New Prince George’s County bill aims to improve mental health care for incarcerated people
The bill calls for the county to create crisis response teams made up of social workers, peer support experts and trained mental health professionals.
Chopt Creative Salad Company opens in College Park
The restaurant, which officially opened Wednesday, will offer customizable salads, warm bowls and wraps to the College Park community.
Maryland leaders, community members reflect on 1-year anniversary of Key Bridge collapse
The bridge will be rebuilt with full federal funding, which Congress approved in December after a monthslong push from the Maryland delegation.
Prince George’s County Council elects youngest-ever chair
District 8 council member Edward Burroughs III will serve as chair for the rest of the 2025 legislative year.
UMD horticulture class project aims to beautify Metro stations with native plants
The students are creating a glossary of plants and example plantings based on different Metro station environments.
Maryland to raise some taxes, cut $2.3 billion in spending under new budget deal
The budget framework adds at least $500 million in spending cuts to Moore’s initial budget proposal announced in January.
Jonathan White wins Prince George’s County Executive Republican primary
White earned nearly 38 percent of the 3,613 votes cast in the March 4 special primary, according to the Maryland state elections board.
Trump opposes plan to build new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt
In November 2023, President Joe Biden’s administration chose Greenbelt as the location for the new FBI headquarters.
Prince George’s County to reduce funding for most departments in proposed budget
During Thursday's presentation, Tara Jackson outlined the county’s proposed $5.4 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
UMD, College Park community members celebrate Iftar with prayer, food
Iftar is the sunset meal to break the daily fast during Ramadan and is traditionally broken with dates or water.