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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)

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Bowie Delegate Boafo Seeks Protections for Local Burial Site

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

Mel Franklin is an at-large member of the Prince George's County Council. (WI file photo)

First Annual MBE Advocacy Day in Prince George’s County

by James Wright Jr. March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

Residents came from across Prince George's County to the recent eviction and foreclosure workshop. (Courtesy of Ramon Korinoff/Congressman Ivey's Office)

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Rent Stabilization Bill Passes, Foreclosure and Eviction Event Helps Homeowners

by Richard D. Elliott March 8, 2023March 9, 2023

**FILE** Sources close to Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) say she is gearing up for a Senate run. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Alsobrooks Highlights Blue Line Corridor Project’s Minority Developers

by WI Web Staff February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Council member Krystal Oriadha introduced the Prince George’s County Rental Assistance Program and Rental Assistance Fund on Feb. 21. (Courtesy photo)

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Rent Stabilization Efforts Pass in Mount Rainier, Likely to Pass County Council

by Richard D. Elliott February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

**FILE** Ashanti Martinez is the first Afro-Latino to serve District 22 as Delegate, and the first openly LGBTQ member of the state legislature from Prince George's County. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Meet Prince George’s County Barrier-Breaking Ashanti Martinez

by Richard D. Elliott February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

The Men's Shelter in Capitol Heights is an example of transitional housing, where housing is offered on an extended basis. In temporary housing, housing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis nightly. (Courtesy photo)

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Bladensburg Residents Voice Confusion Regarding Proposed Temporary Shelter

by Richard D. Elliott February 22, 2023February 23, 2023

Community members fought to protect this playground after learning about a zoning proposal for a 16-pump Royal Farms gas station that would have required its removal. From left: Jeff Cronin, Al Powell, Paul Rowe. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George’s County Almost Tore Down a Playground to Put Up a Gas Station

by Kayla Benjamin February 15, 2023August 16, 2023

Juwan Blocker is lobbying to support HB514, a bill to expand meals for children in low-income schools across Maryland. Half of the Prince George's County schools that are eligible aren't currently funded. (Courtesy photo)

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No Kid Hungry Campaign Aims to Expand Meals for Maryland Youth

by Richard D. Elliott February 15, 2023February 17, 2023

Ashanti Martinez will be the first Afro-Latino to serve District 22 as Delegate, and the first openly LGBTQ member of the state legislature from Prince George's County. He will be leaving his current role as chief of staff for County Councilwoman Krystal Oriadha. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott February 15, 2023February 17, 2023