WASHINGTON – The McDonald’s Corporation, in collaboration with the International Youth Foundation (IYF), announced a $200,000 investment in Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C. to e…
Laurel Community celebrates National Night Out
LAUREL — Communities around the county celebrated the annual National Night Out on Aug. 6, where residents had the chance to interact with law enforcement members in a family-friendly environment wher…
Excellent acting drives ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at the Kennedy Center
The Broadway hit “Dear Evan Hansen” is at the Kennedy Center through Sept. 8, and its emotional story about a lonely teenager who gets caught up in a viral lie will deeply resonate with those who have…
Sewer overflow in Fort Washington being investigated by WSSC
SEABROOK – An overflowing pipe sent 5.22 million gallons of wastewater into Broad Creek in the Fort Washington area, but did not affect drinking water, on Aug. 9, according to the Washington Suburban …
College Park City Council to introduce new noise ordinance
COLLEGE PARK – To control noise in the community, the College Park City Council discussed the introduction of a draft noise ordinance during its meeting last week. The language of the draft ordinance,…
Former PGPD officer found guilty of assault and misconduct
SEABROOK – A former Prince George’s Police Department (PGPD) officer was found guilty of two misdemeanor charges of second-degree assault and misconduct in office for punching a man in the face repeat…
‘Amélie’ charms and engages at Bowie Playhouse
“Amélie,” a musical based on the popular 2001 French film, is now playing at Bowie Playhouse. Directed and choreographed by Kelsey Meiklejohn Bowen, the show focuses on a good-hearted but isolated you…
UMD, PGCC and Montgomery College receive grants to educate STEM teachers for the long haul
COLLEGE PARK — A total of $296,041 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) was awarded for a collaborative project between the University of Maryland College Park, Montgomery College and…
Town of Forest Heights doubles size with annexation
FOREST HEIGHTS — The Town of Forest Heights recently had its plan to more than double the limits of their town by the annexation of nearby land approved and finalized by the courts. The Forest Heights…