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    College move-in is here. Here’s how to avoid the traffic.
    The Banner compiled a list of undergraduate move-in dates at Maryland colleges so you can know when — and where — to steer clear of the congestion.
    Students walk outside the Guerrieri Academic Commons at Salisbury University on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 in Salisbury, MD.
    Meet the Orioles’ dogs: The furry friends who bring joy
    Meet the Orioles — or, rather, their dogs.
    Orioles outfielder Dylan Beavers celebrates his dog’s birthday. Rex is a dachshund and is about 2 years old.
    New east-west bus lanes are coming as Baltimore waits for the Red Line
    The $50 million RAISE project will finally break ground in August with a promise of speeding up east-west public transit across Baltimore.
    July 29, 2026 - A woman boards the Maryland Transit Administration CityLink Orange at the West Baltimore MARC Station. A new MTA project breaking ground this month aims to speed up crosstown bus routes like the Orange.
    Cade Cavalli enjoys best outing of his career as Nationals blank Cubs
    Cavalli joined Max Scherzer as the only pitchers in team history to record two or more games of at least seven innings pitched with one hit or fewer and 10 or more strikeouts.
    Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli reacts after the top of the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
    Ravens observations: Starting corners expected to return next week; Lamar Jackson sharp
    Cornerbacks Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey are dealing with ‘a couple small things.’
    Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey is not expected to miss extended time.
    Who we’re most excited to watch in preseason opener | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Saturday night will be most fans’ first look at several Ravens rookies.
    As Ravens prepare for preseason opener, is there room for another roster surprise?
    As the Ravens prepare for their preseason opener Saturday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, Eric DeCosta and Jesse Minter have a roster bubble that might not budge much.
    Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta is facing a roster bubble that might not budge.
    A father put up a cross where his son was killed. Neighbors complained.
    With no burial site to visit, Gavin Hopkins’ family and friends instead go to the place where he died.
    Brad Hopkins put up a cross where his son, Gavin Hopkins, 20, died in a motorcycle crash. The Maryland State Highway Administration has since removed it.
    Now healthy, Tyler O’Neill is the Orioles’ hottest hitter
    After trading away outfielder Taylor Ward, Baltimore will lean on O’Neill more heavily for right-handed thump.
    Outfielder Tyler O'Neill had an OPS of 1.023 since July entering Wednesday’s game in Minnesota.
    Jayden Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player
    Daniels’ decision stems from the school’s decision to allow cornerback D.J. Pickett to wear a No. 5 jersey.
    Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels looks on during training camp practice on Aug. 12.
    Jackson Kent shows promise in major league debut as Nationals drop series to Cubs
    Jackson Kent began his major league career by pitching four innings Wednesday night, allowing three runs, three hits and five walks.
    Shane Baz fades fast as Orioles’ struggles continue in Minnesota
    His shortest start of the year saw him waste the run support he so often lacked in previous appearances.
    Orioles starter Shane Baz allowed five runs on nine hits in three innings at Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon.
    Ravens observations: Nnamdi Madubuike progressing in recovery; Marlon Humphrey leaves practice
    For the first time in over 11 months, the Ravens’ Nnamdi Madubuike got back in the line for defensive line drills Wednesday.
    Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (92) works out during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
    Inside Jackson Kent’s breakout season that brought him to the Nationals
    With a more consistent delivery allowing him to throw harder than ever, Kent has gotten more swings and misses. Coaches explain how he did it.
    Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jackson Kent pitches during a spring training game against the New York Mets on March 16.
    The Ravens need more from their tight ends. Could a ‘rough’ training camp get them right?
    The Ravens lost plenty from their tight end room this offseason. And they could replace only so much.
    Ravens tight ends Ty Pezza, (84), Josh Cuevas (85) Mark Andrews (89) and Durham Smythe (80) take a break after completing drills during practice on July 29.
    Adley Rutschman debuts for Red Sox after trade from Orioles
    Rutschman hasn’t played since July 18 because of left wrist inflammation.
    Adley Rutschman, whom the Orioles traded to the Red Sox on Monday, poses in the dugout at Fenway Park on Tuesday.
    Nationals pitchers can’t support strong offensive showing in loss to Cubs
    Even without All-Star James Wood, the Nationals' lineup has continued to produce.
    Washington Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin reacts after pitching against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning.
    Gunnar Henderson delivers a vintage performance to boost Orioles past Twins
    Henderson wasn’t alone in this offensive showcase. Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer in the first, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand added a jaw-dropping 460-foot home run in the third.
    Gunnar Henderson celebrates his two-run home run with third base coach Buck Britton as he rounds the bases in the second inning.
    How and when to spot the Perseid meteor shower in Maryland
    The Perseid meteor shower will peak over the next few days. The show will be most visible when the shower peaks on the night of Wednesday Aug. 12, into the early morning of Thursday Aug. 13.
    An outburst of Perseid meteors lights up the sky in August 2009 in this time-lapse image. Stargazers expect a similar outburst during next week’s Perseid meteor shower, which will be visible overnight on Aug. 11 and 12.
    Purple Line builder announces next round of nonprofit grant recipients
    Among the latest grant recipients: Community Health and Empowerment through Education and Research (CHEER) in Long Branch and Takoma Park and the Ebenezer Church of God’s back-to-school supplies drive in Landover Hills.
    State and local officials, including Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, participate in a ceremony marking the installation of the final rail of the Purple Line in Silver Spring earlier this year.
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