After Sandy Hook: Educators To Take Up Increasing Security in Pr. George's Schools

Installing panic buttons, electronic doors, and increasing armed police officers are on Thursday's agenda for the county's education board.

Ride the Rhode Island Ave Streetcar from DC to College Park

Film from 1950s puts you in the driver's seat of old streetcar line which serviced Hyattsville. Now see the plan which would return streetcars to Rhode Island Avenue in the next 10 years.

Fire Chief: High Rate of Accidential House Fires in Bowie "Unusual"

After three major house fires in Bowie this past weekend, which were preceded by nine other fires in the prior two months, Prince George's County Fire Chief Marc Bashoor offered some explanations for the recent spate of blazes in Bowie.

Police Charge Bank Robbery Suspect After Chase 

Police said Alexandria Mary Miller of Bowie used a gun to rob the PNC Bank in Crofton, and led police on a chase in two counties before being apprehended.

Cafritz Developers Hire New Lead Attorney, Project Managers

In what was described by Riverdale Park Mayor Vernon Archer as a "shake-up of leadership," going forward the Cafritz development will be lead by attorney Lawrence Taub from the firm O'Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore.

Laurel Park Planning Major Redevelopment, Possible Hotel

The Maryland Jockey Club is reviving plans for a major redevelopment of Laurel Park, the century-old thoroughbred racing facility just outside of the City of Laurel. A draft proposal submitted to state officials last week calls for building a new clubhouse, moving the stabling area, building 300 new stalls, and adding a space for retail shops. A hotel could be in the cards, as well.

Two Women Robbed at Gunpoint in College Park

Two different victims were robbed at gunpoint in College Park over the past week, according to police. The first incident occurred early Tuesday morning on Paint Branch Parkway, while the second took place late Thursday on the University of Maryland's campus. In both cases, the victims were unable to provide a detailed description of the robbers due to their covered faces. Neither woman was injured.

Greenbelt Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of N. Carolina Man

Prince George's police arrested Brandon Anthony Battle, who is charged in a Hillcrest Heights killing.

Man Airlifted after Car Struck By CSX Train

A driver whose car was struck by a train in Brandywine, MD, Wednesday was evacuated by a Maryland State Police helicopter with life-threatening injuries, according to Prince George's Fire/EMS chief spokesman.

Hinds-Mofor Resigns From Hyattsville Council

Ward 5 council member announces resignation after a year marked by frequent absences caused by pregnancy complications.