Each week of the NFL season, The Baltimore Sun will rank all 32 NFL teams. The rankings will take into account not just weekly performance, injuries and roster depth, but how well each team measures up as a Super Bowl contender. Here are the rankings heading into Week 17: 1. Ravens (12-3, No. 2) Last week: Win vs. 49ers, 33-19 Up next: vs. Dolphins There are plenty of … [Read more...] about NFL power rankings, Week 17: Ravens vault to No. 1 with win over 49ers
Advocates hopeful but wary of new plan charting the future of Baltimore County’s Oregon Ridge Park
During daily hikes traversing Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville, Keith Rosenstiel often passes by the painful reminders. The invasive grasses and vines choking the forest. The areas cleared for a gas pipeline. The grove of trees painted with bright colors for an art installation, despite the potential for ill effects. The trail that winds its way onto the banks of a stream four … [Read more...] about Advocates hopeful but wary of new plan charting the future of Baltimore County’s Oregon Ridge Park
Want to keep your New Year’s resolution? This trendy fitness equipment can help
The new year is almost here, and many of us have decided this will be the year we get in shape. Still, this may have been the same resolution we had last year for some of us. Luckily, there’s no shortage of exciting, new fitness equipment to ensure that this year is different. If you’re looking to get in shape in 2024, following a fitness trend can be a fun way to get involved … [Read more...] about Want to keep your New Year’s resolution? This trendy fitness equipment can help
Ask Amy: Annual charity column shows ways to give
Dear Readers: As I offer my 20 th annual year-end “charity roundup,” I’d like to remind readers that while charity truly does begin at home, it need not stay there. Those who can afford to share their material wealth should give abundantly, donating locally to the local library, after-school program, hospice center, arts organizations, historical society and animal … [Read more...] about Ask Amy: Annual charity column shows ways to give
Time to put away your holiday decorations? Here are top picks for organizing
How to organize holiday decorations Now that the season is coming to a close, it’s time to think about how you store your holiday decorations. If you’ve been stuffing them in makeshift containers or plastic bags the past few years, it’s time to upgrade to a better system. Properly storing holiday decorations does more than keep your favorite ornaments and trinkets organized. By … [Read more...] about Time to put away your holiday decorations? Here are top picks for organizing