UMD community members call for ceasefire at sit-in for Palestine
Protest attendees criticized university administration's “hypocrisy” in responding to ongoing violence in Palestine.
Prince George’s County Council considers increased road safety funding
Under the proposed budget, the county is expected to invest more than $41 million in pedestrian safety.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks launches US Senate bid
Alsobrooks became Prince George’s County’s first female county executive in 2018 after serving as the state’s attorney in the county from 2011 to 2018.
Activists criticize Prince George’s County Council bill pausing townhome development
The proposed bill would look to promote growth in county-defined transit hubs by placing a two-year pause on townhome development in areas that are not as transit-oriented.
Prince George’s County Council considers budget increases for community college, libraries
Under the proposed budget, the county’s library system is expected to receive more than a $2 million increase in funding next year.
PGCPS educators call for data-driven, innovative approach from new CEO
After current CEO Monica Goldson announced her planned retirement in January, the school system launched its first CEO search since 2019.
Prince George’s County officials, students address rising youth crime
The presentations included the latest juvenile crime statistics in the county and the efforts by the county to stunt rising crime.
Prince George’s County Council debates two competing rental assistance bills
The bills both aim to create a rental assistance fund for lower-income county residents.
Maryland General Assembly introduces bill to create selection panel for PGCPS CEO search
The launched the school system’s first CEO search since 2019 after Monica Goldson announced her retirement in January.
PGCPS creates survey system, equity dashboard to highlight achievement gaps
The initiative is a key part of the county’s “Transformation 2026” strategic plan, a roadmap developed in 2021 to close the achievement gap within a five-year period.