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Opinion

A lack of awards doesn’t mean a lack of cultural impact. They sure are nice, though.
For those upset about "Barbie" Oscar snubs, let's remember to focus on other notable achievements (and nominations).
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie as Ken and Barbie in "Barbie."
The Ravens’ offense let a golden Super Bowl opportunity slip from its hands
The Ravens’ mistakes in the AFC championship were borne of their desperate desire to win. With stars and coaches possibly moving this offseason, it was a devastating fumble of one of the franchise’s best opportunities at a Super Bowl.
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers fumbles near the goal line early in the fourth quarter.
Commentary: Moore-Miller administration commits to meeting needs of military families
The administration is moving to help Maryland’s military families overcome a variety of challenges they face regularly, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and first lady Dawn Moore say.
Maryland first lady Dawn Flythe Moore (left) and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller.
Letters: Should Howard County raise taxes instead of cutting school programs?
Students and teachers in music, art and gifted-and-talented programs should not fall victim to Howard County school budget cuts, a county parent says.
The Howard County School System released a digital toolkit in which the public can access important pages of the 600-page budget book.
With the AFC championship in town, Baltimore has a chance to shine
The purple blanket of fandom spreading over the city is putting Baltimore in its best light, a far cry from the national narratives that focus only on the city’s problems.
Ravens fans cheer as “Enter Sandman” plays during last week's AFC divisional playoff game against the Texans.
Commentary: We might as well face it. Football is life.
Ravens fans find meaning in the idea of “overcoming adversity,” which players and coaches frequently use for motivation, devoted fan Charles Cohen says. He says he was so worked up he wondered whether he could even watch the AFC championship game.
Charles Cohen at the Ravens -Steeler football gane at M&T Stadium writes "I was at the last game of the regular season in my assigned Ravens season ticket endzone seat, freezing in the rain -- I mean soaking wet. My question to myself: “What is my problem?”
Letters: When the Kansas City Chiefs played in Baltimore decades ago
When the Kansas City Chiefs were in Baltimore for a game decades ago, Hall of Famer Willie Lanier, who played his college football at Morgan State, enjoyed some time with Chiefs teammates at the Baltimore City Fair.
Former Kansas City Chief Willie Lanier attends the NFL Legends and Autism Speaks Kickoff for a Cure Benefit at the Waldorf-Astoria on March 12, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images)
Where Isaiah Likely goes, winning follows. Here’s how his Ravens career resembles his past.
From Everett, Massachusetts, to Conway, South Carolina, to Baltimore, Isaiah Likely has followed a familiar pattern. The gifted young tight end is overlooked until suddenly he isn’t. Then his teams just keep winning.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) runs down the field during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.
Annapolis rejected three sculpture ideas for a prominent traffic circle. I have five more.
Now that a plan for a new sculpture has been dumped, what should go in Westgate Circle — a boundary point between downtown Annapolis and parts of the city unofficially known as the rest of Annapolis? Here, then, are five ideas, all on the theme of Unity.
What could go on Westgate Circle now that a plan for a new sculpture has been "tabled?" How about a dog?
The Ravens empowered Lamar Jackson. Facing Patrick Mahomes should show how far he’s come.
The talented quarterbacks find themselves on much more even footing after Jackson started the head-to-head rivalry with three straight losses.
Lamar Jackson has the strongest supporting cast he has ever had when facing Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
Taylor Swift is welcome in Baltimore. Making this game all about her is not.
The world is focusing on Taylor Swift at the next Ravens game. But Baltimoreans’ eyes are on the real prize.
Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH on June 30, 2023.
Commentary: The dogs at BARCS can get their second chances from us
Volunteering at the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter is a good way to find fulfillment while caring for dogs of many varieties with many backstories, Baltimore Banner Orioles reporter and dog lover Andy Kostka says.
Andy Kostka takes a selfie with Jumping Bean, a dog at BARCS.
Taylor Swift helped me embrace my curly hair. Now she’s helping new fans embrace the NFL.
Swift, who is expected to make an appearance at M&T Bank Stadium for Ravens-Chiefs, is proving to a new wave of football fans that there’s nothing wrong with liking the sport.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
As Maryland waits for wind energy, Andy Harris tries blowing up a storm
Rep. Andy Harris, Maryland’s lone Republican in Congress, must have hoped no one would fact check his Ocean City disinformation event about wind turbines.
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, left, joined New Jersey congressmen Chris Smith, center, and Jefferson Van Dew in Ocean City on Saturday for a hearing into the dangers of wind power.
Commentary: ‘Just cause’ eviction standard protects families, encourages fairness
Requiring just cause for residential evictions would protect Maryland renters and help ensure fair practices in the rental market, Del. Jheanelle Wilkins says in calling for approval of just cause eviction legislation.
Jheanelle Wilkins represents District 20 in the House of Delegates and is chairwoman of the Legislative Black Caucus.
The Ravens should relish the chance to knock off the Chiefs, the kings and media darlings of the NFL
Kansas City isn't just the defending Super Bowl champion but the NFL's leading brand with its most marketed stars. Baltimore should lack no motivation with an itch to claim the throne.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs to the sideline to talk with Head Coach John Harbaugh during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.
The Baltimore Sun sale proves we should support journalists now more than ever
I went from delivering The Baltimore Sun as a teenager to writing columns for its competitor. The news of its recent ownership change threw me for a loop.
The front page of the Jan. 16 edition of The Baltimore Sun.
Lamar Jackson, Ravens exorcise their 2019 demons in playoff romp over the Texans
Baltimore fans can exhale. The 2023 juggernaut is built differently than the 2019 version.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finished with four touchdowns, two passing and two rushing, in Saturday's 34-10 playoff win over the Texans.
Mr. Smith, buying The Capital and The Sun could be good for journalism
Despite a worrisome display of hubris at his first staff meeting, I hope David Smith's return of The Baltimore Sun and the Annapolis Capital to local ownership will be good for them and for Maryland journalism as a whole.
When the pandemic shut The Capital's newsroom in Annapolis, I took a last look before walking out the door. I hope the newspapers survive their new owner.
Commentary: Maryland must return to commonsense spending
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and lawmakers can learn from previous fiscal policies to get state spending under control, former Gov. Larry Hogan and former Comptroller Peter Franchot say.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and lawmakers can learn from previous fiscal policies to get state spending under control, former Gov. Larry Hogan (left) and former Comptroller Peter Franchot (right) say.
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