Richard Elliott

Maryland

Freelance Reporter at The Washington Informer

UMBC, BA American Studies. JHU, MA Political Science.

Articles

Maryland Senators Call for Accountability in Trump Administration

2 days ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

**FILE** Maryland Democratic Sens. Angela Alsobrooks (shown here) and Chris Van Hollen have been working to hold Trump administration officials accountable. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer) Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Press to Hold Trump Administration Officials Accountable, Decry Trump Crypto ScamMaryland Democratic Sens. Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen have been working to hold Trump administration officials accountable.
Fairmont Heights High School Becomes Film Studio

2 days ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

A propane explosion caused a fire during Laurel’s Main Street Festival Parade. One individual was hospitalized and the parade was canceled, but the festival continued with one street blocked off.
Star Wide Receiver Terry McLaurin Launches Jobs Training Program

2 days ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is continuing his commitment to the DMV beyond the football field through a nonprofit aiming to provide career training for youth in Loudoun County, Virginia. At a time when post-secondary education is incredibly expensive and thousands of federal workers have been furloughed, the first cohort of the Terry McLaurin Full Circle Jobs Program plans to assist 200 local youth gain job readiness skills. “First off, I want to thank God.
Study reveals potential energy savings for Maryland

1 week ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

Energy Study Indicates Possible Pathway to SavingsMaryland legislators approved legislation to fast-track energy projects earlier this year. However, Maryland is only part of one of the world’s largest energy grids, thus limiting the state’s ability to directly lower utility prices even with additional energy sources.
Columbia Air Center, the Nation's First Black-Owned Airport, Soon to Open Exhibit

1 week ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

Private First Class Purvis, Maryland Democratic Congressman Glenn Ivey, Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes and Prince George’s County Council member Jolene Ivey pose during a fundraiser at College Park Aviation Museum, highlighting Columbia Air Center, America’s first Black-owned airfield, on May 5. Congressman Ivey and Rolark Barnes were the event’s honorary co-chairs.
Prince George's County offers job resources for laid-off workers

1 week ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

Employ Prince George’s hosted Apprenticeship Fest 2025 to highlight the role of apprenticeships in shaping the future workforce, with over 400 enthusiastic youth and job seekers converging at the Building Trades Career Center. Representatives from more than five different unions and several community organizations provide information on various career paths.
Moore Resists Raising Property Taxes for Maryland

1 week ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

State Board Votes Against Property Tax Increase Maryland’s Board of Public Works, composed of the governor, comptroller, and treasurer, voted to maintain the state’s existing property and utility tax rates. The property tax will remain at 11.2 cents per $100 in assessed value, and the utility tax rate will remain at 28 cents per $100. “The past few weeks and months have been stressful and busy, but productive for the state,” said Treasurer Dereck E.
End of an Era: Prince George's Leaders, Residents Lament Loss of Six Flags America

1 week ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

Six Flags America in Bowie is closing at the end of the 2025 season, after citing financial concerns. The nearly 500-acre site will be sold for redevelopment. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer) Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced they will be closing Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, due to financial concerns, effective at the end of the 2025 season.
McDonald's franchise family strengthens Prince George's economy

2 weeks ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

Mary Hopkins-Navies, co-owner and operator of seven McDonald’s locations in Prince George’s County, has donated to various community causes and institutions, including granting $25,000 to Bowie State University last year. (Courtesy photo) Mother and daughter duo Mary Hopkins-Navies and Imani Ford own and operate seven McDonald’s locations in Prince George’s County.
Aimee Olivo Appointed to Prince George's Board of Education

2 weeks ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

Aimee Olivo, executive director of Art Works Now, is the new representative for District 5 on the Prince George’s County Board of Education, applying and being appointed after Shayla Adams-Stafford’s resignation in order to run for the county council.