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ACP Says 'No' to Cafritz Bridge, Riverdale Park Pursues Eminent Domain, and More in Top Prince George's Headlines

The top stories from around Prince George's County this week.

ACP Rejects Cafritz CSX Bridge Proposal

The developers, who are hoping to put the county's first Whole Foods on the property, are seeking an alternative bridge proposal across property owned by the University of Maryland.

Riverdale Park Pursues Eminent Domain of Jey's Auto

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The move comes after the property owner refused the town's fair market offer to purchase the property outright.

Hamilton Street Shooting Wounds Two

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Nineteen shots fired in early morning incident in Hyattsville.

Can We Get a Trader Joe’s in Bowie?

The city has been working to bring the grocery chain to Bowie for several years, with little success.

Bowie Woman Gets Jail Time for Nonprofit Theft

Penny Parker Green, 34, stole more than $166,000 from The ARC of Prince George's County while she was employed by the organization.

Laurel Man Fatally Shot in Northwest DC

A 24-year-old Laurel man reportedly died after being shot Thursday morning near the Farragut North Metro Station in Washington, D.C. Police are investigating whether the shooting stemmed from an argument at a neighboring bar, where an event attended by several NFL players—including the Redskins' Evan Royster—was taking place.

Water Main Break Floods Rhode Island Ave. in College Park

The 9100 block of Rhode Island Avenue was shut down Wednesday evening due to substantial flooding caused by a broken 10-inch water main.

Report: County Executive Seeks More Control of Public Schools

The Prince George's County Executive is pushing for legislation that would put him in charge of the school system's budget and superintendent hiring. See how the board and residents are reacting to this new proposal.

One Prince George's County police officer suffered burns to his hands and face trying to save the victim as flames shot skyward and black smoke poured across the highway.

Lanham Man Arrested After Beating a Dog in Greenbelt

A 27-year-old Lanham man has been charged in an animal cruelty case.



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