Columns

Baby Charm Scott, the child of Mayor Brandon Scott and Hana Pugh, has a name full of sentiment and pride of place. I like it.

Columnist Gregg Doyel recently pointed out how Maryland fans chant “air ball!” as a sign of their boorishness. That might seem like a dusty take, but let’s face it: We all have something that makes us want to yell, “Get off my lawn!”

Here’s the open secret about the plastic bag ban that took effect New Year’s Day in Anne Arundel County. It’s not a ban.

Cooking from every one of the cookbooks in my massive collection altered the way I see food, consumption, creativity, health — and myself.

Against San Francisco and Miami, who boast some of the most feared weapons in the NFL, the Ravens have come out on top with unheralded playmakers and blue-collar grinders.

Lamar Jackson? Adley Rutschman? Back to the playoffs? Here's what we'll remember from 2023.

I like to look back at the end of the year and see what books I read over the previous 12 months.

In this time of resolutions and promises, all I can do is set some personal intentions, both small and lofty, for the world I want to see and to help prevent the one I don’t.

New Year’s Eve is the big party this week, but the Annapolis public celebration hasn’t bounced back to pre-pandemic-era levels yet. You can still watch the fireworks and find a private party, but also catch some unique music or take a hike in the week through Jan. 3.

The smoke-and-mirrors act of this year’s Ravens defense has been led by coordinator Mike Macdonald. Can Baltimore hold onto him as the NFL head coaching carousel starts spinning?

Annapolis is trying to build a new sculpture that symbolizes unity. Turns out, everybody’s an art critic.

Baltimore Banner columnists Leslie Streeter and Rick Hutzell watched eight “A Christmas Carol” contenders and offered their thoughts on the annual holiday film debate.

I don’t put Christmas decorations up this year. Nor do I dread the day itself. I just want it to slip by, a whisper of whatever it will be — horrible or even happy.

The MVP debate between the Ravens and 49ers quarterbacks has many quaint facets, but Jackson's ability to be an offense unto himself should give him a leg up.

In winter, which arrived with the solstice at 10:37 p.m. Thursday, it can be harder to spot the signs of climate change because, well, it’s cold. But they are there if you know where to look.

For years, the stadium lease and MASN dispute were at least plausible motivations behind the team keeping its payroll at the bottom of the league. Now, we’re about to find out just how relevant those factors really were.

Columnist Kyle Goon: The LSU hooper has inspired girls who want to follow her footsteps, and given them permission to be their competitive selves.

Maryland is on the path to gain control of almost 300 acres on the Chesapeake Bay just outside Annapolis, a potentially huge victory for increasing public access to the Chesapeake Bay.

Across Anne Arundel County schools, there appears to be a rise in violent and dangerous incidents. School officials say part of it is the continuing aftereffect of shutting down in-person schools during COVID. But in Annapolis, they say it is something more.

The real negotiations are just warming up. The critical piece John Angelos has fought for — the right to develop adjacent public lots and potentially mint money — will play out over the next four years.