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Kyle Goon: It’s not all Coby Mayo’s fault. The Orioles have set him up to fail.
COLUMN | Coby Mayo has been ineffective at third base for the second season in a row. At this point, the Orioles must share accountability for continuing to play him there.
Orioles infielder Coby Mayo bats in the second inning of a game against the Houston Astros in Baltimore last month.
Nationals manager Blake Butera wants regular check-ins with his young roster. Here’s why.
Messaging can go a long way at the major league level. Delivering tough messages requires empathy, which can get lost in the data-driven ways of most modern franchises.
Nationals manager Blake Butera says coaches hold individual meetings to ensure players know what the team expects of them.
Another body recovered from Baltimore Inner Harbor
Baltimore Police are investigating after a man’s body was recovered from the Inner Harbor early Friday morning near Pier 4 on the 600 block of East Pratt Street.
The man's remains were transported to the Maryland medical examiner’s office to determine his identity and cause of death.
SPCA’s adoption center at Annapolis Mall can stay — but in a new location
The SPCA of Anne Arundel County’s Paws at the Mall, where people can adopt pets, does not have to leave the property — despite a termination notice placed on its door this week, the mall’s new owner said.
Despite a termination notice, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County’s Paws at the Mall in Annapolos does not have to leave the property.
For sale: A luxurious estate in Kentlands
From the luxurious finishes and master craftsmanship to the one-of-a-kind wellness amenities, this home is special.
Johns Hopkins gets $9M for new data center as Baltimore debates a pause
Johns Hopkins University received approval to move forward with a 25,000-square-foot data science and computer center in East Baltimore as the City Council weighs a one-year moratorium on data centers.
The entrance to Johns Hopkins’ Bayview Campus on June 25, 2024.
Bar Alice Anne blends Korean bites with neighborhood bar vibes in Fells Point
Bar Alice Anne, which opened Thursday, is ultimately a revival of the corner neighborhood bar with dishes inspired by Korean American and Irish food.
The exterior of Bar Alice Anne in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, Md., in April 2026.
Is Baltimore’s inspector general too online?
Cumming sits at a crossroads, engaged in a legal fight over the ability of her office to do its job and — possibly — an existential fight over her leadership
April 28, 2026 -  Inspector General Isabel Cumming watches as the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, MONSE, testifies about a  report that several contractors submitted fraudulent invoices to the office during a Baltimore City Council  public safety meeting.
What Bowie’s new Mayor Michael Estève wants
Bowie Mayor Michael Estève tells The Banner he wants to tackle residential speeding and attract new business to the city.
Michael Estève says he wants to tackle residential speeding and attract new business to the city.
Students with disabilities are getting derailed from a diploma — in kindergarten
This practice — according to advocates, policymakers and parents interviewed by The Banner — could limit children’s potential.
Brooke Levey sits with her daughter, Helen Humpert, as she does schoolwork at home. Levey said school staff tried to convince her to allow her daughter to take alternate assessments once she entered middle school.
Prince George’s Stadium is changing. He knows how much it was needed.
Darren Blackmon, a Bowie native, returned home to be the Chesapeake Baysox’s head groundskeeper after growing up attending and working at Prince George’s Stadium. The ballpark is completing a $50 million renovation project.
Darren Blackmon, a Bowie native, returned home to be the Chesapeake Baysox’s head groundskeeper after growing up attending and working at Prince George’s Stadium.
5 takeaways from the proposed Prince George’s County budget
The Prince George’s County Council will have to address lingering effects from federal job cuts and increasing liabilities in the coming years.
The Prince George’s County Council will have to address lingering effects from federal job cuts and increasing liabilities in the coming years.
Hutzell: As Chesapeake Bay ferry proposals flounder, the future is a water taxi
COLUMN | Ferry travel is a romantic idea, but when romance hits political and fiscal reality, the water gets a little rough. Chesapeake Bay proposals are — at best — delayed.
Pat Vaillant pilots a water taxi for Watermark Journey in Annapolis, a cruise and tour company.
Orioles lose Cade Povich to injury, then suffer ‘gut punch’ loss to Marlins
The Orioles lost another starting pitcher to injury Thursday night, placing extra strain on a staff that is trying to navigate a stretch of 15 games in 14 days.
Cade Povich threw 43 pitches over three innings Thursday against the Marlins before leaving the game with forearm discomfort.
Naval Academy eases visitation restrictions as Commissioning Week begins
Because temporary security measures have been lifted, the general public will be able to visit the Naval Academy for Commissioning Week, including the annual Herndon Climb and Blue Angels show.
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, May 9, 2025.
Second teen dies following weekend crash in Cockeysville
Andrew Sober, a 16-year-old student who loved playing the guitar and soccer, died of injuries sustained in a crash in Cockeysville that also killed a passenger and injured two other teenagers, family and community members said on social media.
On Sunday, the makeshift memorial at the site of a car crash at the intersection of Poplar Hill Road and Merrymans Mill Road in Cockeysville; car shrapnel and heavy tire marks are still visible near the tree. The crash, which happened on Friday night, left three minors injured and one adult dead.
Moore and Ferguson had a deal. Then the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act.
When Maryland Gov. Wes Moore rolled out dozens of election endorsements Thursday, one name was conspicuously off the list: Senate President Bill Ferguson. A disagreement over redistricting tanked a deal the two Democrats had to endorse each other.
State Senate President Bill Ferguson and Gov. Wes Moore talk during a bill-signing ceremony in April. Their rocky relationship could be getting rockier, because Moore yanked a planned endorsement of Ferguson as they continue to disagree about redistricting.
Final tracks laid for Purple Line as transit project inches toward 2027 opening
The Purple Line, the long-delayed light rail project that will connect Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, has taken another ceremonial step toward completion.
State and local officials, including Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, participate in a ceremonial pin hammering marking the completion of the Purple Line in Silver Spring.
What Marylanders need to know about hantavirus
Here is what to know about hantavirus, which has killed three people on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship.
Health workers in protective gear evacuate patients from the MV Hondius cruise ship into an ambulance at a port in Praia, Cape Verde, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)
Evan Glass proposes 6-month moratorium on data center permits
If the bill passes, it will apply only to new data center permits. This could impact the planned center in Dickerson that has been at the center of controversy.
A sign brought by an attendee to a February community forum on data centers with county leaders hosted by Montgomery County Council Executive Marc Elrich in February in Rockville.
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