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Jon Meoli: The Orioles have to make fans believe again. Their first workout was a start.
COLUMN: On the infield dirt and outfield grass, in the covered bullpens and batter’s boxes, much felt like business as usual — just a bunch of ballplayers and coaches preparing for the start of the season.
Orioles pitcher Yaramil Hiraldo signs autographs for fans on the first day of spring training in Sarasota, Fla.
Ban on ICE cooperation agreements heads to Gov. Moore’s desk
If signed, the law would take effect immediately, forcing nine counties in Maryland to end their agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - FEBRUARY 04: ICE agents depart the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building on February 4, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. White House Border Czar Tom Homan announced Wednesday that 700 immigration enforcement personnel would be withdrawn from Minnesota, following weeks of operations and the fatal shooting of two protesters. Homan said the withdrawal would take effect immediately. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Maryland Black lawmakers’ priorities: Immigration enforcement, juvenile justice
Maryland’s Black state lawmakers unveiled a sweeping agenda on Thursday that aims to curb immigration enforcement, ensure that children accused of crimes are held more often in youth custody, promote homeownership and protect health care access.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - Del. N. Scott Phillips, a Baltimore County Democrat, announces the priorities of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland during a press conference in Annapolis.
Sphere CEO says Maryland venue may open in under 4 years
Maryland’s mini Sphere at National Harbor may open in under four years, company CEO James Dolan said during an earnings call.
A rendering showing a Sphere at the National Harbor.
Amazon driver helps 84-year-old woman escape house fire
About 35 firefighters responded Wednesday to single-alarm fire at a home in Harford County.
Heavy smoke and flames pour out of a house in Bel Air.
Driver of tractor trailer charged in crash that killed Silver Spring man
A Severn man was charged in a tractor trailer crash in 2025 that led to the death of a Silver Spring man.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Black Olive owner vows to keep restaurant open amid building foreclosure
A Fells Point mainstay is heading to foreclosure, unless its owners can stop it.
The Black Olive in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore is heading to foreclosure, unless its owners can stop it.
For sale: Newly updated, move-in ready home in Ellicott City
Located at the end of a cul-de-sac in the desirable Overlook at Centennial Park community, this move-in ready home offers luxurious interiors and a generous floor plan.
Baltimore’s vacants are chronically undervalued — but things are improving
New research concludes the problem is likely a localized issue and that Baltimore is a “dramatic outlier” in Maryland.
Many vacant houses still stand in the Sandtown Winchester neighborhood on March 19, 2025. Empty and vacant lots replace them, but residents say it hasn't improved the area.
Maryland official leading crackdown on drug treatment Medicaid fraud steps down
The Maryland health official leading an overhaul of the state’s troubled system of drug addiction and mental health treatment programs is stepping down.
Alyssa Lord, Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health, testifies during a Baltimore City Council committee hearing on the opioid crisis.
John O’Hagan, longtime leader in Army Corps of Engineers, was a diplomatic leader and attentive dad
John O’Hagan, who worked for the Baltimore district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for nearly four decades, died Jan. 24 of complications from a fall. He was 88.
John O’Hagan.
After a winter of trade rumors, Coby Mayo remains an Oriole and could find himself back at third
Injuries suffered by Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg mean opportunity for Mayo.
Orioles infielder Coby Mayo fields a ball during drills on the first day of spring training Wednesday.
7 things to do in Annapolis: The Valentine’s Day edition
Looking for something to do for Valentine’s Day in Annapolis? Got you covered.
You can take your own force of nature to West Street, where someone stenciled the line, “But no man moved me till the tide,” onto the brick sidewalk and ask for a kiss.
What to do on Valentine’s weekend in Baltimore: Lena Waithe play and Charmed IRL
Whether you want to see Emmy winner Lena Waithe’s theater debut or find a missed love connection on Valentine’s Day, we’ve got you covered.
Emmy winner Lena Waithe will make her theater debut on Thursday, when her play, “trinity,” premieres at Baltimore Center Stage.
Howard County schools spent $8 million on weight-loss drugs — then pulled the plug
The Howard County Public School System will no longer cover GLP-1 medications for employees who take the drugs for weight loss starting March 31.
FILE - Boxes for the medications Wegovy and Zepbound are arranged for a photograph in California, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/JoNel Aleccia, File)
More than an AI girlfriend factory, a Baltimore company wants to ease loneliness
Baltimore’s Nomi lets real people create AI love interests, gaming partners, life coaches or just someone to listen while you complain about your boss.
Elrich’s capital plan boosts the school budget. Parents say not enough.
Many of the more than 100 people who testified on the county executive’s capital budget proposal said it underfunds schools and parks.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich presents his proposed capital budget and Capital Improvement Program at the executive office building in Rockville on Thursday
7 things to do in Montgomery County: New Glenstone exhibit, Valentine’s events and more
Here’s your weekend plan in Montgomery County, including Chinese New Year, Black History Month, Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day and more celebrations.
A new exhibit is open now at Glenstone Museum in Potomac, celebrating influential American artists ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a haunted Valentine’s to Bird Bonanza
Seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday, Feb. 12, to Wednesday, Feb. 18.
A group of birders spot a bird in the canopy during the one remaining day of public access at the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, MD on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Oh Mary! Mrs. Pickersgill, Baltimore’s Star-Spangled seamstress, turns 250
Who sewed the flag that inspired The Star-Spangled Banner? Not Betsy Ross, but Baltimore's own Mary Pickersgill, a feisty widow who stitched the massive flag with a team of women in just a few weeks.
A print of a daguerreotype of Mary Pickersgill hangs at the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House & Museum in Baltimore.
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