PGCPS officials discuss bus driver shortage, parental communication
Prince George’s County Public Schools is short nearly 200 bus drivers despite reducing the number of routes, according to PGCPS’ transportation director.
Former Prince George’s County Council member pleads guilty to theft scheme, perjury
Mel Franklin pleaded guilty Monday to charges of felony theft scheme and perjury for using at least $130,000 of campaign funds for personal expenses.
Prince George’s County juvenile curfew legislation aims to quell disruptive gatherings
Last month, the Prince George's County Council passed a bill that allows commercial property owners to request youth curfews around their businesses.
Prince George’s County Council proposes 911 registry for people with special needs
The program would alert first responders of registered individuals’ mental health risks and special needs when responding to a call.
Prince George’s County leaders tout potential new hospital, women’s health center
The new medical center hopes to address the county’s physician shortage and reduce geographic inequities.
Prince George’s County program gives formerly incarcerated citizens a ‘second chance’
Under the reentry incentive program, the county will grant eligible businesses up to $5,000 for each returning citizen employed during the previous year.
Prince George’s County Council considers extending rent stabilization through October
The 2023 Rent Stabilization Act, which is set to expire April 17, limits landlords from increasing rents by more than 3 percent per year.
Prince George’s County residents lambast proposed Metro, bus service cuts
The cuts, spurred by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s budget shortfall, would affect approximately 14,000 Prince George’s County residents.
Maryland could soon be the ninth state to offer universal free school meals
Currently, eight states in the country provide free school meals for all students without taking their socioeconomic background into account.
Prince George’s County gets its first weather monitoring station
A mesonet is a network of weather data monitoring stations used to measure the atmosphere and weather near the ground.