Category: Prince George’s County News

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcements (DPIE) made economic development a bit easier in the region on Aug. 6. That day DPIE signed memorandums of understanding (MOU) with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission that will […]

The Prince George’s Zoning Hearing examiner denied a Special Exception and Variance for a proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter. Walmart is the world’s largest public corporation, profiting $476.294 billion in sales as of 2014, but that doesn’t mean it can open up shop anywhere it wants to without hurdles. A sort of David and Goliath story emerged […]

David Harrington is president and CEO of the Prince Georges County Chamber of Commerce. “Prince George’s county’s history was that of a rural enclave,” said David Harrington, president and CEO of the Prince Georges County Chamber of Commerce, “It hasn’t been a destination and it is our mission to change the public perspective so that […]

3-yr old Knijah Amore Bibb. Forest Terrace Prince George’s County Police are searching for a 25-year-old Landover man who has been charged with shooting and killing a 3-year-old girl. Police say they were called to Forest Terrace in Landover on Aug. 10 and discovered the child. The girl, identified Monday as Knijah Amore Bibb of […]

A District IV Prince George’s County Police officer poses with a young local resident at a National Night Out event at Skyline Middle School in Suitland. The national night dedicated to promoting crime prevention, building partnerships between the community and public safety departments, and having different fun at the same time, came back again. The […]

Baker will serve as the County Executives of America’s board president. Rushern L. Baker III has had great success as Prince George’s County’s county executive, but now he is taking on an additional, bigger role. Baker will now serve as the County Executives of America’s (CEA) board president. County Executives of America is currently the […]

The 5th Annual Negro League Legends Hall of Fame East/WestVintage Baseball Game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Md. NLLHOF is committed toinspiring our youth, helping them tofurther their education and learn about their communities, a flyer on the event said. The game will be played by formermajor […]

Mentees at My Girlfriend’s House participate in a business plan workshop. My Girlfriend’s House, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help at-risk women and  girls develop self-worth while advancing their career and academic skills, celebrated its third year of service on July 26 with an evening filled with delicious food accompanied by live music […]

A town hall forum was held to discuss the importance of Hepatitis C and to urge people to get tested immediately at The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square in Capitol Heights, Md. July 29. Hepatitis C has been an ongoing problem in the United States since the mid-1940s. “The main purpose of this event is to […]

The Rev. Anthony (Tony) Lee of Community of Hope A.M.E. Church sees speaking about HIV and AIDS from the pulpit as a way to reduce the stigma, which can lead to successful revention and treatment efforts. To educate people about HIV and AIDS, faith leaders throughout the nation spoke awareness, safe sex, and abstinence from […]

An artist’s rendering of the MGM National Harbor project. The Prince George’s County’s Council approved plans July 21 to complete a $925 million MGM Resorts International, National Harbor project that includes a casino, hotel, and several restaurants. County Executive Rushern Baker, said the deal will leave a “transformative impact” on residents, businesses, and communities. In […]

In August, Allstate will kick off its Gospel Superfest Battle of the Bands competition. The event will stop in the D.C. area on Aug.16 at the Sanctuary at Kingdom Square, located at 9033 Central Ave. in Capitol Heights, Md. Auditions are free to the public. The winner of the talent competition will open the 2015 […]