Category: Prince George’s County News

As Prince George’s County continues to lead Maryland in foreclosures, local, state and national legislators still have a cauldron of hurdles to overcome before the problem improves. But the burden does not rest solely with policymakers. Homeowners must also be proactive in protecting their residences from foreclosure. Donna Hurley, president and founder of Housing Options […]

In the wake of a spring controversy over Six Flags refusing two women employment because of their hair , a group known as Friends for Hair Freedom have started an online petition and are planning a boycott of the amusement park. “We’re just advocating for individuals who’ve been discriminated against in the workplace based on […]

Over four years ago, the Rev. Robert E. Slade and some members of Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Georgetown brainstormed about ways to make a contribution to the lives of young people. They decided to invite youth down to Slade’s farm in Upper Marlboro for a little country living. “It was a vision that […]

Over the course of the foreclosure crisis in Prince George’s County, the dumping of mortgages became a viable choice for some struggling homeowners. While many people fought through the process to save their homes and loss, some simply walked away from the mortgage and the property. “People have walked away from their mortgage and simply […]

Prince George’s County States Attorney Glenn Ivey announced that Anthony A. Milton II, one of the suspects in the murder of Maryland State Trooper First Class Wesley Brown, was indicted by a grand jury on five counts for his alleged involvement in the shooting. Milton, 28, of Seat Pleasant, Md., is charged with first degree […]

As Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson concludes his last term in office, there are many who have a bad taste in their mouths about how he’s ending his tenure. Despite some of the gains the county has seen in school performance, public safety and commercial development, some are upset with the way Johnson has […]

Prince George’s Community College’s Center for Minority Business Development (CMBD) has a groundbreaking accelerator program which is helping to create minority business opportunities in Prince George’s County. The Peterson Co., which is building National Harbor, in conjunction with the Prince George’s County Council and the Office of the County Executive, realized that there wasn’t enough […]

When the foreclosure rate went up in Prince George’s County, the ensuing crisis was created by many things. A main contributing factor was predatory lending, which took advantage of many homeowners in the county. “Certainly there were irresponsible lenders in the market that were qualifying lenders for way above what they should have,” said Michael […]

Leslie Johnson, wife of Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson and candidate for the Prince George’s County Council seat in District 6, has never held public office in Maryland, but she heads into the race as the candidate with the highest profile. However, she’s ready to let people know that behind that profile, is a […]

Two legends in the Maryland General Assembly will go head-to-head in the state Senate race for District 24. Joanne C. Benson and Nathaniel Exum bring close to 55 years of legislative experience between the two of them. It’s a race that, according to the candidates, matches record vs. progress. Exum, who is seeking his fourth […]

Prince George’s County executive candidate Rushern Baker used a personal anecdote to illustrate his family’s commitment to public education July 17 at a “Women to Elect Baker” luncheon in Fort Washington. Baker, an attorney and former Maryland state delegate, spoke of a time when one of his three children was struggling in school, in part […]

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley recently announced plans to move the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) headquarters from Crownsville in Anne Arundel County to an undisclosed location in Prince George’s County. The decision has been met with much fanfare in Prince George’s County, but officials in Anne Arundel County are furious with the announcement. […]