University of Maryland Extension Opens Urban Farmer Field School
COLLEGE PARK – The University of Maryland Extension is hosting five farmer field school workshops, which will take place on farms across Prince George’s County and Baltimore City, to target and …
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Maryland assists with hurricane relief after Florence
COLLEGE PARK — Hurricane Florence ravaged North and South Carolina over the weekend and while Maryland did not see much impact from the storm, the sta…
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Paul’s View: You heard it here first! Predictions
As we approach the 2018 midterm elections, it is that time of year to go out a bit on a limb and share with you my predictions for the upcoming electi…
University of Maryland Extension Opens Urban Farmer Field School
COLLEGE PARK – The University of Maryland Extension is hosting five farmer field school workshops, which will take place on farms across Prince George’s County and Baltimore City, to target and …
Write-In candidate calls for referendum on Democratic Sample Ballot
ACCOKEEK — Tamara Davis Brown, write-in candidate for Prince George’s County Council District 9, is calling for a referendum on the Official Democratic Sample Ballot handed out by the Prince George’s …
Maryland assists with hurricane relief after Florence
COLLEGE PARK — Hurricane Florence ravaged North and South Carolina over the weekend and while Maryland did not see much impact from the storm, the state was quick to respond to the disaster and assist…
Prince George’s County High School Football Roundup
BALTIMORE— National Christian Academy got a lot of help from several places all over the field and rolled to a 52-14 victory over Gwynn Park (1-2) on Sept. 14. The Eagles improved to 3-0 with the vict…
Brazilian National Team dominates El Salvador in FedExField Friendly
LANDOVER – Superstar striker Neymar scored his 59th international goal while 21-year old Richarlison added a brace in his national team debut as Brazil handily defeated El Salvador, 5-0, in an interna…
County Election Updates: Changes in State’s Attorney Race, BOE District 3 Candidates ready for forum
SEABROOK – Democratic nominee for State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy will officially run unopposed for the position while potential candidate Bruce Johnson will continue his campaign but as a write in-ca…
County Schools cope with gun violence
RIVERDALE — In light of school shootings around the nation that are happening more frequently than ever, Prince George’s County Public School’s (PGCPS) is taking extra steps to ensure that schools are…
Report shows county residents struggling to afford basic needs
LANHAM — United Way of the National Capital Area released its second Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Report revealing that 35 percent of households throughout Prince George’s Count…
Trump Administration attempts to dismiss TPS Lawsuit
GREENBELT – Immigrant residents from El Salvador with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) voiced their displeasure towards the Trump Organization on Sept. 12 as federal attorneys look to dismiss a lawsui…
Flowers avenge playoff loss with a 40-0 thrashing
GREENBELT – Charles H. Flowers High School quarterback Julius Duvall’s first two drives against Eleanor Roosevelt High School did not go as planned. The Jaguars senior started by throwing an intercept…
Kaiser Permanente to open medical center in Bowie
BOWIE — Kaiser Permanente announced it would open a new medical center in Prince George’s County prospectively in 2020 due to the growing demand for their healthcare and coverage. “Kaiser Permanente i…
County BOE listens to concerns from public on school improvements
UPPER MARLBORO — The Prince George’s County Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) held a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 13 for residents to share their thoughts …
Potomac’s defense stifles Douglass, 6-0
BRANDYWINE – A high school football showdown between the Frederick Douglass Eagles and Potomac Wolverines was a tale of two defenses. However, it was Potomac’s defense that stood tall at the end as th…
Lady Panthers find scoring touch in 4-1 win vs. Northwestern
HYATTSVILLE – Senior Keylin Amaya has scored several goals throughout her soccer-playing career. She trusts her shot and is not afraid to take risks. The Parkdale High School defender received a light…
Colts thwart Redskins offensive efforts, 21-9
LANDOVER – It only took a week for the honeymoon phase to end after Alex Smith and Adrian Peterson torched the Arizona Cardinals for more than 300 yards and three touchdowns in a 24-6 win on Sept. 9. …
Bladensburg High School Cancels Varsity Football for 2018 Season
SEABROOK – Bladensburg High School will not participate in varsity football this fall season, becoming the first county high school of recent record to do so, county and school officials confirmed. Th…
Next Now Fest brings the arts
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) held its fifth annual Next Now Fest to bring fine arts to the community on Sept. 7 and 8. The two-day festival served as the university’s …
Goldson: Trend of older school building issues need to change now
UPPER MARLBORO – The decision to give Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) students a half-day on the second day of classes on Sept. 5 due to air conditioning issues at several locations is t…
Johnson, former State’s Attorney candidate, sues Board of Elections
LARGO — Former state’s attorney candidate Bruce Johnson filed a lawsuit against the Prince George’s County Board of Elections (BOE) on Aug. 31 for rejecting over 500 voter signatures keeping him off t…
Governor’s Race Update
SEABROOK – Gov. Larry Hogan has put his re-election campaign on hold to declare a state of emergency on Sept. 10 ahead of Hurricane Florence making landfall in the United States. In a press conference…