Category: Prince George’s County News

Maryland state Sen. C. Anthony Muse recently accused the Maryland Democratic Party of endorsing incumbent Ben Cardin before the primary for U.S. Senate. “We have gone from voter suppression to endorsement intimidation,” Muse said. “Those in control assume that if they say let’s go this way then the rest of us must fall in line […]

The Prince George’s County Council held its annual retreat in Baltimore this week as it prepares to tackle major issues as it goes back into session. During the retreat, council members and other county staff discussed economic development, job creation, health care, the legislative process, council technology and transparency initiatives. The council has some other […]

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker has hired a new Education Policy Advisor as the county gears up for one of its most difficult fiduciary challenges regarding the school system. Christian Rhodes will serve Baker after serving as a government relations specialist for the Maryland State Education Association. He will work to bridge the gap […]

WASHINGTON – The road to re-election for Rep. Donna Edwards cleared Wednesday with the withdrawal of Glenn Ivey, her chief rival in the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary. Ivey, the former Prince George’s County state’s attorney, said he was quitting the race because he was unable to raise enough money to get his message out, […]

The battle over Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s redistricting plan may be over as a three-judge panel ruled against those trying to overturn the plan. Patricia Fletcher, on behalf of the Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee (FLH-PAC) sued the state in federal court over what the committee alleged were overly gerrymandered districts that didn’t protect […]

A District man was arrested and charged by Prince George’s County Police in the slaying of his brother. Samuel Ulysees Wilson, 55, whose last known address was on Farragut Street NW in the District, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 52-year-old Chappell Wilson. About 9 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, […]

U.S. District Court Judge Roger Titus ruled that the Prince George’s County Council must revisit its decision on Reaching Hearts International (RHI) because he said it didn’t comply with an earlier court ruling. New Council Chairwoman Andrea C. Harrison, D.-Dist. 5, released a statement saying the council will be working on this matter in the […]

A Capitol Heights woman has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for committing Social Security fraud. Mattie Lee Neal, 61, will spend time in federal prison for falsely representing herself as a family member. Federal authorities said Neal fraudulently accepted Social Security benefits over a 16-year period ending in June of […]

Former Charles County Public Schools employee and Accokeek resident Rhayda Barnes-Thomas was sentenced to 27 months in prison on Dec. 20 after she pleaded guilty to using federal funds to purchase electronic items for herself. The thefts began when the 41-year-old Barnes-Thomas was placed in charge of Title I grants that provide federal funding to […]

In the spirit of the season, several Prince George’s County agencies are donating their time and energy to help the less fortunate. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker joined with public safety officials to kick off the Public Safety Assistance Program’s 27th Annual Christmas Food Basket Event. Held at Bunker Hill Fire/Ems Station in Mt. […]

Americans nationwide have watched for weeks as police forces have taken action against Occupy Wall Street and its sister Occupy movements across the country. One by one encampments filled with peaceful protesters have been met with riot gear, tear gas, pepper spray and eviction notices. Now, nearly 100 days into the struggle, movements across the […]

Former Prince George’s County Councilwoman Leslie Johnson was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison on Dec. 9 in a ruling which means the former first couple of Prince George’s County will spend at least the bulk of 2012 in federal prison. “People who hold public office have a duty to serve with […]