Category: Prince George’s County News

A rendering of the forthcoming Prince George’s Medical Center in Largo. (Photo/princegeorgescountymd.gov) Caroline Adderly of Landover walks with a cane and has a chronic health issue that has yet to be cured. “I’ve been suffering with a long time ailment. I’ve been from D.C. to Virginia to Maryland. I’m going from specialist to specialist, but […]

U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D). (AFRO File Photo) There is widespread talk among political activists and politicians in Prince George’s County, Md. about who will succeed U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D). Some think her successor should be a county resident and possibly an African American. Mikulski announced March 2 that she will retire from politics, serving in Washington as […]

Former Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Glenn Ivey. (Courtesy Photo) ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Glenn Ivey has announced he will run for Congress. Ivey, a Democrat, said Wednesday on his campaign website that he will run in the 4th Congressional District. Democratic Rep. Donna Edwards now holds the seat. […]

In this June 6, 2013 file photo, a sign stands outside the National Security Agency (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md. There was a break in the case of a man who fired shots on several occupied vehicles and the headquarters of the NSA when he returned to the scene of the first shooting, police […]

Major financial brokerage firms in Prince George’s County, Md. are scarce. This leaves residents of the wealthiest Black county in America hungry for financial counseling services. What’s even harder to find are firms that cater to and understand the needs of women seeking to be a better stewards of their money. Zaneilia Harris, owner of […]

Camara Mintz, Marcus Gates and Mark Magaw. Dignitaries, officers, and activists spoke to residents from D.C. and Prince George’s County, Md. Feb. 21 to discuss issues around how to save adolescent and adult men. Inclement weather cut the discussion short due. The next meeting is scheduled for March 21. The First Baptist Church of District […]

Imani-Frances Smith served in the federal government from 1975 – 1996. (Courtesy Photo) Imani-Frances Smith was dedicated to serve and excel in the United States government, even though it was through a racist and sexist system. It didn’t matter that she was frequently overlooked as the smallest federal officer in the room. Nor did it […]

Carmen Johnson, head of the Prince George’s County NAACP branch’s housing committee. Prince George’s County, Md. leaders are concerned about the fraud trial of an NAACP housing committee leader — in terms of its perception as a scandal-ridden jurisdiction. Carmen Johnson, head of the Prince George’s County NAACP branch’s housing committee and founder of the […]

The First Baptist Church of District Heights, located at 7234 Lansdale St., will is host a “Saving Our Sons” Town Hall on Feb. 21 at noon to provide a platform for young men ages 13-35 to voice their concerns on matters of police interactions and overcoming issues, such as poverty, race, and class, often found […]

Devin G. Paige Jr Love is in the air, which can only mean one thing: Valentine’s Day is here, and Washington, D.C., and Maryland residents plan to celebrate in various ways. Amber L. Booze Devin G. Paige Jr., 25, of Upper Marlboro plans on spending this special holiday with his girlfriend.  “I’ll will be spending time […]

The College Park-Sandy Spring Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi in conjunction with the Kappa Leaguers cordially invites you and your family and friends out for a fun-filled night of bowling on March 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at AMF College Park Lane, 9021 Baltimore Ave. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets, visit http://kappacommunity.ticketleap.com/.  […]