Prince George's County

    Hutzell: How a tornado prediction turned into a ‘fumble’ for forecasters
    COLUMN | Meteorologists’ apologies were almost as wild Tuesday as their forecasts were on Monday. Spring arrives at 10:46 a.m. Friday, if you define the vernal equinox as the first day. As this week showed, it is a difficult season for the forecaster.
    Snow clings to a daffodil the day after the weather set a regional high temperature record for the date. Spring is a tough time to be a weather forecaster.
    Former Ravens running back Terrance West accused of assaulting contractor
    West is facing first- and second-degree assault charges after allegedly punching a contractor during a dispute over stains in the carpet of his home in Upper Marlboro.
    Former Ravens running back Terrance West gets past former Cleveland Browns middle linebacker Joe Schobert during a game on Sept. 17, 2017.
    Anne Arundel man charged in 3 highway shootings across Prince George’s County
    A 44-year-old Anne Arundel County man confessed to carrying out three nonfatal shootings along highways in Prince George’s County, court documents show.
    Baltimore Police crime scene tape sits unused on a police vehicle at the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
    Maryland State Police detain person of interest in 3 Prince George’s County highway shootings
    Maryland State Police detained a person of interest just hours after announcing their search for a man accused of carrying out three shootings between Monday night and Tuesday morning, officials said.
    The Maryland State Police logo.
    A record number of people need help paying energy bills. Some are falling through the cracks.
    Maryland utility customers feel crunched by their bills. Assistance programs are out there, but with a list of requirements, some households find themselves ineligible and out of options.
    Oscars 2026 recap: A Maryland singer shines on Hollywood’s biggest night
    Several artists with Maryland ties contributed to Oscar-winning films, while others performed during Sunday’s live Academy Awards broadcast.
    From left to right: Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna perform onstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.
    One current, 2 former Prince George’s County police officers face misconduct charges
    A current officer and two former officers with the Prince George’s Police Department were charged with varying counts of misconduct in office and conspiracy to commit misconduct, according to the state's attorney’s office.
    A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
    Meet the Marylanders competing against each other at the Oscars
    There’s a Montgomery County showdown at the Oscars, where MoCo’s Natalie Portman and Jared Bush are competing against each other in the animated feature film category. Here are the other Marylanders who could win an Academy Award on Sunday.
    Natalie Portman and Jared Bush are both associated with nominations for Best Animated Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
    Commanders signing K’Lavon Chaisson, Chig Okonkwo, Leo Chenal and Nick Cross, AP source says
    Chaisson’s deal for next season is worth $12 million, with $10.3 million guaranteed, according to Athletes First, the agency that represents him.
    Former New England Patriots linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (44) looks to get past Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Charles Cross (67) during the Super Bowl 60.
    Nationals tab right-hander Cade Cavalli as opening day starter
    The journey to this point for Cavalli was interrupted for the better part of three years.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: Cade Cavalli #24 of the Washington Nationals pitches during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 20, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.
    The Iran war has gas prices climbing toward $4 per gallon. EV owners are having a moment.
    Maryland’s electric vehicle drivers — who are concentrated in Montgomery County — are immune from the rising gas prices tied to the Iran war.
    MARCH 10, 2026 - Given high prices and long lines at local gas stations, Johnnie Bennett of Gaithersburg is especially grateful to be driving an electric vehicle, a 2022 Chevy Volt.
    Inmate serving time for rapper’s murder found dead in Maryland prison
    Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a 31-year-old man who was jailed at Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover.
    Eastern Correctional Institute, in Westover, Somerset County, Maryland, on Dec. 8, 2020.
    It’s tax sale season. Here’s how you can avoid it.
    Tax sale nightmares are avoidable. Here are some tips for new and established homeowners to ensure your property stays off the auction list.
    An auction sign hangs on the porch of a Baltimore rowhouse.
    Washington Capitals trade deadline tracker: Team acquires Timothy Liljegren
    Two spots and four points back from the Eastern Conference wild-card spot, the Washington Capitals are in a tough spot ahead of the trade deadline.
    San Jose Sharks sefenseman Timothy Liljegren reacts against the Los Angeles Kings on Jan. 7.
    Anticipating an ICE surge, county leaders ramp up immigrant protections
    In Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, home to more than half of the state’s foreign-born population, officials are drafting legislation to restrict ICE’s expansion.
    Prince George’s County Council chair Krystal Oriadha, third from right, speaks during a press conference about new legislation designed to protect local immigrant communities.
    Hutzell: Fleeing from police on Maryland roadways often has deadly consequences
    COLUMN | The teenage driver killed last month in a fiery Howard County crash was at least the 31st person in Maryland to die in a police-related accident in the past five years. Almost all were killed when a driver fled from flashing lights.
    The Maryland Attorney General's office on Tuesday released body camera footage from the Jan. 17 police involved fatal single-vehicle crash involving a juvenile driver in Columbia.
    Hutzell: Republicans say they want to SAVE us from voter fraud. It’s a November trap.
    COLUMN | I’ve always thought Maryland Republicans’ fixation on voter fraud was a fantasy rooted in the frustration of being the state’s perpetual second party. But in Washington, the serial fantasists are in power and their proposals are a threat to open elections.
    Del. Kevin Hornberger (center), a Cecil County Republican, sits in the House chamber on “crossover day” in the Maryland State House in Annapolis on March 18, 2024.
    Trump says FEMA to assist in Potomac River sewage spill
    The spill has been largely contained in recent days. A temporary replacement line is in place and full repairs are expected to take months to complete.
    More than 200 million gallons of untreated wastewater have flowed into the river after a section of sewer line collapsed on Jan. 16. A temporary replacement line is in place, and full repairs are expected to take months to complete.
    Sphere CEO says Maryland venue may open in under 4 years
    Maryland’s mini Sphere at National Harbor may open in under four years, company CEO James Dolan said during an earnings call.
    A rendering showing a Sphere at the National Harbor.
    Senate panel approves ex-Prince George’s County sheriff to lead Maryland State Police
    Maryland State Police have faced persistent questions about its treatment of minority employees, and a proposed class-action lawsuit is still pending in court.
    Maryland State Police acting Superintendent Michael A. Jackson earlier this month. His nomination to lead the agency on a permanent basis will now head to the full Senate.
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