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Category: Prince George’s County News

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Phylicia Rashad Resigns as Howard University Fine Arts Dean

by Special to the AFRO from #WordinBlackAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023

By Amaka WatsonHouston Defender August 14, 2023 Prominent actress, producer, and Houston native Phylicia Rashad announced her decision to step down from her role as dean of the Chadwick Boseman […]

Posted inBUSINESS

A time to support: the importance of Black Business Month

by Frances Toni Draper AFRO PublisherAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023

By Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher Nearly 20 years ago, historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. declared August as National Black Business Month […]

Posted inAfro Briefs

PRESS ROOM: Family of PG County Bicycle Homicide Victim Calls For Justice to Be Done

by Special Press ReleaseAugust 19, 2023August 20, 2023

By Special Press release (Prince George’s County, Maryland) – After his final Memorial services held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Silver Spring, Maryland, the family of Gregory J. McCullom […]

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Maryland Supreme Court will hear OPC’s appeal of $8 million rate increase

by Stephanie CornishAugust 18, 2023August 18, 2023

By The Office of People’s Counsel The Maryland Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Office of People’s Counsel’s appeal of a 2021 Public Service Commission decision related to an […]

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Get on the bus: a look at some of the organizations bringing march participants to the nation’s capital

by AFRO StaffAugust 18, 2023August 21, 2023

By AFRO Staff Activists and historians are honoring the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington with much fanfare this year. In preparation for the event, the AFRO has listed […]

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Annapolis hosts state-wide celebration for the March on Washington’s 60th Anniversary

by Aria BrentAugust 16, 2023August 17, 2023

By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The 60th anniversary of the March on Washington (MOW) is quickly approaching and the Annapolis community has a weekend full of events planned […]

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Companies manufacturing products with ‘forever chemicals’ expected to face repercussions in 2024

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com In recent years, Americans have been raising concerns about toxic chemicals found in drinking water within firefighters protective gear, which largely include PFAS, […]

Posted inPrince George's County News

New Carrollton celebrates National Night Out with Maryland’s first couple

by AFRO StaffAugust 13, 2023August 13, 2023

By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor  New Carrollton, Md., a Prince George’s County community, hosted its 40th National Night Out celebration recently with special guests from the top of Maryland’s state government.  […]

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The AFRO names 13 local funeral directors ‘Unsung Heroes’ for vital service during COVID-19 pandemic

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterAugust 12, 2023August 15, 2023

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@AFRO.com The AFRO took time to honor the  “Unsung Heroes” of the COVID-19 pandemic at Valley Mansion by Martin’s on Aug. 6. The media […]

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WEModel USA 2023 fashion gala: where beauty meets purpose

by AFRO StaffAugust 8, 2023August 10, 2023

By AFRO Staff WEModel USA, a women-led fashion agency dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking, recently held their 2023 Fashion Gala. As human trafficking is the second highest ranking […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

Montgomery County officials announce rent cap, bringing relief to hundreds of thousands of residents

by Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing EditorAugust 6, 2023August 6, 2023

By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com Montgomery County now joins D.C. and Prince George’s County in passing legislation to cap rapidly rising rental prices across the region. In late […]

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Maryland’s adult-use cannabis sales rake in millions in first weekend of legal recreational use

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterAugust 1, 2023August 1, 2023

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com In 2022, Marylanders voted to pass a referendum on cannabis use for individuals 21 years and older. Recreational use of the drug started […]

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