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Resident questioning Prince George's County council member's residency hires detective
Council member Ingrid Watson was previously a Bowie City Council member who ran and won a seat in Prince George's County's Councilmanic District 4 in 2022. While she lived in Bowie and inside District 4 for years, some of her constituents grew concerned that something had changed, so one of them hired a private investigator to find out.
Inside the Secret Service facility in Laurel once led by Kimberly Cheatle. Changes are likely coming.
At an installation in Laurel, nestled among government research facilities off Powder Mill Road, all U.S. Secret Service agents go through months of intensive training for their “zero-fail” mission of protecting U.S. leaders. Although the agency’s training operations and protection strategies have long been considered top-of-the-line, there will likely be tweaks as authorities investigate the ...
Water main break shuts down several lanes at US 1 in Prince George's County
HYATTSVILLE, Md. (7News) — A water main break in Prince George's County has shut down several lanes along U.S. 1 early Thursday morning, according to Maryland Department of Transportation officials. Crews responded to the water main break at the northbound and southbound lanes at Jefferson Street in Hyattsville. As...
Laurel City Council to Convene for Strategy-Making Retreat at Gude Mansion
The Laurel City Council is buckling down to take on the city's matters in a forthcoming retreat planned for this week. Scheduled to take place on Friday, July 26, residents can expect their council members to be tucked away in discussions and workshops from 3 pm to 7 pm. The retreat is set at the lush grounds of Gude Mansion at 13900 Laurel Lakes Avenue, Laurel, Maryland, as detailed by the City of Laurel.
🦀 Made in Maryland Festival is August 11th | Win Tickets Here
One of Anne Arundel County's best annual events is coming up! The Made in Maryland Festival at Kurtz's Beach in Pasadena is on Sunday, August 11 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. You get a chance to win FOUR tickets from Macaroni KID! Two winners will receive 4 tickets each.
Moore nominates first state Supreme Court justice
Gov. Wes Moore (D) made his first appointment to Maryland's highest court, nominating a Prince George's County circuit court judge to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court of Maryland. The post Moore nominates first state Supreme Court justice appeared first on Maryland Matters.
DC protests, road closures continue into fourth day
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Rolling road closures have continued for a fourth day in the District as protests surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit continue. Protests on Thursday centered around the area of the White House, headed south on 15th from H Street NW. Travelers should keep the following road closures in mind: For […]
Purple Line trains unveiled; Prince George’s communities weigh in
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has unveiled the first cars of the Metro’s new Purple Line. The light rail line is expected to open between Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in 2027. “Celebrating the arrival of the Purple Line’s first light rail vehicle is the latest significant...
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