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Douglas J. J. Peters (Courtesy of Beall Funeral Home)

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

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

Bowie Town Center's Party HQ, a Black-owned entertainment center with a bowling alley and bar, is closing. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Local Updates

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

Wanda Durant speaks with Bowie State President Dr. Aminta Breaux during the inaugural Durant Family Foundation’s Game Day. Over 1,400 students from 16 elementary schools across Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties attended the free game. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County General Updates

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

Terence Clark is the new acting director for the Prince George's County Department of Corrections. (Courtesy of PGCDOC via X)

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Terence Clark Named Acting Director of Prince George’s Department of Corrections

by Richard D. Elliott December 21, 2023December 21, 2023

A new Wawa opened in Laurel just in time for the holiday season. Free coffee is available through Christmas Eve. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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New Wawa Opens in Laurel

by Richard D. Elliott December 21, 2023December 21, 2023

Raising Cane's is soon branching into Forestville, opening their sixth Maryland location in early 2024. (Anthony Tilghman/Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Updates

by Richard D. Elliott December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Anthony Savia, the longtime head of Maryland's 529 college savings program, officially retired on Nov. 30 following nearly 30 years of working in state government. (Courtesy of Bowie State University)

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Council Chair Jolene Ivey (D-District 5) and Vice Chair Sydney Harrison (D-District 9) speak at a press conference shortly after the vote cementing their leadership during a council session on Dec. 5. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

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

Customers shop for cannabis items. (Courtesy photo)

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Prince George’s County Bill to Require Industrial Zoning For Marijuana Dispensaries Fails

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

An Aldi will be coming to Berwyn Heights, located across the road from Beltway Plaza and not far from the University of Maryland, College Park. (Courtesy of Mike Mozart/Creative Commons)

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Prince George’s County General Updates

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