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washingtoninformer.com | Stacy Brown |Richard Elliott
Maryland congressional leaders, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D) and Rep. Glenn Ivey (D), are working diligently to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a Beltsville husband and father who immigration officials admitted was wrongfully deported to El Salvador— back home. On April 17, Van Hollen made good on his promise to personally check on Abrego Garcia and Ivey announced plans to visit the Maryland man next.
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washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott
**FILE** Despite Prince George’s Community College President Falecia Williams’ concerns about the Trump administration’s mandates on teaching Black history and eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion, school officials are proposing a nearly $143 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott
The Trump administration’s focus on tariffs and mass firings of federal employees continues to negatively affect the DMV, especially Prince George’s and Charles County, with business owners and political leaders worrying about reduced consumer spending and shrinking local revenues.
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washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott
Congressman Glenn Ivey (right) is planning to travel to El Salvador in May to conduct a welfare check on wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who resides in his congressional district. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer) Maryland Democratic U.S. Rep.
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washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott
In a move that has been applauded by advocates and educators alike, state legislators voted to trim some parts of the Maryland Department of Education’s signature Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, during the recently concluded legislative session. “These are the students who really need help with the Blueprint. There is no pause, cut in funding whatsoever,” said Maryland General Assembly Appropriations Committee Chair Del. Ben Barnes (D-District 21).
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ourcommunitynow.com | Richard Elliott
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In a move that has been applauded by advocates and educators alike, state legislators voted to trim some parts of the Maryland Department of Education’s signature Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, during the recently concluded legislative session. “These are the students who really need help with the Blueprint. There is no pause, cut in funding whatsoever,” said Maryland General Assembly Appropriations Committee Chair Del. Ben Barnes (D-District 21).
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washingtoninformer.com | Stacy Brown |Sam Collins |Richard Elliott
For years, as the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI) expanded operations throughout the U.S., executive director Nana Gyamfi oversaw the launch of a District-based policy research office, while collaborating with grassroots groups focused on statehood, police accountability, and migrant housing. These days, from BAJI’s Brooklyn headquarters, Gyamfi stays abreast of developments in the nation’s capital, especially as President Donald J.
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washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott
Prince George’s County Councilmember Wanika Fisher (D- District 2) hosted the grand reopening of Chillum Park, which had been closed for years, on April 5, citing the move as crucial for revitalizing community engagement in District 2. “My top priority was to make safety the central focus of the park redesign. The community was missing a vital space for families to enjoy, and this park is exactly what was needed, as our children deserve a safe place to connect with one another,” said Fisher.
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washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott
Balloons and confetti dropping in the Maryland State House on the night of April 7, signified the end of the 2025 legislative session, which included passing a $67 billion budget in the final days and adding additional taxes on information technology services, cannabis, and gambling.
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washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott
With U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Prince George’s Acting County Executive Tara Jackson, and other leaders present for the official groundbreaking ceremony on April 9, the new Civic Plaza is set to open in December, just outside of the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo. “This plaza is more than just a construction site; it’s a manifestation of our vision to create a vibrant, inclusive, and walkable Largo,” said acting County Executive Jackson during the ceremony.
