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Fans give mixed reviews of temporary speakers installed on Camden Yards scoreboard
As a Band-Aid fix ahead of a more comprehensive sound system overhaul before the 2026 season, the Maryland Stadium Authority this month installed several speakers next to the Oriole Park scoreboard.
Fans have long bemoaned the audio quality at Camden Yards and the ballpark will receive a new sound system ahead of the 2026 season. This year, though, the Maryland Stadium Authority has added a stopgap fix: several speakers positioned to the right and left of the center field scoreboard. Those speakers are the first of several state-funded improvements to the 33-year-old stadium that will take place over the next few years.
Columbia man killed in fatal crash on I-70 in Howard County
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal Monday morning crash in Howard County.
The Maryland State Police logo.
Orioles score in bunches, beat Red Sox 8-5 in home opener
The Orioles scored in bunches, beating the Red Sox 8-5 in the O’s home opener.
Outfielder Tyler O’Neill hits a single in the bottom of the eighth to start a four-run rally against the Boston Red Sox.
Vaccines, transgender health studies at risk as $300 million in federal cuts expected in Maryland
Another round of federal health grant cancelations threatens kids' vaccines and other medical research.
The Maryland Department of Health is located in the Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building at 201 W. Preston Street in Baltimore.
Here’s the walk-up song for every Orioles player starting Monday
These songs can come to define a player. When Ryan Mountcastle walks up to anything other than “Dear Maria, Count Me In,” it just feels wrong.
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jordan Westburg (11) points to the sky after singling in the team’s home opener.
Where Baltimore County chefs drink when they’re off the clock
We asked Baltimore County chefs where they drink on a day off — that’s not their own restaurant. Here’s what they said.
The Song of Sufax, a Milton Inn drink staple, consists of "very cold" vodka, vermouth and orange bitters.
Orioles home opener live blog: Updates and analysis from the game
The Baltimore Banner brings you live coverage from Camden Yards as the Orioles play their first home game of the season.
Fans cheer at the start of the Orioles' 2025 home opener against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Navy’s Chet Gladchuk is retiring after 24 years as athletic director
Since Gladchuk has been AD, Navy has added six varsity sports. It now has 36, tied with Stanford and Ohio State for the most in the FBS.
Navy Midshipmen athletic director Chet Gladchuk Jr. speaks with football head coach Ken Niumatalolo during Navy Football Fanfest in 2022.
Derik Queen doesn’t know what the future holds, but he’s ‘sad’ Kevin Willard left Maryland
Queen is projected to be a high pick if he declares for the NBA draft, but there’s still a possibility he will return to Maryland.
Allie Kubek, Shyanne Sellers, Julian Reese and Derik Queen pose for photos at Camden Yards ahead of the Orioles' 2025 home opener against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Annapolis City Dock restoration project can go forward, Anne Arundel judge rules
In an opinion docketed Sunday, Circuit Judge Michael Malone ruled in favor of the Historic Preservation Commission of Annapolis.
Morgan Sloan (left) and Zack Yeatman ride a boat in a flooded area near the City Dock in Annapolis on Aug. 9, 2024. A judge ruled that plans to overhaul City Dock and make it more flood resistant may go forward.
Mayor Brandon Scott taps longtime friend Calvin Young as chief of staff
Calvin Young III will replace Marvin James, Scott’s chief of staff of two years, who is stepping down next month
Baltimore City Hall
John Harbaugh confirms internal talks about Lamar Jackson extension have begun
John Harbaugh expects Lamar Jackson to get another raise.
John Harbaugh said at the league’s annual meeting that he believes Lamar Jackson will once again be the highest-paid player in the league.
Maryland schools face ‘catastrophic’ loss of $418 million in federal funds
The U.S. Department of Education told Maryland education leaders that they will not reimburse schools for $418 million in funds they had already committed to giving them.
State Superintendent Carey Wright and school school board president Josh Michael, center, at a press conference earlier this year.
At transgender visibility celebration, Gov. Moore called out for lack of action
“We know who you, Governor Moore, can be for us. And I am begging you to do it,” Lee Blinder told Moore.
Lee Blinder, founding executive director of Trans Maryland, speaks to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore during a ceremony for the International Day for Transgender Visibility. Blinder called out the governor for not backing up his words with action.
Baltimore weather: Storms could bring strong wind and hail as Orioles play home opener
Storms might roll into the region as the Orioles play their home opener against the Boston Red Sox.
There is a chance of thunderstorms Monday in the Baltiomre region beginning any time after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Judge in Rachel Morin case denies ‘extreme’ request by defense
Harford County State’s Attorney Alison Healey said a sequestered jury is an “almost impossible task in 2025.”
Patty Morin and Randolph Rice exit the Harford County Circuit Court on Monday, March 31, 2025, after of the pretrial hearing for Victor Martinez-Hernandez, the man accused of killing Rachel Morin in 2023.
Orioles’ new(est) left field wall spawns new set of ground rules
There are new rules that govern what constitutes a home run along the left field wall at Camden Yards.
The new left field wall on Monday, March 31, 2025, where you can see the thin yellow line that helps differentiate a ball that is in play and a ball that is out of play.
Trump-voting town alarmed by FEMA cuts to National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, Maryland fears the Trump administration’s suspension of the National Fire Academy classes will harm the economy. And emergency workers say the public will be less safe without this training resource.
FEMA’s National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg on March 10, 2025.
Ravens sign coach John Harbaugh to 3-year extension
Harbaugh’s contract was set to expire after the 2025 season.
John Harbaugh has a record of 172-104 in 17 years coaching the Ravens.
Letter: Maryland lawmakers should better protect trans people
The Maryland General Assembly is on track for the first time in years to not pass a single bill focused on trans Marylanders.
A participant in the Baltimore Trans Pride Grand March holds the Transgender Flag while marching in Baltimore, MD on 6/29/2024.
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