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    Kyle Goon: Zion Elee’s splashy signing raises expectations for Terps football — and Mike Locksley
    St. Frances Academy star Zion Elee is the highest-ranked recruit ever to sign with the Terps football program. But embattled coach Mike Locksley is stacking up expectations with his incoming class and has to turn around his 4-8 program quickly.
    COLLEGE PARK, MD, SPET. 2 2023--University of Maryland Head Coach Mike Locksley during a 38-6 Victory over Towson University..
    Ravens’ Lamar Jackson limited in practice; Ar’Darius Washington could return vs. Steelers
    For the first time in nearly a month, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back Wednesday for the first open practice of the week.
    Lamar Jackson had not practiced on Wednesday in nearly a month.
    1 dead after shooting at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, police say
    A man was killed Wednesday in a targeted shooting at the food court at MGM National Harbor hotel and casino in Oxon Hill.
    FILE - The MGM National Harbor logo is seen around a roulette wheel in the casino during a preview tour of the MGM National Harbor, Dec. 2, 2016 in Oxon Hill, Md.  (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
    Ryan Helsley is excited to join an Orioles team looking to bounce back in the AL East
    “I think we’ll have a good bullpen, and hopefully we’ll keep adding and make our team a little stronger," Helsley said. "We’re in a tough division, so it’s going to be a lot of fun this year with a lot of tight games."
    Ryan Helsley delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth inning on Aug. 22, 2024.
    Waymo’s self-driving taxis are coming to Baltimore
    Waymo vehicles will first hit Baltimore’s streets later this week, but won’t operate autonomously or be available for public rides quite yet.
    Waymo vehicles wait at an intersection in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County: Santa photos and a lighted golf cart parade
    Holiday cheer has swept Baltimore County. Enjoy these tree lightings, holiday markets and even a lighted golf cart parade.
    A pop-up market at the Community College of Baltimore County in Owings Mills will feature local makers, small businesses and student entrepreneurs.
    These 9 righty starting pitchers should be in play for the Orioles
    “Hopefully we can find somebody who can provide innings and front-half-of-the-rotation stuff,” Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said in November.
    Zac Gallen pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 26.
    Payne scores career-high 30 points in Maryland’s 89-63 win over Wagner
    Pharrel Payne shoots against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half of their game during the Players Era Championship basketball tournament on Nov. 25.
    Another NFL team passes on Justin Tucker, weeks after ex-Ravens star’s reinstatement
    Three weeks after he was reinstated by the NFL, former Ravens star Justin Tucker is still looking for a new team.
    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.
    Baltimore union president calls for reform after transportation worker’s death
    Gregory Turnipseed, a 14-year veteran of the city transportation department, died last week about a month after trying to intervene in an argument over a parking spot in downtown Baltimore.
    City Union of Baltimore President Antoinette Ryan-Johnson speaks to The Baltimore Banner about the demands on government workers on August 16, 2023. Ryan-Johnson represents thousands of city workers, and she said they have been overworked and underpaid as a result of the staffing woes. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner)
    The best nonstop flights from BWI for warm weather getaways this winter
    These warm weather getaways can help you escape the cold this winter with just one flight from BWI.
    February 4, 2023 - A ferry or short plane ride to the small island of Vieques will bring you to some of Puerto Rico's most breath-taking beaches and sunsets.
    Jon Meoli: Analyzing the Orioles’ top prospect list from Baseball America
    Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers and Trey Gibson top Baseball America’s list of the Orioles’ best prospects.
    Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida Wednesday February 19, 2025.
    Thousands expected as Mount Vernon’s 54th monument lighting kicks off holiday season
    Thousands are expected to watch the strings of lights and fireworks illuminate Mount Vernon Place on Dec. 4 for the 54th annual monument lighting.
    Fireworks light up the sky around the Washington Monument during the 52nd Monument Lighting at Mount Vernon Place on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
    Naval Academy superintendent on fired commandant: ‘We have standards here’
    Naval Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte told the Board of Visitors on Monday that Capt. Gilbert Clark did not meet the “standards” of the military academy.
     Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte took responsibility for firing the commandant of midshipmen, Capt. Gilbert Clark.
    Towson University to dissolve women’s and gender studies department amid low enrollment
    Towson University’s women’s studies program is one of the oldest in the country, according to the department’s website; it was established in 1973 and became a formal department in 2002.
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    Former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde joins Rays as front office adviser
    Hyde saw losing seasons turn into a division title in 2023, for which he earned the American League Manager of the Year award.
    Former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde watches the team’s home opener against the Boston Red Sox on March 31.
    After Bengals loss, John Harbaugh asserts the Ravens are still ‘a running team’
    Harbaugh noted that circumstances drove the Ravens away from running the ball in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals.
    Ravens coach John Harbaugh talks with officials in the fourth quarter of Baltimore’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving night.
    Ravens CB Nate Wiggins is day-to-day after leaving game with foot injury
    Ravens CB Nate Wiggins appeared to hurt his left foot while covering Bengals WR Mitchell Tinsley late in the second quarter Thursday.
    Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) in the second quarter.
    Kyle Goon: Ravens GM Eric DeCosta made tough choices that helped lead to the team’s middling season
    The Ravens have many more obvious roster holes than they started the season with. Reconstructing the choices the GM had to make shows how limited his options were to prevent a slide, but he still has to take some blame.
    Ravens executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta watches his team in the first quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears on Oct. 26.
    Jon Meoli: How Ryan Helsley’s signing sets the standard for the rest of the Orioles’ winter deals
    Even with Helsley having the ability to opt out of the second year of his two-year, $28 million deal after the 2026 season, we’re still talking about a significant investment in a reliever — and a very good one at that.
    Ryan Helsley has 105 saves and a 2.96 ERA in 319 2/3 career innings.
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