Everyone agrees that Prince George’s County needs a new hospital. Like the old D.C. General in neighboring District of Columbia, Dimensions Healthcare seems to have outlived its purpose and usefulness. For years it has served a wide population of indigent patients who without it would not have any kind of healthcare. The hospital was among […]
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Grand Jury Indicts Former Md. Del. Michael Vaughn for Bribery
A grand jury recently indicted a former state delegate on bribery charges in a case involving liquor sales in Prince George’s County. Former Maryland Del. Michael Vaughn was indicted on bribery charges. (Courtesy photo) Democrat Michael Vaughn of Bowie, Md. resigned less than an hour before this year’s legislative session started, citing “health challenges.” The […]
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Prince George’s Politicians All On Board for New Hospital
Prince George’s County elected officials may have their differences but one thing they are united on: the building of a county hospital located in Largo, Md. Maryland State Sen. C. Anthony Muse supports the building of a new P.G. hospital. (Courtesy Photo) “We are united on this hospital,” Maryland State Sen. C. Anthony Muse (D-District […]
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The Gathering Men Empowerment Programs
The Gathering of Men, a men’s empowerment group is scheduled to hold a biweekly program at Greater Beulah Baptist Church, 6056 Central Avenue from 6: 30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The first program will be held on March 14. Following the first program, the group will also hold programs on March 28, April 11 and April 25. […]
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UMD Spring Big Band Showcase
On March 7 and 8 at 7: 30 p.m., the University of Maryland jazz ensembles are scheduled to give a lively concert that features jazz standards and premieres pieces by UMD alumni and current jazz students at the Dekelboum Concert Hall, 8270 Alumni Dr. The event is free.
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Md. Medical Marijuana License Debacle Gives State Black Eye
Bruce Branch, founder and president of Branch Communications. (Courtesy Photo) When former Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law the Medical Marijuana Law that led to the Natalie Laprade Commission which established a commission to oversee licensing in 2014, it was hailed as a new avenue for Blacks and minorities to participate in a new, but […]
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Mother Vows To Continue Fight For Unarmed Son Killed By Sheriff’s Deputy
Michele Minor refuses to give up on what she calls “getting justice for her son” Michael Minor, who was shot and killed by a Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Deputy in Oct. 23, 2014 despite being unarmed. Michael Minor was allegedly shot and killed by a Prince George’s County sheriff’s deputy in 2014. (Courtesy photo) A […]
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Mother Charged with Fatally Shooting Son
Angelique Renee Chase, the mother of 17-year-old Christopher Perry, was charged Feb. 23 with first- and second-degree murder, manslaughter, assault in the first degree, and firearm use in the death of her son. Angelique Chase allegedly admitted to shooting her 17-year-old son. (Courtesy photo) When the Prince George’s County Police Department arrived at the scene, […]
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Man Sentenced for Killing 3-year-old
A Maryland man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for fatally shooting a 3-year-old girl in Landover in 2014. Davon Wallace (left) and three-year-old Knijah Bibb. (Courtesy Photos) The Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office says 27-year-old Davon Wallace was sentenced Wednesday, Feb. 15. Wallace was found guilty in November of second-degree murder […]
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Maxwell Gets New Contract Despite ‘Hiccups’
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern T. Baker III took a bold step recommending County School Superintendent Kevin Maxwell receive a contract extension despite concerns from parents and activists. As recently as July 2016, the Prince George’s Chapter of NAACP called on Baker to replace Maxwell. It is unclear if the organization holds the same position, […]
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Civil Rights Icon Calls on Students
Bowie State University students received a call to action from the first Black person to graduate from Central High School in Little Rock, Ark. Their speaker, Ernest Green, was the oldest of the Little Rock Nine, a group of nine Black students who integrated the Arkansas public schools. Ernest Green, the oldest of the Little […]
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Jealous Tells NAACP to Fight
On Feb. 17, the Prince George’s County branch of the NAACP held its Founder’s Day program and installation of 2017 executive committee members. The event, at the Greater Mount Nebo Church in Mitchellville, Md., included Ben Jealous as the keynote speaker before an audience of about 70 people. Jealous, former head of the organization, said […]