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Drag racing may have killed man, injured others on Metrobus
Drag racing may have lead to last night's fatal accident involving a Metro bus in Prince George's County.
Charges pending against woman who crashed with Pr. George's officer
Charges are pending against a woman who was driving an SUV that collided with Prince George's County Officer Kevin Bowden's police car Thursday afternoon.
Prince George's officer dies in car accident
A Prince George's County police officer injured in a car accident has died.
Gambling is 'regressive tax on poor people'
Peter Franchot, Maryland comptroller
MGM wants $800M, full-scale 'resort' casino at National Harbor
Jim Murren, chairman and chief executive officer, MGM Resorts
Group opposes Pr. George's efforts to regulate fast food
A proposal to limit what some fast food restaurants serve and where they are located in Prince George's County is coming under fire.
Officer: 'Adrenaline was pumping' in UMd. beating case
WTOP's Dick Uliano reports.
Wayne Curry launches pro-gambling panel
Former Prince George's County Executive Wayne Curry announced plans on Wednesday to launch a new committee supporting the passage next month of Maryland's expanded gambling plan.
Pepco trainee saves Md. toddler and home from fire
A Pepco crew is being credited with putting out a fire in a home where a toddler was inside alone.
Judge tosses some charges against officers in UMd. student beating case
A Prince George's County judge has thrown out some of the most serious charges against two police officers accused in the beating of a University of Maryland student.
Expert: Police used too much force against UMd. student
WTOP's Dick Uliano reports.
'Pull 'Em Up' campaign attempting to stop saggy pants
The Take Charge Program, a nonprofit based in Forestville, Md., has decided to help students pull up their pants by collecting and distributing belts at various locations in Prince George's County like Northwestern High. They are calling the initiative "Pull 'Em Up" campaign.
Man wanted in Hagerstown birthday slaying arrested
Police say a Hagerstown man wanted for a birthday party slaying in June is being held by Baltimore authorities on drug and firearm charges.
Student robbed near U. of Maryland campus
Authorities are searching for a gunman who robbed a student near the University of Maryland's campus in College Park.
Tape shows incident between officers, UMd. student (VIDEO)
Two Prince George's County police officers, both members of the department's special operations division, are charged with first- and second- degree assault and misconduct in office.
Absent school bus prompts parent worry, anger
The parents of elementary school students are expressing anger after their 7-year old daughters weren't transported to Forest Heights Elementary School Monday.
Officer's death spurs seat belt crackdown
The Prince George's County Police Department says a "culture change" is needed to ensure driving safety, with weighty discipline for officers who refuse to buckle up.
Prince George's school board member living outside district
A veteran Prince George's County school board member has been living outside her district for months, violating a Maryland state law.
Woman dies of injuries from Pr. George's Co. fire
Authorities say a woman pulled from her burning home in Prince George's County over the weekend has died.
NOAA to open new center on weather prediction
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is set to open the new Center for Weather and Climate Prediction.
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