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Letter: Calvin Ball called for unity at Howard Community College. The faculty union agrees.
After a recent letter from Howard County Executive Calvin Ball called for unity at Howard Community College, the school’s faculty union agrees with the sentiment — and wants to reach a historic first contract agreement.
The campus of Howard Community College is seen along Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens must beat the Steelers on Saturday. No excuses.
It’s time to end the slump.
The Steelers have dominated the series with the Ravens of late.
Letter: Closing Baltimore charter schools harms communities
The poorest, least well-served communities lose when schools are closed, a former teacher says.
Academics at Southwest Baltimore Charter School, which the district has labeled “not effective,” has led city schools to recommend Southwest close at the end of the school year. But parents are defending it as their student home.
Why does it seem foggier along the Chesapeake Bay?
No one I know of studies Chesapeake Bay fog. It’s just the weather. But after spotting an increasing number of fog warnings on the Bay Bridge, maybe someone should.
Fog makes things vanish, including the Baltimore Harbor as seen from a pier in Canton. There are signs that the Chesapeake Bay in winter is increasingly foggy.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens missed on Diontae Johnson, but he wasted the opportunity
The Ravens’ midseason deal looks rough now, but the 28-year-old receiver comes out looking the worst in an unfortunate saga.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin embraces Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Jon Meoli: How well will Tomoyuki Sugano transition to the majors? Here are some comps.
Looking at other pitchers who have gone from Nippon Professional Baseball to Major League Baseball, and how they fared.
TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 21:  Tomoyuki Sugano #11 of Japan pitches in the top half of fifth inning during the WBSC Premier 12 third place play off match between Japan and Mexico at the Tokyo Dome on November 21, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)
When did choosing a middle school for my son become the most pivotal life decision?
Baltimore City Schools’ choice program is good for ensuring kids get a chance to go to schools outside their area. But it’s one more choice for parents to make.
Baltimore City's School Choice Fair provided plenty of brochures, tchotchkes and anxiety.
We are the drones. We’ve got a message for you.
Hello, there! We are the drones. We thought this might be a good time to clear up some misconceptions about our recent appearances in the night skies above New Jersey and Maryland.
Stock shot of a floating white drone.
Navy safety, Gilman alum Rayuan Lane III has no regrets
He could have chased name, image and likeness money and an NFL career but chose to stay.
Navy football safety Rayuan Lane III (18) speaks with teammates on the sideline during the 125th Annual Army-Navy Game held at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Letter: Requirements for homeless housing will not hurt developers
Modest requirements to incorporate a handful of PSH units will not bring about the “collapse of the industry," say the president and CEO of Health Care for the Homeless and president of HCH Real Estate Co.
Attendees gather at the Legacy at Twin Rivers site prior to a ribbon cutting ceremony on 4/19/2024 in Columbia, MD.
Lusting after murderers and alleged criminals is not new. Here’s why.
Luigi Mangione has been romanticized. Experts say there’s a reason for that.
Kyle Goon: It doesn’t matter if Lamar Jackson wins a third MVP. But the Ravens need him at that level.
Jackson’s ability to isolate from outside noise might be an advantage in the coming four-game stretch. Even if he doesn’t win the MVP vote, the Ravens need him to play like the best guy in the NFL.
The Ravens don’t expect Lamar Jackson to put on his Superman cape for the last four games of the season, but they need him playing his best.
Download the code and print: Luigi Mangione and the rise of 3D gun violence
If police are right, Luigi Mangione will be remembered as a herald of 3D-printed gun violence, of a weapon spreading so fast it is outpacing ways we think of protecting ourselves.
A closeup of 3D printed turquoise and white "ghost" guns.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles are again playing a dangerous game as they pursue rotation upgrades
Just because the most prominent national baseball voices think they should do more doesn’t mean they have to.
The Orioles made their biggest move last offseason in February when they traded for Corbin Burnes.
Prince’s visual style is iconic. Meet the Maryland man who helped design it.
Steve Parke, a longtime Maryland resident who was Prince’s art director for 13 years, will “kiss” and tell at the Baltimore County Public Library about his new book and time with the late icon.
The original art for Prince’s “Graffiti Bridge” album cover from 1990.
Kyle Goon: It makes sense if the Orioles move on from Anthony Santander. But it still hurts.
We will miss the switch-handed slugger more because he represented resilience through the rebuild. But the Orioles’ track record with beloved players from that time suggests fans should trust the decision.
ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 16: Anthony Santander #25 of the Baltimore Orioles poses during the 2024 All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Frutitas Agua Fresca at Globe Life Field North Plaza on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Why is it so hard to get to Maryland’s state capital?
Annapolis is the center of power in Maryland, but it's not the easiest place to get to without a car.
Ana Rodriguez, organizer with CASA, protests outside of the Maryland State House for free healthcare on the last day of the legislative session on April 10, 2023.
Why Black parents are reconsidering homeschooling
A growing movement of Black parents are looking to homeschooling to take control over what and how their children learn.
Jon Meoli: Tyler O’Neill raises the Orioles’ offensive ceiling by strengthening a strength
O’Neill is a hard-contact merchant who walks a decent amount but also has some swing and miss to his game.
Tyler O’Neill had a 1.026 OPS against lefties with a .425 weighted on-base average in 2021, his breakout season.
Kyle Goon: Assessing the best and worst moves by Ravens GM Eric DeCosta
A shrinking margin for error is the biggest problem for a well-respected Baltimore front office. Although its wins have been big, its mistakes have loomed large, too.
The Ravens have taken steps forward, especially on the offensive side. But the vaunted defense has lost its luster and the special teams are no longer a strength.
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