News across Prince George's County
Latina aviators gather at museum for festival
Latina aviators told elementary and high school STEM students in September that they can do anything they set their minds to. The College Park Aviation Museum welcomed more than 100 visitors on Sept. 26 for the sixth annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival. “Taking off is…
UMD prof explains ‘weird’ quantum mechanics to lay audience
Red balls and blue balls. A penny in Maryland and another in California. The same atom in two points on a graph at the same time. University of Maryland (UMD) physics professor Steve Rolston tried to explain quantum mechanics to a standing-room-only crowd of more than 50 people…
WSSC Water Asks Customers to Use Water for Essential Purposes Only
UPDATE (4:55 pm): WSSC Essential Water Use Only Remains in Effect
WSSC Water's Potomac Water Filtration Plant has resumed limited water production following an emergency electrical issue. This remains a serious situation. WSSC's Essential Water Use Only request remains in effect.
Advocates push outreach to immigrant families amid enrollment concerns
Amid concerns about increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity near schools across the region, immigrant advocacy groups and elected leaders say they are working with schools and parents to stave off enrollment declines and other disruptions to immigrant…
The City of Laurel Celebrates 2026 Economic Development Week in Maryland
Paint & Sip: Tea Towels
Personalize your very own tea towels and welcome the fall season on October 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Belair Mansion. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of their choice, while light snacks will be provided. The fee is $35 per person.
Crime Report- September 10, 2026 to September 17, 2026
Next Hearing - Planning Commission- October 20, 2026
The October Spotlight is here!
Fall is in full swing in Bowie! Read about the Old Bowie Arts on the Ave Festival (10/3), the 7th Annual Purple Bike Ride (10/10), Food Truck Frenzy (10/16), Boo-wie Fest and Halloween on Ice (10/24), and more in this month’s Bowie Spotlight!
NFL roundup: Marcus Mariota, Commanders stun Seahawks
Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes, Kain Medrano returned an interception 50 yards for a score late in the fourth quarter and the Washington Commanders held on to shock the defending champion Seattle Seahawks 33-31 Sunday in Landover, Md.
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…