Columns

At last, the real season can begin.

As Anne Arundel County Democratic and Republican party leaders decide this weekend on the next state senator for Annapolis and the next delegate for Pasadena, one consideration will rise above all others: Who can hold the seat in 2026 and improve their party’s prospects?

In 2025, we’re holding space for the highs and lows, and hoping for the divine — or at least the occasional chuckle.

From Derrick Henry's stiff arms to Albert Suarez's incredible comeback story to David Rubenstein's big entrance, here's what we'll remember about Baltimore sports in 2024.

Here is 2024 in review, according to me. I can’t send you all cookies, so you’ll have to make do with numbers.

I could not have predicted that the columns that resonated with people most this past year would be about such random topics, ranging from Australian breakdancers to the “Brats” documentary.

Josh Allen? Nah.

Jefferson Holland is the new Annapolis poet laureate. And, if he’s better known as a singer and songwriter focused on Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay, that’s because to him there’s not much difference.

I failed my self-imposed fashion challenge, set as last year’s New Year’s resolution. But I think that’s OK.

It turns out the NFL’s care for player safety can be bought. The price is $150 million, the amount Netflix paid for two Christmas Day games.

Weeks after voters rejected Gov. Wes Moore’s pick for the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, he reappointed her. It’s a rare move not seen in Maryland for a generation, and comes as a judiciary study has recommended ending contested election of judges.

Was Rudolph right to guide Santa's sleigh in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”? Or should he have told the Jolly Old Elf to stick it? An investigation.

After a 162-yard performance on a frigid day against the Steelers, it’s clear the running back has a ton of playoff value for Baltimore.

It’s time to end the slump.

No one I know of studies Chesapeake Bay fog. It’s just the weather. But after spotting an increasing number of fog warnings on the Bay Bridge, maybe someone should.

The Ravens’ midseason deal looks rough now, but the 28-year-old receiver comes out looking the worst in an unfortunate saga.

Looking at other pitchers who have gone from Nippon Professional Baseball to Major League Baseball, and how they fared.

Baltimore City Schools’ choice program is good for ensuring kids get a chance to go to schools outside their area. But it’s one more choice for parents to make.

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.