Prince George’s County Council considers increasing public input in zoning ordinances
The bill would require the council to notify the public about late revisions to a development plan by developers, called text amendments.
South Asian leaders in Maryland hope to inspire a new generation of politicians
Together, Wanika Fisher and Aruna Miller hope to inspire a new generation of South Asian leaders to increase political involvement for the historically underrepresented community.
Prince George’s County Council looks to subsidize private security cameras
The ordinance was introduced in response to the killing of 13-year-old Jayz Agnew last November.
Prince George’s County Council requests investigation into ballooning school construction costs
The claims stem from the Prince George’s County Council Retreat in December where two whistleblowers accused the county and its school board of poor resource management.
Prince George’s County Council introduces pilot program for new construction jobs
The proposed bill is designed to strengthen the county’s construction industry by creating entry-level positions for residents.
PGCPS educators grapple with ChatGPT use in classrooms
The conversation around AI chatbots comes as neighboring school systems have completely banned ChatGPT from school networks.
Prince George’s County officials say Blue Line Corridor is about community investment, not football
Construction to develop a five-mile stretch from Capital Heights to Largo that includes the area surrounding FedEx Field is slated to begin soon.
Former PGPD police officer set to face trial for murder after plea deal rejected
The plea deal for voluntary manslaughter was rejected by a judge Friday.
Prince George’s County officials reflect on last year’s youth curfew
The curfew ended Dec. 31, 2022, and elected officials are now reflecting on its effectiveness and its future.
UMD’s new Afghan Student Union wants to celebrate culture, dispel stereotypes
Jafari hopes to not only create a welcoming community to share Afghan culture, but also spread positivity around the nation’s culture, especially given the recent tumultuous events in the country.