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Commentary: Why are Maryland craft beer makers going away?
Closings of Maryland craft breweries reflect how the industry has been subjected to an unfriendly business and political climate, says a former regulator of Maryland’s alcohol industry.
The closure of Pariah Brewing in Baltimore is the latest in a series of closures and relocations that raise questions about the future of Maryland’s beer sector, says a former regulator of Maryland’s alcohol industry.
Jackson Holliday was willing to battle through his rookie slump. The Orioles should have been, too.
The club sent Holliday down to Triple-A Norfolk after just 10 games, not enough of a runway to see if he could have battled his way out of a 2-for-34 start to his big league career.
The Orioles won seven of the 10 games Jackson Holliday played, even though he contributed only two hits.
Letters: Hogan candidacy facilitates threat to democracy
A former Republican and Larry Hogan voter says he now sees Hogan’s candidacy for the U.S. Senate as representing a threat to democracy.
Larry Hogan’s candidacy for the U.S. Senate facilitates the threat to democracy the national Republican party now represents, a former Republican and former Hogan voter says.
Jon Meoli: Like all the Orioles’ decisions with Jackson Holliday, a demotion is complicated
The Orioles’ position has always been: Players need to be challenged, and challenging them at earlier ages has the potential to be exponentially beneficial.
Jackson Holliday will play every day in Norfolk. He would have been sidelined against left-handed pitchers frequently in Baltimore.
The Ravens played it safe. The Chiefs’ bold trade means the pick must be scrutinized.
The Ravens may have landed their next great cover corner in Nate Wiggins. But a bold move by Kansas City and an opportunity-swiping pick by Dallas could be the draft day selections Wiggins is graded against.
The Ravens rated Nate Wiggins as the top cover corner in the NFL draft.
Jon Meoli: Jackson Holliday is settling in with the Orioles. Here’s what can help.
As long as he keeps defending well, he’ll get chances to bat at the bottom of the order, at least against righties, and get himself right.
Strong defense at second base is one reason the Orioles are willing to let Jackson Holliday continue to figure things out on offense.
Commentary: Baltimore County attainable housing deal just the beginning
Baltimore County’s agreement with MCB Real Estate to develop housing that’s attainable for working families should serve as a model for addressing the county’s unmet housing needs, County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. says.
A partnership to develop housing that’s attainable for working families should serve as a model for addressing Baltimore County’s unmet housing needs, County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. says.
Getting healthy takes a different priority when your goal is not to die
Us Generation Xers can no longer ignore the health challenges that come with aging. It took a scare to wake me up.
Columnist Leslie Gray Streeter, left, in 2023, and right, in 2024, has lost 20 pounds on her health journey.
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta’s discipline will be tested in an NFL draft with win-now urgency
DeCosta's patience has been hard-won. With more urgency to win thanks to salary cap pressure, will he have to tweak the draft strategy?
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta is tasked with rebuilding the depth of the roster starting with the draft.
Jon Meoli: Analyzing the factors driving Orioles rookie Colton Cowser’s breakout April
Cowser is spraying line drives all over the field, has a team-high 12 extra-base hits, and is one of the breakout stars of the first month of this MLB season.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) points at the dugout and roars after homering against the Milwaukee Brewers. Here are the reasons for Cowser's hot start.
Commentary: Birding in Baltimore and the DMV brings us life lessons
Birding in Baltimore and across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region is sure to provide relief when the pressures of life around here are taking their toll.
A scarlet tanager.
Study finds Maryland journalism is struggling. Not news, but maybe progress.
I listened with interest last week to a panel discussion of the University of Maryland’s groundbreaking study on the state of journalism in Maryland. No surprise, what it found ain’t great. But there is reason to hope.
Duc Luu, center, director of journalism sustainability initiatives at the Knight Foundation, discusses the local news crisis in Maryland with (from left) Dale R. Anglin, director of Press Forward; Rafael Lorente, dean of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, Kimi Yoshino, editor in chief of The Baltimore Banner; and Steve Waldman, founder of Rebuild Local News.
Commentary: Marylanders facing foreclosure have options for saving their homes
Maryland homeowners at risk of foreclosure can take steps to save their homes andget assistance from housing counseling agencies, a Baltimore real estate broker and credit repair specialist says.
Photograph of Baltimore row houses.
Commentary: Want Baltimore to grow? Keep building for more households
As Baltimore households continue to get smaller, a commitment to building more housing to accommodate this trend is the best way to turn around the city’s declining population, say a consultant on vacancy and blight reduction and the president of an organization working to help rebuild Baltimore neighborhoods.
Properties on Biddle Street in the Johnston Square neighborhood slated for reconstruction and rehabilitation.
After witnessing a courthouse shooting, one attorney is using poetry to heal
Baltimore County poet Jennifer Sutherland's “Bullet Points” lyrically recounts a tragic fatal shooting and its aftermath.
A woman looks off into the distance.
Letters: Maryland agriculture must be part of Key Bridge recovery plans
Economic response and recovery plans following the Key Bridge collapse must take into account the impact on Maryland agriculture, the state’s largest industry, says Belinda Burrier, a member of the Maryland Farm Bureau Board of Directors and co-owner of Burrier’s Linganore Farm.
Shown are Belinda Burrier and her husband David at Burrier’s Linganore Farm.
After topping the Terps, Johns Hopkins lacrosse is hungry for more
No. 3 Johns Hopkins came away with victory in the century-old "Rivalry" with Maryland, a 7-5 defensive scrap that it hopes heralds championships.
No. 3 Johns Hopkins finished a 5-0 run in Big Ten play with the victory over No. 5 Maryland on Saturday.
Jon Meoli: Orioles starter Dean Kremer has a new pitch this year. The early results are promising.
At its best, though, the pitch gives Kremer an added dimension for both lefties and righties to consider.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer (64) runs down the orange carpet on opening day at Camden Yards.
A funny thing happened on the way to the 3rd District forum in Annapolis
Former Capitol Hill police officer Harry Dunn and state Sen. Sarah Elfreth were among the candidates who participated in a forum in Annapolis. The candidates, who are vying to success outgoing U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes, face off in the May 14 primary election.
Abigail Diehl, a longshot candidate for Congress in the 3rd District, counts off her four campaign priorities during a forum in Annapolis.
In epic series sweep, Cedric Mullins proves he’s still a game changer for the Orioles
With a highlight reel catch, a bundle of hits and a series-capping walk-off homer, Cedric Mullins showed he's still an important player even as the Orioles march toward the future with exciting young prospects.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander lifts his teammate Cedric Mullins in the air after his walk-off homer in game three of a series against the Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards on April 17, 2024. The Orioles won Wednesday, 4-2, to sweep the series against the Twins.
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