UMD alumni Jolene Ivey, Dawn Moore receive awards at reproductive health gala
This year’s Impact Gala included remarks from several prominent figures in the reproductive health field and the presentation of four awards.
Prince George’s County community reflects on Mel Franklin’s ‘devastating’ resignation
Franklin was charged with multiple counts of felony theft scheme, embezzlement and perjury related to alleged misuse of campaign funds.
Jolene Ivey wins Democratic primary for Prince George’s County Council at-large seat
Michael Riker, a retired police officer who spent more than 20 years with Prince George’s County Police, holds the lead in the Republican primary.
Meet the Democratic candidates for Prince George’s County Council’s vacant at-large seat
Eight Democrats are vying for the nomination to fill Mel Franklin’s empty seat for the remaining two years of his term.
Elected officials urge Prince George’s County to support a ceasefire in Palestine
Twenty-eight elected officials sent a letter in support of a ceasefire to County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and the Prince George’s County Council.
Prince George’s County Council discusses restricting locations of cannabis dispensaries
The bill, CB-070, mandates that cannabis dispensaries must be in industrial zones — outside of high business areas that are near residential areas, such as shopping centers and strip malls.
Tom Dernoga named Prince George’s County Council chair in leadership shake-up
Dernoga, who has served on the council for 12 years, succeeds at-large Democratic council member Calvin Hawkins as council chair.
Prince George’s County Council to focus on transparent development, environment
Incoming members of the Prince George's County Council are looking to rebuild public trust.
UMD symposium discusses policies affecting low-income areas and people of color
The symposium was the fifth held by the Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health Laboratory