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Opinion

Into the valley of doubt: Talking with RFK Jr.’s 600
I stopped by a rally in Annapolis on Monday night for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is seeking to get on the ballot as an independent presidential candidate. I went to hear from those primed to absorb his dubious opinions about vaccines and media cabals.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks to a crowded room of supporters in Annapolis during the kickoff of his campaign to get on the ballot as an independent candidate for president in 2024.
Kyle Goon: Wes Moore promised everybody a ‘win’ in Orioles lease. Then why are we still in the dark?
Aside from a few outlines, the state and the Orioles haven’t presented much in the way of concrete plans. When exactly are we supposed to pop the champagne again?
The exterior of Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday, April 16.
Congress is a train wreck. These Marylanders want the job anyway
Candidates for Maryland's 3rd District are starting to enter the race for an open seat now that U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes isn’t seeking reelection.
State Sen. Sarah Elfreth listens as the MC at the Eastport Democratic Club tells the crowd she is running for House of Representatives, a day before she officials announced her candidacy.
Ravens Reality Check: Another Lamar Jackson MVP campaign has strong legs
After crushing Seattle at home, the Ravens and their quarterback are gaining a ton of buzz.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) smiles during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.
Jon Meoli: How Jordan Westburg’s rookie season is a unique lesson for other Orioles prospects
Westburg played steady defense, took on a different role than he’d ever taken before and produced enough at the plate to justify his role.
Jordan Westburg had a .260 batting average, a .715 OPS and three home runs in 68 games with the Orioles.
I’m a veteran of Harborplace. I’m not sure the new designs are for me.
If you didn’t grow up here, those old, faded green buildings at Pratt and Light streets might seem useless, an empty shell of yesteryear. But back in the day, they were the town square.
MCB Real Estate released renderings of a redeveloped Harborplace on Oct. 30 that show new buildings with residential units and new park spaces.
Letters: Would Baltimore’s civil rights giants let Marilyn Mosby go it alone?
Offering support to the former Baltimore state's attorney as she faces criminal prosecution would be following a legacy established by civil rights giants of the past, Haki S. Ammi, a community activist and author, says.
Former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby arrives at her trial at United States District Court, Greenbelt Division, last week.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens’ defense is ‘a bunch of a-holes’ chasing perfection
The pursuit of perfection has driven the group to one of the NFL's best starts and could propel them all the way to playoff success.
Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy sacks Seattle's Geno Smith during the second quarter. Van Noy had two of the team's four sacks.
Letters: Black artists’ vital perspectives now at Reginald F. Lewis Museum
A new exhibition at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum shows how Black artists of the 19th and 20th centuries interpreted the Black experience in America, Janet Currie, Greater Maryland president of Bank of America, says.
The Vision and Spirit collection, now at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, uplifts and shares the Black experience through art, Janet Currie, greater Maryland president of Bank of America, says.  The images are (l to r) Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988); The Fall of Troy, 1979; Screenprint, 80/125; Bank of America Collection 
Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988); Circe Turns a Companion of Odysseus into a Swine, 1979; Screenprint, AP; Bank of America Collection 
Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988); Odysseus Leaves Nausicaa, 1979; Screenprint, 80/125; Bank of America Collection
Commentary: Acquiring the Orioles is Baltimore’s best solution
Baltimore should move to acquire the Orioles so that public officials won’t have to bow to owner demands for additional funding, say Bill Marker and Andy Ellis, two fans who are leading a campaign to move the city in that direction.
Andy Ellis, left, and Bill Marker are Orioles fans and civic activists who have mounted a campaign to convince Baltimore leaders to consider using eminent domain to seize ownership of the baseball team and either sell the team or turn it into a publicly-owned organization.
Want more juice in Annapolis? That will be $85,000, please
Lisa Consiglio Ryan believes in the power of juice, but it’s not enough to get around sewer regulations in Annapolis. She may have to pay $85,000 to comply before starting to squeeze juice in the back of her new store.
Lisa Consiglio Ryan sells juices and offers classes on wellness at her shop Rasa on Maryland Avenue in Annapolis. She can't expand because of the city interpretation of a law requiring a grease interceptor.
Kyle Goon: ‘Balling off the couch’? Kyle Van Noy stayed ready for the Ravens’ call.
Kyle Van Noy has teased that he came off the couch in his supporting role for the Ravens. But that belies the amount of work the linebacker has done to make it 10 years in the NFL.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy celebrates after sacking the Lions' Jared Goff last month.
Jon Meoli: For Orioles, Texas’ World Series win will provide little solace, few lessons
The Rangers' victory serves as validation of the Orioles' belief that they need to be the best team at identifying and developing talent internally to keep up with teams who spend more.
World Series MVP Corey Seager joined the Rangers by signing a 10-year, $325 million contract in December 2021.
‘I can’t breathe’: Melding the last words of Black men with Brahms
The Baltimore Choral Arts Society will present "Human Requiem," a stirring musical offering that combines classical music and current events surrounding the tragic loss of Black lives.
From left, Kadiatou Diallo, mother of Amadou Diallo; Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin; Samaira Rice, the mother of Tamir Rice; Lesley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown Jr; Esaw Garner, the widow of Eric Garner; and Rev. Al Sharpton address the crowd at a "Justice For All" march and rally in Washington, D.C., in December 2014.
Commentary: Volunteers press ahead as donation cuts fuel uncertainties for nonprofits
The Baltimore and Chesapeake chapter of Blue Star Families continues to address needs of the region’s military, veterans and their families despite challenging times for nonprofits, Yolanda T. Rayford, the chapter’s director says.
Yolanda T. Rayford leads the Baltimore and Chesapeake chapter of Blue Star Families.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens’ decision to stand pat at the trade deadline better be the right one
Games against Seattle and San Francisco, teams that made moves at the deadline, could leave fans wondering if doing nothing was actually the right decision.
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta takes questions during a press conference at the Under Armour Performance Center on Thursday, May 4.
10 things that scare me: An illustrated Halloween list
Halloween is a day to celebrate what scares you. Dress it up, give it some candy and hope it leaves you alone for the rest of the year in return. Here’s my list of personal frights.
Halloween is a time to celebrate what scares you and hope it leaves you alone the rest of the year in return.
Ravens Reality Check: It’s Trade Take Season. Should Baltimore make a move?
Here are some of the takes that are haunting the Ravens ahead of a possible blockbuster Halloween trade deadline.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 29: Justice Hill #43 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball while Zay Flowers #4 blocks Josh Woods #10 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium on Oct. 29, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.
Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Try these Baltimore-themed suggestions
Have trash bags and a box? You've got magic. Where there’s a will, there’s an Old Bay (costume) and other quick Halloween outfits you can throw together.
Old Bay Seasoning can.
Letters: Richard Roundtree earned icon status
Richard Roundtree's portrayal of the title character in the 1971 film "Shaft" earned him icon status, Wayne E. Williams says.
NEW YORK - 1971:  Actor Richard Roundtree performs in scene from "Shaft" directed by Gordon Parks.  Academy Award Winner for Best Song "Theme From Shaft" by Isaac Hayes. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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