Prince George’s County Council considers increased road safety funding
Under the proposed budget, the county is expected to invest more than $41 million in pedestrian safety.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks launches US Senate bid
Alsobrooks became Prince George’s County’s first female county executive in 2018 after serving as the state’s attorney in the county from 2011 to 2018.
To engage with the local elderly community, UMD should host a Lifelong Learning Institute
The elderly want education too. It’s time for UMD to host a Lifelong Learning institute.
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.
PGCPS sees big losses in geometry and algebra proficiency
English language arts proficiency level increased across the five most populous counties in Maryland.
First College Park planning director retires after 37-year career
For many of her coworkers and colleagues, Schum didn’t just contribute to College Park during her tenure as planning and community development director. She built it into what it is today.
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.
Maryland General Assembly introduces bill to create selection panel for PGCPS CEO search
The launched the school system’s first CEO search since 2019 after Monica Goldson announced her retirement in January.
PGCPS creates survey system, equity dashboard to highlight achievement gaps
The initiative is a key part of the county’s “Transformation 2026” strategic plan, a roadmap developed in 2021 to close the achievement gap within a five-year period.
Subsidizing residential cameras could save lives in Prince George’s County
Subsidizing home cameras isn’t an invasion of privacy, but it will protect residents.