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A Prince George’s County’s TheBus vehicle is seen on a route on Nov. 27 near Prince George’s Plaza in Hyattsville, Maryland. There is a proposal to purchase electric vehicles including buses as part of the county’s fleet to help improve the environment. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Vehicles Emissions, Energy Policy Part of Prince George’s Climate Plan

by William J. Ford December 1, 2021

A portion of the new 43 zones in Prince George's County slated to go into effect in April. (Courtesy of Prince George's County)

William J. Ford

Prince George’s Zoning Approval Described as a ‘Proud Moment’

by William J. Ford December 1, 2021

Del. Dereck E. Davis, speaking at a campaign kickoff Oct. 22 for LaTasha Ward, seeks to become Maryland state treasurer. If elected, he would join the state’s Board of Public Works that approves millions of dollars in government contracts. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland General Assembly Prepares for Special Session

by William J. Ford December 1, 2021

Prince George's County

Prince George’s Climate Action Plan Calls for Decreasing Emissions, Increasing Energy Efficiency

by William J. Ford November 26, 2021

A Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission recommended approval of this congressional map that extends the more conservative 1st Congressional District across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge into portions of Anne Arundel County with more Democratic neighborhoods. The legislature will review this and other congressional maps during a special legislative session on Dec. 6. (Courtesy of Maryland General Assembly)

Maryland Legislative Committee OKs Draft of Congressional Map

by William J. Ford November 23, 2021December 21, 2021

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks during a Nov. 23 press conference in Annapolis to announce proposed initiatives and emergency legislation to reduce violent crime, with an emphasis on Baltimore City. Standing alongside Hogan are Col. Jerry Jones (right), superintendent of the Maryland State Police, and chief legislative officer Keiffer Mitchell Jr. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Md. Governor Lays Out Initiatives to Combat Violent Crime: ‘Enough is Enough’

by William J. Ford November 23, 2021December 21, 2021

Deneen Richmond, president of Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham, Maryland, celebrates one year at the hospital the week of Nov. 22. Richmond leads a staff of more than 1,600 employees whom she describes as "a doctor's family." (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Deneen Richmond Offers Health Advice for Prince Georgians

by William J. Ford November 23, 2021December 21, 2021

More than 100 Prince George's County Public Schools educators, administrators, parents and supporters rally outside PGCPS headquarters in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on Nov. 18 to demand school system officials reduce heavy workloads teachers are experiencing this school year. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s School Board Revises Calendar Amid Outcry from Overworked Teachers

by William J. Ford November 19, 2021December 21, 2021

**FILE** Rep. Anthony Brown speaks during a press conference outside the Largo Town Center Metro station on Sept. 27. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Anthony Brown’s AG Bid Endorsed by Majority of Prince George’s County Council

by William J. Ford November 18, 2021December 21, 2021

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona (center) chats with a family inside a coronavirus vaccine clinic at Capitol Heights Elementary School in Capitol Heights, Maryland, on Nov. 17. Standing beside Cardona are Capitol Heights Elementary Principal Nina Lattimore (left) and Dr. George Askew, Prince George’s County’s deputy chief administrative officer for health, human services and education. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

U.S. Education Secretary Visits COVID Vaccine Clinic in Capitol Heights

by William J. Ford November 17, 2021December 21, 2021