Former Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin charged with embezzlement
The charges come days after Franklin resigned from the Prince George’s County Council.
Prince George’s County Council proposes 911 registry for people with special needs
The program would alert first responders of registered individuals’ mental health risks and special needs when responding to a call.
Lakeland family hopes for county historic designation of generational properties
The Prince George’s County planning board approved the request for the three homes’ historic site status in last week's meeting.
Prince George’s County Council passes bill to limit cannabis dispensary locations
The bill establishes that cannabis dispensaries must be at least 1,000 feet away from other dispensaries and at least 2,000 feet away from liquor stores.
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 considers extending rent stabilization through October
The 2023 Rent Stabilization Act, which is set to expire April 17, limits landlords from increasing rents by more than 3 percent per year.
Prince George’s County Council committee discusses bill to promote safety at gun stores, ranges
The information, such as handouts and signs, would focus on suicide prevention, firearm training, conflict resolution and mental health resources.
Prince George’s County Council discusses bill to support Black-owned businesses
The legislation would define and add “African American Business Enterprises” to the Prince George's County Business Expansion and Start-Up Grant Program.
Prince George’s County activists call for permanent cap on rent increases
Dozens of county residents rallied Friday in Lake Arbor in response to the lack of a permanent rent stabilization policy.
Multiple lawsuits accuse PGCPS contractors of wage theft, worker misclassification
A lawsuit filed by five workers in February accused several contractors working on the construction of Hyattsville Middle School of wage theft.