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Legendary singer and performer Dionne Warwick was honored by the theater opening. Here, she is escorted by BSU President Breaux. (Courtesy of Bowie State University)

Bowie State Officially Opens Dionne Warwick Theater

by Richard D. Elliott April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

A view of Black art posted in the cafe (Courtesy of Magdalena Gebrekristos)

Prince George's County

Laurel’s Love Life Cafe Offers Coffee, Juices and Vegan-Friendly Fare

by Richard D. Elliott March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

Finklea Green is sworn in by Clerk of Court Mahasin El-Amin (D). (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

South County Dems Swear In New Club Leadership

by Richard D. Elliott March 29, 2023March 30, 2023

Lesly Hernandez Martin, the first-place winner of the Prince George's County Spelling Bee held on March 17 at the University of Maryland Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park, raises her trophy high. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Washington Informer Hosts Competitive 2023 County Spelling Bee

by Richard D. Elliott March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks presents the proposed FY24 budget during the State of the County Budget Address held at the Hotel at UMD on March 15. (Courtesy of the Office of the County Executive)

Prince George's County

Angela Alsobrooks Delivers State of the County Address

by Richard D. Elliott March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

**FILE** Prince George's County Council Vice Chair Wala Blegay (D) introduced legislation to address the nurse-to-patient ratios in the area. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Wala Blegay Works to Improve Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

by Richard D. Elliott March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Bowie residents are organizing a protest to prevent the Pointer Ridge Tobacco Store from remaining open for 24 hours each day. (Courtesy photo)

Prince George's County

Bowie Residents Protest Pointer Ridge’s 24/7 Tobacco Store

by Richard D. Elliott March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy (D) was the first speaker at the town hall. She thanked local businesses for being the "first to hire returning citizens and victims of crime." (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s Leaders and Small Business Owners Meet for Town Hall

by Richard D. Elliott March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

The Sacred Heart Cemetery, located in a lot behind the church, is the burial site of dozens of slaves. As of yet, there is no signage or historic status for their gravesite. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Bowie Delegate Boafo Seeks Protections for Local Burial Site

by Richard D. Elliott March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Lloyd Holloway, one of the lead organizers with DPW, speaks to PGCTV on March 8 about ongoing collective bargaining efforts. (Courtesy of Martin Mitchell)

Laurel Department of Public Works Seeks to Unionize

by Richard D. Elliott March 13, 2023March 13, 2023