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A timeout at Penn Station is a reality wake-up call | COMMENTARY

What happened while Amtrak officials talked about what they were going to do at Baltimore's Penn Station is a success story that many observers overlook.

"While Penn Station as a real estate development opportunity was being discussed, the Station North, Greenmount West and Old Goucher communities accomplished some very hard work and raced ahead of the station's slow-motion act," Jacques Kelly writes. The train station is pictured in August 2024, a few months after its exterior renovations were completed. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Former Orioles pitcher Scott Erickson, shown in 2018, was found negligent negligent in the deaths of two children. (Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

Jury awards $176M for wrongful deaths in crash involving ex-Orioles pitcher

Baltimore County Police responded to a reported shooting Friday afternoon along York Road in near the Towson Circle. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Victim identified as Balt. Co. Police investigate fatal shooting in Towson

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, No. 35, celebrates with teammate Samuel Basallo after hitting his eighth home run of the season in their win over the Blue Jays on Friday. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Orioles’ Adley Rutschman haunts Blue Jays again with near-cycle in 13-3 win

Customers shop at The Apple Store at the Towson Town Center mall, the first of the company's retail locations in the U.S. where workers voted over the weekend to unionize, on June 20, 2022.

Apple: ‘Declining conditions’ in malls, including Towson’s, forced it to leave

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Baltimore won’t renew controversial conduit agreement, BGE says

BGE says Baltimore City has notified the utility that it does not intend to renew a controversial agreement governing management of the city's underground electrical conduit system.

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The Orioles are 8-1 when right-hander Brandon Young takes the mound this season after his latest quality start against the Blue Jays on Friday. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

3 takeaways: Orioles’ Brandon Young has become difficult to ignore

Orioles starter Brandon Young pitched into the seventh inning for the third straight outing in Friday's 13-3 win over the Blue Jays.

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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 number of honorees to 135 since 2016.

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From left, School Superintendent Mark Bedell, BOE Vice President Dawn Pulliam, members, Sarah J McDermott, Robert Silkworth and Erica McFarland recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education holds the weekly public meeting. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Anne Arundel County’s education budget falls short | COMMENTARY

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Gov. Wes Moore's order is the first action he’s taken on immigration policy without the General Assembly’s approval.

Gov. Moore orders immigrant task force; critics question impact

The order is the first action he’s taken on immigration policy without the General Assembly’s...

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Niall Pawa, foreground center, works with fellow traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Operator of S&P 500 decides against fast-tracking ‘MegaCap’ IPOs into its stock indexes

This decision comes as major AI companies prepare for significant IPOs.

Spotlight on Maryland

State Senate Minority Whip Justin Ready, a Republican representing Carroll and Frederick counties, is concerned about Maryland's handling of missing foster children. (Zackary Lang/Spotlight on Maryland)

Unanswered questions remain about 26 ‘missing’ Maryland foster youth

Twenty-six children and high-risk young adults in Maryland's foster care system remain classified as missing...

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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 06, 2026

A gentle shift softens edges and invites care. As evening begins, the moody Moon in...

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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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The jellyfish exhibit at Baltimore's National Aquarium. (Theresa Keil/National Aquarium)

Baltimore’s Best Arts & Entertainment: 2025 winners

The poll includes more than 550 winners in nearly 200 categories in six areas —...

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UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war

U.N. food agency warns Iran conflict is accelerating global hunger and trade disruptions.

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