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Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, Google Data Centers global engagement lead Arienne Thompson Plourde, and Mobile Hope founder Donna Forter are working together to offer services and resources in Loudoun County. (Richard Elliott/The Washington Informer)

Star Wide Receiver Terry McLaurin Launches Jobs Training Program

by Richard D. Elliott May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

A propane explosion caused a fire during Laurel’s Main Street Festival Parade. One individual was hospitalized and the parade was canceled, but the festival continued with one street blocked off. (Courtesy photo)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Local Updates

by Richard D. Elliott May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

**FILE** Maryland Democratic Sens. Angela Alsobrooks (shown here) and Chris Van Hollen have been working to hold Trump administration officials accountable. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Eight students at the Way To Live Foundation’s gardening workshop, with Executive Director Kandice Freeman (second from left), who taught them about healthy eating and sustainable agriculture. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Environmental Update

by Richard D. Elliott May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Private First Class Purvis, Maryland Democratic Congressman Glenn Ivey, Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes and Prince George’s County Council member Jolene Ivey pose during a fundraiser at College Park Aviation Museum, highlighting Columbia Air Center, America’s first Black-owned airfield, on May 5. Congressman Ivey and Rolark Barnes were the event’s honorary co-chairs. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Columbia Air Center, the Nation’s First Black-Owned Airport, Soon to Open Exhibit

by Richard D. Elliott May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

State legislative leaders are stepping up to ensure the best possible deal for taxpayers and the communities near Northwest Stadium after the football franchise’s expected departure in 2030. (Courtesy photo)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Employ Prince George’s hosted Apprenticeship Fest 2025 to highlight the role of apprenticeships in shaping the future workforce, with over 400 enthusiastic youth and job seekers converging at the Building Trades Career Center. Representatives from more than five different unions and several community organizations provide information on various career paths. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Business Updates

by Richard D. Elliott May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Six Flags America in Bowie is closing at the end of the 2025 season, after citing financial concerns. The nearly 500-acre site will be sold for redevelopment. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

End of an Era: Prince George’s Leaders, Residents Lament Loss of Six Flags America

by Richard D. Elliott May 5, 2025May 12, 2025

Mary Hopkins-Navies, co-owner and operator of seven McDonald’s locations in Prince George’s County, has donated to various community causes and institutions, including granting $25,000 to Bowie State University last year. (Courtesy photo)

Prince George's County

Local Black-Owned McDonald’s Running Strong After 33 Years

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

Aimee Olivo, executive director of Art Works Now, is the new representative for District 5 on the Prince George’s County Board of Education, applying and being appointed after Shayla Adams-Stafford’s resignation in order to run for the county council. (Courtesy of Art Works Now)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott April 30, 2025May 5, 2025