Category: Prince George’s County News

The gubernatorial primary election in Prince George’s County, Md. on June 24 drew a low number of voters, attributed to its scheduling alongside summer vacations. However, politicians said those who did make it to the polls may have been particularly motivated to do so. “I think any time that you have an election in June […]

Prince George’s County, Md. police are investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred June 22. The suspect in the incident was identified as 22-year-old Ivanilov Tembi Fomukong of the 5200 block of Tilden Road in Bladensburg. According to police the following facts occurred : On June 22 at 11:48 p.m. Fomukong approached a patrol officer who […]

Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew C. Simmons graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in […]

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and supporters cheer at his election watch party. Photo Courtesy/Facebook Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown prevailed in the 2014 Democratic primary race for the governor’s seat, defeating principal rivals Attorney General Doug Gansler and Delegate Heather Mizeur by wide margins. Sen. Brian Frosh, in something of an upset, won the Democratic primary […]

World Elder Awareness Day. Photo/acl.gov The Prince George’s County Department of Family Services, along with the office of State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks, recognized World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15 at the Community Hope AME Church at Iverson Mall. Launched 15 years ago by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse […]

Bowie State University’s Department of Computer Science will host an annual computer programming summer camp for young African-American boys ages 12-17 years old. Topics include: Introduction to computer programming 3D modeling and animation Algorithm design Being a scholar and a gentleman Camp dates: Monday, June 30 – Friday, July 11 (no weekends) For more information: […]

LaRian Finney, producer of the festival and , Alan Leinwand, vice president and general manager from Radio One. In celebration of diversity, Festival Productions will bring the first International Festival to Prince George’s County, Md.  in July. The festival will be held at The Boulevard at Capital Centre in Upper Marlboro. The festival is aimed […]

High Point High School special education teacher and former football coach Andre Brown. High Point High School special education teacher and former football coach Andre Brown, 32, was arrested May 22 charged with sexual assault of a minor. He was indicted on a single count of sexual abuse. He awaits his July 3 arraignment, according […]

Delegate Aisha Braveboy There is a palpable buzz in Baltimore City regarding the candidacy of Delegate Aisha Braveboy for the position of Maryland Attorney General. In conversations with the AFRO, a number of community leaders explained their reasons for supporting the delegate from Prince George’s County. For Kim Trueheart, a community activist who also runs […]

The Prince George’s County Delta Alumnae Foundation will host Diamonds and Denim, an old school hand dance/line dance/ card party on June 27 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Prince George’s Ballroom in Landover. Musicologist Dr. will perform at the event. For advance ticket sales, call: 301-429-5920.

A Prince George’s County, Md. police officer has been arrested for first-degree assault and other charges after he accosted a fellow driver. According to Prince George’s police, Cpl. Joey Torres, a 10-year veteran assigned to the Patrol Bureau, allegedly followed a vehicle that had passed him on the highway and pointed his gun at the […]

Since June 2013, there have been 71-attempted automated teller machine (ATM) thefts. Prince George’s County police announced a $10,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest or indictment of suspects targeting ATMs in the county. Early this month, police released videos of attempted ATM machine robberies a gas stations in the area. In one, […]