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.
Prince George’s County to join national effort to boost semiconductor chip manufacturing
The county’s funding for this program comes from appropriations in the federal bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.
Prince George’s County residents detail challenges with county’s mental health resources
Prince George's County has seen an increase in reported mental health challenges in recent years.
Prince George’s County cannabis reinvestment board aims to address inequities
The board will serve as the foundationof the Community Reinvestment and Repair Special Revenue Fund in the county.
Prince George’s County to mandate security cameras in some housing facilities
Prince George's County residents, landlords and legislators expressed mixed feelings regarding the new law.
Prince George’s County Council bill aims to lessen unemployment rate, support workers
A project labor agreement is a type of collective bargaining agreement that establishes the terms and conditions of a construction project.
A new county bill threatens to suppress cannabis dispensaries. It must be amended.
Modified restrictions on dispensaries will ensure the weed industry can grow safely in our county.
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.
College Park will lose its charm if development comes at the expense of residents
If College Park doesn’t raise skylines responsibly, it will lose its college-town appeal.
Prince George’s County Council to revisit virtual voting rules after heated debate
The proposed legislation would allow remote voting and attendance of council members for parental leave, illnesses, caregiving responsibilities and more.