I read Jacob Calvin Meyer’s recent article regarding attendance at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and I have some observations I’d like to share (“Orioles end season with best attendance since 2015, but only 19th in MLB,” Sept. 24). Meyer attempts to compare the O’s attendance numbers with markets of similar size — San Diego and St. Louis. San Diego’s nearest competition lies in … [Read more...] about Under the circumstances, O’s have pretty good attendance | READER COMMENTARY
Port operators move to force longshoremen to bargaining table, appealing to federal labor panel
Port operators have moved to force a longshoremen’s union to resume bargaining just days before a strike deadline that threatens to shut down ports in Baltimore and along the East and Gulf Coasts. The U.S. Maritime Alliance filed an unfair labor practice charge Thursday, accusing the International Longshoremen’s Association of refusing to come to the table to negotiate before a … [Read more...] about Port operators move to force longshoremen to bargaining table, appealing to federal labor panel
Anne Arundel County 2024 high school football statistical leaders (through week 3)
Now three weeks into the season (four and five for some), Anne Arundel County football players continue to post standout statistics on both sides of the ball. Click each link below to see the current passing, rushing and receiving leaderboards. (For any stat corrections, or to submit a missing photo, please email kfominykh@baltsun.com). Note: not every school returned requests … [Read more...] about Anne Arundel County 2024 high school football statistical leaders (through week 3)
Netanyahu says Israel will not stop striking Hezbollah until all its goals are achieved
By BASSEM MROUE and MELANIE LIDMAN TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Dimming hopes for a cease-fire, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel plans to continue striking Hezbollah “with full force” and will not stop until all of its goals are achieved. Netanyahu spoke as he landed in New York to attend the annual U.N. General Assembly meeting and as U.S. and European … [Read more...] about Netanyahu says Israel will not stop striking Hezbollah until all its goals are achieved
Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remain
By LOLITA C. BALDOR FORT JACKSON, South Carolina (AP) — After several very difficult years and a swath of new programs and enticements, the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force will all meet their recruiting goals by the end of this month and the Navy will come very close, the military services say. The results represent a slight uptick in young people joining the … [Read more...] about Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remain