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U.S. Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions
Despite a federal ruling in its favor, the academy will no longer consider race in admissions.
The move to end affirmative action at the Naval Academy comes despite a federal judge ruling last year that the practice was constitutional.
Delta flight and Air Force jet diverted from possible collision at Reagan National Airport
A U.S. passenger flight preparing to leave the nation’s capital and an incoming military jet received instructions to divert and prevent a possible collision.
Letter: Recognize Helen Delich Bentley for her contributions to the port
The port of Baltimore is named after Helen Delich Bentley, but the Banner is giving her short shrift by not recognizing that.
Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley waves after casting her vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1986. Bentley, the incumbent, is running against Democrat Kathleen Kennedy Townsend.
Letter: Power line bill could open path for environmental exploitation
A reader says a proposed power transmission line that crossed three protected Maryland wildlands will not benefit our state and would encourage future environmental exploitation.
Dan’s Mountain Wildlife Management Area
Maryland’s own Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes heading to Baltimore for women’s festival
Dominique Dawes, the Maryland native who became the first Black American gymnast to win an individual medal in the Olympics, is headed to Baltimore for a women’s festival next weekend.
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: Dominique Dawes listens during an event to celebrate Citi’s Team USA sponsorship and mark its 200th anniversary at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill on May 9, 2012 in Washington, D.C.
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For sale: New waterfront construction in Essex
Waterfront living can be yours with this brand-new construction home in Essex.
They watched the Key Bridge fall. Now they can’t take their eyes off the Dali.
Mike Singer’s livestream riveted the world last year. He and thousands of others are dedicated ship watchers — specifically keeping tabs on the Dali.
Norman Fogle navigates the live camera operated by the Baltimore & Chesapeake Bay Ship Watchers group to see different views of the Patapsco River from his home in Beltsville.
Jackson Holliday blasted a fastball, and that’s a good sign after too much swing and miss last year
The home run is a strong indication that the infielder is more prepared as he begins his second season in the major leagues.
TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 28: Jackson Holliday #7 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning at Rogers Centre on March 28, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.
Charlie Morton hit hard in his first start as the Orioles lose 8-2 in Toronto
The 41-year-old allowed four runs in 3 1/3 innings, and the bullpen and defense also faltered.
Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton exits Friday night’s 8-2 loss to the Blue Jays in the fourth inning.
Maryland pushes No. 1-seeded South Carolina before falling in NCAA Sweet 16
Despite 17 points from Kaylene Smikle, Maryland lost 71-67 Friday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Kaylene Smikle led Maryland with 17 points in Friday’s 71-67 to South Carolina, the defending national champion.
Temperatures expected to hit 83 degrees this weekend before storms roll into Baltimore
Temperatures could reach 83 degrees on Saturday, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office.
A silhouetted man walks along the harbor with nobody else in sight. Street lights divide the photo in half between the water and the walkway.
A Maryland judge tried to stop Musk’s ‘wood chipper’ plan. But an appeals court clears the way for DOGE.
A federal appeals court lifted a Maryland judge’s order blocking Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from further cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: Protestors gather outside of USAID headquarters on February 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. Elon Musk, tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), said in a social media post that he and U.S. President Donald Trump will shut down the foreign assistance agency.
Baltimore arts and culture communities chart new paths after Trump diversity bans
The arts have become the latest battleground over efforts to address gender, racial discrimination and inequity.
Jason Steer, Executive Director of Creative Alliance, sits in front of a piece titled “Land of the Free….” created by artist Ajee Hassan.
Orioles home opener: Closed roads and traffic restrictions to watch out for Monday
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation alerted motorists to traffic and parking modifications to be aware of for the Orioles’ home opener.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation urges fans going to the game Monday to use public transit.
Ex-Maryland juvenile detention center employee charged with sexually abusing 6 boys
Ronald Neverdon, 78, of Woodstock, reported that he held various positions at the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School on Old Harford Road including youth supervisor and group life supervisor starting in 1973.
Baltimore County Police on Wednesday arrested Ronald Neverdon, 78, of Woodstock, a former staff member at the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School, on 38 counts related to child sexual abuse.
Katie Pumphrey is planning a second Bay Bridge to Inner Harbor swim
Katie Pumphrey, an artist and athlete who last year completed a historic swim from the Chesapeake Bay to the Inner Harbor, is planning to do it again.
Katie Humphrey grins after completing her 24-mile journey at the Inner Harbor last year.
Trump asks Supreme Court for permission to resume deporting Venezuelan migrants under wartime law
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court for permission to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants.
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to sign an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on March 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump is expected to announce automobile tariffs on foreign-made cars.
Residents to Columbia Association board: Leave our village facilities alone
Many Columbia residents and leaders are pushing back against proposals to turn over management of the village community association buildings and neighborhood centers to the Columbia Association.
Brigitta Warren, top center, village manager of the Oakland Mills Village Center, and other advocates for the Columbia village centers stand during testimony at Thursday night’s meeting at the Columbia Association.
Hopkins lays off 1,000 workers in staffing company closure
Hopkins-owned Broadway Services notified state regulators this week that it would shut down by the end of June, triggering more than 1,000 layoffs at the staffing company.
Johns Hopkins is one of the largest employers in Maryland.
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