Cal Ripken Jr.’s streak embodied a classic American value: Perseverance
In the 30 years since, few moments in baseball stand out at the national level like Ripken’s record-breaking game.
FILE - In this Sept. 6, 1995, file photo, Baltimore Orioles' Cal Ripken Jr. (8) shakes hands with fans as he does a victory lap around Baltimore's Camden Yards after breaking Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games. It has been 25 years since Ripken broke Gehrig's major league record for consecutive games played, a feat the Orioles star punctuated with the unforgettable lap around Camden Yards in the middle of his 2,131st successive start.
Annapolis’ next mayor will finish the big dig at City Dock. But what then?
When Annapolis voters elect a new mayor this fall, he or she will need to focus on finishing the reinvention of City Dock, a project that awaits federal funding.
City Dock, Annapolis, MD, May 9, 2025.
Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Bills: Who’s winning the season opener?
The Ravens will open their season Sunday night against the Bills. Here are game predictions from The Banner’s sports staff.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry ran for 199 yards, including this 87-yard touchdown, in last year’s regular-season game against the Bills.
New Barnes & Noble opening in Anne Arundel County next week
Barnes & Noble is opening its second Anne Arundel location in Pasadena on Wednesday, September 10.
A Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Pittsburgh on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.
Olszewski’s former chief of staff identified as employee in inspector general lawsuit
Baltimore County paid former chief of staff Patrick Murray $100,000 to settle a lawsuit that its inspector general filed against him.
Patrick H. Murray, chief of staff for Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., has resigned from his position and will be replaced Sept. 15.
With Jay Duplass’ help, local star of ‘The Baltimorons’ is ready for his close-up
Towson native Michael Strassner, director Jay Duplass and actress Liz Larsen tell the unlikely story of how "The Baltimorons," a new rom-com, was made.
Michael Strassner and Jay Duplass in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Rebus puzzles: Double trouble
Test your knowledge of this week's local news events by taking our quiz.
Anne Arundel might have to pay back state $500K for closing south county boat ramp
Anne Arundel County may have to pay Maryland more than $500,000 for abruptly closing a boat ramp in Shady Side in July.
About a month after the county shuttered Discovery Village, it reached an agreement with another south county marina to provide the public with a free boat launch through October.
World class in a second sport at age 20, Kenna Pfeiffer takes on the Maryland Cycling Classic
Kenna Pfeiffer, a local athlete, will race in the Maryland Cycling Classic.
Kenna Pfeiffer, a St. Paul's graduate from Timonium, dives into a turn on Mt. Zion Road in Baltimore County as she prepares to race for Team USA in the Maryland Cycling Classic.
Lamar Jackson once had to carry the Ravens. Now his job is much different — and all about diplomacy.
“Lamar is so good and has been so good … that you just can’t go and complain about the things that he’s doing,” analyst Kurt Warner said.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson signs autographs for young fans following practice at Ravens Training Camp.
Caitlin Clark won’t play with Fever in Sunday’s game in Baltimore
Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the Indiana Fever’s season because of a right groin injury.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs for fans at CFG Bank Arena in May.
Goldman Sachs acquiring stake in Baltimore-based T. Rowe Price for $1B
Goldman Sachs intends to spend up to $1 billion to purchase shares of Baltimore-based T. Rowe Price with the intent to own 3.5%, the companies announced Thursday.
The new T. Rowe Price global headquarters building is on the Harbor Point waterfront.
Ravens TE Isaiah Likely, FB Patrick Ricard unlikely to play vs. Bills after missing practice
Likely hasn’t practiced since suffering a foot fracture in late July. Ricard hasn’t practiced since Aug. 14 because of a calf injury.
Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard has been out with a calf injury since Aug. 14.
Republican Sen. Steve Hershey explores run for Maryland governor
Maryland state Sen. Steve Hershey, one of the top-ranking Republicans in Annapolis, said he’s forming an exploratory committee for a potential run against incumbent Democratic Gov. Wes Moore.
Maryland Senate Minority Leader Stephen Hershey sits in the Senate Chamber in the Maryland State House on March 15, 2024.
Haunting hospital memorial reveals lives once hidden in Crownsville graves
Anne Arundel County dedicated a memorial listing the names of 1,727 patients who died at the Crownsville state hospital between 1912 and 1965 and were buried in mostly unmarked graves.
Visitors read name on the Say My Name Memorial following its unveiling at the Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetery.
What a California court ruling means for Trump’s plans to send troops to Baltimore
Attorney General Anthony Brown said he was encouraged by a California judge’s “good ruling” to keep a state’s military from policing civilians.
BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 02: National Guard armored vehicles drive near the Gilmor Houses housing project a day after Baltimore authorities released a report on the death of Freddie Gray on May 2, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore City state's attorney, ruled the death of Freddie Gray a homicide and that criminal charges will be filed on six Baltimore City Police officers. Gray, 25, was arrested for possessing a switch blade knife April 12 outside the Gilmor Houses housing project on Baltimore's west side. According to his attorney, Gray died a week later in the hospital from a severe spinal cord injury he received while in police custody.
Which Ravens are breaking out in 2025? Here’s what their teammates think.
“We go against each other every single day, and he’s a great player," Ravens rookie Carson Vinson said of pass rusher Mike Green.
Outside linebacker Mike Green was the Ravens’ second-round draft pick in April.
Baltimore, brace yourself for a traffic jamageddon this weekend
Baltimore officials are warning of heavy traffic Saturday as the city hosts the Maryland Cycling Classic, an Orioles home game marking a Cal Ripken milestone and a sold-out concert at CFG Bank Arena.
Members of the CCB Women’s Elite Cycling team ride down Pratt Street on Friday as lane closures cause some traffic in downtown Baltimore ahead of Saturday’s race.
An underground circus thrives in a Howard County backyard
"The Glow" is an annual backyard circus that draw performers from Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia to test-run their wildest acts.
Performers from Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia present their wildest acts for a backyard audience in Columbia.
After 54 years, Howard County Police identify woman in county’s oldest cold case
Howard County Police have identified their Jane Doe in a 1971 cold case as Sarah Sharkey.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball speaks Thursday at a news conference outside the county police station about the department's identification of a woman in a 1971 cold case.
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