Prince George's County

The Prince George’s County Council tabled legislation that would streamline the approval process for new data centers in the county after receiving strong opposition from residents and conservation advocates on Tuesday.

Many residents and advocates opposed a plan to streamline the developing process for data centers in the county.

The council is set to vote on two bills Tuesday that would increase the number of EV charging stations.

The Prince George’s County Council will vote on two bills that would require new construction in the county to include charging stations for electric vehicles. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

A nonprofit whose goal is to develop the creative arts workforce in Prince George’s County just received a multimillion dollar federal grant. For Otto Hernandez, working for CreativeWorks is a dream he didn’t know he had until he joined the program at Joe’s Movement Emporium. “Ever since little I’ve had a passion about cameras,” he said. “I just didn’t...

A nonprofit whose goal is to develop the creative arts workforce in Prince George’s County just received a multimillion-dollar federal grant. News4’s Jessica Albert reports.

The Prince George’s County Council passed a bill to give seniors a break on their property taxes, but some are raising questions about the cost and confusion over how it would work. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

Former Prince George’s County Council Member Mel Franklin will spend one year in jail and pay $133,000 in restitution after pleading guilty this past summer to illegally using money from his campaign fund for personal use. The sentencing hearing was expected to be quick, but in the end, it took about an hour and a half. His attorney laid out…

The Maryland Office of Attorney General filed civil charges against Heather Hill Apartments and operating companies for multiple violations including operating without a leasing license for two years. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

Former Prince George’s County councilmember Mel Franklin has been sentenced for illegally spending campaign funds for personal use. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

The Prince George’s County Animals Services Facility and Adoption Center is temporarily suspending dog adoptions and viewings due to an “undetermined” illness. The disease is not spreading to other animals in the facility, but shelter staff are beginning protocols to identify the disease, stop its spread and treat the dogs it has contaminated while testing remains ongoing. “As we...

Officers are searching for a teal-colored minivan the suspect may have used to flee the scene but do not say there is a threat the public. News 4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.

Prince George’s County is creating a public database to keep track of short-term rentals that operate in the county. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports county leaders say it’s in response to complaints about some of rental properties, but some homeowners are against it.

Singer J. Paul shares his thoughts on competitive music as he advances on “The Voice.”

A man from Washington, D.C., was shot to death at a park in Capitol Heights, Maryland, and police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 in their search for a suspect.

It’s been two years since 13-year-old Jayz Agnew was shot and killed as he raked leaves in his own yard.

It’s been two years since 13-year-old Jayz Agnew was shot and killed as he raked leaves in his own yard. News4’s Darcy Spencer spoke with his mother.

A man crashed a car through the doors of a Prince George’s County emergency room, pulled out a knife and was arrested, authorities say.

Celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon was shot and robbed in Hyattsville, shocking surveillance video shows. A woman he was with was also shot. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

Celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon was shot then apparently robbed in Hyattsville, Maryland, shocking surveillance video shows.