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This graduating class, 136 strong, overcame an unprecedented, and mentally and emotionally taxing pandemic to achieve a 100% graduation rate and the accumulation of more than $42 million in scholarships. The post Duke Ellington’s Class of 2024 Graduates in Style, and with Purpose appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more

The Biden-Harris campaign has launched a $50 million ad campaign to highlight President Biden's commitment to serving the American people, contrasting with former President Trump's focus on his own interests, and is investing in African American media through partnerships with minority-owned media outlets. The post Biden-Harris Campaign Launches $50M Ad Blitz, Targeting Trump’s Convictions, Conduct appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican nominee Larry Hogan in his bid for the Senate, but experts believe this will not help Hogan build the bipartisan coalition he needs to win in the deep-blue state. The post Trump Endorsement of Hogan Raises GOP Concerns About Maryland’s Senate Race appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more

Rep. Jared Huffman has formed the Stop Project 2025 Task Force to combat the far-right Project 2025 initiative, which seeks to grant former President Donald Trump "supreme" powers and infringe on basic liberties and democratic institutions. The post Lawmakers Unite to Combat Far-Right Project 2025 Initiative appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more

Former President Donald Trump's return to Capitol Hill sparked protests and criticism from Democratic leaders, who denounced his visit to the site of the January 6, 2021, attack and emphasized the importance of the upcoming elections. The post Trump’s Return to Capitol Hill Draws Protests and Democratic Criticism appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more

Eight climate justice protesters were arrested by Capitol Police at the Congressional Baseball Game on June 12 for disrupting the proceedings by jumping on the field with T-shirts that read "END FOSSIL FUELS". The post Climate Justice Activists Arrested for Disrupting Congressional Baseball Game appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reopened the shipping channel into Baltimore after a two-month closure due to the tragic Key Bridge collapse, and the Biden administration, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Maryland Democrats are pushing for the federal government to cover the full cost of the repair. The post Baltimore Shipping Channel Finally Cleared After Bridge Collapse appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more

Prince George's County Council member Mel Franklin resigned from his at-large seat on Friday, leaving a vacant seat with two years left in the term, and a special election will be held within the next 60 days to fill the seat. The post Mel Franklin Announces Resignation from Prince George’s Council appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more

Provisions of the new contract include a more-than-25% wage increase over four years, medical, vision, and dental coverage for workers and their families, an expanded pension package, no combination of job duties, and the guarantee of a positive work environment.  The post Hospitality Workers Secure New Contract with Salary Increase, Benefits appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more