5 key bills the Prince George’s County Council passed in 2024
Of the bills the council passed, many focused on road safety, crime and housing costs, among other initiatives.
Here are the PGCPS school board election winners
After May’s primary election, nine non-partisan candidates ran for five seats in Districts 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks resigns after winning US Senate race
Alsobrooks' resignation sets a countywide special election for the seat into motion.
Prince George’s County leaders look to address opioid epidemic with new funds, task force
Prince George’s County is one of many jurisdictions benefiting from national opioid settlements.
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.
Jolene Ivey wins special election for Prince George’s County Council at-large seat
Ivey’s victory will trigger another special election to fill her District 5 seat.
Here are 5 graphics that explain early voting in Maryland, Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County received more than 100,000 mail-in ballot requests, according to the Maryland State Board of Elections.
How an Angela Alsobrooks win would affect Prince George’s County government
If Alsobrooks wins, the process for selecting the next county executive will depend on when Alsobrooks resigns from her position.
UMD engineering students develop hands-on kits for young learners
University of Maryland engineering students in an entrepreneurial design realization course are developing “get out and learn,” or GOAL kits.