Ex-Prince George’s County Council member to serve 1 year in prison for felony theft scheme
Mel Franklin was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison, with four years suspended.
Prince George’s County residents divided on bill to prevent stray shopping carts
The bill, initially presented to the council in September, would require businesses with at least 20 shopping carts to institute anti-theft measures on their carts.
Prince George’s County Council discusses mandatory safety plans for businesses open late
The bill would require many county businesses that operate from 12 to 4 a.m. to outline an emergency evacuation plan and receive late-night safety training.
Prince George’s County Council considers tying minimum wage to cost of living
The county could see a $15.45 to $15.60 minimum wage next year if the bill is implemented.
Prince George’s County Council hopes to make HIV resources more equitable
In 2022, the county recorded the highest HIV diagnosis rate in Maryland, alongside Baltimore City, according to the state health department.
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.
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.
Meet the Republican candidates for Prince George’s County Council’s vacant at-large seat
Four Prince George’s County Republicans are competing for the nomination to complete the remaining two years of Franklin’s term on the entirely Democratic county council.
Prince George’s County juvenile curfew legislation aims to quell disruptive gatherings
Last month, the Prince George's County Council passed a bill that allows commercial property owners to request youth curfews around their businesses.