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Richard is a contributing writer with the Washington Informer, focusing on Prince George’s county’s political and business updates alongside sports. He graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a B.A. in American Studies and later completed a Master’s Degree in Political Science at Johns Hopkins University.

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Local leaders, activists and residents including Lil Chris of the go-go band TOB (back left), Ron Moten (center) and Council member Trayon White (right) (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)
Posted inCommunity

&pizza Pulls ‘Marion Berry Knots’ from Menu After Community Criticism; Local Leaders Highlight Legacy of D.C.’s ‘Mayor for Life’

by Richard D. Elliott October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

&pizza CEO Mike Burns pulled a menu item called “Marion Berry Knots” after backlash from city leaders and residents, who called it disrespectful to the legacy of former D.C. mayor Marion Barry.

"A Different World" cast members Dawnn Lewis and Darryl Bell at Bowie State University on Oct. 17. The cast is touring historically Black colleges and universities across the country to encourage enrollment, raise scholarship funds and promote financial literacy. (Courtesy of Bowie State University via X)
Posted inLifestyle

‘A Different World’ Cast Visits Bowie State During HBCU Tour

by Richard D. Elliott October 23, 2024October 23, 2024
&pizza is facing backlash and calls for a boycott after promoting a new menu item using drug-laden references that some advocates believe disrespect former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. (Courtesy of Elvert Barnes via Flickr)
Posted inCommunity

&pizza Faces Backlash, Calls for Boycotting Following ‘Marion Berry’ Dessert Debut

by Richard D. Elliott October 23, 2024October 23, 2024
Fort Washington Park celebrated its 200th anniversary as the primary line of defense on the Potomac for the nation's capital. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPrince George's County

Prince George’s County Local Updates

by Richard D. Elliott October 23, 2024October 27, 2024
**FILE** Early voting in Maryland runs from Oct. 24 to Oct. 31. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPrince George's County

Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott October 23, 2024October 23, 2024
**FILE** Prince George's County Public Schools CEO Monica Goldson at Benjamin Tasker Middle School (Anthony Tilghman/ Washington Informer)
Posted inPrince George's County

Prince George’s County Local Updates

by Richard D. Elliott October 16, 2024October 16, 2024
**FILE** U.S. Senate candidates former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D), pictured in a photo from 2022, met on Oct. 10 for the sole debate in a race that may decide the partisan control of Congress' upper chamber. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inElection 2024

Alsobrooks and Hogan Spar in Only Debate of Close Senate Race

by Richard D. Elliott October 14, 2024October 16, 2024
Jolie Gelato recently received funds from an investor and will be stocked in freezers across five Union Kitchen stores this month. (Courtesy of Jolie Gelato)
Posted inBusiness

Black-Owned Dairy-Free Ice Cream Coming to Union Kitchen

by Richard D. Elliott October 11, 2024October 11, 2024
Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) President Dr. Falecia Williams, Prince George's County Council member Wala Blegay, Mary Roberts, Hussein Sharaf, James Poindexter, Rep. Glen Ivey and Allyson Knox at PGCC's Cyber Clinic headquarters on Oct. 4 (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPrince George's County

Congressman Glenn Ivey Visits Prince George’s Community College Cyber Clinic

by Richard D. Elliott October 9, 2024October 9, 2024
Bovanti Cosmetics Vice President and celebrity makeup artist Marquel Javontei, Bovanti Cosmetics President and CEO Anita Bohannon and Bovanti Cosmetics & Spa’s owner Marquis Bohannon James at the company’s grand opening on Oct. 5. Located in Bowie, Maryland, Bovanti Cosmetics & Spa is the first Black-owned brand to open up a cosmetic store in Prince George's County. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPrince George's County

Bovanti Cosmetics & Spa Opens in Bowie Town Center

by Richard D. Elliott October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

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