Category: Prince George’s County News

For years, there has been a lack of help for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in Prince George’s County. Now, there is help in the form of the Youth Equality Project. Ann Marie Binsner, head of the project, says there is a need for groups like hers given the climate of county […]

New Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker continued his overhaul of the Prince George’s County government as he announced new changes at the top of several county departments. Baker named Douglas A. Brown to the deputy chief administrative officer position, Glenda R. Wilson as senior advisor to the county executive, Lisa Jackson as director of […]

Angela Alsobrooks is taking on one of the most colossal challenges of her life as she begins her tenure as Prince George’s County state’s attorney. The history-making election has Alsobrooks chomping at the bit to begin her work. In September, Alsobrooks became the first African-American woman elected to the state’s attorney position in Prince George’s […]

With a paucity of minority women in science, technology and math (STEM) careers, a Prince George’s-based business has partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and HBCUs to retain minority women in those careers. GPRA Strategic Management and the NSF held a conclave in June to build community awareness about the issue and are committed […]

Among his first tasks, newly christened Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker recently announced some sobering news regarding the county’s budget in fiscal year 2012. “There is very little revenue growth in 2012 and beyond,” Baker said. “The property tax assessment continues to decline. The income tax will grow at a rate of less than […]

2010, as expected, was a year of change in Prince George’s County. The county saw a massive change in its political leadership, but also saw a lame duck leave in shame. Former County Executive Jack Johnson, and his wife, Councilwoman Leslie Johnson, D.-Dist. 6, were arrested by federal authorities on Nov. 12 on corruption charges. […]

The ‘AFRO’ takes a look at the HOME Investment Partnerships Program in Prince George’s County and the increased scrutiny it’s come under since the arrest of former County Executive Jack Johnson. When Prince George’s County used HOME Investment Partnership Program funding to put together a package to renovate homes at Sugar Hill, an 11-home development […]

Hundreds of African-American male and female students attended the Patriots Technology Training Center’s Video Gaming Conference Dec. 11. This year’s theme, “Imagine-Innovate-Serious Play II,” drew over 300 minority students for a fun and interactive day where they were exposed to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through the latest video gaming software, gaming design, flight […]

Rushern Baker promised he would come in and make changes within the county’s government and he instituted those changes in a major way, announcing several changes at top levels of many Prince George’s County agencies. Instead of waiting and letting agency heads stay on in their capacities until new candidates can be vetted, Baker announced […]

Before the real work in Prince George’s County begins, the newly elected officials had their day in the sun as inauguration officially ushered in a new era in Prince George’s politics. “Today, as we journey down the path to greatness, remember that we will start together and we will finish together,” said Prince George’s County […]

Kingdom Village opened its doors Dec. 9 to welcome battered women and children to their facility. The shelter, brainchild of the Rt. Rev. Shirley Holloway, is set to be a safe haven for victims of domestic violence. Kingdom Village will be located on the 2400 block of Brooks Drive in Suitland and will house more […]

Controversy continues to embroil Prince George’s County, MD amid talk in early December that the incoming county executive will replace Police Chief Roberto Hylton. In a televised interview, Prince George’s State’s Attorney Glenn Ivey said that County Executive-elect Rushern Baker, longtime friend of Ivey, was planning to replace Hylton as soon as Dec. 6. “Mr. […]