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Maryland Sen. Joanne C. Benson speaks at an April 7 ceremony to break ground on a new cancer center opening in 2024 on the campus of the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Largo. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

New Cancer Center Coming to Prince George’s Co.

by William J. Ford April 8, 2022April 13, 2022

In two years, Prince George’s County residents won’t have to travel to neighboring Anne Arundel County or Washington, D.C., to receive comprehensive cancer treatment.

Maryland Senate convened March 2 with eight police reform bills on the agenda. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Police Reform Tops Maryland Senate Agenda Potentially Increasing Public Review

by William J. Ford March 3, 2021December 21, 2021

Korey Neal (left, holding scissors), celebrates with his father, Stephen Neal, elected officials and other supporters during a grand-opening ceremony for K. Neal Trucks and Bus Center’s new 40,000-square-foot building in Hyattsville, Maryland, on Aug. 1. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Family Business Remains, Expands in Prince George’s

by William J. Ford August 7, 2019December 21, 2021

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh (right) stands with county and health officials and advocates during a March 6 press conference at the Treaty of Paris restaurant in Annapolis to show support for legislation creating a prescription drug affordability board. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Md. Lawmakers Mull Prescription Drug Board

by William J. Ford March 6, 2019October 31, 2020

Jaime Whitfield-Coffen, principal of Tulip Grove Elementary School, gives last-minute instructions before allowing students and their parents inside the newly renovated building on Sept. 4, the first day of school. (Robert Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Senate Gives Preliminary OK on School System Calendar Choice

by William J. Ford February 7, 2019October 31, 2020

Tiffany Franklin picks up free children’s clothing at the United Communities Against Poverty in Capitol Heights, Md. (Demetrious Kinney/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Community Fair Seeks to Help Impoverished

by William J. Ford August 9, 2017October 31, 2020

The Maryland House of Delegates holds a session in Annapolis on March 31. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s Closer to Rule Changes Among Boards

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

National

Md. Black Caucus Rejects Pro-Bail Bill

by William J. Ford April 1, 2017October 30, 2020