Prince George's County

    Haitian woman detained by ICE was seeking asylum in the US legally. Trump wants to send her back ‘without proceedings.’
    Wisline Platel was forced to leave her life and son behind in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, after facing threats of gang violence. She came to the United States in 2024 through the humanitarian parole program. Platel was detained by ICE on Aug. 19 and is being held at an immigration detention facility in Virginia. Platel’s sister, Samara, is willing to share more about the impact on her family and the broader Haitian community.
    Wisline Platel came to the U.S. from Haiti through a humanitarian parole program in 2024. The Department of Homeland Security terminated the program in 2025, leaving thousands of people like Platel without temporary legal parole and work authorizations. Platel was arrested by ICE at a gas station early one morning in August.
    Court docs shed light on ex-teacher’s child sexual abuse material charges
    Maryland State Police were tipped off 2 weeks before a Prince George’s County teacher was arrested on charges of possession of child sexual abuse materials
    The teacher at a Prince George’s all-girls Catholic school allegedly possessed child sexual abuse material depicting girls similar in age to the students he worked with, police say.
    She voted to oust New Carrollton’s mayor. Now she wants the job.
    Briana Urbina spearheaded the effort to remove the city’s mayor from office. Less than a week later, she announced a bid to replace her.
    New Carrollton Council member Briana Urbina, third from the left, voted to remove the city's mayor over alleged violations of a hiring freeze. Now she's running for the executive's office.
    What to know about the Luminis Health cyberattack
    It’s been more than two weeks since Luminis Health, which operates hospitals in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties, said it was the target of a cyberattack. Here’s what we know.
    A cyberattack has affected Luminis Health and its hospitals, Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, shown here, and Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham, for more than two weeks.
    Anne Arundel patients sue Luminis Health after cyberattack exposes medical data
    A lawsuit against Luminis Health alleges the company failed to protect patient medical information exposed in a September data breach.
    An Anne Arundel Medical Center patient has sued Luminis Health following a cyberattack earlier this month that may have put patients’ personal information at risk. Two other plaintiffs have since joined the lawsuit, which seeks class action status.
    7 things to do in the capital region, including Theatre Week and a Taylor Swift tribute
    Here’s your guide to weekend plans in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, including shows during Theatre Week and a Taylor Swift tribute concert.
    Nicole Michelle Haskins stars in the titular role of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” at the Round House Theatre.
    Upper Marlboro man gets 8 years, ordered to pay over $20M for role in money laundering scheme
    An Upper Marlboro man was ordered to serve eight years in federal prison and pay more than $20 million in restitution for his role in a money laundering scheme, officials said.
    An Upper Marlboro man was ordered Wednesday to serve eight years in federal prison and pay more than $20 million in restitution for his role in a money laundering scheme.
    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.
    Hyattsville Municipal Building
    Prince George’s social studies teacher arrested for alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material
    Donald Kirk Marchand III, 70, a social studies teacher at Elizabeth Seton High School, was taken into custody shortly before 8 a.m. at his home in College Park, state police said.
    Prince George’s council votes to ‘clarify’ controversial budget transfer ahead of pivotal court hearings
    The County Council voted to “clarify” a controversial budget transfer at the center of a lawsuit between the county government and a separate bi-county agency that oversees the region’s parks and recreation programs.
    Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha speaks during a news conference in Largo in May.
    Food insecurity is at a 5-year high across the capital region, according to new report
    The Capital Area Food Bank’s annual hunger report, released Tuesday, shows that Prince George’s County residents face the most difficulties accessing food, while those in Montgomery County have seen a notable drop.
    The main warehouse of Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., is the hub for the organization's food donations across the capital region. Their annual hunger report, released Sept. 15, shows that food insecurity is at a five-year high, especially in Prince George's County.
    Prince George’s County health officials warn of possible rabies exposure
    The precautionary measure comes after a cat fought a raccoon last month.
    A raccoon walks through a wooded area on Avery Island, La., where Tabasco brand pepper sauce is made, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. As storms grow more violent and Louisiana loses more of its coast, the family that makes Tabasco Sauce is fighting erosion in the marshland that buffers it from hurricanes and floods. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
    Dozens volunteer their time to restore New Deal Cafe as a third space
    New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt has been open since 1995 and is trying to weather recent financial woes with the help of dozens of volunteers.
    Volunteers at New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt have helped load in and install kitchen fixtures, including Teddy Kish,  far left, who also works at the local Honda dealership.
    Former Bowie Police sergeant sentenced to 3 years of home detention for attempted murder
    Robert Warrington, 37, was investigating a stopped vehicle in September 2024 when he fired his gun at a man on the shoulder of Collington Road.
    Robert Warrington, 37, was investigating a stopped vehicle in September 2024 when he fired his gun at a man on the shoulder of Collington Road.
    25 years later, how Marylanders are honoring the lives lost on 9/11
    Many in Maryland are looking to remember those who died, the courage of first responders and the resilience needed to move forward.
    Flowers are left on a bench on the grounds of the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial before the start of the September 11th Pentagon Memorial Observance at the Pentagon on the 17th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
    The prince of the US Open is from Prince George’s County
    Frances Tiafoe, a Prince George’s County native, has reached the U.S. Open semifinals as a fan favorite.
    Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, celebrates winning a match against Alex Michelsen during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
    Trump administration sued over warrantless ICE arrests in Maryland
    A new federal lawsuit challenges warrantless immigration arrests in Maryland and seeks a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration’s enforcement practices.
    District 47 Senator Malcolm Augustine speaks at a press conference announcing a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s policy and growing practice of conducting illegal immigration arrests in Maryland on Thursday.
    Tonya Sweat to run as write-in candidate after losing appeal in state Supreme Court
    Tonya Sweat will run for Prince George’s County executive as a write-in candidate after unsuccessfully challenging the local elections board.
    Tonya Sweat addresses supporters after a judge rejected her request to pause the certification of general election ballots.
    New Carrollton City Council removed the mayor from office. She’s promised to run again.
    The New Carrollton City Council voted out remove Mayor Phelecia Nembhard from office. She’s pledged to run again.
    New Carrollton Mayor Phelecia Nembhard was removed from office Wednesday evening. She denies the allegations that she violated the city council's charter and plans to run for reelection during the special election.
    Everything you need to know about the Commanders (if you need a reset after last season)
    All of a sudden, 2026 has become a prove-it year for head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters. And it hasn’t exactly gotten off to a great start.
    Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels missed more than half of the 2025 season because of a string of injuries.
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