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Limits of Moore’s power exposed in State of the State address

Brenda Wintrode, Lee O. Sanderlin, Pamela Wood and Madeleine O'Neill

Gov. Wes Moore speaks during his annual State of the State address in the Maryland State House on Wednesday.

The Alex. Brown & Sons Co. building at 135 East Baltimore Street. A new eatery with plans to bring premium dining experiences is set to open in the historic building.

Restaurant promising ‘experiences you don’t see in Baltimore’ to open in old Alex. Brown & Sons Co. Building

Carey Wright, the state superintendent of schools, had said her agency disagreed with the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights law.

Trump administration won’t withhold $700 million from Maryland schools

Chris Bassitt has been an All-Star once and finished in the top 10 in Cy Young Award voting three times.

Orioles add veteran righty Chris Bassitt to bolster starting rotation

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Maryland beats Iowa 77-70 to snap the Hawkeyes’ 6-game win streak

UMB wants to put a $300M ‘college town’ in downtown Baltimore

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Cyclists want Bay Bridge path to close a ‘critical gap’

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Wes Moore’s State of the State: Pushing for redistricting, navigating Trump’s tensions

Even if another pitcher walks through that door, these Orioles starters know the onus is on them

Top Baltimore County health officer improperly removed from his job, court rules

The Dish: This North Charles Street cafe wants to talk about sex

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Council member Wade Kach, District 3, is absent in person but attending the County Council meeting virtually during the first work session of the year on Tuesday.

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Baltimore inspector general taking records fight with mayor to court

Isabel Cummings poses for a portrait with her arms crossed in her office. Clockwise, the original courtroom sketch of the Jacqueline McLean case she worked on, a Baltimore Sun clipping reading "Wrath of Isabel," a blue and orange "Baltimore" skateboard and a black and white "Charm City" skateboard hang behind her.

Annapolis mayor faces sharp questions at community meeting over Black police chief’s firing

Feb 11, 2026

Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann takes questions from attendees during a monthly meeting of the Caucus of African American Leaders in Annapolis, Md., on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The topic of conversation was largely about Littman’s recent firing of Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson.

Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Tee Martin walks off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Aug. 7 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

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Ravens coaches: Who is head coach Jesse Minter adding to his staff?

From left, Ravens President Sashi Brown, newly hired head coach Jesse Minter and GM/Executive Vice President Eric DeCosta hold a news conference announcing Minter’s hiring on Thursday at the Under Armour Performance Center.

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Former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, center, looks on during the first half of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 16, 2025.

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FILE -Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter watches against East Carolina in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

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Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury looks on during the team's Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 04: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a 27-9 AFC Wild Card victory over the Miami Dolphins with fans on January 4, 2009 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida.

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FAA reopens airspace around El Paso after announcing a 10-day closure

Southwest Airlines said it has paused all operations to and from El Paso at the direction of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Another Wilde Lake board meeting was canceled. So residents held their own.

Feb 10, 2026

Community members meet at Slayton House on Monday evening to discuss their concerns about the actions of the Wilde Lake village board.

Anthony Levine Sr., a ‘forever Raven,’ named special teams coordinator

Updated Feb 11, 2026

Former Ravens defensive back Anthony Levine celebrates as he leaves the field after beating the Seattle Seahawks 30-16 on Oct. 20, 2019.

Does Annapolis need a deputy chief of staff?

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New Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann delivers his inaugural address at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis in December.

Marylanders warned to beware of unpaid parking ticket text scam

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Democratic governors will skip White House dinner in support of Moore

Updated Feb 11, 2026

FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks to reporters at the State House in Annapolis about multiple subjects, including redistricting, immigration legislation, the state budget and President Trump.

Maryland’s Buzz Williams says he’s ‘completely aware’ of how disappointing this season has been

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Maryland head coach Buzz Williams gives his team instructions during the first half of a game against Purdue on Feb. 1.

Buddhist monks’ 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’ to stop in Annapolis

Feb 10, 2026

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Baltimore judge recalls arrest warrant for boxer Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis

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Gervonta Davis arrives at the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse for a probation violation hearing Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

US skater makes emotional Olympic debut 1 year after parents killed in DC plane crash

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Case dismissed against Baltimore County gym teacher accused of sexually abusing 2 students

Feb 10, 2026

The Baltimore County Courts Building at 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson.

GuidesHow to Maryland

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Mike Elias has confidence in Orioles pitching staff but doesn’t rule out an addition

Feb 10, 2026

Orioles general manager Mike Elias speaks prior to a ribbon cutting for the new Orioles Player Development Complex at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, on Monday.

Ferguson shouldn’t lead state Senate after opposing redistricting, senator says

Feb 10, 2026

FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - Maryland state Sen. Arthur Ellis, a Charles County Democrat, speaks to reporters at the State House after he announced he would not register his attendance in the Senate as a protest against the Senate president's decision not to call a vote on a new map of congressional districts.

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Updated Feb 10, 2026

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