Prince George’s News

Maryland Governor Wes Moore Announces 2026 Re-Election Campaign

Maryland Governor Wes Moore Announces 2026 Re-Election Campaign

In a video released Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, Wes Moore announced he is running for Re-Election. “Marylanders need a governor who will continue to look out for them and stand up for our jobs, our health care, and our rights.” “While we stand up for middle-class Marylanders, the president of the United States is bending...
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Maryland Comptroller Releases Analysis of Federal Tax Changes

Maryland Comptroller Releases Analysis of Federal Tax Changes

The Maryland Comptroller’s Office today released the 60-Day Report, an analysis of P.L 119-21 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act ) and its expected impact on revenue administration and collection in Maryland. The Bureau of Revenue Estimates projects an estimated $189.3 million reduction in general fund revenue between fiscal year 2026 ($117.9 million) and fiscal year...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Three; Seize Multiple Firearms, Following Maryland Car Rally Task Force Investigation

Maryland State Police Arrest Three; Seize Multiple Firearms, Following Maryland Car Rally Task Force Investigation

Maryland State Police arrested a Prince George’s County man and two Charles County men, seizing multiple firearms, following a Maryland Car Rally Task Force investigation. The accused are identified as Malachi James, 21, of Temple Hills; Khadeem George, 20, and Kareem Isaroon, 50, both of Indian Head, Maryland. James was charged with unlawful taking...
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Police Investigating Serious Crash in Waldorf That Sends Two Adults, One Child to Trauma Centers

Police Investigating Serious Crash in Waldorf That Sends Two Adults, One Child to Trauma Centers

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, at approximately 1:10 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to 2855 Crain Highway in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision with possible ejection. Dispatchers advised they received multiple 911 calls reporting a serious motor vehicle collision with one male victim laying in the roadway. Crews arrived...
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Maryland is Experiencing a Bivalve Boom, With Oysters in Midst of A Comeback

Maryland is Experiencing a Bivalve Boom, With Oysters in Midst of A Comeback

Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay are in the midst of a comeback. During the past 20 years, the oyster population in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay has tripled, according to this year’s stock assessment conducted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Maryland’s success...
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VIDEO: Man in Custody After Leaving Multiple IED’s Outside Fire Station in Prince George’s County

VIDEO: Man in Custody After Leaving Multiple IED’s Outside Fire Station in Prince George’s County

UPDATE 9/3/2025: On August 13, 2025, at approximately 8:40 a.m., investigators assigned to the Office of the Fire Marshal for Prince George’s County, Maryland—which includes cross-trained officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department—were notified of a suspicious package placed on the front ramp of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department and Capitol Heights Volunteer...
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Maryland Conservation Corps Class of 2024-25 Graduates Following Restoration of Program

Maryland Conservation Corps Class of 2024-25 Graduates Following Restoration of Program

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources honored members of the 2024-25 Maryland Conservation Corps during their graduation program at Sandy Point State Park on Aug. 26. The ceremony capped 10 months of job training, conservation work, and stewardship with the Maryland Park Service. This year’s class overcame a significant challenge, as they were demobilized...
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The Week in Winners: Maryland Powerball Wins Top Big Ticket List as Jackpot Rolls to $1.3 Billion

The Week in Winners: Maryland Powerball Wins Top Big Ticket List as Jackpot Rolls to $1.3 Billion

As the Powerball jackpot approached the stratospheric level of $1.3 billion for the drawing on Sept. 3, more Maryland Lottery players bought tickets, leading to eight of the 24 big wins across the state this past week coming on the multi-state jackpot game, including a $500,000 winner in Middle River and a $150,000 winning...
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Maryland’s 2025 Archery Deer Season Opens September 5

Maryland’s 2025 Archery Deer Season Opens September 5

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer on Sept. 5. The season runs through Jan. 31, 2026 with several breaks for muzzleloader and firearms season. In addition, the fourth annual Primitive Deer Hunt Days from Feb. 2 – 4, 2026 offer archers using vertical longbows and...
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‘Women on the Water’ Fishing and Boating Workshop Welcomes Beginner Anglers and Paddlers

‘Women on the Water’ Fishing and Boating Workshop Welcomes Beginner Anglers and Paddlers

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls 12 and older, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, at Sandy Point State Park. While designed for women and girls, this program is open to anyone 12...
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UPDATE: Over 20 Departments Respond to 14+Acre Brush Fire in Charles County

UPDATE: Over 20 Departments Respond to 14+Acre Brush Fire in Charles County

UPDATE 8/31/2025: Forestry crews remain on scene – Firefighters operated for over 8 hours on an approximate 14+ acre brush fire off of Bluff Point Road in Nanjemoy, MD. Maryland DNR / Forestry responded with several pieces of heavy equipment along with private dozers and skid steers to assist firefighters to cut fire lines...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Bowie Man Following Alleged Armed Road Rage Incident

Maryland State Police Arrest Bowie Man Following Alleged Armed Road Rage Incident

Maryland State Police arrested a Bowie man and seized multiple firearms following an alleged felony assault with a firearm on Central Avenue in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Justus McDougal, 24, of Bowie, Maryland.  McDougal was arrested yesterday and criminally charged with first- and second-degree assault, using a firearm during a...
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Maryland State Police Boosting Enforcement Efforts for a Safer Labor Day 2025

Maryland State Police Boosting Enforcement Efforts for a Safer Labor Day 2025

The Maryland State Police urge all motorists to prioritize safety during Labor Day weekend and to avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving to protect yourself and others on the road. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols from Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31. The State...
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Governor Moore Announces Completion of Maryland’s Five Tributary-Scale Oyster Restoration Sanctuaries

Governor Moore Announces Completion of Maryland’s Five Tributary-Scale Oyster Restoration Sanctuaries

Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland will formally meet its commitment to restore five oyster tributaries in the Chesapeake Bay by completing oyster restoration in the Manokin River Sanctuary on the Lower Eastern Shore. The oyster restoration projects—among the largest in the world—have been highly successful at helping bring back oyster populations, building habitat...
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Unrestrained Child Found During Drug Arrest of Wanted Woman in Calvert County

Unrestrained Child Found During Drug Arrest of Wanted Woman in Calvert County

Martinique Tajaisha Logan, 34, of Capitol Heights, was arrested on August 16, 2025, following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of narcotics, packaging materials, and a child unrestrained in the back seat, according to court documents filed in the District Court for Calvert County. Deputy McIntosh of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office...
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Governor Moore Announces Tax-Related Incentives to Spur Economic Development Through Arts and Entertainment

Governor Moore Announces Tax-Related Incentives to Spur Economic Development Through Arts and Entertainment

Governor Wes Moore announced the redesignation of Berlin, Chestertown, Denton, and Grantsville as Arts and Entertainment Districts, allowing for the continuation of tax incentives that encourage economic development through arts and tourism. In FY 2024, visitor spending in these districts contributed to a total economic output of $136 million generated by the 29 designated districts statewide....
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Proposes Opening State Trails to E-Bikes, Accepting Public Comment Through Sept. 22

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Proposes Opening State Trails to E-Bikes, Accepting Public Comment Through Sept. 22

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering new regulations that will allow everyone to use pedal-assist electric bicycles on state bike trails, increasing accessibility and enjoyment of Maryland’s public lands. For years, all electric bikes have been treated the same as motorized vehicles in parks and public lands, prohibited from traveling on trails...
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Maryland Begins Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons for 2025-2026

Maryland Begins Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons for 2025-2026

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2025-2026 migratory game bird hunting seasons, the first of which begin Sept. 1. Bag limits, season dates, and shooting hours can be found in the 2025-2026 Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping. “Maryland hunters have been waiting for September with a high degree of anticipation, as fall...
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Charles County Man and Two Others Sentenced for Conspiracy to Traffic PCP, Other Drug Charges

Charles County Man and Two Others Sentenced for Conspiracy to Traffic PCP, Other Drug Charges

Bengi Bernard Knox, 47, of White Plains, Maryland was sentenced by the Honorable Lydia K. Griggsby to nine years, followed by four years of supervised release. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the sentence with Special Agent in Charge Christopher C. Goumenis of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Special Agent...
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21-Year-Old Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcycle in Prince George’s County

21-Year-Old Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcycle in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday night, August 23rd, 2025, in Prince George’s County. The deceased is identified as Camron Amirion Stroud, 21, of Upper Marlboro, MD. He was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. On August 23, 2025, at approximately 7:32...
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2025 Patuxent River EMS Conference Coming to College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus – October 17-19, 2025

2025 Patuxent River EMS Conference Coming to College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus – October 17-19, 2025

The 2025 Patuxent River EMS Conference is set to take place October 17–19 at the College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata Campus, offering an unparalleled experience for emergency medical professionals and industry partners. Building on its tradition of excellence, the conference is designed to empower EMS providers at every stage of their career. Attendees...
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Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting Two Children

Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting Two Children

U.S District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced David Jamal Watson, 40, of Fort Washington, Maryland, to 30 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for sexually exploiting two children and producing child sexual abuse material. Judge Xinis also ordered that, upon release from prison, Watson must register as a sex offender...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake Community Open House on September 9th, 2025

Hospice of the Chesapeake Community Open House on September 9th, 2025

Hospice of the Chesapeake invites the community to a Community Open House, 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Sept. 9, on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD. Remarks will begin at 10 a.m. Guests will hear from Becky Miller, CEO, and Michael McHale, former CEO, as they reflect on the...
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Chesapeake Bay Trust Helps New Class of Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Members Dive Into A Year of Service

Chesapeake Bay Trust Helps New Class of Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Members Dive Into A Year of Service

The Chesapeake Bay Trust (Bay Trust), along with partners State of Maryland, BGE, and others, proudly introduces a new class of 50 Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps members working on natural resources issues throughout Maryland. Today, the new class met their host organizations to learn more about their job responsibilities for the upcoming year....
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Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Southern Maryland Equine Directory

Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Southern Maryland Equine Directory

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, announces applications are being accepted for the 2025 Southern Maryland Equine Directory. There is no fee to be listed. Submission deadline is November 3, 2025. The directory is a comprehensive listing of equine businesses in five counties—Anne Arundel, Calvert,...
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