady.
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