Maryland

The Ravens are bringing out the stars — and not just Taylor Swift — for Sunday’s AFC championship game.

Charleston, Clavel Mezcaleria and Alma Cocina Latina are among the Maryland establishments in contention for the James Beard Foundation Awards, one of the culinary industry’s top honors.

“I’m going into every game the same way, same mindset, just going one play a time ... one game at a time,” Jackson said. “That’s pretty much been it.”

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Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald still has a LinkedIn account, for reasons he can’t explain, despite the fact that billionaire owners are now seeking his services. Get to know the enigmatic coach as he faces the most hectic weeks of his life.

The state board unanimously adopted a resolution that will require all schools to have research-backed instruction by next school year.

Republicans are pushing to repeal a controversial Maryland law that prohibits police from pulling over and searching drivers simply because they smell marijuana, but Democratic leaders say they aren’t interested in dramatic changes to the state’s cannabis legislation this year.

Requiring just cause for residential evictions would protect Maryland renters and help ensure fair practices in the rental market, Del. Jheanelle Wilkins says in calling for approval of just cause eviction legislation.

Rep. Andy Harris, Maryland’s lone Republican in Congress, must have hoped no one would fact check his Ocean City disinformation event about wind turbines.

The language that would be added to the state constitution would declare that “every person ... has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom.” And that freedom includes, but is not limited to, “the ability to make and effectuate decisions to prevent, continue, or end one’s own pregnancy.”

Dozens of Marylanders urged Secretary of State Susan Lee to keep Donald Trump off of the state’s Republican primary election ballot, citing the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which bans anyone who engaged in “insurrection or rebellion” from holding office.

The Ravens didn’t need either All-Pro in Saturday’s divisional-round win over the Houston Texans.

Jahmir Young scored 19 to lead the Terrapins (11-8, 3-5 Big Ten).

Kix, who recently ended their decadeslong music journey, have always been celebrated as hometown heroes in Baltimore.

Jackson finished 7-for-8 for 64 yards against the blitz after halftime, pacing an offense that scored touchdowns on its first three drives.

The Ravens' defense swarmed rookie QB C.J. Stroud, and Lamar Jackson played at an MVP level. Baltimore will host the AFC championship for the first time since 1971.

Woods added eight rebounds for the Midshipmen (8-9, 4-2 Patriot League).

Mark Andrews (ankle) and Marlon Humphrey (calf) were ruled out of the Ravens’ playoff opener earlier this week.

Vincent Harrington led organizing efforts for the state’s majority political party for just under a year. Before that, he served as political director for Gov. Wes Moore’s 2022 campaign for governor.