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Every Annapolis mural tells a story, whether it is the tragedy of Breonna Taylor’s death or love for community figure Carlester Smith. You can spend hours admiring the artists’ skills. Ah, but then there are the backstories.

The Orioles continued thriving when the schedule turned challenging, but it’s still too early to predict whether this group can get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

The holiday weekend is that rare time of year when Annapolis National Cemetery has lots of visitors.

In the twilight of his NBA career, Carmelo Anthony went out on a bad team that underachieved in spite of his solid play. But the NBA star with Baltimore roots learned during his 19 years in the league how to adapt and evolve, on and off the court, and found peace with the blessings of his career.

Meet Talia Smith, a Maryland resident who, unlike me, successfully auditioned for "The Voice."

The promise the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education ruling held for many in Baltimore and elsewhere stands in sharp contrast to enduring school segregation almost 70 years later, Banner columnist E.R. Shipp says.

The only death of Preakness day was Havnameltdown, one of the horses under the care of controversial trainer Bob Baffert. But, with a record-setting Preakness win, the 70-year-old manages to keep insulating himself from scandal.

A 20-year-old man has been walking in his Anne Arundel County neighborhood with a fully loaded assault-style weapon to protest a new Maryland gun law. It’s terrifying kids and parents

We dumped “Maryland, My Maryland” with good reason in 2021. It was a dumb, racist song written by a traitor and irredeemably associated by everyone with Christmas. It was long overdue for the dustbin. Do we require a new state song? Well, no. But do we need one? Hell, yes.

Maryland's hopes for the first state-bred champion since 1983 rest on Coffeewithchris, born in Woodbine and trained in Laurel. The long shot also represents a chance for the Salzman family to have a moment in the spotlight amid a business that is shifting around them.

Although the Kentucky Derby unexpectedly turned into a sizzling speed duel among several horses, the Preakness looks — on paper — to be a more sedate affair in the early going. Bet accordingly.

Keeping your doors unlocked is not a sign of superiority or safety. It's baffling.

The Naval Academy Class of 2026 on Wednesday morning joined a long list of plebes who, for over 60 years, have scrambled up an obelisk to swap a midshipman’s cover for a Dixie cup.

Last year in Timonium, a group of owners went over budget and spent $290,000 in an auction for a 2-year-old horse on a “gut decision.” That horse was Mage, now a Kentucky Derby winner whose success may herald a great racing line under Good Magic, who sired three of the eight horses in this year’s Preakness.

The Orioles selected three college players on the first day of the MLB draft last year, and all three are now trying to adjust to High-A ball at Aberdeen.

When the new Hillman garage opens next month, it signals the next phase of remaking City Dock. Some details are still being finalized.

Since his selection first overall in 2019, Adley Rutschman represented a promising future for the Orioles, and his arrival ushered in an era of success. But now Mike Elias and company have to figure out a tricky next step: How to keep the 25-year-old star in the fold with a big-money extension.

The Orioles started winning as soon as Adley Rutschman joined the team 162 games ago. We did our best to measure all the ways he's helped this team.

Twitter blue checks, once used to verify your identity, have given way to a topsy turvy world of uncertainty and trolling for the low price of $8.

Many in the game weren’t high on the 23-year old who headlined Baltimore’s return in the controversial Jorge Lopez trade last summer. But he’s finding his way at Bowie.