Category: Prince George’s County News

In Prince George’s County, trash has become a leading issue in the upcoming elections. First it was Maryland State Sen. C. Anthony Muse, running for County Executive, who promised to restore two-day trash pickup, if elected. Shortly thereafter Angela Alsobrooks followed suit with the same promise. Even former Rep. Donna Edwards mentioned the reduction in […]

Authorities say one of four people wanted in connection with a shooting aboard a Metro red line train in Takoma Park, which is located in Montgomery County, Md.,  has been arrested and charged with assault. Jermaine Brown was arrested Aug. 7 in connection with a shooting that happened on a red line train in Takoma […]

Minister Roussan “Rou” Etienne Jr. is a spiritual man who likes to invoke scripture and Bible stories in his personal and professional life. Now, he is attempting to become an elected official  where he is confident he can be a giant slayer by ending the reign of Maryland Senate president and political icon Thomas V. […]

The 2017 “I Am Who God Says I Am” Women’s Conference is scheduled to be hosted by Focused on Your Future Christian Life Ministries on Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Largo Community Church, 1701 Enterprise Rd. The event will encourage women to fellowship with one another and walk in victory to […]

Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters in front of the house where she grew up in Camp Springs, Md., Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks ended weeks of speculation by announcing her decision to run for Prince George’s County Executive. Her announcement on July 31 sets up a showdown with popular State Sen. C. […]

For decades Ed and Jackie Maxwell, who live in Clinton, Md. have traveled around the country to attend crusades even though most of those years she held down a government job and he was a public school administrator. The Maxwell’s joined the Church of Christ, a group of members from the District, Maryland, and Virginia […]

A Maryland man has pleaded guilty in the death of his infant son. The Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s office announced on Aug. 2 that Antoine Petty, a resident of Upper Marlboro, Md. pleaded guilty to first-degree child abuse resulting in the death of his 2-month-old son in September. Antoine Petty (Prince George’s County Police […]

On Aug. 5, Living Pure Ministries is hosting a singles paint party from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Capitol Heights Community Room, located at 1 Capitol Heights Blvd. The guest featured artist will be Zee Owens. The cost is $40. Light refreshments will be served. The attire is casual. To register for this […]

Attempting to strip away one of the major advantages of incumbency, the Prince George’s County Council is considering a measure to provide public financing of local elections. In a county where an incumbent has not lost a county seat in nearly 25 years, the measure could level the playing field for candidates who want to […]

In a departure from past dealings with the public, Prince George’s County Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Maxwell defended his record of achievement in a meeting with the Prince George’s County Delegation of the Maryland General Assembly on July 20 at Prince George’s Community College. Prince George’s County Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Maxwell. Maxwell met with […]

On Aug. 1 (Rain Date: Aug. 8) from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the District Heights Municipal Center – Ball Field, 2000 Marbury Drive is scheduled to host a National Night Out event. The event is scheduled to have food, games, music, a fun zone, raffles, exhibits and giveaways, including school backpacks. Admission is […]