joanne benson Archives - The Washington Informer

Curtis Brooks (left) and Maryland state Sen. Joanne C. Benson speak with reporters at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Capitol Heights on July 8. Benson, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Brooks' family and others celebrated Brooks' return home after serving 24 years in prison. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County, William J. Ford

Prince George’s Community Welcomes Home Returning Citizen

by William J. Ford July 8, 2019December 21, 2021

Curtis Brooks was officially released from prison July 1 after receiving clemency in December from Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, a 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful.

Maryland state Sen. Brian Feldman (at podium) presents a bill to change the criteria for appointing state representatives on the Metro board of directors during a Feb. 7 session of the 2018 General Assembly at the state house in Annapolis. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Md. Lawmakers Mull Changes to Metro Board, Funding

by William J. Ford February 7, 2018October 31, 2020

Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown speaks after being sworn in as a congressman during a ceremonial reception at the James Madison Memorial Building in Southeast on Jan. 3. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, Prince George's County

Anthony Brown Sworn In as Congressman

by William J. Ford January 3, 2017October 30, 2020