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.
Prince George’s County Council discusses mandatory safety plans for businesses open late
The bill would require many county businesses that operate from 12 to 4 a.m. to outline an emergency evacuation plan and receive late-night safety training.
Prince George’s County leaders aim to curb domestic violence, support survivors
The county has seen nearly 1,000 domestic violence cases this year, a 13 percent increase from last year.
PGCPS to construct 8 new net-zero energy schools by 2028
Six buildings will be elementary schools and two will be pre-K through eighth grade academies.
Prince George’s County community reflects on Mel Franklin’s ‘devastating’ resignation
Franklin was charged with multiple counts of felony theft scheme, embezzlement and perjury related to alleged misuse of campaign funds.