Tag: wanika fisher

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.

Lillian Glaros
1 day ago

Local leaders promote student election engagement at UMD event

The “Power to the Polls” event was co-hosted by this university’s Black Girls Vote student organization and the Student Success Leadership Council.

Lillian Glaros
October 9, 2024

Prince George’s County Council passes bill to limit cannabis dispensary locations

The bill establishes that cannabis dispensaries must be at least 1,000 feet away from other dispensaries and at least 2,000 feet away from liquor stores.

Audrey Keefe
April 11, 2024

South Asian leaders in Maryland hope to inspire a new generation of politicians

Together, Wanika Fisher and Aruna Miller hope to inspire a new generation of South Asian leaders to increase political involvement for the historically underrepresented community.

Akshaj Gaur
February 28, 2023

Prince George’s County Council to focus on transparent development, environment

Incoming members of the Prince George's County Council are looking to rebuild public trust.

Akshaj Gaur
December 6, 2022

Maryland General Assembly to consider environmental rights amendment

If passed by both chambers in the state legislature and signed by the governor, the bill will be on November's ballot.

Hannah Ziegler
February 21, 2022