By Dr. Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy announced a $5.92 billion budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027 that addresses a $170-million structural deficit while protecting core government services. Braveboy said the FY 2027 budget will address needs that county residents depend on government to provide while positioning the county for […]
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Meet Darryl Barnes, Prince George’s County’s New Park and Planning Chair
Darryl Barnes, former state delegate and chair of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, was sworn in as the new chair of the Prince George’s County Planning Board on July 8. He aims to make the county a destination through improved parks, recreation programs, and strategic use of major properties like Six Flags and the Commanders’ stadium land.
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In Prince George’s County, Sheriff Carr leads with service, not sirens
During a recent segment of “Behind the Badge with Sheriff Carr,” a new podcast that airs in the Greater Washington Area, host Taylor Thomas, left; Prince George’s County Sheriff John D.B. Carr; Franklyn Malone, CEO and founder of 100 Black Fathers; and Lamont Bunyon, president of 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County discuss a range of issues related to youth and family, including how to keep children engaged and out of trouble, preparing youth for employment and identifying resources to reduce the effects of mental illness and domestic violence within families.