William J. Ford
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Biden Energizes Democratic Base at Rally in Montgomery County
A day after President Joe Biden touted his plan to erase up to $20,000 in student loan debt for borrowers, he joined a standing-room-only crowd Thursday in Montgomery County, Maryland, to rally fellow Democrats ahead of the Nov. 8 general election. → Read More
Hoyer at 20th Annual Equality Luncheon: 'Women Make Things Better'
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer hosted his 20th annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon on Tuesday in College Park, Maryland, to celebrate accomplishments women have and continue to make in the community. → Read More
Black Financial Professionals Push for Equity, Trust, Wealth
The 16th annual Conference of African American Financial Professionals is underway this week at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in northwest D.C. → Read More
Teens Learn Advocacy, Research at Social Justice Camp in Prince George's
Area teenagers are participating in a weeklong social justice camp at the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System's Spauldings branch in District Heights. → Read More
Democrats Rally for Unity, Wins in November General Election
After some tough primary election races, Maryland Democrats sought to “kiss and make up” Monday in a push to win back the governor’s mansion in the fall. → Read More
Wes Moore Receives Democratic Nomination for Maryland Governor
Through a robust coalition of campaign staff, volunteers and support from dozens of high-profile Democrats, Wes Moore declared victory Saturday to receive the Democratic nomination for Maryland governor. → Read More
Franchot Concedes in Maryland Gubernatorial Race
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot said Friday that he will concede in the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. → Read More
Counting of Maryland's Mail-In Ballots Begins
Canvassing got underway Thursday in Maryland to start counting mail-in ballots — which could take at least a week, if not longer — to determine the winner in several close contests, including the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. → Read More
Glenn Ivey Leads Donna Edwards in High-Stakes Race for Congress
In one of Maryland’s most competitive races, Glenn Ivey maintains a lead to secure the Democratic nomination for the 4th Congressional District. → Read More
Primary Election Underway In Maryland
After eight days of early voting in Maryland, it’s finally Election Day. Tuesday’s primary election didn’t go well for some voters in Prince George’s County because two polling sites in […] → Read More
DOJ Probing Maryland State Police for Racism, Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that it is opening an investigation into alleged discriminatory hiring and promotion practices by the Maryland State Police. → Read More
Maryland to Receive $95M for Broadband Access
Maryland will receive $95 million from the federal government to provide broadband access to more than 16,000 households and businesses in rural and underserved communities. → Read More
Prince George's NAACP President: 'Get Out and Vote'
If the first day of early voting in Maryland on Thursday is any indication, thousands of voters chose to not come to the polls — at least not yet. → Read More
Slow Start to Early Voting in Maryland
Maryland has about 4.1 million registered voters with slightly more than half registered as Democrats, but state officials anticipate a low voter turnout. → Read More
Candidates Donna Edwards and Glenn Ivey Push for Democratic Support
With early voting set to begin Thursday in Maryland, one of the state’s most competitive races features two Black attorneys whose campaigns mirror each other such with their vow to protect abortion rights, livable wages and relocate the FBI headquarters from D.C. to Prince George’s County. → Read More
Prince George's Council OKs Establishment of Police Accountability Board
The Prince George's County Council voted 10-1 Tuesday to implement a police accountability board in order to provide a more transparent process for reviewing alleged police misconduct. → Read More
D.C. Voters Head to the Polls for Primary Election
D.C. voters hit the polls Tuesday for the city's primary election, with some such as Tyra Mobley choosing to cast their votes by placing their ballots inside a drop box in front of the Deanwood Community Center and Library in Northeast. → Read More
Maryland Gubernatorial Candidates Report Major War Chests Heading into July Primary
Several Maryland gubernatorial candidates reported at least six-figure campaign war chests ahead of the primary election with early voting set to begin July 7. → Read More
Bowie State's Myles Frost Wins Tony Award for Starring Role in 'MJ'
Actor and Bowie State University student Myles Frost is now a Tony Award recipient. → Read More
Rushern Baker Ends Maryland Gubernatorial Run
Former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III announced Friday he will immediately suspend his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Maryland governor. → Read More