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Goddard Students Staying Put in Wake of Protests
After careful consideration — and protest — students at Robert Goddard Montessori School in Seabrook will remain in a building that's been their home away from home, county school officials
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Alvin Thornton, Prince George’s School Board Chair, to Resign
Alvin Thornton will step down early next month as chair of the Prince George's County Board of Education.
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Prince George's Extending Food Distribution Program Until January - The Washington Informer
Since May 2020, when Prince George's County established its food distribution program, the county has delivered and distributed 4.5 million pounds of food. The post Prince George's Extending Food Distribution Program Until January appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Prince George's County Seeks Economic Equity in DMV - The Washington Informer
An east-west divide continues to exist in the D.C. region in terms of economic development, but a group of regional leaders is pushing for equity. The post Prince George's County Seeks Economic Equity in DMV appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Prince George's Co. Makes House Calls for COVID Vaccinations - The Washington Informer
Prince George's County's health department, along with the Department of Homeland Security, conducted a mobile vaccination clinic at Southview Apartments on Wednesday. The post Prince George's Co. Makes House Calls for COVID Vaccinations appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Prince George’s Ratchets Up Coronavirus Restrictions as Cases Surge: ‘Time to Hunker Down’
As confirmed coronavirus cases continue to rise throughout Maryland and the D.C. region, Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced an executive order Thursday her jurisdiction will reinstitute certain restrictions.
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Prince George’s County Council Votes Against Maglev Train Project
The Prince George's County Council approved a resolution Tuesday to oppose a proposed high-speed maglev train project slated to run through parts of the county between D.C. and
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Prince George’s County Nears 100K COVID Cases
Prince George's County is on the cusp of surpassing 100,000 coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic, an unwelcome milestone as the county continues to hover near the top of the state in cases and related
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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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It's Graduation Season in Prince George's
It's been two years since Prince George’s County Public Schools held graduation ceremonies for the various high schools at the Show Place Arena. The post It's Graduation Season in Prince George's appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Prince George's County Launches Countywide Curbside Compost Collection
After more than three years in the pilot program phase, Prince George’s County launched curbside compost pickup countywide last week. The post Prince George's County Launches Countywide Curbside Compost Collection appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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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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Prince George’s Begins Vaccinating School Employees
The state of Maryland's second-largest school system began its six-to-eight-week vaccine rollout plan Saturday to administer shots to its 22,000 employees.
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Gov. Hogan Urges Marylanders to ‘Wear the Damn Mask’ as State’s Coronavirus Cases Spike
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan had a simple but forceful message Thursday for residents defying a statewide order to wear face coverings in public amid the coronavirus pandemic: "Just wear the damn masks."
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Prince George’s Community College Pays Off Nearly $3M of Student Debt
Prince George's Community College has decided to eliminate the outstanding balances of currently enrolled students who attended the institution between March 13, 2020, and
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Rushern Baker Ends Maryland Gubernatorial Run
Former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III announced Friday he will immediately suspend his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Maryland governor. The post Rushern Baker Ends Maryland Gubernatorial Run appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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70 Kids in Prince George’s Co. Given Expired COVID Vaccines
Dozens of children ages 5-11 in Prince George's County mistakenly received expired coronavirus vaccines that were improperly stored, the county health department said. The post 70 Kids in Prince George's Co. Given Expired COVID Vaccines appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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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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Prince George's Residents Honor Dr. King - The Washington Informer
A few dozen Prince George’s County residents braved the cold and wind outside Glenarden Municipal Building to honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of peace, love and hope. The post Prince George's Residents Honor Dr. King appeared first on The
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Good Food Markets Open Location in Prince George’s County
Officials in Prince George’s County have welcomed Good Food Markets, a new grocery store aimed at improving food access and community health by providing fresh healthy food in underserved communities, hosting fun educational events and collaborating with neighborhood
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Ready, Set, File! Prince George's Midterm Elections Underway - The Washington Informer
Although the June 2022 midterm elections in Maryland are 16 months away, prospective candidates in Prince George’s County can officially begin their campaigns as of Tuesday. The post Ready, Set, File! Prince George's Midterm Elections Underway appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Mass COVID Vaccination Site Opens at Greenbelt Metro Station - The Washington Informer
A new coronavirus mass vaccination site opened Wednesday at the Greenbelt Metro station in Prince George's County. The post Mass COVID Vaccination Site Opens at Greenbelt Metro Station appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Alsobrooks Revises Prince George’s Vaccine Rollout Plan
One of the main problems public and health officials continue to have is the limited number of doses dispersed from the federal government to the states and then to the counties.
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30 Day Curfew for PG County Minors in Effect This Friday
Prince George’s County residents aged 17 and younger will have a midnight curfew starting Friday Sept. 9, was announced in a press conference today by county Executive Angela Alsobrooks. The […] The post 30 Day Curfew for PG County Minors in Effect This Friday appeared first on
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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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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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Prince George's County Council's Redistricting Plan Is Invalid, Judge Rules - The Washington Informer
A Prince George's County Circuit Court judge ruled Monday that a redistricting plan the county council approved in November cannot go into effect. The post Prince George's County Council's Redistricting Plan Is Invalid, Judge Rules appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Prince George's Council OKs $4.5B Fiscal 2022 Budget - The Washington Informer
Prince George's County Council unanimously approved a $4.5 billion fiscal 2022 budget proposal Thursday, with education as the top spending priority. The post Prince George's Council OKs $4.5B Fiscal 2022 Budget appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Electoral College Seals President-Elect Biden’s Election Victory
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