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    Police shooting of autistic man raises concerns at Howard’s celebrated housing complex
    Patuxent Commons residents are feeling uneasy after police shot and killed 25-year-old resident Alexander LaMorie, an autistic man, who authorities say refused commands to drop a knife.
    Patuxent Commons, a subsidized housing development for adults with disabilities, opened recently to great fanfare. A police-involved shooting Sunday rattled residents and has their families worried.
    Sign, draft or trade for help? Here’s how the Ravens can plug their roster’s biggest holes.
    The Ravens have only so many means to acquire impact players. Here’s a look at how general manager Eric DeCosta can address their biggest positional needs this offseason.
    Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta is bracing for a busier-than-normal legal tampering period,
    False spring? Baltimore heads for 70-degree days next week.
    Saturday through Wednesday, temperatures are expected to climb from the 60s to mid-70s, which is well above average for early March in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service.
    The weather was warm and sunny on February 23, 2023 with a high of seventy-two degrees
    Brandon Hyde looks back on his last Orioles season: ‘I wish I could have done more’
    “It’s just a strange feeling, kind of the way it happened in May and then not seeing people for a while,” Hyde said. “But it’s great to see these guys.”
    Former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde speaks with reporters at the Tampa Bay Rays spring training facility on March 5.
    Naval Academy alerts public of suspicious person taking photos of security area
    Navy officials sent out an alert for a person who they said had taken photos of a closed gate and empty security personnel areas at the Naval Academy on Wednesday morning.
    The U. S. Naval Academy is urging the public to be on the lookout for a suspicious person seen taking photos of a closed gate and security areas.
    Predicting which free agents will sign in Baltimore | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Placing 32 players in a single-elimination bracket to make our best guess.
    Buyers or sellers: How should the Capitals approach the trade deadline?
    With the trade deadline approaching at 3 p.m. Friday, the Capitals have decisions to make, namely whether they want to be buyers or sellers.
    Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Mammoth, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
    To rekindle his 2023 success, Orioles reliever Yennier Cano returned to old training methods
    As Cano aims to recapture the form he had during the best season of his career, his first step was returning to the routines he developed in Cuba that helped him blossom in 2023.
    Yennier Cano posted a 5.12 ERA in 58 innings last season.
    Breaking down the terms of Lamar Jackson’s contract and what it means for the future
    Although NFL free agency officially opens with the start of the new league at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the legal tampering period begins Monday.
    Under his current contract, quarterback Lamar Jackson’s 2026 salary cap hit is a projected $74.5 million.
    Kyle Goon: Vance Honeycutt’s stunning home run streak gives hope for a slow-starting career
    COLUMN | The Orioles 2024 first-rounder has disappointed at the plate so far in his minor league journey, but with four home runs in four at-bats, his stunning power is turning heads this spring.
    Orioles outfielder Vance Honeycutt has homered in all four of his at-bats this spring.
    As Ravens’ Tyler Linderbaum nears free agency, Eric DeCosta faces an ‘irrational’ threat
    If Eric DeCosta cannot keep center Tyler Linderbaum from reaching free agency next week, the ensuing bidding war will test DeCosta’s values as the Ravens’ personnel chief.
    Baltimore Ravens Executive Vice President and General Manager Eric DeCosta takes questions from reporters during the team’s end-of-season news conference.
    No charges for Baltimore County officers in 2 fatal shootings in 2025
    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said he would not bring charges against seven Baltimore County Police Department officers involved in two separate fatal shootings last year.
    Law enforcement on Leeds Avenue in Arbutus investigate an “officer-involved” shooting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, that prompted three local schools to be put on lockout.
    Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge doubtful for opening day with shoulder inflammation
    Without Kittredge, the Orioles have an even more wide-open bullpen competition.
    Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 30.
    Amtrak to launch West Baltimore community grant process after months of uncertainty
    Amtrak will begin doling out $50 million to community groups this year for workforce development initiatives, historic preservation and more as part of the replacement of its aged West Baltimore tunnel.
    An Amtrak train is stopped in Penn Station’s newly constructed platform 5 before the opening event for the platform on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. (Wesley Lapointe / for the Baltimore Banner)
    At Orioles camp during a game that didn’t matter, accountability took center stage
    “Hey, we need to clean up,” Alonso recalled telling his teammates after beckoning them to join him in the second inning of a game that doesn’t count. “If we want to go far in the playoffs, it’s all about doing the little things right, even now.”
    Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) speaks with manager Craig Albernaz in the dugout after scoring in the second inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on Feb. 22.
    Ranking Ravens’ free agents by likelihood of returning | Banner Ravens Podcast
    From Tyler Linderbaum to DeAndre Hopkins.
    Former Orioles farmhand Sharlon Schoop returns to Sarasota to represent the Netherlands
    The Curaçao-born infielder is now 38, and he hasn’t played for a professional team in a few years. But a love for the sport brought Schoop to the World Baseball Classic for one last ride.
    Curacao relief pitcher Anthony Herrera (1) and infielder Sharlon Schoop celebrate after Curacao beat Mexico, 6-5, during a Caribbean Series game in 2024.
    72-year-old pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle in Parkville
    The man, Peter Ruy, was hit at the intersection of Harford Road and 5th Avenue in Parkville around 8 p.m. on Friday, according to Baltimore County Police.
    6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
    Jon Meoli: Dean Kremer’s slow starts have puzzled the Orioles. He may have found a solution.
    COLUMN | Kremer switched up his offseason routine to try to reverse a three-year trend in his results.
    Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer will lead Israel’s rotation in the World Baseball Classic.
    Narratives taking shape at Orioles spring training | Banner Baseball Show
    Vance Honeycutt and Enrique Bradfield Jr. are trying to quiet doubters about their futures.
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