Opinion

Parents, schools and health care providers are vital in helping teens through today’s unprecedented mental health challenges, says Dr. Harsh K. Trivedi, president and chief executive officer of Sheppard Pratt.

Having a Black Ariel in the new "Little Mermaid" movie felt like its own fairy tale for some. Here's what one group of viewers thought.

As teacher Kerry Graham leaves her job, she pens a final thank you note to her students for the lessons they taught her.

The 12th-round pick in 2021 has adapted well to Double-A ball but is working to add pitches to his repertoire as he pushes toward the big leagues.

U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger wants Congress to approve a clean debt ceiling increase and he opposes Republican budget proposals that he says would cut funding for programs vital to Marylanders.

An ordinary fight between two boys at Brooklyn Park Middle School metastasized and resulted in the death of Christopher Wright, who was killed while protecting his son from five students and adults who showed up outside their townhouse.

Preschool teachers don't have the most glamorous job, yet they undertake the Herculean task of turning toddlers into miniature members of society, people who can (usually) take turns, follow directions and not hit. As my youngest child prepares to graduate from preschool, I want to thank the teachers who have put their hearts into caring for our kids.

After Lamar Jackson signed his five-year contract, there was buzz on social media and other arenas about whether he'd be at the Ravens' offseason voluntary workouts. He's there, but why is it even a big deal?

The "Succession" series finale, which airs Sunday, is about generational trauma as much as it's about fascism, betrayal and wealth.

Baltimore County is committed to making community college tuition free, and that educational opportunity needs to be available nationwide, say Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski Jr. and Community College of Baltimore County President Sandra L. Kurtinitis.

The Navy flight demonstration team’s annual show over Annapolis is what drew Baltimore Banner photojournalist Ulysses Muñoz and me to Annapolis, cameras in hand. I got to see it from a boat in the Severn River, a first for me. He shot from the State House dome. Check out what we got.

His father, seven-time All-Star Matt, didn’t even expect Jackson’s acclimation to happen so quickly. “It’s really impressive,” he said. ”To play well enough to move up a league already, and as well as he’s playing here, it’s just been fun to watch as his dad.”

Every Annapolis mural tells a story, whether it is the tragedy of Breonna Taylor’s death or love for community figure Carlester Smith. You can spend hours admiring the artists’ skills. Ah, but then there are the backstories.

Carmelo Anthony retires as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, leaving a legacy of inspiring young men in Baltimore, where he grew up and began pursuing his dream on the city’s playgrounds, writer Alanah Nichole Davis says.

The Orioles continued thriving when the schedule turned challenging, but it’s still too early to predict whether this group can get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

The holiday weekend is that rare time of year when Annapolis National Cemetery has lots of visitors.

In the twilight of his NBA career, Carmelo Anthony went out on a bad team that underachieved in spite of his solid play. But the NBA star with Baltimore roots learned during his 19 years in the league how to adapt and evolve, on and off the court, and found peace with the blessings of his career.

César Prieto came back for his second season in professional baseball with a better understanding of how to use his advanced contact ability and get the most of his potential.

Meet Talia Smith, a Maryland resident who, unlike me, successfully auditioned for "The Voice."

The proposed Lakefront Library project in Columbia has raised concerns among community organizations and residents about cost and who will benefit from it, says Hiruy Hadgu, president of the Progressive Democrats of Howard County and a Howard County Citizens Association board member.