Columns

    ‘Something the Lord Made’: A Baltimore-based film from 2004 finds new fame
    Clips from the HBO movie “Something the Lord Made” posted on TikTok and YouTube have surged in popularity this year as people discover (and rediscover) the true story of Vivien Thomas.
    Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def), left, and Alan Rickman in “Something the Lord Made.”
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ decision of which established players to keep and which to move could accelerate this week
    They will be looking at a variety of factors, chief among them their own internal evaluations of the prospects and recent graduates.
    Shortstop Jorge Mateo is projected at 1.3 wins above replacement with an 81 OPS+ next season by Dan Szymborski’s ZiPS at FanGraphs.
    Angel Reese’s murky absence from LSU shows the NCAA still needs drastic change
    LSU can't treat Angel Reese like just another kid anymore. The NIL era has created far more stakeholders in her on-court performance, and college sports need more transparency.
    Angel Reese had 19 points and nine rebounds Thursday night as LSU beat Virginia Tech 82-64.
    How did Eric DeCosta do this offseason? Evaluating the Ravens’ GM’s biggest decisions.
    The Ravens are 9-3 and considered a Super Bowl favorite. How much of the credit should go to the GM?
    Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta (center) was in the spotlight during the offseason, and the moves he made helped get the team where it is now.
    A beloved writer died at 96. She defined an era of journalism in Annapolis.
    Fran Jaques parlayed a chance meeting at a party into a local journalism career that lasted 30 years. She wrote about hiking, parks and gardening at first, earning $15 per column, and later wrote obits and hugely popular columns on homes and cooking.
    Fran Jaques was a features columnist, staff writer and food editor in Annapolis over her 30 year career with The Capital.
    Jon Meoli: Appreciate the Orioles dominating Baseball America’s prospect list while you can
    Mike Elias and his team have done an amazing job — and it will be hard to replicate in the coming years.
    Former Aberdeen IronBirds shortstop Jackson Holliday, the Orioles' top prospect, is joined by many other elite players in the pipeline.
    The haunting familiarity of ignoring Vice President Kamala Harris
    As the media and fellow politicians dismiss President Biden, they act as if Vice President Kamala Harris is not a possible successor or just doesn't exist. As a Black woman, I relate.
    Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the crowd at Coppin State University during her visit to Baltimore on July 14.
    Jon Meoli: As free agent pitchers start signing, the Orioles’ challenge this winter grows clearer
    Two of the top starters are already off the market. Where will the Orioles turn?
    Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias observes an open practice at Camden Yards on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.
    Maryland stumbles when autism and violent crime collide
    Joel Johnson-Liphart was ruled not competent to stand trial for manslaughter in the death of his grandmother six years ago. Now he’s back in court after assaulting his caregiver at a group home. It’s not clear if Maryland is equipped to deal with this.
    The District Court in Annapolis.
    The AFC-leading Ravens’ inconsistency on offense keeps us wondering
    What’s the deal with an underwhelming offensive performance? How long is Mike Macdonald destined to stay in Baltimore? And what’s with these ball spots?
    Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on Nov. 26, 2023, in Inglewood, California.
    It’s the holiday season. Stop resisting these 5 inevitable Christmas songs.
    There are some holiday songs that are simply unavoidable. From Mariah Carey to Wham!, strap in and prepare to hear these on repeat for the next month.
    Prepare yourself for nonstop Mariah Carey.
    Zay Flowers has always been ready to shine. Now the Ravens need it more than ever.
    Rookie Zay Flowers' two touchdowns were critical on a night when Baltimore's offense underwhelmed. His role is increasing just as the Ravens need a shot in the arm.
    Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and wide receiver Zay Flowers celebrate the team's 20-10 win against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.
    My father told us we were part Cherokee. It wasn’t true.
    Maybe your family has this tale, too. Somewhere along the way, one of my ancestors whose family came from Europe married a Cherokee woman. Sometimes it’s a princess in the telling, sometimes it’s not. Whatever the details or how it was told, it was just not true.
    My mother and father with me as a baby. Despite what he sometimes said, he was not descended from a Cherokee woman.
    How to deal with Thanksgiving guests, from the way too early to the constant complainer
    Yes, it’s too late to cancel, order pizza and turn off all the lights off. Here’s some advice for navigating the assorted cast of holiday characters coming to your house on Thanksgiving.
    A meal to linger over will be the theme for Thursday's Thanksgiving dinner family gathering dinner party based around the turkey.
    Ravens’ Jadeveon Clowney regrets missing out on the NIL era: ‘I’d make a killing’
    Columnist Kyle Goon: A decade ago, Clowney was a viral college football star before athletes could profit from their likenesses. His missed opportunity is a reminder of how quickly the NCAA is changing.
    Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (24) during warmups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.
    Jon Meoli: How the Orioles’ non-tender deadline sets up the rest of the offseason
    The Orioles continue to build their proverbial chip pile as they wait to decide which hand to play. Eventually, it will be time to push those chips in — even the ones who agreed to inexpensive contracts at the non-tender deadline.
    The exterior of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles, in South Baltimore.
    Here we go, Annapolis catches sugar plum fever for the holidays
    Travel & Leisure just put Annapolis 15th on its annual list of the top 25 towns to visit for Christmas for the second year in a row. The website, frankly, is late to the party. Annapolis has been a Christmas town for more than a century. Here, then, is an essential guide to the holidays in Annapolis.
    Annapolis will light its tree Sunday, Nov. 26 in the Grand Illumination. It's a tradition stretching back more than a century.
    Fistfights, elbowing, insults: When did politics become middle school?
    Recent congressional shenanigans from the likes of people such as Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin make me wonder if elected officials are worthy of being role models.
    Sen. Markwayne Mullin made news last week for his posturing against Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien.
    Win over Bengals, OBJ’s resurgence boost Ravens’ Super Bowl hype
    Ravens Reality Check: Looking at national takes about the Ravens' Super Bowl chances, Odell Beckham Jr. and the hip-drop tackle.
    Odell Beckham Jr. didn't make this catch against the Bengals on Thursday, but he had four receptions for 116 yards.
    As the Big Ten expands, Maryland football seems destined to hover in mediocrity
    Columnist Kyle Goon: If the Big Ten were an all-you-can-eat buffet, Maryland football would be cantaloupe. It’s nice that it’s there, but who is excited about it?
    BB-SP-Maryland-Michigan #27, Caleb Atogho, landing a tackle on Michigan in the First play of the game
    Load More Stories
    Oh no!

    Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com.