Category: Prince George’s County News

Civil Rights Attorney Jimmy Bell of Upper Marlboro, Md. who carved out a legal reputation for his willingness to take on and win difficult and unpopular cases, was found dead in his home on March 25. Is age could not be verified before publication. Legal Council Jimmy Bell was found dead in his home on […]

The controversy over whether or not to eliminate the current bail bond system has placed several Prince George’s County elected officials on opposite sides and the question is whether the lingering residue from the debate will have a lasting impact on political affiliations that may determine the outcomes of future elections. Bruce Branch (Courtesy Photo) […]

Police in Maryland say a man checking his car for damage after a minor crash in the Washington suburbs was fatally struck by another car. Media outlets report that three cars were involved in a crash on southbound Route 301 in Upper Marlboro, Md. on the evening of March 28. Prince George’s County Police say […]

Everyone agrees that if Maryland Black Mayors (MBM) could ever come together they could control the fabric of politics not only in Prince George’s County, but in the state of Maryland. There are a lot of towns and municipalities in the county with Black Mayors and long histories such as Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Capitol Heights, […]

In a week when the Affordable Health Care Act was scheduled to be voted on in Congress and budget priorities are being debated in Annapolis, Md., Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III can only wait and see how many of his budget priorities will be undermined by politics. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker […]

Minority voters are concerned about the power of political bosses and gerrymandering in the state of Maryland, which won a key victory last week in Federal Court. The debate about gerrymandering ratcheted up another notch last week when U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar ordered state Sen. Thomas V. Mike Miller and House Speaker Michael […]

Family members say a college freshman travelled to Prince George’s County (her home) for spring break and was watching a friend film a music video when the young woman was fatally shot in Northeast Washington. A high school graduation photo of slain St. Augustine freshman Ayana McAllister. (Courtesy photo) Metropolitan Police say Ayana McAllister, of […]

Surrounded by dozens of grieving officers, the family of slain Prince Georges County Police Officer Jacai Colson came to the sidewalk outside the Palmer Park headquarters where he died in the line of duty. “This is a painful time for me. This is a painful time for our institution,” Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank […]

The recent indictment of former Maryland Del. Michael Vaughn has generated speculation among Black Prince Georgians that elected officials of their race are being targeted. On March 8, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein was joined by Prince George’s County police chief Hank Stawinski and agents and officers from the FBI […]

Charles Romain has been charged with the murder of Lafeal Sinclair. (Prince George’s County Police) On March 9, 24-year-old Charles Romain, a resident of Alexandria, Va. was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of Lafeal Sinclair. According to the Prince George’s Police Department, Romain is in Alexandria and waiting to […]

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III recently unveiled his $3.8 million FY2018 budget proposal that he said reflects how far the county has come since he took office in 2010. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker boasts of the county’s achievements and says he looks forward to future success. (Courtesy Photo) Baker said […]

When Prince George’s County Council Rep. Karen Toles (D-Suitland) led the fight three years ago to close nightclubs and strip bars in the county while banning dancing in restaurants and nightclubs that failed to get permits under a controversial law called CB-18; it was designed to curb violent crime which was often associated with Go-Go […]