A much talked-about bill was pulled off the table last week by Prince George’s County Councilman Tony Knotts, D.-Dist. 8, after support for the bill waned in the late moments. The bill would’ve allowed for a controversial zoning code change and allowed a mixed-use development along the Indian Head Highway corridor in Fort Washington. Knotts […]
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African Nation Benin Ravaged by Floods
The small West African nation of Benin has been ravaged by a record flood, which could cripple the county for years to come. Months of heavy rains across the country since July have caused major waterways to overflow and submerged low-lying areas. The United Nations on Oct. 24 said it would begin a massive airlift […]
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Top Level Prince George’s Officials to Benefit from Failed Legislation
Prince George’s County Council has rejected a bill to freeze pay for the county executive and council members until 2012. The rejection of the bill co-sponsored by Council President Thomas Dernoga, D.-Dist. 1, and Councilman Eric Olson, D.-Dist. 3, will increase the pay for the county’s executive and legislative officials, already the highest paid in […]
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New Public Safety Officials Make Domestic Violence a Priority
Prince George’s County’s brand new state’s attorney and sheriff will have a difficult task addressing domestic violence. When Melvin C. High and Angela Alsobrooks won the sheriff and state’s attorney’s races respectively, they ran on improving the county’s response to the issue. Now they have to put their money with their mouths are. The Prince […]
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Riddick Hopes Summit Will ‘Impact’ Community
On Oct. 23 at the Queen Anne Auditorium on the campus of Prince George’s Community College, a forum will be held to address the fragile state of African-American males in Prince George’s County. Under the leadership of Major Riddick, the Men on the Move 210 Impact Summit aims to “link arms and make our young […]
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Economic Impact of BRAC at Andrews Questioned
Questions abound over the viability of real economic impact surrounding the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and the influx of jobs it will bring to Joint Base Andrews. Despite the efforts of Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and several Prince George’s County officials, some think the impact could be minimal compared to the BRAC programs at […]
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Georgetown Basketball Gears Up for New Season
With the early departure of All-American center Greg Monroe to the NBA, many questions surround this year’s edition of the Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team. But with two of the best guards in the Big East in seniors Chris Wright and Austin Freeman, the Hoyas still figure to be in the mix for the conference […]
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Apostle Betty Peebles of Jericho City of Praise Remembered
Apostle Betty Peebles, senior pastor of Jericho City of Praise in Landover and a longtime gospel artist, educator and radio personality, passed away in a Baltimore hospital Oct. 12 of cancer at the age of 76. Her son and assistant pastor at the church Elder Joel R. Peebles Sr. posted a statement on Jericho’s website […]
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Georgetown Gears Up for New Season
With the early departure of All-America center Greg Monroe to the NBA, many questions surround this year’s edition of the Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team. But with two of the best guards in the Big East in seniors Chris Wright and Austin Freeman, the Hoyas still figure to be in the mix for the conference […]
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Prince George’s Police Chief Responds to Cheating Allegations
A Washington Post report into a possible cheating scandal with the Prince George’s County Police Training Academy has Prince George’s County Police (PGPD) officials on the defensive. Over 32 PGPD and Maryland-National Capital Park Police are implicated in the scandal, which has PGPD Chief Roberto Hylton question motives. In an open letter to Prince George’s […]
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Prince George’s Businesswoman Takes Financial Literacy into Her Own Hands
Carmen Johnson always had a big heart, but never knew how she could inspire and change others’ lives. Now, with the creation of the Katie Able Foundation, she’s learned to use her experience as a financial advisor to help children become financially literate. Johnson ran Able Estate and Company, a professional financial management organization, where […]
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Community College Theatre Department a Hidden Gem
Prince George’s Community College students continue to do surprising work, and that includes the theatre department. As the college continues to move forward, the theatre department continues to play a huge role in the college’s mission. The department prepares the students for careers on stage and screen while producing high-quality plays at the Hallam Theatre. […]