Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Public School students elected their new student member of the county’s board of education. It’s believed the elected student may be the first Latino student member of the Prince George’s County School Board­­.

The FDA has authorized Pfizer’s vaccine for children ages 12 to 15. but some local parents are still hesitant. News4’s Tracee Wilkins spoke with experts about what to expect.

Greenbelt is considering providing reparations for its Black residents. The council recently debated whether to form a commission to study how it would work. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports the conversation showed just how complex the issue can be.

Dozens marched in a Prince George’s neighborhood tonight after a spike in deadly violence. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports they are demanding that something be done.

Per a Thursday announcement from the franchise, the Washington Football Team intends to allow full crowds at home in 2021.

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is dedicating the summer of 2021 to the memory of 13-year-old King Douglas, who was shot and killed last month allegedly by a 12-year-old boy. Alsobrooks said the killing is part of a growing national trend in juvenile crime, worsened by a lack of positive alternatives under COVID-19 restrictions....

After calls for social justice and police reform, more attention is being paid to helping law enforcement respond to people in mental health crises. In Prince George’s County, an organization is helping first responders answer the call.

The county hardest hit by COVID-19 in Maryland is actually reporting fewer new cases. Now it’s working to get more residents vaccinated. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports.

Four officers have been suspended from Prince George’s County Police Department after two officers were arrested and charged last week — one with tax evasion, the other with assault.

Five men who were volunteers with the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department in Prince George’s County have been charged in connection to arsons throughout the county in late 2019 and early 2020.

A Prince George’s County police officer was indicted Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a Black 17-year-old boy he took into custody last fall.  Cpl. Darryl Wormuth was indicted on a first-degree assault charge. He also is charged with second-degree assault and misconduct in office, the department said Wednesday. He was suspended without pay. ...

BuilderChicks is a woman-owned Maryland company that creates custom furniture in a male-dominated industry. News4’s Erika Gonzalez takes a look.

Three people were arrested in Prince George’s County after a pregnant 18-year-old was shot and killed on Southern Avenue. According to court documents, one of the men facing charges had threatened to kill the victim because he did not believe he was the father. News4’s Pat Collins has more.