Prince George's County

Prince George’s County officials are drawing more questions after shuttering a brand-new civic area outside their administrative building in Largo, a project built with $10 million in state funds.

Shawn Joseph faces a shrinking budget as he looks to build trust with families and improve math and reading proficiency.

COLUMN | Can you guess which candidates for county executive in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties said these words? Probably not. They’re often interchangeable. So, who says them best?

County Executive Aisha Braveboy named Joseph interim superintendent last summer to replace Millard House II, who resigned from his role following a vote of no confidence from the county’s teachers union.

In a three-year period, Andrew Jackson Academy doubled the percentage of its middle schoolers who pass the state English test, skyrocketing from 14.1 percent in 2022 to 35.8 percent in 2025.

Two people were arrested and charged with first- and second-degree murder on Thursday in connection with the February killing of Ricardo Lee Vance in Oxon Hill.

The council’s vote renewed questions and criticism about its management of the parks and planning commission’s budget.

Things to do in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties this week include a 40th anniversary screening of “Heavy Metal Parking Lot,” two Ari Lennox concerts and more.

It’s getting harder to ignore the Nationals’ quality play of late, which has included beating some impressive teams.

Over six innings Cavalli allowed one run on five hits with seven strikeouts and two walks. He posted a 2.20 ERA in May after Tuesday’s start.

A county staffer alleges that she was assaulted by a communications director in March, resulting in a black eye. The case is still pending.

A recent visit to a Pizza Hut in Oxon Hill saw the former sit-down parlor somewhat revived but blocked off like a museum exhibit.

The university faces an $18 million deficit thanks in part to declining enrollment.

Six years after the Central Park birder incident, Black nature lovers say representation is vital.

This summer marks 10 years since Silver Spring's Elizabeth Hargrave first pitched to publishers a birding-inspired game she’d dreamt up. That concept became Wingspan, an instant award-winner that took off internationally.

Valedictorian Khatira Rustami honors her Afghan parents’ sacrifices, highlighting the achievements and resilience of immigrant families at graduation.

The man Secret Service officers shot and killed Saturday near the White House was a Baltimore County resident who struggled with mental health and had shut out those closest to him in recent months, according to friends and court records.

Join a free yoga class, neighborhood festival, comedy show and more this week in the capital region.

Jolene Ivey’s reelection campaign for at-large council member is sitting on $119,191 in cash. She leads a field of eight candidates in fundraising for the competitive primary.

The sheriff’s office said it didn’t learn of the audit until May 18, the day The Banner reported its findings.