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After pandemic decreases, share of Black inmates in Maryland prisons peaks
The coronavirus pandemic caused a historic drop in Maryland’s prison population. But after the state of emergency ended and prisons filled up again, the share of Black incarcerated people reached a five-year-high late last year, a Capital News Service data analysis has found. In March 2020, around 18,500 people were incarcerated in the state’s prisons. By summer 2021, there were almost 4,000 fewer prisoners. Never before had the state prison population decreased so dramatically in just one year. ...
Morningside installs new speed cameras on Suitland Road
Elayne McKenzie sent this warning: “Be careful while driving through Morningside. They have installed northbound and southbound speed cameras in front of the Exxon gas station and across the street. “I received a $40 ticket in the mail. (Plus, a $3.50 service charge.) I’ve lived in the area for 32 years and never received one of those. I spoke with the Morningside Police Department, and they said this is all new. They just got approval to install speed cameras. There may be more coming in...
Prince George’s athletes
Members of the Prince George’s County Special Olympics Team walk into the opening ceremony of the 2024 Charles County Special Olympics on May 4 at Henry E. Lackey High School. Special Olympics helps people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success.
Air Force District Washington notice
ATTN ALL PERSONNEL: The Air National Guard Readiness Center, regretfully announces the death of Lt Col David A. Brown, ANGRC. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to the estate of Lt Col Brown should contact Col Christopher Weisshaar, Summary Courts Officer, at christopher.weisshaar@us.af.mil.
Capitol Heights man arrested on child pornography charges
Maryland State Police computer crimes investigators have charged a Prince George’s County man with the possession and distribution of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Timothy R. Walton, 57, of Capitol Heights. He is charged with four counts of possession and one count of distribution of child pornography. He was arrested by Maryland State Police shortly after 5:45 a.m. Monday morning without incident and transported to the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack for processing. ...
Keeping the weight off after reaching your goal
You may have kicked off 2024 determined to lose weight. If you accomplished your goals, congratulations on your hard work and dedication. However, we know that maintaining weight loss can be just as challenging as achieving it. It’s tempting to reward yourself with old habits once you reach your goal, but remember, this is just one milestone in your journey to a healthier you. Let’s discuss a few steps you...
Rosecroft puts finishing touches on April slate
After being fed a steady diet of overnight races through the first three months of live racing this winter, Rosecroft Raceway owners and spectators got their first glimpse of stakes action late last month when the five-eighths mile oval hosted a pair of $25,000 Maryland Sire Stakes events for older pacers and trotters. Last Tuesday evening, Rosecroft hosted the first two Maryland Sire Stakes events of the season with one contest each for pacers and trotters. Each of the two events featured several proven commodities...
Pending legislation could decimate newspapers
The members of the Maryland Delaware DC Press Association (MDDC) are deeply concerned about the potential consequences of House Bill 1258 on local journalism. This bill, which is on the governor’s desk now, would upend the longstanding practice of publishing public notices in local newspapers and their associated websites, threatening the vitality of Maryland’s communities and the essential role of the press in fostering civic engagement and accountability. We believe that HB 1258 will create a seismic change in the local media landscape that will...
Clinton man dies after being hit by vehicle
A 28-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle Saturday in Hughesville. On April 13 at about midnight, firefighters from Hughesville and Waldorf volunteer fire departments were alerted to Leonardtown Road and Wolfe Drive for a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. First responders arrived on the scene and found a man who had been struck by a vehicle. Units quickly assessed the pedestrian and pronounced him deceased, according...
Bishop saves boy from fiery crash
There was a dangerous scene on the Beltway near Maryland Route 4 the morning of April 8. Just before 11 a.m., a dump truck had a flat tire, overturned and caught fire. An SUV trying to void the dump truck also overturned. Bishop John Adonteng Boateng, of Divine Word International Ministries in Woodbridge, and his wife were driving to a meeting when they came on the crash scene, pulled over and seconds later there was a huge explosion. The Bishop saw a child in the...
Lawmakers cast key votes in final hours of session
Maryland lawmakers raced the clock toward their end-of-session deadline last Monday, approving a capital budget plan and an emergency aid package for Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the hours before midnight. The capital budget was a top priority for Democratic leaders, authorizing the creation of more than $1.7 billion for construction, land acquisition and building projects all across the state. It passed unanimously at its final stage in the Senate with less than four hours until the deadline. ...
Commemorating the 159th Anniversary of the Lincoln Assassination
Throughout the month of April, Ford’s Theatre commemorates the life and death of President Abraham Lincoln, including the anniversary of his assassination April 14-15. A National Park Service wreath-laying will take place April 15 at 7:22 a.m. (the day and hour Lincoln died) at the Peterson House (where Lincoln died), and may include a walking tour of Congressional Cemetery and more. Explore Ford Theatre’s website about all they offer as they pay tribute to Lincoln’s legacy. ...
Upsilon Tau Omega Chapter members partner with Jacob’s Ladder and Briar Patch Shredding and Recycling
The Upsilon Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., will hold a paper shredding and electronics recycling activity on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Jacob’s Ladder Youth Foundation, Inc. Jacob’s Ladder is located at 11414 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Briar Patch Shredding and Recycling will perform the on-site paper shredding and electronics recycling. The shredding and electronics recycling event is part...
The Animal Medical Center of Watkins Park set to host open house
The Animal Medical Center of Watkins Park invites the community to an open house on Saturday, April 20, from noon to 4 p.m. The event, which will be held at 60 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, will allow pet owners and animal lovers to explore the center’s services and meet the veterinary team. Drs. Kristen Hogue, Shadawn Salmond-Jimenez and Heather Dearie will showcase the center’s capabilities, including wellness...
Prince George's native inaugurated as sixth president at College of Southern Maryland
Yolanda Wilson was officially inaugurated as the sixth president of the College of Southern Maryland on March 28. Wilson has served as the president since Jan. 3, 2023, and is the first African American to have the job in the college’s 65-year history. Before becoming the president of CSM, Wilson was vice president of instruction at the Ashe Campus and Alleghany Center of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, N.C. She...
Former Morningsider, Keenus Clark, dies at 90
Marion Keenus Clark, Sr., 90, formerly of Morningside, died February 23 in Waldorf. He was born in Louellen, Ky., to Arvel and E. Beatrice Clark, and spent his early years in Washington. He graduated from Chamberlain High School. In the 60’s and 70’s, the Clark family lived on Woodland Road in Morningside. In his early...
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