Author Archives: George Barnette

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley recently announced plans to move the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) headquarters from Crownsville in Anne Arundel County to an undisclosed location in Prince George’s County. The decision has been met with much fanfare in Prince George’s County, but officials in Anne Arundel County are furious with the announcement. […]

Prince George’s County officials are still optimistic over a hospital situation in desperate need of a resolution. Despite lacking a concrete plan of action, there’s hope the county hospital system will be retooled in the best interests of county residents. “I believe we will continue to have a hospital system in the county that will […]

Prince George’s County officials are mourning the death of Mount Rainier City Councilwoman Alta Morton, Dist. 1. Morton died on July 8 from complications of sickle cell anemia. “It is with profound sadness that I am ordering the flags to be lowered half mast in honor of the life and legacy of Ms. Alta Morton, […]

The state senator’s race in District 23 is proving to be another interesting one. Douglas J.J. Peters appears to be entrenched as the incumbent; however, there are two challengers determined to take his crown. Peters, a former Prince George’s County and Bowie City Councilman, is the current chair of the Prince George’s Senate Delegation in […]

The void left by Circuit City at the Boulevard at Capital Centre has now been filled by hhgregg, Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust (Inland Western), the leasing company for the shopping center, announced recently. “The Boulevard at the Capital Centre is a strong lifestyle center that draws traffic from around the metropolitan Washington DC […]

Behind the palatial facades and well-manicured, verdant lawns of Prince George’s County’s suburbia a secret was brewing. That is, until the fragile foundations of the U.S. housing market fell, exposing a festering sore that has since crippled the nation’s economy and undercut the county’s claim as the center of Black affluence. Prince George’s County is […]

Wanda Childs has reached levels of success she never imagined as an entrepreneur. That’s because her faith in God is what’s kept her doing what she believes is his work. However, it was a lack of faith that almost derailed the entire process. Childs worked for Fannie Mae for over 21 years. In the meantime […]

Prince George’s County officials are desperately trying to grow the commercial tax base in the county. However, they’re fearful there are perceived hurdles to making this happen. “In the minds of some, the county may be perceived as a place where it’s difficult to do business,” said Kwasi Holman, president and CEO of the Prince […]

Aaron Leach repeatedly denied his mother’s request to join the military when he graduated from high school. Leach, 21, was afraid he’d have to go to war and he’d be killed in action. Unfortunately for Leach, his fear came true. However, it was only miles from his home, as he was murdered leaving a party […]

The State’s Attorney’s race in Prince George’s County is one that pits foes from different backgrounds against each other. However, the one advantage everyone believes they have is experience. Peggy Magee, a Mississippi native, served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, where she became the first female first sergeant for the maintenance […]