Richard D. Elliott

Michael Esteve wins special election to become mayor of Bowie in Prince George's County. High voter turnout surprises and excites the new mayor.

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks speaks on the Senate floor against the SAVE Act. (Courtesy of Office of Sen. Angela Alsobrooks)

Clara Alssup (right) is awarded a new red Honda as the Prince George's County Public Schools Teacher of the Year for the 2026-2027 school year. (Courtesy of PGCPS)

Maryland Dems Pass Bill to Protect Immigrant Communities; Ivey and McCormick Launch Sickle Cell Caucus

**FILE** Participants take part in the 2024 American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

Darryl Barnes is no longer head of the Maryland-National Capitol Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) board, after resigning on May 17 and effective the next day, following the publication of a Baltimore Banner story on alleged misconduct

A copy of a replacement ballot, which voters should expect to receive by the end of June (Courtesy of Maryland State Board of Elections)

Rachel Jones notes that the Maryland Mortgage Program offers up to $6,000 to first-time homebuyers. (Courtesy of Maryland Department of Housing)

From left: Delegate Adrian Boafo has been endorsed by Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, Rep. Steny Hoyer, and Gov. Wes Moore for the District 5 congressional seat. (Courtesy of Boafo for Congress)

**FILE** José Tena of the Washington Nationals slides into third base during a May 2026 game. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)