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What makes a Maryland man? Chris Van Hollen and Andy Harris disagree
The definition of a Maryland man is at the center of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s fate — and maybe the republic itself.
From left, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Rep. Andy Harris.
Kyle Goon: Please, Steelers, sign Aaron Rodgers. The results would be hilarious.
The Steelers are so desperate for a quarterback that they might sign Rodgers. It would end in pain for the team — and hilarity for everyone else.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Russell Wilson #3 and Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers look on as head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets embrace after the game at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Jon Meoli: Even if the Orioles get past this slow start, will fans follow suit?
Some things truly are hard to get over. And, based on the first three weeks of the season, this slow start might be harder to overcome off the field than on it.
Gunnar Henderson flips his bat after striking out in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
Paul Revere rides again, this time in a democracy coming apart
Annapolis kicks off the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by hanging two lights from the top of the State House, a recreation of Paul Revere's historic ride being repeated nationwide.
Jason Cole, a professional horse trainer from Upper Marlboro, will ride his 18-hand-high horse, Parker, in the Annapolis, MD recreation of Paul Revere's ride on April 18, 2025.
Letter: Cuts to research put focus on politics, not science
Judy Stone, M.D., an infectious disease specialist, says the Trump administration’s cuts to scientific research will cost jobs harm critical studies.
Protesters gather at the Fund Don’t Freeze Rally outside the Health and Human Services headquarters in Washington, D.C., in February.
Commentary: We still owe Freddie Gray justice
Civil rights attorney William H. “Billy” Murphy reflects on what would it mean to truly honor Freddie Gray’s life.
Kyle Goon: Instead of an ace, the Orioles bought depth. That approach is hurting them.
The Orioles struck out on Corbin Burnes but, instead of grabbing up another ace, they spent their free agency on uninspiring depth pieces. The shortcomings of that strategy show up especially when Baltimore needs to rely on that depth to win.
Charlie Morton surrendered five earned runs in five innings pitched against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.
Letter: Keeping students safe from antisemitism in Howard County schools
Rabbi Yanky Baron, director of Chabad of Ellicott City, says more needs to be done to address antisemitism in Howard County Public Schools.
Howard County’s Public School System was recently investigated by the Department of Education for antisemitic incidents. Now they need to figure out what to do about it.
In Annapolis, reading Maya Angelou was a small act of rebellion
Eight hours and 15 minutes. That’s how long it takes to read Maya Angelou's “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” out loud. That’s how long a small act of rebellion takes.
Kaylee Jones, a student at Annapolis High School, reads from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" on April 12, 2025 in Annapolis, MD. The book was banned from the Naval Academy library.
The hardest part about a staycation? Acting like you’re on vacation.
Vacationing is hard when you won't let yourself vacation. I'm trying to change that.
Creative portrait of a woman lying in a blue suit on a pink sofa. Fashion concept.
Grading Wes Moore: How to rate Maryland’s cheerleader-in-chief
All the mean-girl tweets, opinion posturing and campaign stunts ahead will just be partisan noise. There are ways to judge Gov. Wes Moore’s performance so far.
Gov. Wes Moore prepares to enter the Governor's Reception Room at the Maryland State House. How do you grade a governor?
Letter: Naval Academy book purge targets racial content
A letter writer asks whether historical fiction titles, especially those with racial themes, were targeted in the Naval Academy’s purge of 400+ books from its library.
The United States Naval Academy resides on the banks of the Severn River in Annapolis.
COMMENTARY: I left Baltimore after Freddie Gray. This is why I still have hope for the city.
We owe Freddie Gray more than memorials. We owe him progress, Kwame Rose writes.
Commentary: Freddie Gray’s tragic death exposed inequities, sparked change
The senior center at Pastor Donté Hickman's church was set ablaze after Freddie Gray’s death, but he says the young man's lost life became a seed that started to germinate into a harvest.
Jon Meoli: If the Orioles believe they’re better than this, they better start showing it
They don’t look like they believe they’re very good right now, and they haven’t given anyone watching many reasons to join them in that belief.
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson has four hits in 25 at-bats since returning from an injury suffered in spring training.
Time is running out for Maryland’s most historic cockroach
Ask why, in a city that famously regulates rose trellises and replacement windows, a billboard depicting a cockroach stands in the heart of Annapolis and the explanations come with a sigh of resignation. Until now.
The billboard at City Dock has been there for more than a century, its owners say, but has featured a dead cockroach for the last few years.
Commentary: A former teacher raising her voice for the undocumented
Former teacher Kerry Graham once taught immigrant students, now she protests in solidarity with them.
It’s OK to pay someone to clean your house. Really.
We've been made to feel guilty about outsourcing things like housecleaning if we aren't super elite. Time to let that go.
A Collection of Multi Colored Cleaning Supplies Collection Includes Chenille Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Rag, Scouring Pad, Cleaning Sponge, Dish Cloth and Dish Towel on Pink Background Directly above View.
Kyle Goon: The fate of Terps football — and much more — is riding on freshman Malik Washington
Few programs have as much riding on a freshman’s success as the Terps.
Malik Washington became the first freshman under Maryland coach Mike Locksley to speak with reporters. That underscores how important the QB is to the future of not just the football team but the athletic department.
Mayor, governor, Social Security chief and now — shadow minister Martin O’Malley
Democrats named former Gov. Martin O’Malley among their new alternative to President Donald Trump’s leadership team, calling it the People's Cabinet.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley addresses hundreds of protesters at a local “Hands Off” protest — one of over 1,000 that took place nationwide — at the Social Security Administration headquarters in Woodlawn on Saturday.
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