Author Archives: George Barnette

Alexis Streets said she was always a creative person, but never really pursued it. Now the mother of two has her creative juices flowing at her unique gallery of food in Upper Marlboro. Streets says her company, Basket Treats by Alexis Streets, is the go-to place for any kind of tasty basket treat. However, had […]

The fight over control of Jericho City of Praise and its entities continues as the son of the late Right Rev. Betty Peebles and the alleged board wrangle over who’s really in charge of the church. Joel Peebles, son of the late pastor says the church is rightfully his as he is the lone-remaining heir […]

The Prince George’s County Redistricting Commission has made recommendations for changes to the councilmanic districts in Prince George’s County that effectively merge the entire rural tier of the county. The commission’s recommendations have brought virtually all of Upper Marlboro together into one district. District 9 would be the new home of the Marlboro Meadows, Villages […]

U.S. Rep Donna Edwards, D-Md., has been as vocal as any other member of Congress during her tenure. And while many say she’s emerging as a liberal star, she says she’s just representing her constituents. “I am who I am,” Edwards said. “I feel that I do fairly represent the interests of my district and […]

As the economic picture continues to worsen, Prince George’s County continues to lead Maryland in foreclosure properties. With close to 625 foreclosure properties and a rate of 1 in 517 properties, the county’s foreclosure rate remains among the highest nationally as it tries to come out of a countywide downturn spurred by the crisis. In […]

Prince George’s County had its first opportunity to test its new bill as Music Sports and Games Bar and Café has been closed after a double shooting in the early morning hours of Aug. 8 has now claimed a life. Police responded at 2:44 a.m. to a report of a shooting at the establishment in […]

Maryland Sen. Ulysses Currie, D-Prince George’s, is working to get the remaining charges in his corruption case thrown out of federal court because of what his lawyers believe is a confusion over his official duties. “The motion to dismiss that is presently pending relates to whether, in this very specific context, the Maryland bribery statute […]

Prince George’s County celebrated National Night Out like the rest out the country on Aug. 2, but this year it had added significance given the surge in the county’s murder rate. With 15 homicides in the month of January, the county got off to one of its deadliest years in recent memory and hasn’t been […]

Due to the resignation of former Prince George’s Councilwoman Leslie Johnson, a special election will be held to find her replacement in District 6. The County Council voted on Aug. 2 to approve the election and dates for the special election and the field of candidates is filling up already. Three candidates in the race […]

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker are smiling brightly after an announcement last week that a new plan is in place to replace the old and costly Prince George’s Hospital Center (PGHC). “This is really about the mission that all of us share, the goal we share to transform this […]

Charles County religious leader Robert J. Freeman, pastor of Save the Seed Ministries, pleaded guilty in a scheme to obstruct bankruptcy proceedings. “The evidence shows that Robert J. Freeman lived a life of fraud and deception, using millions of dollars from church members and fraudulently obtained credit to pay for luxury homes, cars, boats and […]

The Prince George’s County Redistricting Commission has been moving forward with its work as the day nears for it to submit a proposal to the County Council for consideration. The commission, created by the County Council, is chaired by Sharon R. Taylor, director of Communications and Public Affairs in the Office of the Sheriff. Joining […]