Category: Prince George’s County News

The trade association for Black-owned newspapers is holding their annual conference in Prince George’s County, Md. The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual meeting is taking place from June 20-24 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Md. Benjamin Chavis, the president and CEO of NNPA, told the AFRO that this conference […]

A group of Maryland lawmakers has proposed an overhaul of the Washington-area subway system that would give the struggling rail network the dedicated funding its leaders say it needs. The lawmakers are calling for a radical restructuring of the Metro system’s board of directors. Their proposal, released Monday, would also leave it up to the […]

The Prince George’s Economic Development Corporation held its first Inaugural Women’s Excellence and Leadership Luncheon on June 8 at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. (inset) County Executive Rushern Baker, his daughter Quinci and Economic Development Corporation President Jim Coleman. (Photos by Mark Mahoney)

More than 150 Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle Schooll students took home brand new bicycles June 8 in recognition of their perfect attendance for the entire 2016-2017 school year.  The 166 seventh-graders received a free bicycle and helmet at a school-wide ceremony. “Seventh grade is definitely that adolescent year where we see a lot of struggles,” […]

(Updated 06/15/2017) Political consulting firm Ellis Industries’ CEO Lisa Ellis has seen and worked her share of elections in the state of Maryland. She said one thing is always missing: data or candidate polls from the Black community for the Black community that often determine the outcomes. Lisa Ellis is working to collect election data […]

A driver who pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed five people in a Washington suburb, then disappeared before his sentencing hearing, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Kenneth Kelley Prosecutors say a judge sentenced Kenneth Kelley on June 9. Kelley pleaded guilty in March to 28 charges, including five counts of […]

The Summer Ice Cream Social is set to kick off summer. The social event is scheduled to be held at Peeps and Company, 150 National Plaza, on June 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Please meet  promptly at 10:30 a.m. for a family photo shoot in the sand in front of Peeps followed by ice […]

The new Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing at Bowie State University drew a large crowd for its grand opening June 9. Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing at Bowie State University. (Courtesy photo via Instagram) The $102 million facility was the product of a two-year state-funded construction project. Bowie State University President […]

Germaine Robinson said she loves boxing, but she never thought she would be involved with the fight game. Robinson’s love for the sport and some strong family ties led her to do what no other woman has done before – open the first female owned and operated gym in Maryland. Members of the Uppercut Boxing […]

On June 2, U.S. Rep. Anthony Brown (D-Md.) introduced the 21st Century Investment Act of 2017 in the House of Representatives. The goal of the legislation is to provide incentives for businesses to manufacture goods domestically and tax credit for research and development (R&D). The bill is expected to encourage local investment and create economic […]

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — A boxer’s uncle, who is also his trainer, has been charged with assault after he was seen on video punching his nephew’s opponent in the ring after a fight. Leon Lawson Jr., uncle of Andre Dirrell, who was fighting Jose Uzcategui on May 20 at MGM National Harbor in Maryland. […]

A group of community leaders are renewing a call for the resignation of School Superintendent Kevin Maxwell following a series of embarrassing public incidents that have exacerbated an ongoing feud between outspoken elected school board representatives, appointed school board chairman Dr. Segun Eubanks and Maxwell. Prince George’s County School Board member Edward Burroughs is part […]