Washington International Horse Show returns, attracting riders from around the world

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Washington International Horse Show returns, attracting riders from around the world

The Washington International Horse Show brought approximately 10,000 guests and $9 million to Prince George's County every year, while local rodeo queen Morissa Hall has been making waves across the country with her three-time open and youth barrel racing championships.

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Residents Love Neighborhood, Weary of Crime Beyond It

Sen. Chris Van Hollen visited one of the newly built developments in Suitland, Maryland, on Thursday to present a huge check for $2.5 million to refurbish Suitland Road. The post Residents Love Neighborhood, Weary of Crime Beyond It appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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David Harrington, Venerable Prince George's Lawmaker, Business Leader, Dies

David Harrington, a former Maryland state senator who recently served as the president of the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce, has died. The post David Harrington, Venerable Prince George's Lawmaker, Business Leader, Dies appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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Prince George’s Lifts Pandemic Restrictions, But Will Keep Indoor Mask Mandate

Most coronavirus pandemic restrictions in Prince George's County will be lifted as of 5 p.m. Monday, county officials say. The post Prince George's Lifts Pandemic Restrictions, But Will Keep Indoor Mask Mandate appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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Prince George's Mulls Providing Free Summer School Amid Pandemic - The Washington Informer

Prince George's County Public Schools officials said Saturday it may offer free summer classes this year, including some in-person instruction for elementary students and recovery credit courses for high

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Resources, Relaxation Offered to Prince George's Seniors

With more than 230 people who registered to attend, Tuesday’s “Age My Way” information fair signified as one of the first major senior events in Prince George's County in a few years. The post Resources, Relaxation Offered to Prince George's Seniors appeared first on The Washing

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Prince George's Community Meeting on Crime Gets Combative

A civil conversation on ways to combat crime in Prince George’s County turned emotional Thursday at Creative Suitland, one of the county’s safe spaces for youth and young adults in the jurisdiction. The post Prince George's Community Meeting on Crime Gets Combative appeared firs

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Electoral College Seals President-Elect Biden’s Election Victory

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COVID-19 Canvassing Ends in Prince George’s County

Formal efforts to get Prince Georgians inoculated against the coronavirus have borne fruit and will cease, according to an aide to County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. The post COVID-19 Canvassing Ends in Prince George's County appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY EDUCATION BRIEFS: Wise Athletics

This year, three former Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School athletes — Ryan Smith, Zach Pascal and Marcus Allen — participated in the NFL playoffs. The post PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY EDUCATION BRIEFS: Wise Athletics appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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Prince George's NAACP President: 'Get Out and Vote'

If the first day of early voting in Maryland on Thursday is any indication, thousands of voters chose to not come to the polls — at least not yet. The post Prince George's NAACP President: 'Get Out and Vote' appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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HUD Secretary Fudge Visits Prince George’s County to Discuss Affordable Housing

One day after President Joe Biden gave his State of the Union address, one of his administration officials traveled across the D.C. border to Prince George’s County, Maryland, to talk […] The post HUD Secretary Fudge Visits Prince George’s County to Discuss Affordable Housing a

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PGCPS Board's Cancellation of Meetings Irks Parents, Advocates - The Washington Informer

Makal Matthews worked on prepared remarks last week to speak against "armed" school resource officers and other topics during a virtual Prince George's County school board meeting. The post PGCPS Board's Cancellation of Meetings Irks Parents, Advocates appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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Candidates File for Vacant Seat on Prince George’s County Council

Since former Prince George's County Council member Monique Anderson-Walker vacated the District 8 seat last month, four men have officially thrown their hats in the ring to succeed

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National Harbor Hotel Shut Down for ‘Unreasonable’ Coronavirus Violations

Prince George's County health officials have shut down the Hampton Inn in National Harbor for violating the county's coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

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Prince George’s Work Group Issues Final Police Reform Recommendations

A Prince George's County work group assembled to address police reform approved a final report Wednesday with 50 recommendations such as reallocating money toward mental health and behavioral services for students to County Council approving a use-of-force statute.

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Prince George’s County Redistricting Plan Draws Sharp Criticism

After a Prince George's County redistricting commission recommended minor changes to realign the jurisdiction's nine council districts based on population, some county council members said they may reject it for a more drastic

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WFT Mandates Masks for Fans While Indoors at FedEx Field

The Washington Football Team will now require fans to wear masks while in all indoor areas of FedEx Field. The post WFT Mandates Masks for Fans While Indoors at FedEx Field appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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Prince George's Council Delays Reviewing Police-Related Measures

With a July 1 state-imposed deadline approaching for Maryland jurisdictions to approve police accountability measures, some Prince George's County residents urged the county council to slow down the process. The post Prince George's Council Delays Reviewing Police-Related Measur

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Animation Documentary Tells Story of Enslaved Family Who Fought for Freedom

The nearly 90-minute film, “The Bell Affair,” will premiere Thursday at the Publick Playhouse in Cheverly, Maryland. The post Animation Documentary Tells Story of Enslaved Family Who Fought for Freedom appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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Counting of Maryland's Mail-In Ballots Begins

Canvassing got underway Thursday in Maryland to start counting mail-in ballots — which could take at least a week, if not longer — to determine the winner in several close contests, including the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The post Counting of Maryland's M

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Summer Youth and Crime Fighting Initiatives Unveiled in Prince George's - The Washington Informer

On the first full day of summer, Prince George’s County officials announced two initiatives to keep youth busy and combat violent crime. The post Summer Youth and Crime Fighting Initiatives Unveiled in Prince George's appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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No Property Tax Increase Proposed in Prince George's Budget - The Washington Informer

Although the coronavirus pandemic has created financial uncertainty nationwide, Prince George's County property owners will likely be spared a tax increase next fiscal year. The county's proposed $4.5 billion fiscal 2022 budget outlines an increase of nearly $57 million, or 1.3%, from the current

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Robert Montessori Parents, Students Rally to Keep Students at Their School - The Washington Informer

More than 100 people rallied Wednesday outside the Prince George's County Public Schools Administration Building in Upper Marlboro to protest relocating Robert Goddard Montessori School staff and students next school year from its building in Seabrook about seven miles away to the former

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Prince George’s Kicks Off Historic Groundbreakings for New School Buildings

In one of Prince George's County Public Schools' most historical moments, the first of six groundbreakings to construct new buildings for an estimated 8,000 students took place

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Prince George's Exec Alsobrooks: County 'Healthy and Growing'

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks on Tuesday delivered the county's annual State of the Economy address, conducted live for the first time since the outset of the conronavirus. The post Prince George's Exec Alsobrooks: County 'Healthy and Growing' appeared first

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Prince George’s Central Committee Chooses Faye Martin Howell to Fill District 24 Vacancy

The Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee overwhelmingly chose Faye Martin Howell on Thursday to fill the vacancy of former Del. Erek Barron, who left to become Maryland's first Black U.S. attorney for the

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Prince George's Council Reviews Proposed Police Legislation

With less than a month to adhere to a state-imposed July 1 deadline to establish a police accountability board and other police-related measures, Prince George’s County Council and residents continue to debate on how to strengthen those efforts. The post Prince George's Council

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ALSOBROOKS/GOLDSON: Prince George's Students Deserve New Facilities Now - The Washington Informer

For decades, Prince George's County families and communities have been promised newer and upgraded facilities — and yet, the situation has gone virtually unchanged, forcing our children to

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Aziz Introduced as Prince George's New Police Chief - The Washington Informer

Malik Aziz has been named the new police chief of Prince George's County, wrapping up nine months of interviews, phone calls and reviewing resumes. The post Aziz Introduced as Prince George's New Police Chief appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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Water Safety Promoted in Prince George's County - The Washington Informer

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