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Former Del. Dereck Davis places his left hand on a Bible as he reads the oath to become Maryland's 24th treasurer on Dec. 17. House Speaker Adrienne Jones (left) presided. Davis was joined by his wife, Monique (right) and their son Dereck Davis Jr. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Dereck Davis Sworn In as Maryland Treasurer

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

Dereck E. Davis, who spent nearly half his life representing Prince George’s County as a member of the House of Delegates, will officially represent the entire state of Maryland as its new state treasurer.

**FILE** Maryland Treasurer Dereck E. Davis, seen here on Dec. 9 attending his final session as a member of the House of Delegates before he was sworn in as treasurer eight days later (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s Democratic Central Committee Schedules Public Hearing on Filling Davis’ Seat

by William J. Ford December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

Maryland Del. Dereck Davis, attending his final meeting at the State House in Annapolis as a delegate on Dec. 9, waves as his colleagues give him a standing ovation after he was chosen as the new state treasurer. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

William J. Ford

Dereck Davis Selected as Maryland Treasurer

by William J. Ford December 15, 2021December 15, 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

Hairstyles done by people without the aid of a barber or beautician (Courtesy photo)

Black Experience, Lifestyle

Hairy Situation: Pandemic Forces Tough Styling Decisions

by James Wright Jr. April 15, 2020December 21, 2021

Members of Prince George's County House Delegation hold a public session at Prince George's Community College on Dec. 11 to discuss proposed legislation for the upcoming Maryland General Assembly. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County, William J. Ford

Md. Lawmaker: ‘It’s Our Fault’ Prince George’s Not Among State Leadership

by William J. Ford December 12, 2019December 21, 2021

One in nine high school seniors report vaping nicotine nearly every day. (Courtesy of Medical News Today)

Health, Stacy M. Brown

Gray Floats Bill To Quell Youth Vaping

by Stacy M. Brown September 25, 2019December 21, 2021

Maryland Chamber of House of Delegates

Md. House OKs Spending Plan after School Safety Debate

by William J. Ford March 22, 2018October 31, 2020

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates hold a session on April 5. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Local Business, Prince George's County, William J. Ford

Maryland House Approves Paid Sick Leave

by William J. Ford April 5, 2017October 30, 2020