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From left: Prince George's County Council at-large candidates Melvin Johnson, Juanita Culbrith-Miller, Councilman Mel Franklin, Reginald Tyer, Julian Lopez, Gerron S. Levi and Calvin Hawkins participate in a May 19 candidates' forum at Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church in Bowie. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Council Hopefuls Pitch Platforms at Forum

by William J. Ford May 23, 2018October 31, 2020

**FILE** Because of term limits and the addition of two at-large seats, several new faces could be elected to Prince George's County Council this year. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Dozens Pursue Prince George’s Council Seats

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

The Prince George's County Council holds a Nov. 14 meeting at the county administration building in Upper Marlboro, where they voted to allow a medicinal cannabis business to open in the county. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Medical Cannabis Dispensary Zoning Approved in Prince George’s

by William J. Ford November 14, 2017October 31, 2020

Courtesy of the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office via Twitter

Prince George's County

Prince George’s Floats Property Tax Incentive for Public Safety Workers

by William J. Ford October 25, 2017October 31, 2020

The Prince George's County Council, seen here during a July 18 meeting in Upper Marlboro, will look different next year due to term limits for several council members. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s Council Candidates Front and Center

by William J. Ford September 20, 2017October 31, 2020

The Prince George's County Council holds its weekly meeting at the county administration building in Upper Marlboro on July 18. The council approved legislation to ensure at least 50 percent of food and drinks are healthy in vending machines on county property. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Food, Health, Prince George's County

Healthier Food, Drink Choices Coming to Prince George’s County

by William J. Ford July 18, 2017October 31, 2020

Prince George's County Public Schools officials hold a banner congratulating last year's senior class at DuVal High School in Lanham for having a 92 percent graduation rate. Central office personnel including schools CEO Kevin Maxwell visited several schools Feb. 8 to celebrate the high graduation rates. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Local, Prince George's County

State to Probe Alleged PGCPS Grade-Fixing

by William J. Ford June 28, 2017October 30, 2020

Frank Malone (left), 100 Fathers Inc., president and CEO, and Tyrone Parker, president of the Alliance of Concerned Men, speak during the Celebration of Fathers on Capitol Hill at the Canon House Office Building in Southeast on June 16. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Fathers Want to be Put on the Agenda

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer June 21, 2017October 30, 2020

Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (fifth from left), site owner Mani Patel (fourth from left) and others dig dirt as part of groundbreaking ceremony for a $50 million retail development in Brandywine on May 10. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County, William J. Ford

Multimillion-Dollar Retail Development Moving to Southern Prince George’s

by William J. Ford May 11, 2017October 30, 2020

Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III gives his sixth State of the Economy address before hundreds of business leaders, state, county and municipal officials at the Colony South Hotel in Clinton on May 3. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County, William J. Ford

Baker: Prince George’s Is Economic Engine of D.C. Region

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