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County Council Chair Jolene Ivey (D-District 5) announced her candidacy for the at-large special election shortly after the Maryland Municipal League conference. Her campaign focuses include public safety and pursuing federal and state grants. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

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Chamber Forward: A Bold Vision for the Future

by Alexander K. Austin, President and CEO, Prince George's Chamber of Commerce February 14, 2025July 15, 2025

County Council Chair Jolene Ivey (D-District 5) announced her candidacy for the at-large special election shortly after the Maryland Municipal League conference. Her campaign focuses include public safety and pursuing federal and state grants. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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County Council Chair Jolene Ivey Withdraws From County Executive Race

by Richard D. Elliott February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Candidates met for a forum on Feb. 10, hosted by The Arc of Prince George's County, PG Provider Council, and the Prince George’s County Commission for Individuals with Disabilities in Riverdale. Ron Hunt, who has touted his lengthy service in local advocacy, is pictured holding the mic. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott February 12, 2025February 13, 2025

As of Jan. 30, a new Patient First is now open in Capitol Heights, offering urgent and primary care for those who don’t have a regular physician. It will be open year-round from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Local Updates

by Richard D. Elliott February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Former County Executive Rushern Baker (holding mic), County Council Chair Jolene Ivey, and Sen. Alonzo Washington, at the recent Laurel forum to discuss their individual qualifications suited for the Prince George’s County Executive seat. State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy (not pictured), another candidate, also attended. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott February 5, 2025February 6, 2025

Bladensburg officials are withdrawing their bid to annex the Hospital Hill site, formerly home to a hospital and planned for a redevelopment project that was the basis of an annexation attempt by city officials and a lawsuit by Cheverly. (Courtesy photo via Facebook)

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Bladensburg Withdraws Efforts to Annex Hospital Hill Site

by Richard D. Elliott January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

**FILE** The most recent elected official to hold the position, Sen. Angela Alsobooks is endorsing County Councilmember Calvin Hawkins to serve as the next Prince George’s county executive. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

The road sign denoting the historic Lakeland, a majority-Black community bordering College Park that was decimated by urban renewal policies in the 1970s and 1980s (Courtesy of University of Maryland's Department of African American Studies)

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Prince George’s County Local Updates

by Richard D. Elliott January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

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Prince George’s Chamber to Host Annual Economic Meeting Jan. 29

by WI Web Staff January 23, 2025January 24, 2025