News across Prince George's County
City of Greenbelt to Begin Roosevelt Center Crosswalk Replacement Work October 7
The City of Greenbelt Public Works will begin replacing crosswalks in Roosevelt Center on Tuesday, October 7. The work is expected to take approximately two to three weeks, weather permitting.
Residents overwhelmingly oppose Flock cameras at council meeting
Opposition to Hyattsville’s use of Flock cameras dominated the nearly two hours of public comment during a recent city council meeting, as residents raised concerns about the city’s use of the surveillance technology. The Sept. 14 meeting drew extensive public comment on several…
Prince George’s County mulls how to spend $12M in cannabis funds
Prince George’s County residents and nonprofit leaders are calling on the county government to invest $12 million in cannabis tax revenue in employment assistance for formerly incarcerated residents, education and job training programs. Patricia Strong, founder and executive…
WSSC Essential Water Use Only Lifted
WSSC Water has lifted its essential-water-use-only request for all customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, effective 5 pm today.
City administrator under fire after treasurer resignation
Hyattsville’s treasurer, Ron Brooks, resigned Sept. 2 following controversy over the city having less money than he had claimed. Councilmember Danny Schaible (Ward 2) said Sept. 22 that he would ask the city council to end City Administrator Tracey Douglas’ employment at its Oct.…
Next Hearing - Planning Commission- October 20, 2026
City administrator under fire after treasurer resignation
Hyattsville Councilmember Danny Schaible (Ward 2) said in a Sept. 22 city council meeting that he would ask the council to end City Administrator Tracey Douglas’ employment at their Oct. 12 meeting. At a prior council meeting Sept. 14, Douglas publicly announced a plan to retire…
Greenbelt Provides Updates on Fire and EMS Staffing and Appellate Court Case
The City of Greenbelt is sharing updates on upcoming fire and EMS staffing changes and its pending appeal concerning emergency-service coverage.
Union members seek labor agreement before National Harbor Sphere financing vote
Ashton Adams wants other Prince George’s County residents to have the same access to good-paying jobs and career opportunities that he has had. During a Tuesday evening listening session in Largo, the 19-year-old union carpenter apprentice from Upper Marlboro joined other union…
City of Laurel to Resume “Tag and Leave” Enforcement for Three-Stream Waste System
Next Hearing - Board of Appeals- September 24, 2026
Residents identify quality of life issues
Residents in the western and northwestern parts of College Park, including College Park Woods, Crystal Springs and surrounding neighborhoods, have listed public safety, parking and community growth among their top concerns. Their responses were part of a Quality of Life project…