The University of Maryland College Park’s marching band will at least temporarily stop playing the state’s official song, which includes a reference to “Northern scum” and other pro-Confederate lyrics. The […]
Category: Prince George’s County News
Greenbelt Labor Day Festival
The Greenbelt Labor Day Festival is scheduled to be held from Sept. 2-4 at the Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd. The festival will include carnival rides, games, a petting […]
Censure Sought for Md. Senator Miller’s Opposition to Taney Statue Removal
Maryland Sen. C. Anthony Muse (D-26) wants Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller to be censured for statements made in a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan that opposed the […]
Judge Orders Competency Test for Alleged Murderer
A competency hearing will be held Aug. 29 for Antonio Williams, a resident of Clinton, Md., who admitted guilt to Prince George’s County police in the murders of three of […]
Residents Still Uneasy Following Declaration Foul Water is ‘Safe’
Despite reservations from both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties’ residents, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission General Manager and CEO Carla A. Reid reiterated on Aug. 17 that the discolored and smelly […]
Residents Despair as Lynn Hill Condominiums Close
Following years of struggle with condominium fees, code violations and landlord-tenant disputes, the Lynn Hill Condominiums in Temple Hills, Md. are being closed for code violations. Residents were given 24 […]
School Year Opens to Potential Rough Start
On the eve of the first day of classes for Prince George’s County Schools, parents, administrators, and the larger community remain optimistic that the body can rebound from accusations of […]
The Refuge Temple Hosts ‘ABLAZE Youth Convention’
The Refuge Temple Worship Center, located at 4479 Beech Rd., is scheduled to host an ABLAZE Youth Convention from Aug. 25-27. The convention is slated to begin on Friday at […]
Love AME Church Hosts 2nd Annual Back to School Fest
Love AME Church, located at Tall Oaks High School, 2112 Church Rd., is scheduled to hold a Back to School Summerfest on Aug. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event […]
Profiles of Triumph
The Profiles of Triumph is a community enrichment event that teaches, tells and embraces the challenges that bond people. Attendees can learn personal, professional and spiritual development. The event is […]
Greater Beulah Baptist Church’s Gathering of Men Addresses Domestic Violence
The Greater Beulah Baptist Church, 6056 Central Avenue, is scheduled to host “The Gathering of Men” event on Aug. 22 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The event will include Domestic Violence […]
Charlottesville Race Riots: A Reminder of County’s Divided Past
The recent race riots in Charlottesville, Va. precipitated by a White Power March by Neo-Nazis and the KKK in an effort to preserve a Confederate Statue has opened up old […]