Prince George's County

    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.
    University of Maryland’s club tennis team apologizes for racist programming material
    The University of Maryland, College Park’s club tennis team has apologized for players distributing racist programming material ahead of a tournament on campus.
    Tennis balls sit on the racket of Diego Schwartzman, of Argentina, during a match against Jaume Munar, of Spain, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in New York.
    Mount Rainier man indicted for murder in 1993 disappearance of Brentwood boy
    A Prince George’s County man was indicted for murder in connection with the 1993 disappearance of 10-year-old George “Junior” Burdynski, prosecutors said Wednesday.
    A Prince George's County man was indicted for murder linked with the 1993 disappearance of 10-year-old boy, the Prince George’s State’s Attorney’s Office said on Wednesday.
    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.
    The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center covers thousands of acres of largely farmland in the middle of the Washington DC suburbs
    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.
    Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha, seen earlier this year, and County Executive Aisha Braveboy have requested the return of $7.6 million in grant funding awarded to a local organization tied to Oriadha.
    How a forgotten illustration led to UMD club tennis team’s suspension
    “I don’t understand how anybody could have seen that and thought it was a good idea to send to all of the clubs,” said Benjamin Jancewicz, a graphic illustrator based in Ottawa, Canada.
    Benjamin Jancewicz created a graphic to illustrate the confederate history of the Maryland state flag, which was then used nine years later by the UMD club tennis team.
    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.
    Prince George’s County Council member Sydney Harrison, along with his colleague Jolene Ivey, is calling for an independent audit of the council’s grants.
    Isaias remnants batter Maryland with heavy rain, flooding and gusty winds
    The remnants of Isaias are heading toward Maryland, bringing the threat of heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and a slight change of tornadoes Sunday.
    Ocean City's parking lots are empty on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, as the remnants of Isaias brings rain.
    Commanders vs. Giants: 3 things to watch, including Washington’s top 2 targets potentially missing
    Wide receiver Stefon Diggs is out this week with a hamstring injury and Terry McLaurin is still nursing a hamstring strain he suffered last week.
    Washington Commanders quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota run a drill during training camp in Ashburn earlier this year.
    Laurel man’s pleas for medical attention in ICE detention were ignored, lawyer says
    An attorney representing the family says he is investigating the circumstances surrounding Julián Curo-Churata’s death at a Louisiana facility on Sept. 29.
    Julian Curo-Churata, left, with his wife Verónica Ramírez. Curo-Churata, 47, died Sept. 29 while in ICE custody in Louisiana, about three months after he was detained in Maryland.
    All the Maryland festivals that should be on your radar in 2026
    Need to fill your weekend? Use our handy calendar and list of events to find things to do across Maryland counties.
    Illustration of many people.
    Luminis Health systems are back online 6 weeks after cyberattack
    Luminis Health said its systems are back online after a cyberattack at the beginning of September. The company said the incident remains under investigation.
    Six weeks after a cyberattack, Luminis Health, which operates Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis and Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham, said all of its systems have been restored.
    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.
    Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Prince George’s County executive Aisha Braveboy speaks at a ceremonial groundbreaking as Konterra Realty and Gould Property Company begin construction of the downtown of Konterra, a much-anticipated 1,400-acre, mixed-use, walkable community taking shape along the I-95 corridor at the meeting point of Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Howard counties.
    If Democrats win back Congress, Jamie Raskin could be DC’s next main character
    If Democrats win back the House in November — polling shows they have a good shot — U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland could resume his role as Trump’s No. 1 antagonist.
    If Democrats win back the House in November, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland could resume his position as Trump’s No. 1 antagonist.
    UMD student who vanished walked out of woods and asked, ‘Are you looking for me?’
    University of Maryland student Dilan Ashar tapped on a search-and-rescue vehicle’s window Wednesday night and asked if searchers were looking for him. They were.
    Twenty-two year-old University of Maryland student Dilan Shaan Ashar was found after The University of Maryland Police Department sent out an alert that he went missing on October 2, 2026.
    Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse of teen at Bladensburg fire house
    Anthony Shade says in a lawsuit he was sexually abused by a senior fire official when he volunteered with the department as a teenager.
    Anthony Shade says in a lawsuit that he was sexually abused by a senior fire official when he volunteered with the department as a teenager.
    Laurel father and husband died in ICE custody in Louisiana
    Julián Curo-Churata lived in Laurel for about 17 years before he was detained in June by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. He died in the agency’s custody on Sept. 29.
    Julian Curo-Churata, ICE
    7 things to do in the capital region, including a fun run and a huge flea market
    Here’s your guide to the weekend in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, including Halloween festivities and a new popup flea market.
    A new popup flea market is coming to budding Prince George’s County community Konterra.
    7 Maryland farms for apple picking, pumpkin patches and the cider-obsessed
    Here are seven Maryland farms and orchards where you can pick your own fun before fall is over, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
    Apples such as Red Delicious, Stayman and Golden Delicious are available for picking at Lohr’s Orchard.
    Missing UMD student is found safe, university says
    University of Maryland student Dilan Ashar, 22, went missing on Oct. 2. On Wednesday, the university announced he’d been found.
    Dilan, Shaan, Ashar
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