The MTA let me drive a city bus at its annual ‘Roadeo.’ It wasn’t pretty.
On a recent Saturday, the Maryland Transit Administration hosted its annual “Bus Roadeo,” where local drivers and maintenance crews get to show off their stuff.
Jim Webster guides and coaches Banner transportation reporter Danny Zawodny through the obstacle course at the Bus and Maintenance Roadeo on Sept. 14, 2024, in Baltimore.
Anne Arundel wants to balance access to the Chesapeake Bay. Critics call it rationing.
Water access advocates say County Executive Steuart Pittman has slowed the momentum they helped build on expanding public water access along the Chesapeake Bay.
Mike Lofton and Lisa Arrasmith stand on the shore of Selby Bay at South River Farm Park on Sept. 16, 2024. The water access advocates say County Executive Steuart Pittman is taking too long to make it more available to the public.
Ravens Reality Check: Baltimore won, but the national media only wants to discuss the Cowboys
Did the Ravens sign Derrick Henry? Or did the Cowboys not sign Derrick Henry? Did the Ravens win? Or did the Cowboys lose?
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, right, greet each other after their team's NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Jon Meoli: The Orioles should have clinched by now. Returns for Westburg and Urías are fine consolation.
The Orioles lost Sunday, yes, but look at the lineup they started this home stand with Tuesday. This version has a much better chance of playoff success.
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg returned to the lineup along with Ramón Urías on Sunday, making the lineup stronger.
‘Homicide’ actor talks ‘the greatest character I have had the opportunity’ to play
Reed Diamond, who played Detective Mike Kellerman, talks about his love of the show ‘Homicide,’ now streaming on Peacock, and of Baltimore itself.
Reed Diamond played Det. Mike Kellerman on Homicide: Life on the Street
This Orioles’ regular season has been a slog. Maybe that’s what they needed.
The Orioles couldn’t clinch this weekend, missing out due to inconsistent bats and a few bad breaks. But are they more resilient for the struggle?
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde (right) knows his team didn't get many breaks this year. He’s hoping it has learned from the adversity.
Letter: Will an improved Harborplace come at the expense of downtown?
After reading Banner stories, Catonsville resident David Plymyer wonders: Is MCB’s plan for Harborplace another triumph of politics and hype over careful planning?
The Baltimore skyline is seen above the Harborplace pavilions and the Inner Harbor.
Opinion: My mom and sister avoided a car fire. My faith in God is now restored.
Wallace Lane’s mother’s car burst in flames shortly after she parked it after church a few months ago. She and his sister had just left the vehicle.
Wallace Lane's mother's car caught on fire a few months ago, shortly after returning from church. She and his sister got out before it burst into flames and the incident has restored Lane's faith in God.
Commentary: It hurts to hear, but Orioles fans should find perspective
It could be so much worse.
Watching the Orioles has been tough during the second half of the season. Fans should step back and see the bigger picture.
Ospreys have left the Chesapeake and change is in the air, political and otherwise
For many, fall arrives with the equinox. For me, the shift begins when osprey cries are replaced in the skies above my home on the Chesapeake Bay.
An Osprey preparing to dive at Kennedy Space Center, Florida in 2012.
Jon Meoli: If this is Anthony Santander’s final home stand, his Orioles career deserves praise
The former Rule 5 draft pick has turned into a man of big moments for the Orioles.
This could be Anthony Santander’s last weekend in an Orioles home uniform as he approaches a large payday in free agency.
Cutting Craig Kimbrel was the right choice for the Orioles. It still took guts.
Designating Craig Kimbrel for assignment made the most sense given his recent outings. But not every organization has the strength to make the right choice.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Craig Kimbrel reacts as his teammates come to him for a mound meeting during game one of a series against the Oakland Athletics at Camden Yards on April 26, 2024.
Six takeaways from the ‘Golden Bachelorette’ premiere and its Maryland star
Rockville’s Joan Vassos shines as ABC’s first “Golden Bachelorette.” Here are my thoughts from the premiere.
Rockville’s Joan Vassos is the star of “The Golden Bachelorette.”
Kyle Goon: From the Bird Bath to Pickles Pub to a 2nd grade classroom, Baltimore sports vibes are off
Baltimore sports fans are justifiably glum, bewildered and struggling to find hope.
Austin Lewis, left, could not conceal his disappointment Tuesday night at Camden Yards.
Jon Meoli: What Mike Elias’ comments on the slumping Orioles mean going forward
“So we’re aware of the fact that we’re in a slump as a team right now, as an organization, all of us, and we’re working on that, but we don’t want to lose sight of where we are and how we got here,” Elias said.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias watches a game against the Guardians in June.
Solving this Annapolis puzzle could unlock millions. Two nonprofits are ready to try.
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County and Visit Annapolis want to turn a tiny speck of donated land into a performing arts and conference center.
The .8 acre lot at Park Place in downtown Annapolis was empty on Sept. 17, 2024 in Annapolis. The developer of the mixed-use complex set aside the land for a performing arts center.
Letters: Rachel Morin’s mom wants to close the border. That won’t reduce violent crimes.
A request to close the border by two moms — whose daughters were killed by immigrants, according to authorities — perpetuates a harmful myth of “migrant crime waves,” says one immigration lawyer.
Tears were shed during a song played before the walk for Rachel Morin.
Ravens Reality Check: John Harbaugh is not on the hot seat after Raiders loss
John Harbaugh on the hot seat? Lamar Jackson playing below MVP level? Sorting through the hot takes after an eye-opening loss to Las Vegas.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh is pretty much as secure as it gets. A .613 winning percentage is truly difficult to achieve when you’ve been an NFL head coach this long.
Super Bowl dreams? The Ravens aren’t anywhere close after an embarrassing loss to the Raiders.
The Ravens need to answer for their shortcomings against inferior opponents, especially because there's a track record.
Derrick Henry (left) and Lamar Jackson could not do enough late in the game to get the Ravens past the Raiders.
Letters: Ballot measure to cut City Council size will hurt Black participation
A reader says the ballot measure to cut the size of the Baltimore City Council will diminish the political participation of Black citizens.
Baltimore City Hall.
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