Category: Prince George’s County News

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 […]

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY – When Gabriel Rodriguez-Rico and Danielle Dean met one recent Saturday in Prince George’s County to help residents of foreclosed homes, they ended up heeding, in a way, the advice they were handing out: “Don’t move. Don’t panic. You have time.” “That is a huge dog,” Dean said about two hours into […]

The Prince George’s County Council had a change in leadership for the 2012 legislative year as Andrea Harrison, D.-Dist. 5, was named council chair while Eric Olson, D.-Dist. 3, reprises his role as vice-chair. “Together as ‘One Prince George’s County,’ I believe that Prince George’s County Government can do even better by working smarter, more […]

A challenge to Gov. Martin O’Malley’s new redistricting plan is moving forward in federal court after a judge countered the argument of Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler. Several groups have accused O’Malley of racially gerrymandering districts for the greater gain of the Democratic Party in state and federal elections. One of those people, state Sen. […]

An apologetic former Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to corruption charges. “I want to apologize to you for being here and giving up your time,” Johnson said to U.S. Judge Peter Messitte. “I want to apologize to the people of Prince George’s County. I […]

An exhibition examining the four original historically Black townships in Prince George’s County is scheduled to open Jan. 14 at the Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center. “A Space of Their Own,” is a look at the communities of North Brentwood, Eagle Harbor, Fairmont Heights and Glen Arden. The exhibit is aimed at […]

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker’s economic development efforts were dealt a major blow as the Walt Disney Co. pulled out of a deal to build an expansive resort hotel at National Harbor. Disney bought the site for $11 million in 2009, but the entertainment giant never committed to any set plans for the proposed […]

Former Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson and his wife, former Prince George’s Councilwoman Leslie Johnson await sentencing amid new revelations after they both pled guilty to corruption charges. In a 76-page sentencing memo, federal prosecutors in Jack Johnson’s case detail not only how Johnson was maneuvering development deals for his friends and working to […]

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker finally signed into law his largest piece of legislation to date; the $50 million Economic Development Incentive (EDI) Fund. “Together, united as One County, working together as the executive and legislative branches, we have made a bold declaration to the state, region, nation, and the world that, ‘Prince George’s […]

Prince George’s County Public Schools has begun the budgeting process for fiscal year 2013 with the county still strapped for cash. After last year’s process, which saw a reduction in special education teachers and changes in busing, this budget process could lead to an elimination of other programs. In an attempt to save money and […]

The year will end with no clear vision on slots for Prince George’s County as a spirited hearing on Nov. 15 led to the tabling of a bill banning slots in the county and the passing of a referendum leaving the issue up to the voters. There were impassioned speakers on both sides of the […]

An attorney for former WPGC radio personality Ranelle Sykes and a representative from CBS Radio, WPGC’s parent company, have confirmed that Sykes’ legal dispute with the station’s management has been resolved. Sykes, known as her on-air personality, Rane, was upset with what she thought was unequal pay for the same, and sometimes, more work as […]