News across Prince George's County

Old Bowie Arts on the Ave.
Old Bowie Arts on the Ave celebrates local artisans, makers, food vendors, live entertainment, and interactive art activities along Chestnut Avenue on October 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City of Bowie Gymnasium Closed
The City of Bowie Gymnasium will be closed from October 22 through October 29, 2026, to accommodate the General Election.
Howl-O-Ween
Get ready to Howl-O-Ween! Join the fun on October 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Bowie Dog Park for a spooktacular afternoon featuring a costume contest, pup cups, a photo booth, a prize basket, trivia, responsible pet ownership information, and more!
Falling for Our Furry Friends
Come Fall in Love with Your New Fur Best Friend! Bowie City Hall is going to the cats once again as Bowie CLAW hosts Kitty Hall on October 10, from 12 to 3 p.m.

More College Park Off-Campus Apartments Coming by Late 2027
Located on the site of the old Campus Village Shoppes, Rambler College Park North will have 288 apartments housing more than 1,000 students when it's complete.

This USDA lab has studied threats to food and farms for decades. Now its scientists must relocate
Federal scientists are still scrambling to find new jobs or relocate across the country as Maryland’s Beltsville Agricultural Research Center’s last days of operation approach. Even as their personal lives upend, employees are concerned that BARC’s legacy of impactful research…

Hyattsville Residents Organizing Against Flock Cameras
Amid a nationwide protest against the automatic license-reading cameras, the group DeFlock HVL formed to press the city to end its contract with Flock.

Around the world and back: Laurel celebrates diversity at first Community and Culture Day
For Sonia Leriche, 62, attending events in the City of Laurel has become a tradition during her 20 years in the city. When officials announced the city’s first Community and Culture Day, Leriche knew she would be there, with her Sphynx cat by her side. “I love it. It’s a place of…

Hyattsville Arts Festival Returns Saturday With Special Tribute
The Hyattsville Arts Festival will bring art, music and food trucks to the Route 1 corridor Saturday.

Council says ‘no’ to more traffic cameras
Members of the College Park City Council told city staff on Sept. 15 they do not want to add more stop sign cameras and will hold off on installing red light cameras until they get feedback from residents. The city has five stop sign cameras, on Edgewood Road at 52nd Place, Rhode…

Crime Report- August 10, 2026 to September 9, 2026
