Opinion

Commentary: Maryland Democrats press advantage; Republicans must rebuild
As Democrats under Gov. Wes Moore have remained on track with an approach to governing that allowed them to reclaim single-party rule in Maryland, Republicans continue to grapple with all that went wrong, says Mileah Kromer, director of the Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics and associate professor of political science at Goucher College.
Gov. Wes Moore sprays Orioles fans in the Bird Box splash zone during the final game of their series against the Yankees at Camden Yards on July 30, 2023.
If gun violence is a disease, Annapolis is about to get its shot
This fall, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health and the city of Annapolis will select one neighborhood and one nonprofit for its first Cure Violence program. The goal is to end the tragedy of deaths like Robert Clark's.
Eastport Terrace is one of several apartment and townhouse being considered for a gun violence prevention program in Annapolis..
For many Americans, our jobs define who we are. They don’t have to.
"What do you do?" is often among the first questions we're asked. On this Labor Day, a commemoration dedicated to celebrating the American worker, I wanted to know why.
Is work your not-so-secret identity?
Commentary: Curbing violent crime in Baltimore requires all of us to act
Every citizen can help address the root causes that lead to violent crime in Baltimore, says Karl W. Bickel, who has worked in law enforcement at federal, county and local levels.
Karl W. Bickel is retired from the U.S. Department of Justice, was previously second in command of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and is a former assistant professor of criminal justice.
Commentary: Arts-integrated learning is good for students and their teachers
A summer program that integrated artistic activities into learning enhanced student engagement and created a more positive mindset among those who participated, says Elaina Gomez-Alcala, a Baltimore City Public Schools teacher.
Baltimore teacher Elaina Gomez-Alcala says she observed enhanced student engagement while teaching in an arts-integrated learning program during the summer.
Jon Meoli: Orioles slugger Anthony Santander is on another hot streak. Where does this one rank in a career full of them?
The Orioles will spend the weekend in Arizona, where Santander has tasted success before.
Orioles designated hitter Anthony Santander points to the crowd after scoring the first run of the first game of the series against the Dodgers on July 17, 2023 at Camden Yards.
Is September summer or fall ... and other urgent questions
September has always been a difficult month to identify with one season. Is it summer or fall? The beginning or the end?
Is September fall or summer, the beginning or the end?
When the line between journalism and personal relationships is crossed
MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle had a personal relationship with Under Armour's Kevin Plank. It's complicated. And also not.
MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle, left, and Under Armour founder and president Kevin Plank.
Jon Meoli: Gunnar Henderson’s first year demonstrates just how good the Orioles can get
Adley Rutschman was fated for greatness as soon as the Orioles selected him, but Gunnar Henderson — taken out of high school — represented more of a gamble. Could the O's develop young talent into top-level players? The answer, increasingly, appears to be yes.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson (2) swings at a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Camden Yards on Saturday, August 26.
On anniversary of March on Washington, Anne Arundel County honors its own trailblazer
The day Sarah E. Carter broke the color barrier in Anne Arundel County nearly a half-century ago, she said she recognized the significance of her achievement. On Monday, Anne Arundel County finally honored it as well.
In 1974, Sarah E. Carter ran for Anne Arundel County Council. She beat the Democratic slate candidate in the September primary and then a Republican in November.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ rebuild survivors are now in their prime. Their role in this season shouldn’t be overlooked.
Ryan Mountcastle, Austin Hays, Anthony Santander and Cedric Mullins have helped steady the Orioles with their veteran presence — but they’ve also taken turns carrying the offense as talented, but young, players find their way.
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (6) celebrates with teammates outfielder Austin Hays (21) and right fielder Anthony Santander (25) after scoring a walk-off run against the Detroit Tigers at Camden Yards on Friday, April 21. Those three veterans, along with center fielder Cedric Mullins, have helped steady the first-place Orioles.
What’s happened to King’s ‘dream’ since that hopeful day 60 years ago?
Americans like to recall the hope Martin Luther King expressed in what became known as the "I Have a Dream" speech at the 1963 March on Washington, but King always recognized forces that would stand in the way, columnist E.R. Shipp says.
A view from the Lincoln Memorial toward the Washington Monument at the end of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Martin Luther King Jr gave his "I Have a Dream" speech, August 28, 1963. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images).
Kyle Goon: A tale of 2 kickers: Justin Tucker and Adley Rutschman
For one college season, Adley Rutschman was Oregon State's kickoff specialist. It's given the Orioles star a healthy appreciation for just how hard Raven Justin Tucker, the most accurate placekicker in NFL history, has to work more than a decade into his career.
Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) celebrates after kicking a successful field goal in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
With each first day of school, my kid is growing away from me
As my son goes back to school, it reminds me how much he has come into his own — and how much less he may need me.
This well-dressed young man is developing his own sense of style — and of everything else.
Commentary: Emptying the nest and all the melancholy it brings
The inevitability of dropping both daughters off at college didn't make coming to terms with an empty nest any easier, writer and filmmaker Charles Cohen says.
Lilah graduating City College in June,triggered the two-minute warning clock where every play during this summer counted.
Jon Meoli: An Orioles stretch run without Félix Bautista would be a daunting one
It will require scans and doctors to determine the prognosis for the All-Star closer. No such expertise is needed to explain how daunting a stretch run without The Mountain would be.
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 25: Felix Bautista #74 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 25, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
As Maryland public schools start fall classes, should we trust them?
Turning your children over to someone else requires trust. You put your kids on the bus for the first day of kindergarten or watch them drive off for the start of senior year and believe they’ll come home safe and ever-so-slightly better educated. Yet, as school starts next week for most Maryland students, it’s no longer a given that parents have that trust.
Annapolis High School, the third school to carry the name, is on Ribs Road just outside city limits.
Tips and tricks to transition your kid — and you — from summer to school
Back to school is about more than buying classroom supplies. It’s about getting children back into the mindset of being able to learn (and wake up early).
Back to school is about more than buying classroom supplies. It’s about getting children back into the mindset of being able to learn (and catch the bus on time).
Jon Meoli: The Orioles have plenty of things to sort out on the mound. Who will lead their playoff rotation isn’t one of them.
Even after an up-and-down start Tuesday, this much is clear: Grayson Rodriguez is ready for a high-pressure role in the playoffs. He and Kyle Bradish should give Baltimore the type of 1-2 punch teams need to succeed in October.
Based on the way he's pitched since returning from the minor leagues, Grayson Rodriguez looks like he belongs near the top of the postseason rotation.
Swing School: How Orioles prospect Dylan Beavers’ year of adjustments helped get his season back on track
A run of strong performance has helped Beavers to an .833 OPS over two levels in his age-21 season, a debut representative of the talent the Orioles acquired with the 33rd pick of last year’s draft out of Cal.
Orioles prospect Dylan Beavers takes a practice swing during an Aug. 4, 2023 game for the Bowie Baysox.
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