Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ rotation has something to prove in October
The starting pitchers will have an outsize role in the team’s fate this postseason, but the ramifications will extend far beyond that.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) smiles after throwing a strike in a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Camden Yards on Tuesday, April 11. The Orioles beat the Athletics, 12-8, in the second game of the series.
Baltimore NAACP leader turns up heat on city officials after fire at vacant building damages group’s headquarters
Rev. Kobi Little of the Baltimore NAACP called for the resignation of two city housing officials and said that Mayor Brandon Scott “needs to either step up and lead or step aside” following a fire at a vacant building that damaged the organization’s offices.
Thursday evening a fire started in a vacant building also damaged the headquarters of the Baltimore NAACP.
Judge throws out case against Baltimore Police officer accused of assaulting man with limited mobility
Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer grants motion for judgment of acquittal and throws out charges of second-degree assault and misconduct in office against Officer Kevin Hilton.
Baltimore Circuit Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer on Friday granted a motion for judgment of acquittal and threw out charges of second-degree assault and misconduct in office against Baltimore Police Officer Kevin Hilton, 25, a more than four-year veteran.
Baltimore Police: Two guns used in Morgan State shooting
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley declined to identify what types of guns were used but said two weapons were identified through ballistics evidence. The victims have been “as helpful as they could,” Worley said, but have so far been unable to identify the gunmen.
Baltimore Police and fire crews respond to the scene at Morgan State University where five people were shot on Oct. 3, 2023.
Sister of LaPere killing suspect Jason Dean Billingsley speaks out in podcast
In the recording, Jasmine Billingsley makes clear that she believes her brother committed all the crimes he has been convicted of and the crimes he is currently accused of.
Friends and family of Pava LaPere gather to honor her life at a vigil held at the Washington Monument in Mt. Vernon on Sept. 27, 2023.
Stadium Authority chose to phone in votes on Orioles deal without a public meeting
The stadium authority cited a rarely used provision of state law that applies to the boards of directors of corporations and associations to gather votes by phone. The last time they used the provision was in 2011.
Gov. Wes Moore is shown as the Orioles announced during Thursday night's game that they agreed to a deal keeping the team in Camden Yards for at least 30 years.
Doctor who treated Morgan State shooting victims survived gun violence himself
Dr. Joseph Sakran decided to work in medicine after becoming a victim of gun violence as a teenager.
Baltimore police respond to the scene of a shooting involving at least four victims at Morgan State University on Tuesday Oct. 3, 2023.
Bruce Springsteen show at Camden Yards rescheduled for September 2024
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announced last week that they would be postponing the rest of the 2023 concerts.
Bruce Springsteen performed the first concert at the newly renovated CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on April 7.
Analysis: The 2023 O’s were historically clutch. Will it last in October?
Teams who came up big in clutch situations have been boom or bust in previous postseasons.
If the Orioles are to hold more celebrations in the postseason, they'll need to continue the clutch hitting that got them to 101 regular-season victories.
Second water sample from Druid Lake Reservoir tests negative for crypto
A second water sample taken Tuesday from Druid Lake Reservoir has tested negative for the parasite cryptosporidium.
Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that causes the diarrheal disease cryptosporidiosis. Both the parasite and the disease are commonly known as “Crypto.”  While this parasite can be spread in several different ways, water (drinking water and recreational water) is the most common way to spread the parasite.
Baltimore City offers free COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured residents
The city health initiative offers COVID vaccines to adults without insurance or whose insurance doesn’t cover the cost.
COVID-19 vaccines are advertised at pharmacies across the region, but they're in short supply.
Reimagining of Middle Branch seeks to connect communities — but at what cost?
Reimagine Middle Branch, an outgrowth of the city’s 2015 South Baltimore Gateway Master Plan, is a $175 million effort to redevelop 19 neighborhoods along one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most neglected shorelines, the 11-mile Middle Branch of the Patapsco River.
Brad Rogers and Rev. Richard Partlow, the interim executive director of the Cherry Hill Development Corp., on their way to a meeting at the Cherry Hill Strong offices in the nearby town center building on June 15, 2023.
Anne Arundel housing bill would reserve portion of new development for ‘essential workers’
The bill, introduced this week, would require a portion of all new residential developments with a certain number of units to be set aside for people with incomes at or below the Baltimore-area median.
County Executive Steuart Pittman, Ann Arundel department of Health and the Ann Arundel County Public library announce a pilot program to help reduce gun-related incidents and deaths on April 13, 2023.
Jon Meoli: Tim Cossins helped Brandon Hyde endure the losing. Winning is ‘an incredible feeling.’
They were there for each other after each of the hundreds of losses the Orioles endured before things got good, mourned friends lost too soon, and shared life’s most special moments together.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, left, and field coordinator Tim Cossins observe an open practice at Camden Yards on Wednesday in preparation for ALDS Game 1 on Saturday against the Texas Rangers.
Week 5: Are the Ravens exceeding preseason expectations? - The Banner Ravens Podcast
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer compare the performances they’ve seen from the Ravens to their preseason expectations for the team.
Maryland Supreme Court hears oral argument in Adnan Syed case
Syed, now 42, of Baltimore, served more than 20 years in prison in the killing of Hae Min Lee, his ex-girlfriend and classmate at Woodlawn High School. Her body was found in Leakin Park in Baltimore on Feb. 9, 1999. She was 18.
Adnan Syed and mother Shamim Syed  speak to the press after the Maryland Supreme Court hearing on Thursday to hear oral argument in the Adnan Syed case.
Baltimore Police looking for 4 persons of interest in Morgan State shooting
Investigators are asking for help identifying the four people seen in the video.
Baltimore police respond to the scene of a shooting involving at least four victims at Morgan State University on Tuesday Oct. 3, 2023.
50 people file lawsuits alleging decades of abuse in Maryland’s juvenile detention centers
The plaintiffs describe systemic physical, sexual and psychological abuse spanning decades within Maryland’s juvenile justice system.
The Maryland Department of Health offices in Baltimore.
Shannon Sneed files for a second run for Baltimore City Council president
The 42-year-old filed her campaign paperwork with the state elections board earlier this week, but told The Baltimore Banner on Thursday she’s “still exploring” the race.
Shannon Sneed during a primary election night event at Tommy Joe’s on July 19, 2022 in Bethesda. Sneed announced she is running for Baltimore City Council president.
What to do this weekend, including a Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks show
Whether you want to listen to blues, eat crabs, catch a concert or see Tiffany Haddish do stand-up, we’ve got you covered.
Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel will perform at the M&T Bank Stadium on Oct 7th 2023.
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