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Prince George's County pushes incentives, training to expand fine dining
Business

Prince George's County pushes incentives, training to expand fine dining

PGCEDC published a briefing on April 6 urging incentives and training to attract sit-down, higher-end restaurants; Council Chair Krystal Oriadha proposed a $1 million set-aside and 50% permit fee cuts.

Sarah Chen3m read
Prince George's County commuter guide, transit hubs, highways and parking tips
Community

Prince George's County commuter guide, transit hubs, highways and parking tips

New Carrollton’s rebuilt garage and the Purple Line’s test runs are shifting where people park and ride; use the nearest Metro or MARC station, county park-and-ride lots, and real-time tools to avoid the worst chokepoints.

Marcus Williams7m read
Prince George's Maternal Health Summit highlights disparities, county solutions
Healthcare

Prince George's Maternal Health Summit highlights disparities, county solutions

Maryland reported a 10.5% preterm birth rate in 2024; Prince George’s County held a Maternal Health Summit April 8 led by County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy to target local disparities.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez3m read
Prince George’s residents back green space, seek more homes, transit, infrastructure
Government

Prince George’s residents back green space, seek more homes, transit, infrastructure

Residents want more green space and quiet streets, but also more homes, transit, roads and community centers in the Konterra-Muirkirk corridor.

James Thompson2m read
Prince George's police launch one-day hiring event to fill staffing shortages
Government

Prince George's police launch one-day hiring event to fill staffing shortages

Prince George’s police will fast-track applicants in Upper Marlboro on April 18, as vacancies, overtime and thin patrol coverage continue to strain the force.

Marcus Williams2m read
PGPD arrests armed suspect on Walker Mill Road, recovers stolen gun
Government

PGPD arrests armed suspect on Walker Mill Road, recovers stolen gun

PGPD says officers took a suspect into custody on Walker Mill Road and recovered a stolen firearm, a result that puts renewed focus on guns moving through Prince George’s County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Coral Hills bathroom fire displaces six, cause under investigation
Community

Coral Hills bathroom fire displaces six, cause under investigation

Six Coral Hills residents were displaced after a first-floor bathroom fire in a three-story home, and county crews said no one was hurt.

Lisa Park2m read
UMPD introduces Sammy, support dog for mental health needs in College Park
Education

UMPD introduces Sammy, support dog for mental health needs in College Park

Sammy, a 2-year-old lab-golden mix, became UMPD’s first facility dog, trained for 40-plus commands to help students in crisis and disability-related needs.

Marcus Williams2m read
Woman killed in early crash at Landover Road, MLK Highway intersection
Government

Woman killed in early crash at Landover Road, MLK Highway intersection

A woman died after a single-vehicle crash at Landover Road and MLK Highway, where police were called around 1:30 a.m. and asked witnesses to come forward.

Marcus Williams2m read
Prince George's County En
Government

Prince George's County En

A false belief about a 24-hour wait cost DaCara Thompson's family critical hours. Prince George's County just made that myth illegal to enforce.

Marcus Williams3m read
Philadelphia Man Charged After Striking Two Troopers at Prince George's Car Rallies
Government

Philadelphia Man Charged After Striking Two Troopers at Prince George's Car Rallies

A masked 19-year-old from Philadelphia struck two Maryland State Police troopers in a single day while fleeing illegal car rallies across Prince George's County.

Marcus Williams3m read
PGCPS Completes Nation's Largest District-Wide Library Transformation, Reaching 48 Schools
Education

PGCPS Completes Nation's Largest District-Wide Library Transformation, Reaching 48 Schools

PGCPS just completed the nation's largest district-wide library overhaul, adding 27,000 books and 3D printers across 48 schools, with Surrattsville High School as a surprise addition.

Marcus Williams2m read
PGPD Assistant Chief Nichols honored for leadership, community service
Community

PGPD Assistant Chief Nichols honored for leadership, community service

A Marine veteran with 28 years at PGPD, George A. Nichols Jr. was honored as county leaders face pressure to prove community policing is changing daily life.

Lisa Park2m read
Man Shot Dead Inside Car on Branch Avenue, Road Closures Follow
Community

Man Shot Dead Inside Car on Branch Avenue, Road Closures Follow

A man was found shot dead inside a crashed car on Branch Avenue Thursday; police closed the road between Beech Road and Auth Way as homicide detectives investigate.

Sarah Chen1m read
Teen Rapper Gets 25 Years for Attempted Murder on School Bus
Education

Teen Rapper Gets 25 Years for Attempted Murder on School Bus

A teen rapper known as 'Baby K' pulled a trigger three times at a child's head on an Oxon Hill school bus. The gun jammed. He got 25 years.

Lisa Park3m read
Maryland Jockey Club Partners With Oak View Group on Pimlico, Preakness Operations
Business

Maryland Jockey Club Partners With Oak View Group on Pimlico, Preakness Operations

The Maryland Jockey Club tapped Oak View Group to sell brand partnerships at Pimlico, marking the first time OVG has represented a U.S. horse racing property.

Sarah Chen2m read
Hyattsville Home Care Agency Launches Post-Surgery Recovery Services in April 2026
Healthcare

Hyattsville Home Care Agency Launches Post-Surgery Recovery Services in April 2026

A Hyattsville agency launched post-surgery home care this week to prevent the readmissions that send recovering patients back to the ER.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Bowie City Councilman Michael Estève Wins Mayoral Special Election
Government

Bowie City Councilman Michael Estève Wins Mayoral Special Election

Bowie councilman Michael Estève won Tuesday's mayoral special election with 50.6% of the vote, beating six rivals including two fellow council members.

James Thompson2m read
Rhode Island Trolley Trail bridge closing for repairs in College Park
Government

Rhode Island Trolley Trail bridge closing for repairs in College Park

A safety-driven bridge closure on the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail will reroute College Park walkers and cyclists for about six weeks, starting April 16.

Marcus Williams2m read
Moore Signs Budget Blocking Prince George's Council from Park Funds
Government

Moore Signs Budget Blocking Prince George's Council from Park Funds

Moore's $70.8B budget bars Prince George's County Council from tapping M-NCPPC park funds, a notable constraint on the county's legislative body.

James Thompson1m read
Landover Street Takeover Driver Sentenced After Spectator Suffered Life-Threatening Injuries
Government

Landover Street Takeover Driver Sentenced After Spectator Suffered Life-Threatening Injuries

A 19-year-old received six-and-a-half months in jail for a Landover street takeover that left a spectator with life-threatening injuries, as the state's attorney warns more charges are coming.

James Thompson2m read
Oxon Hill Pedestrian Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision Identified as Hashim Kabbani
Community

Oxon Hill Pedestrian Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision Identified as Hashim Kabbani

Two cars hit Hashim Kabbani on St. Barnabas Road at nightfall on April 1. Six days passed before Oxon Hill knew his name.

Marcus Williams2m read
Greenbelt Proposes $41.75 Million Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
Government

Greenbelt Proposes $41.75 Million Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2027

Greenbelt's $41.75M budget absorbs its first post-ARPA year, moving a crisis intervention supervisor to permanent funding while keeping property taxes flat.

Marcus Williams2m read
UMD students rally for Take Back the Night on McKeldin Mall
Education

UMD students rally for Take Back the Night on McKeldin Mall

About 300 people joined UMD's first Take Back the Night march in 1979, and the McKeldin Mall rally put survivor safety and campus accountability back in view.

Lisa Park2m read
Prince George's Council
Government

Prince George's Council

Council Chair Krystal Oriadha fast-tracked three economic development bills in one afternoon, citing 700 vacant acres and a $90M budget gap as reasons the county can't wait.

James Thompson2m read
UMD students feel gas pain as prices spike after Iran closes strait
Business

UMD students feel gas pain as prices spike after Iran closes strait

Maryland gas hit $4.162 a gallon, up 66 cents in a month, and UMD commuter Raquel Torres is cutting back on every unnecessary drive.

Sarah Chen2m read
David J. Byrd Confirmed as Prince George's County Central Services Director
Government

David J. Byrd Confirmed as Prince George's County Central Services Director

David Byrd, former federal MBDA director, now controls the county agency that decides who fixes firehouses, maintains courthouses, and keeps thousands of government vehicles moving.

James Thompson2m read
Balcony Fire Displaces 5 Residents at Huntley Square Drive Apartment
Community

Balcony Fire Displaces 5 Residents at Huntley Square Drive Apartment

A balcony fire at a Huntley Square Drive apartment displaced 5 residents Tuesday; fire crews contained the blaze to the second floor with no spread.

Sarah Chen1m read
Maryland Cleanup Campaign Puts Returning Citizens to Work in Prince George's County
Community

Maryland Cleanup Campaign Puts Returning Citizens to Work in Prince George's County

Returning citizens are cleaning up Prince George's County streets while the county's Bridge Center reports a 1.1% recidivism rate, vs. Maryland's statewide 40%.

Marcus Williams3m read