When the moderator said “Let There Be Light,” a collective cheer went up from the nearly 100 people who gathered July 26 at Southern Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Temple […]
Category: Prince George’s County News
Decoy Lounge in Clinton
Prince George’s County is home to several leisure spots that make it possible for residents to relax and have fun without taking the journey to D.C. One of those spots […]
The PG Valor Basketball Team Announces First Open Tryout
The American Basketball Association (ABA) expansion team and Prince George’s County’s first professional basketball team will be hosting their first open tryout for their inaugural season on Aug. 5 from […]
Man Accused of Robbing ‘Pokemon Go’ Players on U-Md. Campus
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — A man accused of robbing three “Pokemon Go” players on the University of Maryland’s College Park campus has been arrested. University police spokeswoman Sgt. Rosanne […]
Half Note Serves as Dining, Entertainment Suburban Spot
Derric E. Thomas, Esq., owner of Half Note Restaurant and Lounge in Bowie, Maryland, is comfortable remaining outside of Washington, D.C. “The D.C. market is different,” he told the AFRO. […]
Hogan Appoints 3 Judges to District Court
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) recently appointed three judges, two of which are African American to the Prince George’s County District Court. Hogan announced the appointment of Bryon Bereano on […]
Maryland Gives Out $1.3M in Public Safety Grants
Throughout July public safety grants were given to police and service departments across Maryland from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention. The grants, varying in totals and causes, […]
Non-Profit Leaders Detail Plans for Grant Money
On July 13, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III and Kevin M. Maxwell, Prince George’s County Public Schools’ CEO, recognized nine non-profits that received $142,000 in grants from the […]
Temple Hills Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting A Police Officer
Danny Lee Harvell pled guilty on July 19 to two counts of first degree assault and possession to distribute marijuana. He faces 25 years with a suspension of three to […]
Negro League Legends Hall of Fame’s 13th Anniversary Celebration
The Negro League Legends Hall of Fame (NLLHOF) will hold its 13th Anniversary Celebration during the week of July 27-30. The vision of the Negro League Legends Hall of Fame […]
Sports Radio/TV Host to Speak at Greater Mt. Nebo Church
James Brown, CBS Sports (Twitter Photo) James Brown, the 2016 recipient of the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award that recognizes host’s longtime and exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional […]
Violent Crime Surge Continues
Four homicides were committed in Prince George’s County within six days, continuing the surge of violent crime. In 2015, the total number of homicides in the county was 81, according […]