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Prince George’s County Council votes to raise telecommunications services tax

The telecommunications tax bill passage comes amid a $171 million shortfall in the county’s 2025 fiscal year operating budget.
  • Mayah Nachman
  • April 30, 2025

Prince George’s Community College proposes 2026 budget, voices federal funding concerns

The community college proposed a budget of nearly $143 million, a 4.6 percent increase from the fiscal year 2025 approved budget.
  • Stella Canino
  • April 16, 2025

Fred Price Jr. wins Prince George’s County Council District 5 Republican primary

The Marine Corps veteran ran unopposed for the nomination. The general election for the District 5 seat will take place on June 3.
  • Mayah Nachman
  • March 5, 2025

2025 special election: Live updates on the Prince George’s County Council District 5 race

Five Democrats and one Republican are competing for the vacant District 5 County Council seat.
  • Diamondback Staff
  • March 4, 2025

Jolene Ivey wins special election for Prince George’s County Council at-large seat

Ivey’s victory will trigger another special election to fill her District 5 seat.
  • Lillian Glaros
  • November 6, 2024

Former Prince George’s County Council member pleads guilty to theft scheme, perjury

Mel Franklin pleaded guilty Monday to charges of felony theft scheme and perjury for using at least $130,000 of campaign funds for personal expenses.
  • Sam Gauntt
  • August 26, 2024

Prince George’s County expected to ban plastic bags in stores starting 2024

The “Better Bag Bill” garnered unanimous support from the county council and several members cited the rise of air and ocean pollution as a critical issue.
  • Eden Binder
  • June 5, 2023

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.
  • Akshaj Gaur
  • March 16, 2023

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.
  • Akshaj Gaur
  • February 17, 2023

Redistricting complicates College Park City Council’s relationship with county council

City council members have concerns about how the redistricting could affect the city's relationship with UMD.
  • Shreya Vuttaluru
  • December 9, 2021
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