Prince George's County hosted a suicide prevention symposium and a health, wellness, and opportunities expo last weekend, with Councilmember Wala Blegay and District Heights Commissioner Anthony Tilghman leading the events.

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Baldor Speciality Foods has opened a new 100,000 square foot warehouse in Lanham, Maryland, which will serve as the company's fourth hub for operations, offering 7,000 products, 35 dock doors, on-site refrigeration, and 140 new employees.

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Bowie's Food Waste Diversion Program was awarded by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing equity in environmentalism by diverting food waste from landfills and creating a product that is healthy and replenishing to soils.

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Prince George's County Public Schools and Progressive Education Partners have reached a financial close on the PGCPS Blueprint Schools Phase II Project, which will include the construction of eight new school facilities by 2028, and PGCPS now has an office of Integrity and Compliance to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse within the school system.

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Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is accused of improperly using tax credits on properties in Washington, D.C., and Prince George's County, and is working to repay any credits received on the old property.

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Prince George's County residents are raising concerns about firefighter response times and trash pick-up, prompting local officials to host town halls and meet with community members to address the issues.

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The Negro League Legends Hall of Fame hosted a baseball game at Prince George’s Stadium on September 1, celebrating the 15-year tradition of the Classic East vs. West game, and highlighting Negro league history and engaging families with vendors, a live DJ, an auto showcase, and a live DJ.

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The Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2024 recipients of the Excellence in Business Awards, honoring individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the local economy.

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Maryland's Democratic congressional delegation has secured $332,000 for lead abatement in public schools, and the IRS Direct File program will be available in Maryland in 2025, providing annual savings for eligible tax filers.

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Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has a slight lead over former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan in the competitive Senate race, while Congressman Glenn Ivey visited the IonQ Quantum Computing headquarters in College Park to explore and promote innovation in the quantum computing and life sciences sectors.

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