COLUMN | The Baltimore Running Festival is in its 26th year. It causes traffic headaches. This should not surprise anyone anymore. Stop complaining.

ALT: Woman Expresses Gratitude in Classroom

COLUMN | The NFL is courting women fans, but the frequent drumbeat of domestic violence and sexual misconduct allegations involving the Ravens and players leaguewide creates a conflict.

A Banner columnist on writing in long form

COLUMN | President Trump is famously not a fan of Baltimore, but after his visit to the area this week, I'm curious about what he saw and what he should focus on if he ever comes back.

I am involved - probably too involved - in Writer Threads, Author Threads, Book Threads, Black Threads…all the threads, really.

COLUMN | If cornrows were the reason for the dismissal of the executive director of the Baltimore Rock Opera Society, I think it's a well-intentioned but misguided attempt to avoid cancellation. Eyes ...

COLUMN | I asked several Maryland parents about their decisions weighing school choice for their kids in a still-segregated state. What makes a school “good”?

Author and wellness advocate Tara Pringle Jefferson explores themes of self-care, healing and personal growth for Black women, offering insights to encourage reflection and transformation.. Event star...

The $35 million refresh of Rash Field Park is gorgeous and sure to bring people downtown to enjoy its many features. But I worry that it's not going to stay fresh. It's up to all of us to make sure it...

COLUMN | Baltimore’s Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation approved a mural calling attention to the plight of Palestinians over a neighborhood association’s objections. It’s a good...

ALERT: THIS PIECE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR A 37-YEAR-OLD MOVIE.

COLUMN | Liris Crosse, an accomplished plus-sized model and Randallstown High School graduate, found herself at the center of a "Project Runway" controversy that she fears doesn't honor fierce, full w...

I was always a bad dancer. Australia’s bad breakdancer, Professor Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, got to go to the Olympics.

There’s major meddling from beyond the grave when a Baltimore matriarch’s bequest comes with conditions—beginning with a trip to New Orleans.

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COLUMN | Having watched several newcasts of WMAR-2’s new format, I can say it’s sort of like an anchorless boat — floating all over the place.

COLUMN | An Aberdeen mother recently told police she had left her two young children alone because she had to work but could not afford childcare. This simply should not be the case in a country this ...

In a previous life I was a movie critic, who went to screenings at least once a week for years.

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COLUMN | Baltimore has been on an upswing in so many ways and the national media is finally catching on. It’s about time.

An Aberdeen mother is facing new child neglect charges after police say they found her 3- and 5-year-old daughters home alone in unsafe living conditions.