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Activists criticize Prince George’s County Council bill pausing townhome development

The proposed bill would look to promote growth in county-defined transit hubs by placing a two-year pause on townhome development in areas that are not as transit-oriented.

Akshaj Gaur
April 16, 2023

Prince George’s County Council considers budget increases for community college, libraries

Under the proposed budget, the county’s library system is expected to receive more than a $2 million increase in funding next year.

Akshaj Gaur
April 13, 2023

Prince George’s County officials, students address rising youth crime

The presentations included the latest juvenile crime statistics in the county and the efforts by the county to stunt rising crime.

Akshaj Gaur
March 30, 2023

Prince George’s County Council debates two competing rental assistance bills

The bills both aim to create a rental assistance fund for lower-income county residents.

Akshaj Gaur
March 17, 2023

Prince George’s County Council considers increasing public input in zoning ordinances

The bill would require the council to notify the public about late revisions to a development plan by developers, called text amendments.

Akshaj Gaur
March 8, 2023

Prince George’s County Council looks to subsidize private security cameras

The ordinance was introduced in response to the killing of 13-year-old Jayz Agnew last November.

Akshaj Gaur
February 28, 2023

Prince George’s County Council requests investigation into ballooning school construction costs

The claims stem from the Prince George’s County Council Retreat in December where two whistleblowers accused the county and its school board of poor resource management.

Akshaj Gaur
February 27, 2023

Prince George’s County officials reflect on last year’s youth curfew

The curfew ended Dec. 31, 2022, and elected officials are now reflecting on its effectiveness and its future.

Akshaj Gaur
February 6, 2023

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.

Akshaj Gaur
December 9, 2022

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.

Akshaj Gaur
December 6, 2022