Reporter
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.
Local super PAC seeks donations to spread the word and encourage voters to vote ‘yes’ on legalizing recreational use of marijuana.
A board established to implement Maryland’s comprehensive education plan recommended a proposed timeline to have it done in phases.
For candidates Wes Moore and Dan Cox, a pivot toward the final two weeks until early voting.
Both men sought to align themselves with the state’s popular, term-limited governor, Republican Larry Hogan.
Prince George’s County Council moves a step closer creating a body to improve relations between law enforcement and community.
Supporters of Western Maryland Hospital Center once again battle to keep the 65-year-old facility open.
Prince George’s County Council closer to establishing police accountability board, but concerns about its impact remain.
Del. Brooke Lierman and Harford County Executive Barry Glassman participated in a virtual forum as Election Day looms.
President’s executive actions will provide pardons for thousands of Americans serving federal drug sentences.
Online university cuts jobs even as the state prepares to offer across-the-board raises to government workers.