Prince George's County

News4's Prince George's County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports.

Valerie Nicholas Dec 2

Valerie Nicholas Becomes First Black Woman to Lead Laurel City Council

Last week, Valerie Nicholas became the first Black and female president of the Laurel City Council. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins spoke with her about the many challenges sh...

PGPD Nov 30

Woman Found Dead in Langley Park; Boyfriend Charged
Tamara Jade Nov 30

Tamara Jade Advances on ‘The Voice'

fire Nov 30

Man Killed, 3 Firefighters Hurt in Maryland Blaze

One man was killed and three firefighters were injured in a house fire in Maryland
Between the World and Me Nov 25

Actor From Prince George's Helps Bring Book on Being Black in America to HBO

A best-selling book and highly praised stage show is now an HBO movie that shines a spotlight on being Black in America, and a local actor played a major role in bringing the story to life. Oprah Winf...
crash Nov 24

Prince George's Officer Strikes, Kills Pedestrian: Police

A Prince George’s County police officer driving in Langley Park, Maryland, on Monday struck and killed a pedestrian. Police say the on-duty officer was traveling westbound on University Boulevard at 1...
wanda durant Nov 23

The Real MVP, Wanda Durant, Hosts Turkey Giveaway

Wanda Durant, mother of NBA star and former MVP Kevin Durant, has never forgotten where she and her family came from. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports the mother affectionate...

Prince George's County Bureau Nov 22

5 Injured in Spurt of Shootings in Prince George's: Police

Five people were hurt in three separate shootings in the span of little more than an hour in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Saturday night, police say. Two men were shot in the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike near Capitol Heights about 7 p.m., police said. Their injuries are not life-threatening. Then, about 7:30 p.m., a stray bullet struck a ...
coronavirus Nov 21

Prince George's Enacts Curfew for Unaccompanied Minors at National Harbor

Prince George’s County implemented a curfew for unaccompanied minors at National Harbor. Starting Friday, unaccompanied children age 17 and under are not allowed at National Harbor between 5 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Parents or guardians could face fines or jail time in their child violates the curfew. Violations can ...
keith fogle Nov 21

Convicted Killer Getting Out of Prison Because of COVID-19 Risk

More than two decades after the murder of a Prince George’s County man, his convicted killer is getting out of prison years before he was supposed to after judges agreed he’s at risk for COVID-19. Edward Gray was shot and killed in District Heights, Maryland, in 1999. A decade later, his mother, Charlotte Gray, spoke with News4, pleadin...
Lost and Found Project Nov 19

Community Using ‘Lost and Found' Art Exhibit to Bring People Together

A Prince George’s County artist sums up 2020 in two ways: Lost and found. That’s the title of a new exhibit. The artist showed News4’s Aimee Cho how she’s trying to bring people together.
healthy food Nov 19

Prince George's Approves Requiring Healthy Kids' Meals at Restaurants

A healthy meal and drink will soon be the required default option for kids’ meals at all restaurants in Prince George’s County. The County Council unanimously approved the Healthy Kids’ meals bill Tuesday. The bill would ensure options for kids meals that limit calories, sugar, salt and fat. It would also make water, milk and 100% fruit or vegetabl...
Prince George’s County police Nov 19

Prince George's Police Task Force Votes on Recommendations

The task force created by the Prince George’s County executive to examine how the police department could improve voted on its recommendations Tuesday night. The task force looked at hiring practices and diversity. “What are the things that are actually keeping Black people, in a county that’s predominantly Black, from being hired?” asked Sonia Pru...
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY Nov 18

Bill Would Require Healthy Kids' Meals in Prince George's Restaurants

Prince George’s County legislators will vote on whether to make healthy meals and drinks the default for children at restaurants in the county, News4’s Juliana Valencia reports. Update: Members of the County Council unanimously approved the bill.
shooting Nov 16

Maryland Officer Shoots, Injures Suspect Who Charged at Him With Knife: Police

An off-duty officer shot and seriously injured a suspect who charged at him with a knife Sunday night at a liquor store in Prince George’s County, Maryland, police say. The officer, who was in uniform, was working as a security guard at University Liquor on New Hampshire Avenue in Langley Park about 6:45 p.m. when a man who was...
PGFD Nov 16

Child Falls From Fourth-Floor Balcony in New Carrollton

A child is injured after falling from a fourth-floor balcony in New Carrollton, officials say. The child fell in the 5500 block of Karen Elaine Drive. Prince George’s County Fire and EMS units were dispatched at about 2:10 p.m. The child initially had injuries described as life-threatening but then was in stable condition, the fire depa...
coronavirus Nov 14

National Harbor Hotels Shut Down Over COVID-19 Restrictions

The Prince George’s County Health Department confirmed it shut down two National Habor hotels after incidents in which the country’s coronavirus restrictions were violated. Both hotels were allowed to reopen around noon on Saturday. The closures came about a month after Prince George’s County police were seen outside the Hampton I...
Riverdale Park Nov 14

Body Found in Clothing Donation Bin in Maryland

A body was found in a clothing donation bin in Riverdale Park, Maryland, Friday afternoon. About 12:30, someone reported a foul smell coming from the bin in the area of Jefferson Street and Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale Park Police Chief Col. David Morris said. Police opened the bin and found the body. There is no identification or manner of death y...
coronavirus Nov 13

Prince George's to Tighten Coronavirus Restrictions, Require Masks Outdoors

After four weeks of increases in the coronavirus case numbers, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is restricting capacity at many businesses and requiring masks to be worn outdoors. Starting Sunday at 5 p.m., new capacity limits will take effect, Alsobrooks said. Gathering sizes will also be limited to 10 indoors and 25 outdoors, or...
principal of the year Nov 11

Harris' Heroes: Recognizing Maryland's 2020 Principal of the Year

As part of our Harris’ Hero series we’ve been recognizing great local teachers. Nicole Isley-McClure from High Point High in Prince George’s County was just named the Maryland Principal of the Year. Leon Harris had a chance to chat with her about the honor and her work with a very diverse student population.

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