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**FILE** Through faith, listening to residents and working with local leaders, Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy is working to elevate Prince George’s County. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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County Executive Aisha Braveboy Outlines Plans, Priorities In New Role

by Richard D. Elliott July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Secretary of Transportation Paul Wiedefeld (left) is leaving his role, effective on Aug. 1. Deputy Secretary Samanta Biddle (right) will serve as acting secretary.

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Samantha Biddle to Serve as Acting Transportation Secretary; Trump Administration to Close Beltsville Agriculture Site

by Richard D. Elliott July 30, 2025July 31, 2025

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Maryland’s Shameful Legacy: Youth of Color Still Funneled into Adult Courts and Prisons

by Stacy M. Brown July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Alonzo Turner-Bey, a returning citizen who served more than three decades behind bars, is ecstatic to lead the Returning Citizens’ Affairs Division in Prince George’s County. He previously worked as a Peer Recovery Specialist at the Bridge Center.(Courtesy of Alonzo Turner-Bey)

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Maryland State Police at the Forestville barracks have been relocated to the College Park barracks, and fencing has been erected outside of the now-closed Forestville barracks. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Local Updates

by Richard D. Elliott July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

**FILE** Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is now restarting the search process for a new location for a cannabis business incubator, expected to serve more than 100 microbusinesses by storing their product securely. (WI photo)

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Prince George’s County Business Updates

by Richard D. Elliott July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

Former chair of the Legislative Black Caucus Darryl Barnes (pictured with county Executive Aisha Braveboy), is sworn in to lead the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, a bi-county agency that operates Prince George’s recreation programs. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

**FILE** Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is working to save $121 million by eliminating vacant state positions, implementing a hiring freeze on new state employees and offering buyouts for some existing state employees, effective July 1. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Dr. Shawn Joseph is interim superintendent of Prince George's County Public Schools. On June 27 he unveiled his 100-Day Plan, with hopes to revitalize the school system. (Courtesy of Prince George’s County Public Schools)

Interim Prince George’s Schools Superintendent Unveils Plans for First 100 Days

by Hamil R. Harris June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy is sworn in at the Samuel Riggs Alumni Center at University of Maryland, College Park on Juneteenth. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Braveboy, Adams-Stafford Sworn In; Jackson Transitions to New Role as Interim State’s Attorney

by Richard D. Elliott June 20, 2025June 20, 2025