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The Prince George’s County Public School system is quickly moving forward with its plan to build six new schools in the next three years, but school officials are getting pushback from the community.

The Prince George’s County Public School system is quickly moving forward with its plan to build six new schools in the next three years, but school officials are getting pushback from the community. County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports.

After years of planning and millions of dollars spent reimagining what Prince George’s County could look like, a plan to move the county forward is stalled at the county council.

After years of planning and millions of dollars spent reimagining what Prince George’s County could look like a plan to move the county forward is stalled at the county council. County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports.

Teachers in Prince George’s County are scheduled to head back to the classroom Wednesday. While they won’t have students in person for another month, the push to bring them back is causing controversy. The schools’ CEO, Monica Goldson, said last month that teachers should return Wednesday to teach virtual classes from school buildings in preparation for students’ return. On...

Prince George’s County teachers are set to return to classrooms Wednesday. Although students won’t return yet, many are concerned about teachers’ health and safety. News4’s Justin Finch reports.

Bertie Harley, a beloved crossing guard in Prince George’s County for almost 50 years, died recently.

The Prince George’s County Board of Education held its first meeting since the board chair halted them over what she said were ethics concerns about contracts.  The meeting’s Zoom format did not blunt the outrage of parents, and others, at the time lost during which they would have liked to see Board of Education Chair Juanita Miller — appointed by...

The Prince George’s School Board held its first meeting since the chair halted them over what she called ethics concerns about contracts. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports public comments from parents and others were very critical.

The union, representing 10,000 teachers and staff, sent an open letter to the school board, demanding change. News4’s Chris Gordon reports on the requests made in the letter.

Prince George’s County’s vaccine appointments are booked through Feb. 9, but a large portion of those slots are filled by people who live outside the county. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports on what the county is doing to prioritize vaccinating its residents.

Prince George’s County is extending its indoor dining ban for another two weeks. County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports.

The Prince George’s County Board of Education has new leadership, but many members are not happy with how it happened. Board member Ed Burroughs says County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ appointment of a new vice chair was a slap in the face to elected board members, who wanted more of a say. “When politicians make decisions that have nothing to...

The Prince George’s County Board of Education has new leadership, but many members are not happy with how it happened. County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports.

Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins talks with Mayor Eugene Grant about his plans for the city.

News4’s Tracee Wilkins interviews Dr. Falecia Williams, the new president of Prince George’s Community College.

Prince George’s County students are sending a message to the community: get counted in the 2020 census. Elementary, middle and high school students grouped together to make public service announcements with their message. News4’s Molette Green shows some of the PSAs.

Prince George’s students are reminding all their neighbors to get counted in the 2020 census. Check out this one from Fairmont Heights High School.

The Prince George’s County Police Department began enforcing grooming standards for all officers in order to follow Center for Disease Control Guidelines. There are now 25 officers on leave because they are unable to abide by the rules due to skin conditions. The standards were put in place to ensure that police officers can properly wear face masks, specifically N95…