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Donna Edwards (right) chats with Vann and Diane Jones of Upper Marlboro at Maryland's National Harbor on Oct. 5 after announcing earlier in the day that she will run for county executive. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, Prince George's County

Donna Edwards Announces Run for Prince George’s County Executive

by William J. Ford October 5, 2017October 31, 2020

Former Rep. Donna Edwards eliminated monthslong speculation Thursday via a video message on her plans to run for Prince George’s County Executive.

Prince George's County Public Schools CEO Kevin Maxwell (left) listens as a group discusses ways to improve transparency among school officials during a community summit at Ernest E. Just Middle School in Mitchellville on Nov. 5. /Photo by William J. Ford

Education, Local, William J. Ford

Prince George’s Schools Host Summit on Safety, Accountability

by William J. Ford November 10, 2016October 30, 2020

A panel led by Rep. John Conyers (second from right) discusses voting rights at the 46th annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation conference in D.C. on Sept. 16. PHOTO BY WILLIAM J. FORD

Black Experience, Politics

Voter Suppression Still Evident, CBCF Panel Warns

by William J. Ford September 16, 2016October 30, 2020

Rep. Barbara Lee (right) speaks during a discussion on the state of housing in black America at the 46th annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation legislative conference at the Washington Convention Center in D.C. on Sept. 15. Photo by William J. Ford

Black Homeownership at Crisis Level, CBCF Panel Says

by William J. Ford September 16, 2016October 30, 2020

Prince George's County Public Schools CEO Kevin Maxwell discusses safety concerns during a Sept. 13 news conference at the administration building in Upper Marlboro. Photo by William J. Ford

Prince George's County

Prince George’s Schools Chief Addresses Latest Abuse Allegations

by William J. Ford September 14, 2016October 30, 2020

**FILE** The Wal-Mart in Landover Hills, Maryland, is seen here in 2010. (Joshua Goodwin via Wikipedia)

Prince George’s Council Nixes Wal-Mart Expansion in Landover Hills

by William J. Ford September 13, 2016October 30, 2020

Metro board member Catherine Hudgins speaks during a Sept. 12 news conference at the Vienna/Fairfax GMU train station about travel alternatives in Fairfax County, Virginia, for when the transit agency's maintenance overhaul begins three days later. Photo by William J. Ford

Largest Phase of Metro Maintenance Project Set to Begin

by William J. Ford September 12, 2016October 30, 2020

Prince George's County Public Schools CEO Kevin Maxwell (left) discusses some of the training employees have received during a school board meeting in Upper Marlboro on Sept. 8. Photo by William J. Ford

Prince George's County

Prince George’s Residents Irked by Leadership Amid Head Start Troubles

by William J. Ford September 9, 2016October 30, 2020

Metro riders can expect longer commute times. Photo by Roy Lewis

Metro Officials Split on Late-Night Service Plan

by William J. Ford September 8, 2016October 30, 2020

Passengers prepare to board a Blue Line train at the Van Dorn Street station in Alexandria, Virginia, on Aug. 28 as the eighth phase of Metro's SafeTrack maintenance project continues. Photo by William J. Ford

Metro’s Quarterly Report Card Better, But Still Room for Improvement

by William J. Ford September 7, 2016October 30, 2020