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    How good can Baltimore’s new-look defense be? | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Baltimore overhauled its coaching staff and added a premier pass rusher in the offseason.
    Prince George’s students can now earn free college certificates at Maryland’s online university
    Prince George’s County Public Schools and the University of Maryland Global Campus have partnered on a new dual enrollment program to allow students to graduate from high school with a college certificate.
    Prince George’s Public Schools and the University of Maryland Global Campus have partnered on a new dual enrollment program to allow students to graduate from high school with a college certificate.
    7 things to do in the capital region, including a prized art show and Afro Plus Festival
    The capital region will host events including Afro Plus Festival, a standup show from Earthquake and more over Labor Day weekend and beyond.
    Madyha Leghari's "Inhospitable Womb" will be on display as part of her Trawick Prize finalist showcase at Bethesda's Gallery B. The Hyattsville resident turned a resin cast of her pregnant torso into a terrarium.
    The Greater DC Diaper Bank is suing its Silver Spring landlord
    The nonprofit alleged poor building maintenance rendered the warehouse unusable and essentially forced it to move out of the building.
    The diaper closet provides relief and help to new mothers in need. The Rise Early Learning and Family Support Center, part of the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work, provides free, high-quality early childhood education, family support services, workforce development, and parent education programs all under one roof.
    Rockies score 3 runs in 11th inning to take series from Orioles
    Orioles third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand hits the wall after catching a ball in foul territory in the eighth inning Wednesday at Colorado.
    James Wood returns to Nationals’ lineup, breaks up Atlanta’s no-hit bid
    “It’s been fun cheering them on, seeing some guys make some strides, and just happy to be back,” James Wood said before Wednesday’s 9-0 loss.
    Washington Nationals' James Wood grounds out during the first inning.
    First-ever Southwest lounge coming to BWI Airport
    Southwest Airlines is opening its first-ever lounges by late 2027 at four U.S. airports, including Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
    Southwest Airlines announced Wednesday that it is opening its first-ever lounges by late 2027 at four U.S. airports, including Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
    Ravens’ Eric DeCosta ‘optimistic’ about signing Lamar Jackson to extension, but questions linger
    “I feel good about it,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said of the negotiations with star quarterback Lamar Jackson.
    Lamar Jackson’s salary cap hit is scheduled to rise from $34.4 million in 2026 to $84.3 million in 2027.
    Ravens’ Eric DeCosta expects Nnamdi Madubuike return, awaits ruling on Rashod Bateman
    Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta is “pretty confident” Pro Bowl defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike will suit up within the next four games.
    Nnamdi Madubuike is one of six defensive linemen on the Ravens’ 53-man roster.
    Justin Tucker among group that works out for Jets as New York evaluates kickers
    The 36-year-old Tucker hasn’t kicked since the 2024 season after Baltimore released him in May 2025, months after The Banner reported he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by massage therapists.
    Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) warms up prior to the Baltimore Ravens’ AFC wild card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, January 11.
    Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland more than $818 million in tolls and fees, audit finds
    Officials with the Maryland General Assembly’s Office of Legislative Audits determined that the Maryland Transportation Authority didn’t take “available actions” to collect fees from out-of-state drivers.
    Brett Wilson, a Harford county resident and University of Baltimore student, adjusts his E-ZPass inside of his car in Bel Air, Maryland on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
    Kyle Goon: Malik Washington’s future hangs over the 2026 Terps season
    COLUMN | Is Malik Washington ready to elevate the Terps back into a bowl? Or is his 2026 season an audition tape for a higher-level program to poach him?
    Malik Washington of the Maryland Terrapins runs for a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Piscataway, New Jersey, in 2025.
    Orioles fail to build on the good vibes from Monday’s wild win, drop game to Rockies
    The Orioles' four-game winning streak ended, and they are now 69-70 — and 1.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild-card spot.
    Orioles relief pitcher Luis De León reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield in the seventh inning.
    Nationals rookies Yohandy Morales, Jared Simpson flash enticing potential in MLB debuts
    Yohandy Morales recorded his first major-league hit on a third-inning solo homer.
    Nationals designated hitter Yohandy Morales celebrates with teammates after hitting his first career hit for a home run in the third inning of his major league debut.
    Not those Terps: UMD threatens legal action against cannabis product company over name
    The University of Maryland, College Park, is threatening legal action against a cannabis product company over its “Terps” name.
    The logos for terpene spray brand Terps USA (left) and University of Maryland, College Park.
    Exelon utilities won’t refund $32M to customers, citing a change in state law
    The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel said the state’s largest utility company should refund its customers. The company said it won’t, and can’t, because of confusing state laws.
    The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the headquarters of Constellation Energy and a regional office for the Exelon Corporation.
    Luis Robert Jr. joins the Orioles, a sign the owners ‘believe in this team’
    President of baseball operations Mike Elias said Robert has “superstar tools” with “enormous” raw power that can help from the right side of the plate.
    Luis Robert Jr. is interviewed by media prior to the New York Mets' game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Aug. 21.
    Orioles call up top pitching prospect Luis De León for big league debut
    De León, who signed in 2021 out of the Dominican Republic, has shot up prospect rankings in recent years behind his high velocity and two breaking balls.
    Baltimore Orioles pitcher Luis De León poses for a portrait during the Baltimore Orioles media day on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
    After a whirlwind 24 hours, new dad Heston Kjerstad joins the Orioles
    “I can’t even put it into words,” Kjerstad said. “So thankful for my wife. She is doing great. Son is doing great.”
    Heston Kjerstad is hitting .289 with a .799 on-base-plus-slugging percentage at Triple-A this year.
    Nationals’ CJ Abrams will now split time between second base and shortstop
    “Because I see myself as a shortstop and [think] that I can be a great shortstop,” Abrams told The Banner on Tuesday. “Being able to have a chance to show [the front office] that, it is big."
    Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams in action during a game against the Miami Marlins on Aug. 30.
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