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Hogan calls Maryland GOP gubernatorial nominees ‘unelectable,’ won’t back Cox

Former governor Larry Hogan again won't commit to backing Dan Cox, prompting fresh debate over whether Maryland Republicans can still win statewide.

White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth, left, slides home to score in their win over the Orioles on Monday. (Nick Wass/AP)

Orioles back to season-low 8 games under .500 after 8-2 loss to White Sox

Baltimore resident Antowan Chapple talks in Druid Hill Park about the impact dirt bikes have had on his community. "You got guys riding down the street, throwing wheelies and things like that — it's just too much." (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

‘They just don’t care’: Baltimore residents express growing dirt bike concerns

William Heiser, left, and his wife, Tracy, listen as a Board of Education member announces him as the new superintendent for Baltimore County Public Schools during a Wednesday board meeting. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

School board approves Baltimore County superintendent’s contract, relaxes residency rule

Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones speaks at the historic Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson. "It is the honor of my life to stand before you as your Democratic nominee for county executive," he said. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

Jones pitches lower costs, growth as Dyer calls for change in Baltimore County

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Anthony Robinson was voted Baltimore's Best personal trainer. He works at Onelife Fitness, Hunt Valley. "I just want to help people reach the ultimate version of themselves." (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Baltimore’s Best people & media: 2026 winners

The poll includes more than 600 winners in nearly 170 categories in six areas — Arts & activities, Home & garden, Food & drink, Lifestyles & shopping, People & media and Personal services.

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Supreme Court upholds mail ballot grace period, preserving Maryland rules

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Maryland mail ballot rules Monday, allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted after polls close.

Sports

Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin throws a pitch Saturday against the Nationals. The left-hander is headed to the injured list. (Nick Wass/AP)

Orioles place Keegan Akin on 15-day injured list, recall Josh Walker

Josh Walker returns to the Orioles after making three appearances for them in mid-May, while Keegan Akin hits the injured list after appearing in 24 games this season.

$Darim Traore, better known as the "Annapolis Flower Man,” helps customers at his Church Circle flower stand, Darim\'s Flowers. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)$

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READER POLL: Do you believe Maryland election officials are doing enough to ensure elections are secure and safe?

Do you trust that election officials in your community are doing enough to keep elections...

Investigation of Gov. Wes Moore's Army record

Capt. Wes Moore receives an Army Commendation Medal, or ARCOM, during an end-of-tour awards ceremony at Forward Operating Base Salerno in Afghanistan on March 1, 2006. (James Gottschling/Submitted)

Wes Moore did not receive a Bronze Star, his superior officer says

A newly surfaced Afghanistan ceremony photo and Moore's former supervisor challenge the governor's long-standing Bronze...

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Maryland primary election live returns

View vote counts for Baltimore-area races including Congress, General Assembly, county executive, state's attorney, sheriff...

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Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, who fostered ties to American right, gets 30 years in U.S. prison for fraud

Self-exiled tycoon Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years for massive investment fraud.

Spotlight on Maryland

Maryland’s disability pay cuts are pushing families to brink

Maryland families are facing tough decisions about how to adjust to Developmental Disabilities Administration cuts...

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FILE – The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Nursing gains ‘professional’ label for student loans after judge’s ruling, but theology now dropped

Judge blocks student loan limits for nursing, physical therapy graduate students.

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The Milky Way was visible, as well as a few shooting stars, during the start of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 10, 2018, near Florissant. (Kenzie Bruce, Special to The Denver Post)

Daily Horoscope for June 30, 2026

Big-hearted energy colors everything we touch. With expansive Jupiter entering expressive Leo at 1:52 am...

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Sun publisher: Congratulations to the 2026 Hall of Fame class

Thirteen leaders join The Baltimore Sun's Business and Civic Hall of Fame, bringing the total...

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IntelliGenesis' No. 1 midsize employer ranking marks the software development company's 13th straight year as a Top Workplace. From left, program control administrator Jessica Butler, executive vice president and CFO Chuck Mosser, President and CEO Angie Lienert, COO Jeremiah Jensen and IT administrator Jason Hwang assemble at the employer's Columbia offices. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Baltimore Sun’s Top Workplaces rankings for 2025

Discover the Baltimore area's top employers: Honorees for 2025 come from education, health, tech, logistics,...

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Dr. Vineet Dhar poses in the Dr. Barry and Mrs. Adele Cohan Pediatric Dental Clinic, a part of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. The clinical professor chairs the Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry; his department was named Baltimore's Best in both categories. The school also won an honorable mention for Best Dentist. "This recognition means so much to us," he said. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

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