Opinion
I used to ask how we could prevent the next mass shooting. It was the wrong question.
Mass shootings remain an insidiously American plague, but they are only the most highly visible expression of the ongoing willingness of many to settle a dispute by pulling a trigger.
Arms on the Farm: Highlighting the Orioles’ breakout pitchers at Aberdeen
Low-A Aberdeen has been a proving ground for Orioles pitching prospects, and these five have shown promise this season for the Ironbirds.
Kyle Goon: Maryland basketball takes a leap forward with facility, yet is still behind where it matters
The Terps basketball teams will finally have a dedicated practice facility. It’s just that fancy locker rooms and pricey amenities don’t go far in recruiting now that players are focused more on their possible name, image and likeness earnings.
‘That Thing You Do!’ star on his Baltimore roots, new projects and Orioles fandom
Actor and Baltimore County native Johnathon Schaech discussed his current projects, surviving abuse and the Tom Hanks-directed cult classic for which he's best known.
Commentary: The 50-year journey down Baltimore’s Highway to Nowhere
West Baltimore's ill-fated stretch of roadway that has come to be known as the Highway to Nowhere was the product of bad decision making and disregard for the mostly Black neighborhoods it harmed, says E. Evans Paull, a retired city planner and the author of a book about the project's history and impact.
Kyle Goon: Bradley Beal, Wizards split reveals inherent flaws of NBA’s supermax contracts
The Washington Wizards split with their chosen star Bradley Beal less than a year removed from signing him to a supermax deal. What went wrong has a lot to do with how supermax contracts are not working as intended.
Commentary: Baltimoreans who lost homes to tax sales must get what’s owed to them
Baltimore residents who lost their homes due to property tax sales are owed surplus funds from tax sale auctions, and the city government needs to pay those funds, Aja’ Mallory, a staff attorney at the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, says.
Jon Meoli: Inside Grayson Rodriguez’s efforts to rejoin the Orioles rotation
Baltimore’s top pitching prospect is focused on fixing his fastball and figuring out how to use his slider against top hitters as he pushes for a return to the big leagues.
‘Kids are calling BS on school.’ How a planned new charter school in Annapolis aims to fix that.
In the fall of 2024, Romey Pittman hopes to welcome roughly 250 students to the New Village Academy — the first charter school to open in Annapolis since KIPP Academy closed more than 15 years ago.
Jon Meoli: As Orioles prospect Jordan Westburg waits (and waits) for his MLB shot, a unique routine keeps him focused
His Triple-A numbers continue to impress, and the key to his consistency may just be a quick, intense batting cage session that sets him up prior to each game. Except on Thursdays. Then, he just eats doughnuts.
Father’s Day doesn’t have to be just about the man who raised you
Stepfathers aren’t a replacement for dads. They’re special all on their own.
Commentary: Let’s give the Isley Brothers the appreciation they deserve
The Isley Brothers, who will headline Baltimore’s AFRAM cultural and music festival Sunday, have shaped popular music for three generations, resonating with audiences and influencing countless rock, soul, and hip-hop artists along the way, Banner Opinion Editor Mark Williams says.
Kyle Goon: Ravens’ J.K. Dobbins is running uphill in his contract play
It’s understandable why running back J.K. Dobbins, who has put life and limb on the line for Baltimore, would be looking for a new deal that keeps him under contract for the next few seasons. But he’s going to face a tough time moving the sticks.
Annapolis wants to put a sculpture at the center of a familiar traffic circle. Question is, of what?
Three years after a sculpture called “Shoal” was removed, the Annapolis Art in Public Places Commission is moving to fill Westgate Circle again. This time, the plan is to make it permanent.
Commentary: At the one-year mark, The Banner is finding its voice in Baltimore
The Baltimore Banner has taken strides in its first year to bring a new and original voice to local journalism, but challenges remain to successfully depart from the approaches of old-school newsrooms, Banner Public Editor DeWayne Wickham says.
Commentary: Maryland’s response to the opioid crisis isn’t working
Reducing Maryland’s high rate of opioid overdose deaths will require improved approaches by the state’s health care providers, says Dr. Enrique Oviedo, a psychiatrist who serves as medical director of MATClinics.
Kyle Goon: Orioles fans are starting to flock back to Camden Yards. Here’s what they told us.
Orioles home per-game attendance is up nearly 5,000 fans per game, and school isn't even out yet. The Banner talked to fans about Camden Yards' reviving atmosphere, their decisions to take the plunge on season tickets and how they're balancing the joys of a newly competitive team with the anxieties of an uncertain future.
Natural Black hair salons transform lives, one curl and coil at a time
Since 2015, Diaspora Salon has provided a sanctuary for Baltimore’s natural hair community that is a celebration of what our hair is, without interference or alteration.
Jon Meoli: As the Orioles keep winning, how might they approach the trade deadline?
However the Orioles approach this season's trade deadline, it could provide a blueprint for how they will handle it in future seasons.
Letters: Harborplace redevelopment plans need greater transparency
Plans for Harborplace redevelopment need more transparency, a city resident favoring a high-rise residential and retail approach says; Gov. Wes Moore understands the power of history, leaders of organizations devoted to history and preservation say.
