By Executive Alliance Executive Alliance has been measuring and reporting on the representation of women on the boards of public companies headquartered in Maryland for the past fourteen years. It […]
Category: Prince George’s County News
Phoenix Suns Coach is from the D.M.V.
Monty Williams, head coach for the Phoenix Suns, is from the D.M.V. area. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Before his professional basketball career as […]
Prince George’s AKAs
Members of the Psi Epsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority planted 1,908 potatoes to be harvested and donated this fall. (Courtesy Photo) “Serving the community is our priority, […]
Lottery News: $400,000 VaxCash winner from Baltimore claims prize
(Baltimore) – The day has finally arrived! On July 4, one vaccinated Marylander was randomly selected from more than 3.2 million people to receive the $400,000 grand prize in the $2 […]
Circuit court judge rules to continue Maryland’s pandemic unemployment benefits
(stock photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Baltimore Circuit Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill issued a temporary restraining order, July 3, to stop Governor Hogan’s […]
MahoganyBooks to open second location in Prince George County’s National Harbor
Ramunda and Derrick Young gained inspiration for their bookstore’s name from their daughter, Mahogany. The shop sells books written by and about people of the African Diaspora. (Courtesy Photo, credit […]
Houston mother killed in drive-by while dropping son off at college
(Credit: SpringISD) BY DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE An innocent Houston mother was killed in a drive-by shooting at her hotel during what was supposed to be a time to celebrate her […]
As summer evictions loom, MD group boosts prevention program
United Way of Maryland helped more than 900 households in the state avoid evictions in January through its Strategic Targeted Eviction Prevention Program. (Adobe stock) By Diane Bernard, Maryland News […]
AFRO Exclusive!!!: Councilman and activist Will Jawando endorses Wes Moore for Governor
Wes Moore (Courtesy Photo) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor Attorney, activist and Montgomery County Councilman Will Jawando endorsed Wes Moore for Governor of Maryland at Loyalty Book Store in […]
How to celebrate Juneteenth this week
(Photo/nysenate.gov) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com On June 19th, 1865, the enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally told they were free. […]
MD spotlights senior financial fraud on Elder Abuse Awareness Day
A common scam that snares older Americans are email offers for free gift cards, which are a way to capture personal information that could jeopardize finances. (Adobe stock) Maryland News […]
MGM National Harbor announces return of live concerts, comedians and more for 2021
Sebastian Maniscalco kicks off all-star lineup coming to The Theater this year NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (June 14, 2021) – The Theater at MGM National Harbor announces the return of live […]