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Baltimore Running Festival: 2 first-timers talk about why they’re hitting the streets this weekend — something they thought they’d never do
You may never have thought of yourself as a runner. That doesn’t mean you aren’t.
Kanye West’s recent controversies have made headlines. Why can’t we stop talking about him?
I don’t have a problem with Kanye West publicly sharing his views. It’s the onus we put on those views that’s curious.
Meet The Banner’s new public editor
DeWayne Wickham, the founding dean of Morgan State's journalism school, explains how he'll tackle his responsibility to readers.
Lizzo’s historic crystal flute moment, and why it matters
Lizzo's visit to the Library of Congress sparked not only controversy, but hopefully joy in music for a new generation.
A cold is not as serious as COVID, but deserves the same self-care
When we feel bad, are we more or less likely to take care of ourselves if it's not COVID-19?
COVID exacerbated childhood trauma. Here’s what to look for — and how to help
A Baltimore ACE (adverse childhood experiences) trainer, and a survivor or childhood trauma himself, explains why — and how to help.
“Thanks Brooks Day”: An appreciation of the former Oriole my son’s named after, and what that means to us
On “Thanks, Brooks Day” I have a personal message for Brooks Robinson, whom my son is named after and who created a tie between this city and my late husband.
Why the Black ‘Little Mermaid’ matters
The casting of a Black actor in the live-action “The Little Mermaid” has caused a racist uproar, but also elicited a beautiful response from little Black girls. And that’s more important.
Queen Elizabeth’s death: What happened to civility?
The challenge for those of us who engage with social media is how to introduce facts that expose someone's flaws while maintaining civility.
How do you screen out serial killers on a dating app?
A Pennsylvania woman realized that her problematic ex-boyfriend was an alleged serial killer, freaking out the online dating world. A Maryland dating coach details how to protect yourself from such sketchiness.
As books are banned around the country, I will make sure my son learns Black history
To paraphrase George Santayana, those who forget history are condemned to repeat it. I refuse.
Let’s dish: Glizzy’s gets rolling, Hotel Ulysses nears opening
Despite the many restaurants that have closed and workers who have left the hospitality industry during the pandemic, new businesses are launching all the time in Baltimore.
Baltimore as Grover’s Corners? Center Stage theater modernizes, localizes ‘Our Town’
A new production of “Our Town” places its small town in big city Baltimore.
Young local author dedicates colorful caveman tale to supporting cancer patients, like his mom
The fun comic about a caveman and a time-traveling scientist is now helping with a good cause.
Musings on Lamar Jackson’s contract gamble and the Ravens’ decisive win over the Jets
Lamar Jackson’s “I'm betting on myself” tour got off to a promising start with the Ravens 24-9 win over the Jets
‘It’s like your dearest great-aunt has passed’: British Marylanders consider the impact of Queen Elizabeth’s death
Britons with Maryland ties talk about the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
For the parents who don’t have help: An ode to the village we all deserve
As this week showed me, even scheduling something as simple and vital as a colonoscopy is impossible without help when you're a parent.
Student loans, taxes, race and Twitter: The impact of a viral moment
Student loans are a tax on community progress and not about systemic racism and hate.
Don’t throw away those expired COVID tests yet
The FDA has a website that lists updated expiration dates.
