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Jul 01, 2022

Latino Renters In Prince George’s County Suffer During Summer Heat

Tenants say power outages, no air conditioning, spoiled food, and trouble breathing create discomfort and helplessness — year after year.

Jun 29, 2022

Local Artists Respond To Dobbs Ruling With Performances And Powerful Visuals

Local painters, poets, performance artists, and musicians are interpreting the current moment by any creative means necessary, be that through protest art or other forms of expression.

Mar 30, 2021

Fiona Apple Ditched The Grammys To Shout Out This PG County Courtwatching Group. Its Membership Soared

Courtwatch PG now has more than 100 trained court watchers and thousands of signatures for a petition calling for greater court transparency.

Mar 11, 2021

Update: Montgomery, Prince George’s Counties Will Lift Some Restrictions On Friday, But Won’t Follow State Reopening

County Executive Angela Alsobrooks characterized the Prince George’s reopening as “a measured approach,” as Hogan green-lights more lax reopening.

Apr 07, 2014

PG County Fire Department Sets Up Fund To Help Pets Injured In Home Fires

The PG Fire and EMS Department have set up a fund to help families pay for veterinary treatment for pets injured in house fires.

Oct 23, 2013

PG County Firefighters Revive ‘Near-Death’ Chihuahua (UPDATE)

Upon entering the Bowie home, firefighters found two dogs, one of whom (a chihuahua) was “near death.”

Apr 17, 2011

Man Killed By Police Officer in PG County

A man was shot and killed by a police officer Saturday afternoon during a struggle over a gun. Units responded to a disturbance call in the 900 block of Andean Goose Way in Upper Marlboro at approximately 3:30 p.m. yesterday. The mother of the man told officers that her son was acting erratically and had a shotgun inside the house. Her son had a history of mental illness. Officers determined that the man should be…

Mar 13, 2011

The Sunday Morning Post

Morning Washington. Did you remember to change your clocks an hour forward? If not, do that now. And while you might have lost an hour of sleep, bask in the glory of a sunset tonight at 7:15.

Mar 05, 2011

Violent Night in D.C. Region

Two women and one man were killed over night, while two other men were shot – all in separate incidents. The three killed were all in SE D.C.: an adult female was shot and killed at approximately 11 p.m. on the 3000 block of Nelson Place SE; an adult female was shot and killed on the 4700 block of B Street SE at approximately 3 a.m.; and an adult male was stabbed to death on…

Mar 05, 2011

The Saturday Morning Post

Photo by philliefan99. Good morning, D.C. Welcome to your first weekend of March. Today is shaping up to be the winner of the weekend with highs in the 60s, while tomorrow looks like rain. So go out and enjoy the nice weather while you can. >> Union Station might finally add stairs to ease congestion in the station. As the escalators are often broken down, it seems like Metro might just bite the bullet…

 
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