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Maryland’s finest received their flowers. (Timothy Cox/The Washington Informer)

Black Experience

Maryland Live! Casino Salutes African-American Movers and Shakers

by WI Guest Author February 26, 2020December 21, 2021

Local, William J. Ford

Marylanders Back Revamping Public Education, But Say Taxes Too High: Poll

by William J. Ford February 24, 2020December 21, 2021

Maryland Sen. Malcolm Augustine speaks about a bill to ban carryout plastic bags before the Senate Finance Committee in Annapolis on Feb. 20. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Md. Lawmaker Floats Statewide Ban on Plastic Bags

by William J. Ford February 20, 2020December 21, 2021

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball (center) testifies before the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee on Feb. 19 in support of a $2.2 billion public school construction bill. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Md. County Execs Throw Weight Behind $2.2B School Construction Plan

by William J. Ford February 19, 2020December 21, 2021

Maryland Del. Jay Walker testifies in favor of state legislation to make financial literacy a requirement for high school graduates. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local, William J. Ford

Md. Lawmaker ‘Not Giving Up’ on Financial Literacy Requirement

by William J. Ford February 19, 2020December 21, 2021

Photo illustration courtesy of L.A. Sentinel

National, Stacy M. Brown

Four Md. Cities Among Most Diverse in Nation, Study Finds

by Stacy M. Brown February 19, 2020December 21, 2021

NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland holds its annual women's rally in Annapolis on Feb. 17. (Brigette Squire/The Washington Informer)

Community, William J. Ford

Legislation Presses for Gender Equality in Md.

by William J. Ford February 19, 2020December 21, 2021

Courtesy of pgcps.org

Education, Local

Md. Lawmakers Propose Financial Literacy Requirement for High Schoolers

by William J. Ford February 13, 2020December 21, 2021

Maryland state Sen. Justin Ready (left in foreground) presents proposed legislation in Annapolis on Feb. 12 to improve safety in college sports and compensation for athletes. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Jordan McNair-Inspired Bill Focuses on Safety, Compensation for College Athletes

by William J. Ford February 12, 2020December 21, 2021

T-shirts from Bowie State University's 2019 commencement are shown here. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local, William J. Ford

Md. House Speaker Backs Bill to Settle HBCU Suit

by William J. Ford February 12, 2020December 21, 2021