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3 Prince George’s County Council members reflect on African heritage, community progress

Council members Krystal Oriadha, Wala Blegay and Wanika Fisher all said their positions on the council reflect growing inclusion of immigrants in the community.

Mayah Nachman
October 16, 2025

PGCPS educators reckon with high special education teacher vacancies

The school district's vacancy data and an increase in complaints led the Maryland State Department of Education to put PGCPS under corrective action.

Mayah Nachman
October 13, 2025

Prince George’s County Council revises plan to help laid-off federal workers

The council passed the resolution on Tuesday, which is a scaled down version of the aid package introduced earlier this year.

Mayah Nachman
October 10, 2025

College Park City Council reviews reparations plan for Lakeland

The Restorative Justice Commission presented a set of recommendations for Lakeland, a historically Black community devastated by urban renewal efforts.

Tyler Quattrin
October 10, 2025

College Park advances plan for park to support nature, wildlife

A vacant, overgrown space on Roanoke Place is slated to become a serene pocket park with native plants and wildlife.

Bella DeCrescenzo
October 8, 2025

Aisha Braveboy shares progress from her first 100 days as Prince George’s County executive

Her address comes as the county faces multiple challenges, including effects of federal government shifts and the loss of major local landmarks.

Mayah Nachman
October 6, 2025

These 3 College Park City Council members are not seeking reelection

District 2 council members Susan Whitney and Llatetra Brown Esters and District 3 council member John Rigg have decided not to rerun for office.

Tyler Quattrin
October 6, 2025

Prince George’s County couple hosts local walks, plans to open running specialty store

Carol and Jesse Holland will soon open Haraka Run and Walk — a running-specialty store that the couple soon plans to open in the upcoming months.

Anastasia Merkulova
October 3, 2025

Arepa Zone’s first Maryland location opens in College Park

Arepa Zone’s College Park location is its first opportunity to introduce the Maryland community to its fast-casual Venezuelan cuisine.

Bella DeCrescenzo
September 29, 2025

College Park City Council hopes new tax credit incentivizes affordable housing, entertainment

The program allows property owners and developers to receive city property tax breaks if they build or renovate qualifying projects.

Tyler Quattrin
September 25, 2025