Category: Prince George’s County News

On October 7, 2013 United States District Court Judge Catherine C. Blake delivered an unambiguous opinion concerning Maryland’s historically Black colleges and universities; for decades, the state had violated the U.S. Constitution for operating a system of higher education still rooted in segregation. Soon after her ruling Blake “urged” the two sides – the state […]

After facing opponents from France, Burundi, Italy and Russia, Riverdale Park native Francis Tiafoe found himself in the last round of the tennis championship. In the all USA finals of the Orange Bowl Tennis Championships in December, Tiafoe’s 7-6 (7-3), 0-6, 6-3 victory over Stefan Kozlov put him in the history books as the youngest […]

Several bills important to many in the state’s communities of color will be voted on this week, while legislators continue to grapple over others as the 2014 Maryland General Assembly nears an end. One of the measures is not actually a part of the state’s Legislative Black Caucus’ official agenda. The legislation would help some […]

The dreaded red light and speed cameras that have become the scourge of motorists have also become the latest tool of scam artists, Prince George’s County, Md. police said. The department is warning residents to beware of a scam and has issued a consumer alert. In at least two cases, a caller posed as a […]

Officers searching for a missing 8-year-old Washington, D.C., girl found the body of woman on March 20 in a motel in a neighboring Maryland town, but weren’t sure if the cases were connected, Prince George’s County police said. Just hours after D.C. police asked for the public’s help finding Relisha Tenau Rudd, they advised county […]

For those who want to energize their ministry with 21st century technology, Eboni Green says “The Great Commission has gone Digital.” She offers ways to multiply the message and extend outreach at a workshop, 10 a.m., March 22 at Triumphant Baptist Church, 6509 Riggs Road, Hyattsville, Md. Green has lectured at Duke Divinity School and […]

World-renowned poet, activist, and scholar Sonia Sanchez will discuss their literary works and professional experiences with Bowie State University students in two free public lectures, as part of the Global Woman Project Lecture Series. Both events feature open question-and-answer forums and book signings immediately following the programs. “An Evening with Sonia Sanchez” will take place […]

World-renowned poet, activist, and scholar Nikki Giovanni discussed her literary works and professional experiences with Bowie State University students in a public lecture as part of the university’s Global Woman Project Lecture Series. At “An Afternoon with Nikki Giovanni,” Giovanni shared selections of her poetry with English composition students and the public on March 14 […]

If Prince George’s County government officials and business leaders have their way, the county’s 15-19 year-olds will not only have jobs this summer, but will be prepared to be the kind of workers employers will welcome. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III is teaming up with Prince George’s Community College (PGCC), the Greater […]

Prince George’s County’s middle school students are R-E-A-D-Y. The 14th Annual Prince George’s County Spelling Bee is back. Competition among the best middle school spellers in the county got underway on March 14 at the University of Maryland Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III planned […]

Victory International Worship Center, of Landover, Md., reflecting its open-door philosophy and its vision of engaging the entire community, is changing its name to “eChurch”—Everybody’s Church. “We changed the name of our church to cast a wider net into our community,” said Pastor Damon Parran, in an interview with the AFRO. “We wanted to have […]

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III presented his FY 2015 budget to the County Council March 12. Baker’s $3.41 billion proposed FY 2015 budget calls for a 4.4 percent spending increase over last year’s budget. “Our focal point of this budget has always been the residents of this county,” Baker said as he […]