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Think you could pass the Algebra I test? Try some sample questions from the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program.

Despite recent signs of growth post-pandemic, middle school math achievement in Maryland remains among the lowest in the country.

COLUMN | Sixteen years ago, a first-time candidate beat a powerful Baltimore state senator. Now Bill Ferguson, that young upstart, is the Maryland Senate president facing a social media challenger with surprising support. How did this conversation get all turned around?

A coalition of groups focused on the health of local rivers is seeking to change perceptions with a new monitoring program that provides real-time water quality data.

Monday’s 4-3 win was a thrilling way for the Nationals to begin their three-game set against the Giants.

Israel’s latest strikes on Lebanon and Iran have made clear that U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who started the war in lockstep, want different things.

Baltimore has three other starting pitchers on the shelf: right-handers Zach Eflin and Dean Kremer and left-hander Cade Povich.

A member of Safe Streets, Baltimore’s flagship antiviolence program, has been arrested in connection with a nonfatal shooting Sunday in North Baltimore, officials said.

According to officials, two county police officers discharged their weapons during the incident. The officer who was shot, identified by authorities Monday as P. Catalfamo, did not discharge their gun.

COLUMN | The Canadian right-hander was brought in to mash left-handed pitching. He hasn’t held up his end of the bargain.

Thomas Pinkerton Jr., 52, a former youth pastor at Central Christian Church in Rossville, faces up to four years in prison under a plea deal accepted Monday. He can argue for less time at his upcoming sentencing.

COMMENTARY | The only hope we need to have for athletes competing in any high school sport is that they have a chance to practice what they love while building confidence, strength and resilience.

Three workers were hospitalized with electric shock and burn injuries after a possible explosion in an electric shaft at the Medical Center Metro Station in Bethesda on Monday.

“This trend is unsafe and it’s dangerous," said Nikki Cobbs, chief of aquatics for the city’s Department of Recreation and Parks.

The renewed hostilities threatened to drag the Middle East back into a full-scale war.

“I’m going to throw it in a game. It’s just a matter of when,” Baz said.

Baltimore will likely need rookies such as Trey Gibson to contribute more as the season progresses.

The Prince George’s County Council approved a $2.97 billion budget for the county’s schools, including a 0.7% increase to help support rising costs. But the superintendent had asked for more.

COLUMN | Gardening in Baltimore, especially without a yard, can be its own type of difficult. But fighting the elements and the rats to carve out that beauty seems almost revolutionary.

With Ravens players returning to Owings Mills for this week’s mandatory minicamp, here are five questions that could be answered as the team heads into its summer hiatus.