PGCPS board member in trouble for ethics violation

A Prince George’s County school board member is in trouble for an ethics violation after he promoted his political campaign during a school-sanctioned information session on distance learning.

9-year-old boy reported missing in Prince George's County located safely

Police in Prince George's County say a 9-year-old boy who was reported missing in Temple Hills on Wednesday has been located safely.

Prince George’s County residents being turned away from free COVID-19 testing

A number of Prince George’s County residents are wondering what’s going on after they were turned away from free COVID-19 testing because they didn’t meet certain criteria.

‘Armed and dangerous’ Alexandria suspect wanted in woman’s murder in custody

An Alexandria murder suspect described by police as “a threat to anyone who comes in contact with him” is in custody after a chase in Prince George’s County ended in a crash.

Dirt bike rider caught popping wheelies on Maryland highway

FOX 5's Ayesha Khan caught a person on a dirt bike popping wheelies and doing other tricks on a local highway on Tuesday evening. 

Exclusive: Seat Pleasant furloughs or cuts hours for nearly a fourth of its staff

The small city of Seat Pleasant has furloughed nearly one-fourth of its staff due to the impact of the pandemic on its revenue, according to the acting chief executive of the city.

Prince George’s County police officer suspended amid attempted rape allegations

A Prince George’s County police officer has been suspended after he was arrested on a number of charges, including attempted rape, according to law enforcement.

Prince George’s County Executive promises jail, fines for large house parties

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is promising “swift action” against large house parties that threaten to accelerate the spread of COVID-19.

Massive pool parties being held in Prince George's County amid pandemic

The world is in the middle of a pandemic and people are getting sick every single day. But that hasn’t stopped massive pool parties from being held in Prince George’s County, including on several occasions last week.

University of Maryland students seeking to cancel leases at on-campus apartments told they can't

The company managing two university-associated apartment complexes won't allow students to cancel their leases, despite that option being offered to any other student living on campus as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Road to Recovery: Life before, during and after COVID-19

Fifty-eight-year-old James Brandon of Brandywine fought COVID-19 for six weeks in the hospital and struggled on a ventilator. He lost 60 pounds in the hospital, but survived.

Prince George’s County health worker killed by COVID-19 after requests to work from home were denied

As a veteran public health worker, Chantee Mack knew the coronavirus could kill. She already faced health challenges and didn’t want to take any chances during the pandemic. So she asked — twice — for permission to work from home.

Prince George’s County to begin school year with distance learning

Prince George’s County students will begin the 2020-2021 school year with distance learning, the district announced on Wednesday.