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William J. Ford has worked as a newspaper reporter for more than 20 years. Most recently, he spent seven years covering Prince George’s County, some Maryland politics and other local news in the D.C. area for the Washington Informer. While at the paper, Ford received reporting awards from the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association and was finalist for beat reporting in 2021 and a 2019 award winner for beat reporting from the D.C. chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Ford previously worked as a correspondent for Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine and for nearly 10 years covering municipalities and other local news for The Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Senate campaign updates: Trone’s new ad, Alsobrooks endorsed by Scott, upcoming forum

Democratic candidates seeking the U.S. Senate seat continued their push for support through a new ad, an endorsement in the city of Baltimore and…

King: Higher education recommendations report won’t be ready by Dec. 1 deadline

Legislative work group to assess Maryland Higher Education Commission policies will hold its fourth meeting Nov. 28 in Annapolis.

Political notes: Rogers on his run, Trone endorsement official

Del. Mike Rogers (D-Anne Arundel) this week confirmed what his filing with the Federal Election Commission last week suggested: He’s joining the race in…

Prince George’s Democrats select Del. Nick Charles to fill vacant seat in state Senate

If confirmed by Gov. Wes Moore, Charles would replace former Sen. Melony Griffith, who will lead the Maryland Hospital Association.

During the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board meeting Nov. 16, it approved a statewide literacy initiative that includes working in conjunction with the Maryland State Department of Education. Screenshot.

Maryland Department of Education, Blueprint board aim to boost literacy achievement in elementary schools

A statewide elementary literacy expert instructional support team will visit all 24 school systems starting in January.

MACo to state leaders: More clarity needed to implement, fund Blueprint education plan

Recommendations include increasing state funding toward prekindergarten, restructuring career advancement opportunities for educators.

Hoyer on FBI HQ decision: ‘This is a done deal’

Twelve people spoke at a celebratory press conference in Prince George’s County that will be home to the future FBI headquarters.

Lawmakers assess whether juvenile services are effective, but law enforcement could help, too

Clyde Boatwright, president of the Maryland Fraternal Order of Police, testified virtually for almost 90 minutes of the more than three-hour briefing.

Maryland confirmed as pick for new FBI headquarters

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s new headquarters will be in Maryland, a significant victory for the state following years of jockeying against Virginia and…

Unofficial results: Rockville voters oppose effort to expand municipal voting to teens

Slightly more than 8,500, or 69%, no votes casts to not allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections.