COLLEGE – The University of Maryland celebrated and hosted its 17th annual Maryland Day on Saturday, welcoming more than 75,000 visitors and 400 exhibits and attractions on the campus. …
College Park looks to implement bike share by end of fall
COLLEGE PARK – After the city halted its plans to implement a bikeshare program in 2013, College Park and the University of Maryland are planning to bring a bicycle system to the area by the end of th…
General Assembly approves Public Information Act reform
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill before the end of its legislative session Monday night that provides reform of the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) which advocates of the…
Artificial turf bill passes Senate, moves to House committee
A bill to construct artificial turf fields at all county high schools has received the support of the Prince George’s County Board of Education and continues to move through the legislature. …
Local musician finds her calling and “It’s Alright”
When Akeira Cramer attended high school, she had never had any formal music training and just participated in school musicals and plays. …
Hyattsville filing deadline passes, incumbent mayor bows out
HYATTSVILLE – As the May 5 city election approaches, the deadline for citizens to apply for candidacy has passed. In total, 16 threw their hats into the ring to run for city office.…
Grand jury indicts county police officer
UPPER MARLBORO – The Prince George’s County Police Department has suspended one of its officers without pay after a grand jury indicted him on assault charges for allegedly putting a gun to a Bowie ma…
Public Information Act reform continues to gain momentum
ANNAPOLIS – A proposal to reform the Maryland Public Information Act continues to gain momentum following Senate and House hearings last week regarding several bills on the topic. …
More candidates announce in Hyattsville
HYATTSVILLE – Seven city residents have decided to throw their hats into the ring for the city’s biennial election this May following announcements by four incumbents.…
County faces ramifications of D.C. pot law
CAPITOL HEIGHTS – While the possession and cultivation of marijuana for people 21 and older may be legal in the nation’s capitol, Prince George’s County officials say the drug remains illegal in Maryl…