Like many groups throughout the country, the Prince George’s County Young Democrats (PGCYD) held a debate party to cheer on their party’s nominee for president. On Sept. 26, the group convened at Dave & Buster’s restaurant in Largo, Md., to view the first presidential debate of the 2016 campaign between Democrat Hillary R. Clinton and […]
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Violent Crime Rocks Area
Diego Gonzalez-Martinez is the latest victim of a recent spree of violent crimes taking place in Prince George’s County. Gonzalez-Martinez, 16, was found Sept. 23 suffering from a stab wound in Bladensburg, Md. No motive has been provided and no arrests have been made. Olayinka Kowobari, suspect in stabbing. Olayinka Kowobari was arrested Sept. 21 […]
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Va. Group Honors Edwards, Fauntroy
U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) and Howard University political scientist Dr. Michael Fauntroy were two of the 10 2016 Virginia Leadership Institute (VLI) Decade awardees. At a reception on Sept. 22 at the National Press Club in downtown D.C., Edwards thanked the institute for the award and reflected on her tenure in the U.S. Congress. U.S. Rep. […]
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Bowie State President Announces Retirement
Just as Bowie State University’s largest freshman class began their academic journey, President Mickey Burnim announced his retirement. He is set to leave the school next year on June 30 during the first summer session that is scheduled to begin on May 30. Bowie State University President Mickey Burnim announced his retirement to staff and […]
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Baker Ponders Run for Governor in 2018
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III recently revealed that he is seriously looking at running for governor in 2018. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III On the Sept. 23 edition of “The Kojo Nnamdi Show” that is broadcast on WAMU 88.5 FM, Baker responded to an inquiry on whether he will run for […]
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Del. Barnes Sets Up Citizen’s Police Task Force
Maryland Del. Darryl Barnes wants to make sure Prince George’s County doesn’t have incidents like those in Ferguson, Mo., New York City, and Baltimore where unarmed Black men were killed by the police, so he called a community meeting to discuss police-community relations. Del. Darryl Barnes represents District 25 in the Maryland House of Delegates. […]
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Man Charged in Death of 6-month-old Baby
Authorities recently charged a man in the death of his wife’s 6-month-old grandson. Lenwood Pearson was charged in the death of his wife’s grandson. Prince George’s County police announced in a statement Sept. 20 that 48-year-old Lenwood Pearson has been charged with manslaughter, first-degree child abuse resulting in death and assault. Officers were called to […]
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Eugene Grant Wins Record Fourth Term in Seat Pleasant
Eugene Grant is the mayor of Seat Pleasant. (Courtesy Photo) Though Eugene Grant spent his previous term fighting with the Seat Pleasant City Council over a wide variety of issues with the city’s budget and personnel, he received a strong mandate from voters. He won an unprecedented fourth term as mayor and his slate of […]
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Fort Washington Medical Center Holds Children’s Health Expo
The Fort Washington Medical Center will be holding its first Children’s Health Expo themed “Fitness is a Family Affair.” The event will be on Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex, 7007 Bock Road. The expo is in partnership with the Prince George’s County District 8 […]
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Wise Slams Parkdale, Roosevelt Trounces Laurel
Two teams claimed blowout wins over their rivals in Prince George’s County, Md. high school football action last week: The Parkdale Panthers (Riverdale, Md.) were routed by the visiting Wise Pumas (Upper Marlboro, Md.), 50-0, during a league outing on Sept. 10. Senior Quarterback Jabari Lewis led the Pumas to the shutout over the Panthers. […]
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Hill, Edelman Highlight Education Meeting
Hill Harper, one of the country’s leading actors and social activists, and Marian Wright Edelman, a longtime leading advocate on behalf of children, spoke at a conference supporting young people and families. The Prince George’s County Public School System (PGPS) convened the “Family Institute Inaugural Conference” on Sept. 10 at Charles H. Flowers High School […]
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Driver Saves Kids from Burning School Bus
On the 9600 block of 51st Avenue in College Park, Md. a school bus driver became a hero. On Sept. 12, a school bus caught fire around 4:45 p.m. bus caught fire on 51st Avenue near Hollywood road, according to City of College Park Council Member Fezlul Kabir. Investigators from the Branchville Volunteer Fire Company […]
