PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department (PGFD) said a car crashed into a home in Chillum which caused a small fire on Saturday morning. Credit: Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department Credit: Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department PGFD said that at about […]
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Man shot, killed in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’ COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department said a man was shot and killed on Saturday morning. Officers said that at about 10:00 a.m., they responded to the 800 block of Southern Ave for a reported shooting. Minnesota Vikings CB Khyree Jackson among three killed in crash in […]
Devean George’s new factory isn’t just a feel-good project
People in Minneapolis have been placing their hopes and dreams on the shoulders of Devean George ever since the Los Angeles Lakers drafted him out of his college career at Augsburg in 1999. After developing apartment buildings and affordable housing in north Minneapolis, the poorest part of the city, George is now taking on his […]
Prince George’s has the most new businesses of any Maryland county – what’s behind the surge?
Cloudforce’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for its expanded office space at National Harbor in February 2024. CEO Husein Sharaf is third from right. Photo courtesy of Caitlin Bartlett, Cloudforce. By James Matheson Prince George’s County has long been considered the poor step-sibling of the Washington area’s more affluent and business-savvy counties. But that image is starting to […]
Do you recognize me? Prince George’s County Fire Department looking for dog’s owner
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) was asking if anyone recognized a dog that visited one of its stations Friday. PGFD said the dog visited its Company 832 station on Allentown Road. 14 dogs surrendered from breeding facilities now available for adoption in DC “He’s been […]
Prince George’s County police officer facing charges for allegedly hitting pedestrian, failing to report
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. – A Prince George’s County police officer has been indicted after he reportedly hit a pedestrian with his cruiser in Laurel and never reported it. According to the department, Corporal Dexter Shin struck the pedestrian on March 3 and did not report the collision or make sure that the victim received […]
Man fatally shot in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Police in Prince George’s County were on the scene of a fatal shooting on Saturday evening. At about 6:45 p.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of Metzerott Rd. There, they found a man outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Former […]
Keir Starmer urges Nike to change St George’s Cross colour on England shirt
Keir Starmer has called on Nike to change the colour of the St George’s Cross on a new England football shirt to traditional red after a row over its design. The Labour leader said he believed the flag was a “unifier” and insisted the sporting brand should “reconsider” the decision to modify it. The call […]
Woman sought in Manhattan Gucci store raid nabbed in Prince George’s County, Md.: NYPD sources
A woman who took part in a high-stakes raid of a lower Manhattan Gucci store has been apprehended and may soon face federal criminal charges, the Daily News has learned. Keirina Boykin, 24, was linked to the Feb. 19 robbery of the Meatpacking District shop after she was grabbed in Prince George’s County, Md., earlier […]
Housing Policy Council executive Mike Gill dies days after being shot during carjacking spree in DC, Prince George’s County
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Kristina Gill, the wife of Housing Policy Council executive Mike Gill confirmed the news of his passing to DC News Now on Saturday. She shared a statement saying: It is with profound sadness that I wish to inform the community of the passing of my husband, Mike Gill. His sudden […]
Board votes to keep Prince George’s County elementary school open
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (DC News Now) — An elementary school in Prince George’s County will be able to keep their doors open after a big push from parents, students and the community. The Board of Education voted Thursday night to pass a recommendation to keep the school open. PGCPS superintendent recommends keeping elementary school open […]
Man shot outside restaurant in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A man was shot outside of Jasper’s Restaurant in Prince George’s County on Sunday night. Police said they received a call about the shooting in the 9400 block of Lottsford Rd. in Largo at about 7:30 p.m. The man was privately taken to a hospital for treatment […]