Bowie State University cancels Thursday, Friday classes to prepare for remote instruction

Bowie State University announced Tuesday it is canceling its Thursday and Friday classes in an effort to prepare for remote instruction amid the worldwide coronavirus outbreak. 

2 new coronavirus cases identified in Prince George’s County

One day after identifying Prince George’s County’s first case of the novel coronavirus that has sparked concern worldwide, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced that cases in two more residents have been confirmed.

Police in Prince George's County searching for escaped suspect who stole running SUV

Prince George's County Police are searching for a suspect who escaped custody and stole an unoccupied, but running SUV on Friday afternoon. The SUV has since been recovered.

Prince George’s County schools cancel international travel activities after coronavirus cases confirmed in Maryland

Prince George’s County schools are canceling all projects involving international travel and asking students to take precautions if they go to “high-risk” areas during spring break after cases of coronavirus were confirmed in three Maryland residents.

Prince George’s County officer accused of fatally shooting cuffed suspect indicted

A grand jury has handed down an indictment for a Prince George’s County police officer accused of shooting a handcuffed suspect to death inside a cruiser in Temple Hills in January.

U. of Maryland cancels Italy study abroad programs over coronavirus

Flagship universities in Maryland and North Carolina have canceled study abroad programs in Italy and are working to bring students home amid the continuing spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Beltway crash kills pedestrian; Inner Loop lanes reopening

Two lanes have reopened on the Capital Beltway following a crash that killed a pedestrian Saturday morning.

Prince George’s County officer helps calm autistic man by joining him in jam session

Prince George's County officers were called to the home of an autistic man who was having a rough morning but that all changed thanks to one music-loving cop.

Prince George’s County man hit with 85 charges stemming from sex assault, child porn investigation

A Prince George’s County man is accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy – and police are concerned that there may be more victims after they discovered about 1,000 images and videos featuring child pornography while searching his home.