Jack Hogan
reporter, Prince George’s County
Jack Hogan covers local government in Prince George’s County. Prior to this role, he covered growth and economic development in Montgomery County for The Banner. He previously covered Maryland state government and politics for The Daily Record, based in Baltimore, and local government and politics for The Frederick News-Post. Jack is a Rhode Island native who left the Ocean State to study journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park.
The latest from Jack
Without explanation, Prince George’s council pulls auditor appointment in final days of session
The Prince George's County Council appears to have abandoned its decision to appoint Marcel Emerson as the new county auditor, at least for this year.
Despite legal concerns, Prince George’s council votes to ban tobacco at convenience stores
Convenience stores will not be allowed to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products beginning in July, according to a bill the County Council passed Tuesday.
Prince George’s council gave itself final say over millions in cannabis revenue
Members of a board tasked with overseeing how Prince George’s County spends cannabis tax revenue rebuked County Council members Monday over a bill that they say threatens the board’s oversight of millions of dollars.
Prince George’s council members allege Chair Krystal Oriadha silenced them during meetings
Two Prince George’s County Council members have alleged that Chair Krystal Oriadha violated state law and “silenced” them during a meeting on Oct. 20.
Angela Alsobrooks calls Prince George’s Council funding controversies ‘deeply disturbing’
Her comments come after County Executive Aisha Braveboy called for an investigation.
Prince George’s council to appoint new auditor amid investigation of council funding
The Prince George’s County Council is expected to appoint a new auditor Tuesday.
Braveboy investigation prompts subpoenas for records on organization tied to Prince George’s council chair
Scrutiny over the Prince George’s County Council’s grant funding intensified Thursday.
Edward Burroughs’ preferred nonprofit provides glowing presentation in lieu of pending audit
The council member used Tuesday’s meeting to highlight the impact of Joan’s House programs and counter recent scrutiny of the organization, including his connections to it.
Why is a Beverly Hills foundation holding $7.6 million from Prince George’s County?
The Edward Charles Foundation has found itself at the center of a controversy over millions in Prince George’s County grant funding.
Judge halts Trump administration’s move to close Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s flagship research facility in Beltsville will remain open for now, after a federal judge in California halted the Trump administration’s plans to shutter it.
Prince George’s officials demand return of $7.6M awarded to group tied to council chair
County Executive Aisha Braveboy and Council Chair Krystal Oriadha have requested the return of $7.6 million in grant funding awarded to a local organization tied to Oriadha.
2 Prince George’s council members call for audit of organizations tied to their colleagues
Council members Jolene Ivey and Sydney Harrison have called for an independent audit of two organizations to which their council colleagues have steered millions in grant funding.
Braveboy’s mediation, Moore’s calls carried Prince George’s through Sphere negotiations
The Prince George’s County executive navigated weeks of mounting tension to reach an agreement that advanced the National Harbor Sphere project.
Prince George’s County faces projected $151 million deficit
Mandated schools spending, employee pay and a massive state deficit are threatening to drive up county spending, a recent report states
Prince George’s Council advances Sphere funding bills without resolution to labor demands
The Prince George’s County Council is hoping to win concessions from Sphere Entertainment while it still can.
Tensions over Sphere National Harbor escalate as council members press for labor agreement
County Council members ramped up their calls for the Sphere at National Harbor to require union labor during a tense hearing with company representatives.
Is Maryland’s big bet on quantum computing paying off?
The world of quantum computing descended on College Park this week for the highest-attended Quantum World Congress to date.
Burroughs announces $360K grant to pay balances for Bowie State students from his district
County Council member Edward Burroughs has awarded $360,000 in grant funding to pay the outstanding balances for Bowie State University students from his district.
Judge postpones hearing in case to settle $39 million tug-of-war in Prince George’s County
Since taking leadership roles on the County Council, Council members Krystal Oriadha and Edward Burroughs have come under scrutiny for pushing to divert millions of dollars in project charges to their preferred organizations.
Hyattsville treasurer temporarily remains on payroll following resignation announcement
Hyattsville’s treasurer is still on the city payroll following an announcement two weeks ago that he had resigned.
