Entries by News Editor

Become the 1000th Person to Register for Prince George’s County Family and Friends Day – Aug. 30

Nearly 1000 county residents have RSVP’d for the Biggest Community Event of the Year! The Aug. 30th Prince George’s Family & Friends Day, our annual countywide showcase of our local business and nonprofit community, will include over 100 exhibitors, the exciting sounds of F.A.M.E. (Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education, Inc.) performers Renee Barnes, Richard Payne, […]

Join the PGPD (or Sheriff’s) Explorer’s Program

Attention Youth: Join the PGPD or Sheriff’s Explorer’s Program Each of the Prince George’s County District police stations participate in the Explorer work based law enforcement training program. For more information, please contact the PGPD Community Services Division at 301-909-7126.

Prince George’s County Council Praises County’s Purple Line Funding Decision

Prince George’s County Increases Purple Line Funding Contribution by $20 Million The Prince George’s County Council, a strong proponent of the Purple Line, praised today’s funding announcement from Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, increasing the County’s Purple Line Light Rail contribution to $120 million. The Purple Line, a proposed 16-mile light rail […]

4th Annual Branch Avenue Day – Aug 15

From Branch Avenue In Bloom: The 4th Annual Branch Avenue Day is here.  On August 15th, Branch Avenue In Bloom will once again collaborate with local businesses to host an event of free back to school giveaways, food trucks, live entertainment, as well as other festivities.  The purpose behind Branch Avenue Day is to help […]

MNCPPC Health and Wellness Zone – Golfzilla & 3-hole Mini Golf Aug 16

This Sunday! New: Golfzilla & 3-hole Mini Golf at Henson Creek Golf Course. Health & Wellness Zone Please join us for various activities that emphasize healthy living and improve the quality of life for all ages. Some of the fun activities include trails, biking, aerobics, health screenings, The First Tee (youth golf program), fitness activities, […]

Search Underway for Arrestee Who Escaped from Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Search Underway for Arrestee Who Escaped from Southern Maryland Hospital Center For immediate release:  8/12/2015 5:30:00 PM UPPER MARLBORO, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department is actively searching for 54-year-old Byron Matthews who has a 2011 fugitive warrant for distribution of marijuana in Pennsylvania. On August 11, 2015, at approximately 3:25 pm, a Prince […]

Update on WSSC Water Main Break Repairs

Update on Water Main Break Repairs Breaks on 90-Year-old Pipes Highlight Aging Infrastructure   Laurel – August 12, 2015: Repairs on two 90-year-old pipes that broke this morning highlight the issue of aging infrastructure in WSSC’s system. The first break, located on East-West Highway at Route 1 in Prince George’s County, has ongoing repairs. The second […]

Prince George’s County Invites Residents to Participate in the Fall 2015 ‘Clean Up Green Up’

Prince George’s County Invites Residents to Participate in the Fall 2015 ‘Clean Up Green Up’ ​LARGO, MD – Prince George’s County invites community organizations, schools and businesses to join us for the annual countywide Fall 2015 ‘Clean Up Green Up’ on Saturday, October 17, 2015. “’Clean Up Green Up’ is an opportunity for residents to beautify […]

Save the Date for Grandparents Day 2015 – September 13

From Generations United: Everyone can Do Something Grand for Grandparents Day. Check out the information on this website and then commit to Do Something Grand! And when you are done, don’t forget to share your story with Generations United.  For more info, go to: http://grandparentsday.org/ Grandparents Day Save the date for Grandparents Day 2015 – September […]