Prince George’s County cop tests positive for COVID-19

A Prince George’s County police officer has been confirmed as having the novel coronavirus, the department said on Thursday.

Northwestern High School basketball coach dies from COVID-19

Officials in Prince George's County say Terrance Burke, a counselor and head basketball coach at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, has died from COVID-19.

FedEx Field COVID-19 screening and testing site to open Monday, officials say

Vanessa Pearson of Prince George’s County says she has all the symptoms for COVID-19. She says she even has a doctor's order to get tested but is having trouble finding a testing site—and she may not be alone. 

FedEx Field screening site on hold while officials wait for COVID-19 test kits

The COVID-19 screening and test site that the National Guard set up at FedEx Field in Prince George’s County is not yet ready for patients because they don’t have “nearly enough tests” yet, according to the county health officer.

Bowie police warning residents about phony coronavirus inspector

Bowie police are warning residents after a suspect wearing a surgical mask showed up at homes in the community claiming to be inspecting for the COVID-19 virus. 

1 driver dead, 4 cops injured after Prince George’s County crash

One driver was killed and four officers were injured during an incident involving two suspected drunk driving crashes in Prince George’s county Tuesday night.

Prince George’s County schools expanding meal program after coronavirus shutdown

The Prince George’s County Public Schools system is expanding sites for student meals after Maryland’s efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus prompted statewide closures.

3 pop-up food pantries to open Tuesday in Prince George's County amid coronavirus outbreak

Three pop-up food pantries will open Tuesday in Prince George's County in an effort to help those in need following the shutdown of most businesses in Maryland during the coronavirus outbreak. 

Dog shot after attacking 12-year-old boy in Upper Marlboro, police say

A 12-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital with minor injuries Tuesday night after a dog bit him in the face in Upper Marlboro.