By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer , mgray@afro.com From the moment the sanctuary opened at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, the entire community felt a sense of a family’s unbearable grief, as they and the County are trying to make sense of a terrible loss. Five children who lost their lives during a single car accident […]
Category: Prince George’s County News
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Zonta Club Empowers Women with Motown Fun
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Even when women weren’t getting as much appreciation as Beyoncé’s modern day anthem, “Run the World (Girls),” with Motown, the Temptations were singing, “My Girl,” and people were “Dancing in the Streets” to the tunes of female powerhouses like Martha and the Vandellas and The Supremes. Thus when the […]
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DuVal Football Coach Suspended Facing Investigation
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com A tough stretch for Prince George’s County school administrators continued as a prominent athletic coach finds himself on the sidelines. DuVal High School varsity football coach Tarrell Lockwood, who also works as in-school suspension coordinator, was placed on leave as the investigation continues into what is being called “an […]
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Hogan Punts on Maryland Bid to Keep D.C.’s NFL Team in MD
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has punted on his hopes to keep Washington D.C.’s NFL franchise in Prince George’s County. The governor at least temporarily ended conversations with the team about building a new football stadium on Oxon Cove Park adjacent to the MGM National Harbor for the foreseeable future. In […]
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Morgan Hires Wheatley But Is It For the Long Term
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com When announcing former NFL running back Tyrone Wheatley as their new head football coach, Morgan State pushed all the chips into the center of the table. Great poker players are stoic when gambling that the hand they are holding is enough to win. If the pot is great enough […]
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Despite DUI Checkpoints, Another Fatal Weekend in P.G. County
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com In an attempt to bring safety to one of the most dangerous stretches of highway in the state, Prince George’s County Police have begun setting up road blocks along Route 210 in southern Maryland. These sobriety check points are not only designed to catch drivers who are under the […]
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Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament Begins in Fort Washington
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Maryland’s National Golden Gloves boxing champions reads like a who’s who list of Hall of Fame talent that has made a significant impact on the sweet science. From Olympic medalists to world title holders the D.M.V.’s amateur talent continues to rank elite in the sport. The future champions will […]
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Aqua Volleyball Open Play Launches Goombay’s Spring Season
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Goombay, the recreational, outdoor adventure and team sports company which targets urban professionals who feel the need to scratch their competitive itch, is headed back to the future. The organization which has developed sizeable following for its kickball leagues will now take a splash this weekend with open play […]
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Flowers HS Principal Remains on Leave During Investigation
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Charles H. Flowers High School Principal Gorman Brown remains on administrative leave as Prince George’s County Police Continue their investigation into an incident that was caught on cellphone video involving he and a disruptive student on February 6. According to County Police around 1:20 p.m. Principal Brown was summoned to […]
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Alsobrooks Looks To Boost PG County Sports Through M-NPPC
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has made a commitment to making her county more active than ever. Her term as the first African-American woman has begun with a commitment to young people to provide greater support and funding for youth sports in Prince George’s County. “Youth sports instill the […]
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MNPPC Honoring Black History with Exhibits Around P.G. County
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Black History Month has long been the opportunity to honor to the impact that African American culture has on the nation. This year is no exception, and throughout Prince George’s County the Maryland National Parks and Planning Commission continues its tradition of informative and interactive events. The Great Migration, also […]
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Fatal Shootings Force P.G. County Police to Ask for Help
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Police investigations continue throughout Prince George’s County after separate incidents involving victims who were fatally wounded. Law enforcement officials have made an arrest in one case, but don’t have any leads in the other and are soliciting the public’s help in bringing the assailants to justice. Authorities have identified […]