Like everything about Jimmy Carter, his relationship with the Naval Academy is complicated
The Naval Academy has renamed a classroom building for the 39th president, who recently entered home hospice care. But why did it take so long to honor the only graduate to ever become president?
President Jimmy Carter, center, and his wife Rosalynn Carter join fans at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis on Nov. 12, 1977, for the game between the Navy Midshipmen and Georgia Tech. Navy beat the Yellow Jackets, 20-16.
Kyle Goon: Destroying the 3 dumbest arguments against Lamar Jackson’s MVP case
Josh Allen? Nah.
Josh Allen is having his best year. So is Lamar Jackson — meaning he’s the MVP again, columnist Kyle Goon writes.
The Chesapeake has no bard, but Jefferson Holland is a contender
Jefferson Holland is the new Annapolis poet laureate. And, if he’s better known as a singer and songwriter focused on Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay, that’s because to him there’s not much difference.
Annapolis Poet Laureate recites the ballad of Muskrat Greene, the oyster eating champion of Deale, to a group of seniors sharing poetry at Anne Arundel Community College on Dec. 13, 2024.
The upsides of failing at a resolution (from someone who knows best)
I failed my self-imposed fashion challenge, set as last year’s New Year’s resolution. But I think that’s OK.
Leslie Streeter tried to do a “no-spend” year on clothing for 2024, but a few amazing pieces still ended up in her closet.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens’ short week into Christmas is the NFL’s lump of coal for players
It turns out the NFL’s care for player safety can be bought. The price is $150 million, the amount Netflix paid for two Christmas Day games.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) celebrates his sack during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday Dec. 21, 2024, in Baltimore, MD. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Wes Moore claps back, reappoints judge rejected by Anne Arundel voters
Weeks after voters rejected Gov. Wes Moore’s pick for the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, he reappointed her. It’s a rare move not seen in Maryland for a generation, and comes as a judiciary study has recommended ending contested election of judges.
Judges Ginina Jackson-Stevenson, left, and Christine Celeste campaigned together on the Keep Our Judges slate.
Why ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ is actually a holiday hellscape
Was Rudolph right to guide Santa's sleigh in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”? Or should he have told the Jolly Old Elf to stick it? An investigation.
Did the reindeers really love “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” as they shouted out with glee?
Kyle Goon: In blustery playoff winter football, Derrick Henry might finally push Ravens over the hump
After a 162-yard performance on a frigid day against the Steelers, it’s clear the running back has a ton of playoff value for Baltimore.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry pushes aside Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen on his way to a first down in the first quarter Saturday during Baltimore’s 34-17 win.
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.
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