Michael S. Williamson

Silver Spring

Staff Photographer at The Washington Post

I am a staff photographer at The Washington Post. I'm on the road often making photos (many with iPhone8) of Americana, breaking news and social issue reportage

Articles

CivilRights

2 months ago | phillytrib.com | Michael S. Williamson

We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on!
CivilRights

2 months ago | phillytrib.com | Michael S. Williamson

We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on!
“You must know this story:” Why Freedom Summer’s murders matter today

Jun 19, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Susan Levine |Michael S. Williamson

PHILADELPHIA, Miss. — Even in a decade marked by hatred and violence, what happened here on a sultry June night 60 years ago shocked the nation for its brazenness. Amid Freedom Summer, a daring effort to register Black Mississippians to vote, three young civil rights workers came to town. It was a perilous time. Black churches were being torched throughout the South. Segregationists remained defiant.
Severe Weather Maryland

Jun 5, 2024 | ivpressonline.com | Michael S. Williamson

Injured tornado victims are moved to the front yard of a neighbor's home in Gaithersburg, Md., Wednesday, June 5, 2024, before being transported to a hospital. Several people were hurt when a large tree collapsed on a house on Dogwood Drive.
Severe Weather Maryland

Jun 5, 2024 | chronicleonline.com | Michael S. Williamson

Officials say a tornado killed a 2-year-old boy and injured his mother when a tree fell on their house in suburban Detroit. Livonia city officials said in a post on the city’s website that the quick-developing tornado struck several neighborhoods in the city on Wednesday afternoon. Officials say a massive tree was uprooted, falling onto the family’s house and through the roof, landing on a bed where the woman and her 2-year-old were sleeping.
Richwood Council approves bid for new water plant

Jan 24, 2024 | marysvillejt.com | Michael S. Williamson

Unavailable. Richwood officials approved a contract for the new water treatment plant, an important first step in bringing the project forward. At the regular village council meeting Monday evening, council voted to approve the tentative bid award contingent upon a successful approval of Ohio EPA loan financing. The bid award went to Shinn Brothers Inc., a contractor out of Celina, for $4.6 million.
Pup Halloween parade, WNBA championship celebration and more of the week’s best photos

Oct 26, 2023 | washingtonpost.com | Tom Brenner |Michael S. Williamson |John Locher |Matt McClain

PhotographyBy Washington Post Staff | Oct 26, 2023People gathered to watch costume contest judging during the Kalorama Park Halloween Dog Parade in Washington; the Las Vegas Aces, who become the first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, celebrate during a victory parade; the House of Representatives voted to elect Mike Johnson (R-La.) as the new speaker of the House; a shooter went on a rampage in Lewiston, Maine, killing at least 18 people.
MEDICARE

Sep 22, 2023 | phillytrib.com | Michael S. Williamson

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Guest column: Essential workers aren’t buying luxury boats. They’re just trying to afford dinner.

Sep 3, 2023 | nola.com | Michael S. Williamson

There are dueling storylines about America’s workers in recent headlines, and both are true. Inflation has cooled, unemployment is low and wages have grown. In contrast, 5 million households are behind on rent and 401(k) hardship withdrawals have risen 36%. There are two starkly different economic realities in America. There’s one in which middle- and high-wage workers saw savings and wealth increase throughout the pandemic.
GEORGIA-WORKERS3

Aug 17, 2023 | phillytrib.com | Michael S. Williamson

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