Prince George's County

Prince George’s County: helping the smallest of the small biz

December 4, 2020 6:50pm EST

On Thursday, a Prince George’s County councilmember and the PFC Black Chamber of Commerce launched an effort to support some of the county’s smallest businesses. The two are asking for the community’s help to keep it going.  

Bowie woman arrested in shooting faces homicide charge following 66-year-old aunt’s death

November 30, 2020 1:27pm EST

A Bowie woman who was initially charged with shooting her 66-year-old aunt over the summer is now facing a homicide charge.

Prince George’s County firefighters find 1 resident dead after Laurel blaze

November 30, 2020 12:40pm EST

Prince George’s County firefighters located one victim who died in the midst of a fire in Laurel Monday morning.

Prince George's County receives grant to reopen decades-old cold cases

November 24, 2020 2:21pm EST

Prince George's County will soon be tapping into new DNA technology that will help crack decades-old cold cases. 

Prince George's County police officer involved in deadly pedestrian crash

November 23, 2020 11:20pm EST

An on-duty Prince George's County police officer was involved in a pedestrian crash that left one man dead in Langley Park on Monday.

FBI warns of rise in carjackings in DC-area during holiday season

November 23, 2020 8:38am EST

The FBI is searching for three suspects responsible for robbing and carjacking delivery trucks in D.C. and Prince George’s county.

National Harbor curfew now in effect for youths under 17

November 20, 2020 6:41pm EST

A curfew for young people under the age of 17 is now in effect in Prince George’s County’s National Harbor area.

Man found shot dead inside vehicle after crash in Prince George’s County

November 20, 2020 6:12am EST

UPDATE:  Prince George’s County Police say they identified and arrested 37-year-old Malcolm Sofidiy in connection with the shooting. Sofidiy has been charged with the murder of 39-year-old Michael Sofidiya, authorities say.

Prince George’s County implementing 5pm weekend curfew for minors at National Harbor

November 19, 2020 10:15pm EST

After weeks of large crowds of youths roaming Prince George’s County’s National Harbor area, officials are cracking down.

Homicide suspect dead, Montgomery County police officer injured after shooting in Laurel

November 17, 2020 10:12pm EST

A Montgomery County police detective was injured in a shooting with a homicide suspect in Laurel Tuesday.

Former Hyattsville police chief becomes Anne Arundel County’s first Black, female chief

November 16, 2020 5:02pm EST

After making Hyattsville history as the community’s first female and Black police chief, Amal Awad is stepping down – in order to lead Anne Arundel County police department.

Child hospitalized after fall from 4th-floor apartment window in Prince George's County

November 15, 2020 4:41pm EST

A child is in the hospital after a fall from a fourth-floor apartment window Sunday afternoon in Prince George's County.

Coronavirus ‘risk’ shuts down National Harbor hotel

November 13, 2020 5:51pm EST

Prince George’s County health officials have shut down a hotel in the National Harbor area over COVID-19 violations.

Police investigating after body found inside clothing donation bin in Riverdale Park

November 13, 2020 3:48pm EST

Prince George's County police are investigating after a body was found inside of a clothing donation bin in Riverdale Park.

Prince George’s County announces new COVID-19 guidelines, requires masks outdoors

November 13, 2020 6:31am EST

With COVID-19 cases once again trending upward, Prince George’s County is instituting new guidelines to halt a second spread of the deadly virus.

2 dead after man fired at police, stole cruiser and struck family member in Prince George’s County, police say

November 10, 2020 6:08pm EST

Authorities say two people are dead after a man fired at officers and stole a police vehicle in Prince George's County.