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COLUMN | Why does Rep. Andy Harris love Viktor Orban? If you want to know who Maryland’s lone Republican in Congress is, take a look at the Hungarian strongman facing a tough reelection Sunday.

COLUMN | The absence of calamity was notable as this club looks to find its footing under new manager Craig Albernaz. And there were plenty of opportunities for disaster to strike.

COLUMN |Anne Arundel County is retreating from its role as a leader in police response to mental health crises. The silence surrounding it is an insult to the public.

COLUMN | WJZ’s Marty Bass is retiring at the end of May. But he’s still got a few more stories to tell.

COLUMN | With the issues on the offensive line, many observers assume the Ravens’ No. 14 pick will go toward a blocker. But, behind Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews, there's no proven receiving depth. Using a draft pick for a pass catcher would be just as prudent.

COLUMN | Baltimore County violated the state constitution last year when it awarded $30,000 raises to its three orphans’ court judges. It should have known better. But when it comes to the orphans’ court, getting the law wrong is a common outcome.

COLUMN | Jackson’s mere attendance speaks volumes to his personal buy-in. After he passed on a $750,000 contract stipulation last season, we know what Jackson is willing to trade for not coming to OTAs.

COLUMN | There, like a $20 bill left on the sidewalk, former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton dropped a fragment of truth. “It hangs by a thread at this point,” he said in Annapolis, “whether we’re going to come out of this better after it’s over than we were before we went in.” He was more right than he knew.

COLUMN | Tampons and menstrual products are essential to being able to participate in society for people with periods. A new bill would provide them for free in Maryland state buildings. There is some controversy about it, but I don't see why.

COLUMN | These are extremely uncomfortable decisions the Orioles are forcing opposing managers to make, and there’s too much quality at the top of the lineup to not punish teams.

COLUMN | By the time James Appel, a top Maryland Republican finance expert, set off for the Bahamas in November 2023, he and his wife had upgraded to a 65-foot luxury yacht. That’s what got the Annapolis man in trouble.

COLUMN | Wendell Rakosky is a professional Sinatra tribute artist. What’s it like? I guess you could say he did it Frank’s way.

COLUMN | Julian Reese, Bub Carrington and Cam Whitmore grew up in the same basketball circles. Now their NBA dreams have become a reality — together.

The Orioles' uneven start doesn’t mean anything in the context of a six-month season. It’s just not what this particular season needed to separate everything that will happen going forward from everything that happened last year.

With two scoreless innings in Nunez's debut Saturday, one of the most improbable stories in baseball may only be getting started.

COLUMN | If the U.S. Supreme Court decides to disqualify mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, Maryland voters will mostly be OK. The unlikely hero? The U.S. Postal Service.

COLUMN | As Harborplace’s planned refurbishment continues to progress, it must remain a third space welcoming to all — or it won’t work.

With Baz’s five-year, $68 million deal, the Orioles have bet on him to be a meaningful part of their rotation for the rest of this decade — and having him in place will help them build that out however they see fit.

COLUMN | While there are bigger fish for the Orioles to nail down extensions with, Shane Baz is a great early entry who keeps the organization pointed in the right direction to lock down more players.

COLUMN | Like that famous beat, the search for a Maryland state song goes on. The newest contender is “The Heart of Maryland.” It’s a little bit country and a little bit politics.