Category: Prince George’s County News

Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) student Tia Holmes has been appointed to USA TODAY’s All-USA Community College Academic Team. “The USA TODAY award was a really big deal because I worked so hard on the application,” Holmes said. “I was actually surprised by it. Dr. Dukes announced it and I immediately started crying.” Holmes, a […]

While Prince George’s and state officials wrangle over whether or not a casino will be built in the county, there’s one local business owner who feels he’s been left out of the process. Charles Hopkins wants in the deal. He says now is the time for the state to make good on its goal to […]

A 22-year-old man accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend was on home confinement stemming from an incident involving her stepfather. Nathan Cedric Rogers of District Heights has been charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 23-year-old Jasmine Nichelle Moss. On April 27, police responded to the 7100 block of Mason Street in District Heights […]

If Prince George’s County legislators have their way, police will be able to track the whereabouts of gun offenders similarly to the way sex offenders are tracked. Councilwoman Karen Toles, D.-Dist. 7, sponsored the legislation that would make anyone convicted of a gun offense check in with the police on a regular basis. When the […]

Seth Mitchell has been billed as the next great American heavyweight, and he’ll have a chance to earn the praise in an April 28 bout against Chazz Witherspoon in Atlantic City. “I’m tired of training,” Mitchell said at his open workout. “Mentally and physically I’m ready to go. I’m ready to get the fight on.” […]

A once proud church was rocked by another controversy as the board of Jericho City of Praise fired Pastor Joel Peebles last week. The two sides had been in a lengthy and nasty battle over the Landover church’s finances before a judge gave the board ultimate control over that. That apparently put a strain on […]

Prince George’s officials have announced an initiative to alleviate problems in some key inner beltway communities. “I am a citizen and resident just like you which means that I have the same concerns and compassion for my community,” Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker stated. “When faced with any challenge, my first inclination is to […]

Robotic programming, virtual reality theme-based gaming, and chemistry in crime scene detective work are just a few of the activities students will participate in at Bowie State University’s exhibition booths at the 2nd Annual USA Science and Engineering Festival. Set for April 28-29, 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., the […]

One of the main cogs in the pay-for-pay scandal involving former Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson was sentenced Tuesday to 37 months in prison. The former chief of the county’s Department of Housing and Community Development, James Johnson, no relation to the former county executive, was sentenced for his role in the scandal that […]

When a Clinton boy was fatally wounded by an accidental gunshot, how the gun got into the house and how gun laws are enforced undoubtedly became hot topics of conversation. Prince George’s County Police (PGPD) responded to the 6000 block of Arbutus Lane at 2:40 p.m. on April 9, following reports of a shooting. There […]

Each year Spring brings flowers, the chirping of birds and the promise of warmer weather; but even more important, for hundreds of thousands of teen girls around the country- Spring means one thing: Prom. Between finding the perfect dress and shoes, accessorizing, securing a swanky restaurant for dinner, and finalizing the all-important after-party plans, prom […]

There’s a grassroots force in local politics and it may not be one people have seen before. The Prince George’s County Young Democrats (PGCYD) proved their power in the primary elections last week and have put people on notice that they’re ready for change in the county. The organization rocked the establishment in the county […]