Seeing stripes? Five zebras are on the loose in Prince George’s County The zebras escaped a local farm and were last seen roaming in Upper Marlboro, which is approximately 26 miles away from the University of Maryland. Abigail Russ September 9, 2021
Prince George’s County to reinstate indoor mask mandate The mask requirement, effective Sunday, comes as cases climb in the county and nationwide. Anaya Truss-Williams August 5, 2021
Prince George’s County now an area with ‘substantial’ COVID transmission, CDC says The update in status comes as COVID cases rise in the county. Christine Zhu August 2, 2021
Latino tenants in Langley Park sue landlord over alleged unsanitary, hazardous conditions “The disparities in maintenance and capital investment between Arbor’s properties cannot be explained by non-racial factors,” the lawsuit reads. Amanda Hernández July 28, 2021
Donning rainbow gear, dozens gather for inaugural Pride bike ride in Hyattsville The event, hosted by PG Change Makers, took place as Capital Pride Walk and Rally began in D.C. Julia Nikhinson June 13, 2021
Prince George’s County to lift indoor mask mandate on Friday Masks will still be required in schools, childcare facilities and health care settings, as well as on public transportation. Nataraj Shivaprasad May 26, 2021
Purple Line NOW hosts virtual forum to discuss project status “The Purple Line is frankly one of the most important projects we have underway in Maryland right now." Anaya Truss-Williams May 5, 2021
Community members say MAGLEV train would be overpriced, destroy local environments The magnetic levitation train system was proposed by Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail and would operate between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Anaya Truss-Williams April 22, 2021
Community members talk history of racism and urban renewal along Purple Line corridor Some voiced concerns about the Purple Line could affect residents in Langley Park and Lakeland. Anaya Truss-Williams April 22, 2021
PGCPS to reduce school security personnel with arresting powers next school year Though there are some county community members who support the removal of the officers, others are concerned about student safety if they are removed. Emily Williams April 15, 2021