Prince George's County

    7 things to do in the capital region, from a battle of the bands to spooky season
    Things to do across the capital region include fall and Halloween festivities, along with the Capitol Battle of the Bands.
    tudents from 12 different Prince George's County Public Schools rehearse on Oct. 20 to prepare for a performance at the Capitol Battle of the Bands, which takes place Oct. 25 at SECU Stadium at the University of Maryland.
    Streeter: What happened with the UMD club tennis team wasn’t a joke. The perpetrators need to go.
    COLUMN | The University of Maryland suspended its club tennis team after racist images were discovered in a document they sent to other teams, including that of Howard University. Punishment has to go deeper.
    Students exit the Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland in College Park.
    Student journalists were talking to UMD athletes. Then police showed up.
    Two student journalists at the University of Maryland said staff called campus police on them after they attempted to speak with football players about the departure of coach Michael Locksley.
    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER, 21, 2026 - An officer stands by the Jones-Hill House at University of Maryland College Park after approaching student journalists on Wednesday.
    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.
    Prince George’s County Council member Edward Burroughs listens as students and older adults testify about benefiting from the Joan’s House program on Tuesday.
    Prince George’s County Council hears potential path for county-owned grocery store
    The potential for a publicly-owned grocery store would supplement existing programs, such as free food pantries, to address the county’s high rate of food insecurity
    “What we know is we see food insecurity at a high rate,” said Prince George’s Council Chair Krystal Oriadha.
    ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ asks tough question: ‘Why am I in a strip mall in Bowie?’
    On “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” the hard questions were finally asked. “Why am I in a strip mall in Bowie?” Gizelle Bryant wondered.
    THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC -- "Wizards Basketball Game" Episode  -- Pictured: (l-r) Karen Huger, Robyn Dixon, Gizelle Bryant -- (Photo by: Shannon Finney/Bravo)
    Dan Quinn’s optimism keeps colliding with Commanders’ costly mistakes
    Dan Quinn still believes the Commanders can make a playoff run. Can they change fast enough to get there?
    Dan Quinn has crafted slogans to lift his team, and he says he believes the one-win Commanders can compete for a playoff spot. But he’s increasingly become the focus of a frustrating season.
    Prince George’s officials predict major development projects will bring 13,000 jobs through 2030
    Prince George's County officials project 13,000 new jobs through 2030. Several trade apprenticeship programs offer training.
    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 - Plumbing and electrical apprentices gathered at ABC CraftMasters Academy in Beltsville for a construction skills competition.
    Capitol Heights man arrested in weekend homicide
    Michael Ritch was arrested in connection with fatal shooting of Devin Mason in Capitol Heights on Saturday afternoon, Prince George’s County Police announced on Monday.
    Prince George’s County Police arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting in Capitol Heights.
    After failed tiny home auction, the Prince George’s County executive raised her hand
    After a student-built tiny home drew no bids at auction, Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy pledged at least $55,000 to keep it in the county.
    Prince George’s County students built their first tiny home, dubbed Homestead 24, last school year. The fully functional, 280-square-foot home will go up for auction Sunday, with bidding starting at $55,000.
    Dan Cox wants to talk about Maryland but can’t escape Trump questions
    Cox’s message discipline is a marked change from 2022, when he boasted about his associations with President Trump, especially during a competitive Republican primary when he beat then-Gov. Larry Hogan’s choice, Kelly Schulz.
    Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox, center, holds a news conference, joined by his running mate, Rob Krop, left, and Del. Bob Long. Cox’s campaign messaging this election avoids mentioning President Donald Trump.
    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.
    Prince George's County Councilwoman Krystal Oriadha  participates in a press conference at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo earlier this year.
    Man dead after shooting in Capitol Heights neighborhood
    A man died Saturday morning after being shot in a Capitol Heights neighborhood, Prince George’s County Police said.
    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.
    With Guinness Open Gate closing, here’s where else Marylanders can enjoy a good beer
    Based on recommendations from The Banner’s most dedicated beer connoisseurs, here are 10 Maryland breweries to check out.
    Local breweries like Crooked Crab Brewing Company in Odenton are facing a more competitive market than ever.
    Prince George’s students built a tiny home. Now, it’s going up for auction.
    Prince George’s students built a 280-square-foot tiny home that will go up for auction Sunday, with proceeds supporting future student projects.
    Prince George’s County students built their first tiny home, dubbed Homestead 24, last school year. The fully functional, 280-square-foot home will go up for auction Sunday, with bidding starting at $55,000.
    The Washington International Horse Show finds its footing in Prince George’s County
    Just as the Preakness Stakes is a major mid-Atlantic destination for horse racing, the Washington International Horse Show has become the region’s five-star-ranked event for show jumping and equitation, drawing riders and horses this year from nine countries.
    Samantha Schaefer, seen here at 2 years old, lives in Westminster and has been attending the Washington International Horse Show her entire life.
    UMD students storm president’s speech to protest racist image shared by club tennis team
    More than 100 students disrupted University of Maryland President Darryll Pines’ Thursday address to protest the school’s response to a racist image shared by its club tennis team.
    University of Maryland students protest on the steps of the Thomas V. Miller Jr. Administration Building over a racist image sent out by the school’s club tennis team.
    Hyattsville woman found dead inside her vehicle was killed, police say
    Maury Carias Garcia, of Hyattsville, was found dead inside her vehicle on Wednesday, Prince George's County Police said on Thursday.
    Maury Carias Garcia of Hyattsville was found dead inside her vehicle Wednesday, Prince George’s County Police said Thursday.
    The Inner Harbor is getting a new Chinese restaurant but no noodles
    Baltimore’s Chinese food scene will expand with the arrival of a Sichuan restaurant from College Park. But don’t expect to see noodles on the menu.
    College Park's Eastern Gourmet is coming to 414 Light St. in January 2027.
    7 things to do in the capital region, including Birdability Week and a BBQ cook-off
    Here's what to do this weekend and beyond in the capital region, including Birdability Week and a barbecue cook-off.
    Birdability Week aims to make birding a more inclusive activity for all ages, abilities, bodies and health conditions.
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