FedEx Field screening site on hold while officials wait for COVID-19 test kits
The COVID-19 screening and test site that the National Guard set up at FedEx Field in Prince George’s County is not yet ready for patients because they don’t have “nearly enough tests” yet, according to the county health officer.
Man shot to death on I-295 in Prince George's County, police say
A man was shot to death in his car Saturday afternoon on Interstate 295 in Prince George's County, police say.
Former Prince George's County employee facing attempted murder charges after shooting at Lanham park
A former Prince George's County employee is facing multiple charges related to a shooting that occurred Wednesday at a park in Lanham.
Bowie priest opens drive-thru confessional during coronavirus outbreak
As the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc in the middle of the Lenten season, one priest is offering drive-thru forgiveness.
Bowie police warning residents about phony coronavirus inspector
Bowie police are warning residents after a suspect wearing a surgical mask showed up at homes in the community claiming to be inspecting for the COVID-19 virus.
1 driver dead, 4 cops injured after Prince George’s County crash
One driver was killed and four officers were injured during an incident involving two suspected drunk driving crashes in Prince George’s county Tuesday night.
Prince George’s County schools expanding meal program after coronavirus shutdown
The Prince George’s County Public Schools system is expanding sites for student meals after Maryland’s efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus prompted statewide closures.
3 pop-up food pantries to open Tuesday in Prince George's County amid coronavirus outbreak
Three pop-up food pantries will open Tuesday in Prince George's County in an effort to help those in need following the shutdown of most businesses in Maryland during the coronavirus outbreak.
State of emergency declared in Prince George’s County amid coronavirus outbreak
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks declared a state of emergency in the county Monday amid growing coronavirus outbreak.
12 Prince George’s County firefighters possibly exposed to coronavirus, officials say
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said 12 firefighters may have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Two schools in Prince George's County closed Thursday and Friday for cleaning after coronavirus scare
Eleanor Roosevelt High School and College Park Academy in Prince George's County will be temporarily closed for the rest of the week amid possible coronavirus exposure fears.
Dog shot after attacking 12-year-old boy in Upper Marlboro, police say
A 12-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital with minor injuries Tuesday night after a dog bit him in the face in Upper Marlboro.
Bowie State University cancels Thursday, Friday classes to prepare for remote instruction
Bowie State University announced Tuesday it is canceling its Thursday and Friday classes in an effort to prepare for remote instruction amid the worldwide coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus concerns prompt University of Maryland to move to online classes
The University of Maryland announced Tuesday that it will move classes to an online environment amid the coronavirus outbreak.
2 new coronavirus cases identified in Prince George’s County
One day after identifying Prince George’s County’s first case of the novel coronavirus that has sparked concern worldwide, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced that cases in two more residents have been confirmed.
Prince George's County resident tests positive for coronavirus, officials say
A Prince George's County resident tested positive for the novel coronavirus, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks tweeted Monday.
15-year-old girl missing from Prince George's County; last seen Saturday in Greenbelt
Greenbelt Police are asking for help locating a missing 15-year-old girl.
Prince George's County fugitive turns himself in after jailbreak
A man who escaped police custody in Prince George’s County is behind bars, again.
Bowie mom who killed 6 in drunk driving crash to spend 18 years behind bars
A Prince George’s County woman who was drunk behind the wheel in a crash that killed six people is headed to prison.
Police in Prince George's County searching for escaped suspect who stole running SUV
Prince George's County Police are searching for a suspect who escaped custody and stole an unoccupied, but running SUV on Friday afternoon. The SUV has since been recovered.