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Free State Distillery, a Black-owned operation that owns Arthur Wheeler Spirits Company, is now open. (Courtesy of Jolene Ivey via Instagram)

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Concentra to Open in College Park; New Distillery in Upper Marlboro; Laurel Commerce Center Sold

by Richard D. Elliott December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Newly elected board members Tiffani Andorful, Robin Brown, and Phelton Moss pose for a photo. Zakyia Goins-McCants was not in attendance, as her 13-vote lead appears to be in recount territory. (Courtesy photo)

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Prince George’s County Board of Education Swears In New Members, Selects New Leadership

by Richard D. Elliott December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

**FILE** Tara Jackson (Courtesy of princegeorgescountymd.gov)

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Acting Prince George’s Executive Tara Jackson Vows to Keep County on Track

by Richard D. Elliott December 9, 2024December 10, 2024

**FILE** The Prince George’s County Council approved legislation to install electric vehicle charging stations at multifamily and commercial developments, as well as in parking lots at office buildings and apartment communities. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George’s County Council, Advocates Consider Environmental Friendliness and Concerns as Legislative Session Winds Down

by Richard D. Elliott December 4, 2024December 5, 2024

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott December 4, 2024

Pit Stop BBQ now operates on Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. They specialize in ribs and brisket, and have a second location in Virginia. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Business Updates

by Richard D. Elliott December 4, 2024

Laurel residents participated in the Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services (LARS) Turkey Trot on Nov. 28, starting at Alice B. McCullough Field. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Local Updates

by Richard D. Elliott December 4, 2024

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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Jolene Ivey Remains Prince George’s County Council Chair; Burroughs Elected Vice Chair

by Richard D. Elliott December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

The Prince George's County Board of Education's swearing-in of new members, scheduled for Dec. 2 at 5 p.m., was delayed following a new member filing an injunction with the Circuit Court. (Courtesy photo)

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Prince George’s County Board of Education Cancels Swearing-In, Moves Leadership Selection to Dec. 5

by Richard D. Elliott December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

**FILE** Former Maryland Del. Cheryl Landis, who represented Bowie in the legislature, poses with Louie, the former Bowie Baysox mascot. The team rebranded to the Chesapeake Baysox, with owner Greg Baroni saying the new name “brings regional pride.” However, Del. Adrian Boafo, who currently represents Bowie in the state legislature, views the name change as disrespectful. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Bowie Baysox No More: Team Rebranded to Chesapeake Baysox

by Richard D. Elliott December 2, 2024December 2, 2024